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December 17, 2024 | The Recorder

'Transforming Children Into ATMs'?: Roblox, Epic Games Sued for Allegedly Fueling Addictive Behavior in Minors

Gaming companies Roblox and Epic Games have been sued in California state court for allegedly failing to safeguard against or warn consumers about the psychologically addictive design features of their products and promoting excessive video game use among minors.

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December 17, 2024 | The Recorder

Amazon's Audible Hit With Privacy Class Action Over Use of Tracking Pixels

Amazon's podcast and audiobook service, Audible, has been hit with a privacy class action for allegedly diverting users' personally identifiable information to Meta Platforms.

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December 17, 2024 | The Recorder

Commentary: President Biden Should Commute Death Sentences of All Federal Inmates

Contributors David A. Carrillo and Brandon V. Stracener ask President Biden to commute the sentences of the 40 inmates currently on federal death row to life in prison without parole.

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December 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

China Resident Sentenced to 2 Years for Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn allege that Klaus Pflugbeil openly admitted he was selling the same equipment manufactured by Tesla.

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December 16, 2024 | Law.com

Keller Postman and Jenner & Block Accuse Each Other of Unethical Actions in Tubi Settlement

On Dec. 11, Keller Postman filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Tubi and its outside firm, Jenner & Block, for unethically having a former FBI special agent contact its clients.

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December 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Newsom Appoints 11 Superior Court Judges

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave an interim appointment to Santa Clara County Prosecutor Johnene Stebbins, who won election in November to a full term that starts in January.

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December 16, 2024 | Law.com

Settlement Negotiations Taking Shape in Class Action Against Poppi Prebiotic Sodas

Earlier this month, the parties joined a private mediation with retired Judge Jay C. Gandhi. Following the mediation, the parties indicated that they were finalizing a settlement. The court agreed to vacate Poppi's motion to dismiss the hearing scheduled on Dec. 19.

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December 16, 2024 | Legaltech News

Embracing Gen AI, Many Legal Departments Don't See Their Firms as Innovative

The Blickstein Group and FTI Consulting's 17th annual Law Department Operation Survey found that more legal departments are encouraging their firms to adopt gen AI to elicit cost savings and efficiencies.

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