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Alleged Unauthorized Banking: Lawsuit Claims Walmart Opened Over a Million Accounts for Drivers Without Consent

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San Francisco — In a significant legal challenge, retail giant Walmart has been accused of opening bank accounts for approximately one million drivers without their consent, according to a recent lawsuit. The case, filed in federal court, raises serious concerns about the privacy and financial security of individuals who may have been unknowingly signed up for financial services. The lawsuit alleges that Walmart launched these unauthorized bank accounts over a period spanning several years. This action purportedly aimed at circumventing banking regulations and boosting the number of account openings, thereby creating an artificial appearance of … Read more

California Sets Groundbreaking AI and Performer Rights Laws: New Measures to Shield Artists from Unauthorized Digital Replicas

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Sacramento, CA – California has positioned itself at the forefront of safeguarding performers in the era of generative artificial intelligence. Governor Gavin Newsom signed two landmark bills into law on September 17, 2024, strengthening the rights of both deceased and living performers against unauthorized uses of their digital likenesses or voices. These groundbreaking legislations, Assembly Bill 1836 and Assembly Bill 2602, address the increasing use of AI to create eerily realistic digital replicas in film, music, and television, which could potentially exploit performers’ likenesses without their consent. The new laws, which are scheduled to take … Read more

Chicago Public Schools Hit with $750K Verdict After Unauthorized Aunt Beats Student with Belts

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CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago has ruled against the Chicago Public Schools, awarding $750,000 to a former fourth grader who was subjected to a severe belt beating by an unauthorized individual at his elementary school. The verdict came after a 10-day trial in U.S. District Court, marking a significant decision in a distressing case of corporal punishment involving a young student. Victim Jomaury Champ, who was just 9-years-old at the time of the incident, reported enduring physical and emotional trauma as a result. According to his lawyers, Jomaury suffered welts on his back … Read more

Judge Rules Against Trump in Copyright Infringement Case Over Unauthorized Use of Eddy Grant’s ‘Electric Avenue’

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NEW YORK — In a recent legal decision, former President Donald Trump was found to have violated copyrights by using the song “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant in a 2020 campaign video without the artist’s permission. The ruling, delivered by Federal Judge John G. Koeltl, dismissed Trump’s claim that his use of the song fell under the fair use provisions, marking a significant setback for Trump amid ongoing copyright disputes with various artists. Eddy Grant initiated legal action against Trump after the latter utilized the 1982 hit to underscore a social media campaign video that … Read more