Violations

Oracle Agrees to $115 Million Settlement Over Alleged Privacy Violations in Consumer Tracking Lawsuit

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SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle has agreed to a $115 million settlement in a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the tech giant of illicitly tracking and documenting consumers’ online activities for targeted advertising, in what plaintiffs alleged was a clear breach of state and federal privacy regulations. The request for the settlement approval was submitted to the US District Court for the Northernm District of California, by the plaintiffs, marking a significant development nearly two years after the lawsuit was originally filed. The legal battles included multiple dismissals and extensive negotiations, which lasted eight months. … Read more

Jury Hits NFL with $4.8 Billion Fine for Antitrust Violations in “Sunday Ticket” Case

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Los Angeles — In a landmark decision, the U.S. District Court has ruled against the NFL in a major antitrust lawsuit, ordering the league to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages for monopolistic practices related to its exclusive distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon football games via the “Sunday Ticket” service on DirecTV. This verdict could potentially triple to about $14.39 billion under federal laws, significantly impacting the financial landscape of the league. At the center of the litigation, which encapsulates both residential and commercial subscribers, was the grievance that the NFL’s distribution strategy unfairly stifled … Read more

NFL Hit with Monumental $4.8 Billion Fine Over “Sunday Ticket” Antitrust Violations

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LOS ANGELES — A U.S. District Court jury has ordered the National Football League to pay a staggering $4.8 billion in damages, concluding that the NFL’s distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games via DirecTV constituted a violation of federal antitrust laws. The decision, rendered on Thursday, may shake the foundations of sports broadcasting rights in the United States. The substantial damages awarded include $4.7 billion allocated to residential subscribers and an additional $96 million for commercial subscribers, such as bars and restaurants. Under antitrust regulations, these figures could be tripled, potentially increasing the NFL’s financial … Read more

Disability Advocates Challenge Louisiana’s Latest Voting Laws, Citing Violations of Federal Rights

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Baton Rouge, LA – A set of recently passed laws in Louisiana is raising significant concerns among disability rights advocates, who argue the legislation infringes upon the Voting Rights Commission standards and poses substantial obstacles for voters with disabilities. This controversy centers around two new statutes that, according to critics, complicate rather than facilitate the voting process for this vulnerable population. One law revises the protocol for mail-in ballots, requiring additional steps that could potentially disenfranchise those needing special accommodations. Another regulation restricts the use of absentee ballots, which have traditionally helped people with disabilities … Read more