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FTC fights to revive antitrust lawsuit over Meta’s WhatsApp and IG deals
21 Jan 2026 12:39 GMT
The Federal Trade Commission has appealed a federal judge’s ruling from last year in its antitrust case against Meta Platforms Inc., seeking to challenge the social media company’s acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram.
The appeal follows a prior ruling …
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Lawsuits in fatal cottage country boat crash involving Kevin O’Leary finally settled. Here's what we know
21 Jan 2026 11:33 GMT
… A three-way flurry of lawsuits and countersuits that started … claims.
The settlement ends all lawsuits, third-party claims, and … Associated PressWrongful death and injury lawsuits were filed in Ontario … at $2 million. The ruling did not assess or decide …
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Topeka Rescue Mission wins lawsuit from former resident
21 Jan 2026 12:37 GMT
Jan. 21, 2026, 4:04 a.m. CT
After four years of litigation, the Topeka Rescue Mission won its day in court after being sued by an resident for his injuries.
On Jan. 9, the Court of Appeals of the State of Kansas upheld a ruling from the Shawnee County …
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Judge slaps Syracuse airport in ruling on female lawyer’s sexual harassment ad: ‘That’s nonsense’
21 Jan 2026 12:14 GMT
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse airport’s refusal to post sexual harassment lawyer Megan Thomas’s advertisement was unconstitutional, a judge has ruled.
In his decision, U.S. Judge Anthony Brindisi wrote that the Syracuse Hancock Regional Airport Authority …
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FTC to appeal court ruling on Meta win in monopoly case
21 Jan 2026 12:41 GMT
… the agency initially filed its lawsuit, during the first Trump administration … and investing in America.”
The ruling was a massive loss for …
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Senate committee passes bill allowing possible special primary elections post-SCOTUS redistricting ruling
21 Jan 2026 12:14 GMT
… U.S. Supreme Court redistricting ruling outlaws race-based redistricting.
… other states involved in similar lawsuits.
However, under Alabama’s … the original districts post-ruling from the Supreme Court … State Senate map in a ruling before the 2026 election. …
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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit with potential industry impact
21 Jan 2026 08:43 GMT
… reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging the platform caused addiction … to Big Tobacco – the 1990s lawsuits against cigarette makers who concealed … for long-term engagement. Such rulings could lead to significant changes …
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US Federal Trade Commission Appeals Antitrust Case Ruling That Let Meta Keep Instagram and WhatsApp
21 Jan 2026 08:34 GMT
… (FTC) has appealed a court ruling that dismissed its antitrust case …
The FTC first filed its lawsuit against Meta Platforms in December … Appeal Means
By appealing the ruling, the FTC is signalling that … of Justice’s (DOJ) ruling that mandates it to share …
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Bonaire climate ruling: Moment of truth for Dutch State’s failing climate policy
21 Jan 2026 07:23 GMT
… s the first European adaptation ruling on overseas territories that could … Bernabela said the Greenpeace-supported lawsuit offers “a glimmer of hope … following the ICJ’s groundbreaking ruling and could set a … heat.”
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Government drops appeal of preliminary injunction order in AHA 340B lawsuit on rebate model program
21 Jan 2026 06:36 GMT
… for a stay in a lawsuit filed by the AHA, the … the program.
The 1st Circuit ruling follows a Dec. 29 decision …