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Fed Ignored Thousands of Desperate Synapse Victims, Continues to Stonewall Doc Requests

Fintech Business Weekly • 22 implied HN points • 08 Jun 25
💰 Finance Banking Regulation Lawsuits Consumer Protection Fintech
  1. The Federal Reserve ignored many complaints from victims of the Synapse situation and is not providing the documents that people need. This has left many feeling frustrated and helpless.
  2. Despite the overwhelming complaints and public interest, regulatory bodies like the Federal Reserve have not taken meaningful actions to help those affected by these financial issues. This raises concerns about accountability within these institutions.
  3. Banking regulators are still promoting partnerships between banks and fintechs, even after major failures. This points to a focus on growth rather than addressing the risks these partnerships might bring.

New Detransitioner Announces Intent To Sue For Childhood Medical Transition

Reality's Last Stand • 2987 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🏥 Health Politics Gender Dysphoria Mental health Lawsuits
  1. A young detransitioner is suing for childhood medical transition facilitated by puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones.
  2. Legal action highlights the importance of thorough evaluation and informed consent for children with gender dysphoria.
  3. Studies suggest a rising number of detransitioners and show some individuals regretting medical transition care.

How Rupert Murdoch and Fox News Blew the Voting Machine Lawsuit

Peter Navarro's Taking Back Trump's America • 2417 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Free speech Lawsuits Cancel Culture First Amendment
  1. The lawsuit against Fox News had a chilling effect on free speech by intimidating people from speaking out.
  2. Fox News failed to investigate voting machine tampering allegations, which may have weakened their defense.
  3. The lawsuit may lead Fox to settle, setting a precedent that lawsuits can silence news organizations.

Millennial Metamucil

Snaxshot • 259 implied HN points • 03 Jun 24
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition Beverages Lawsuits
  1. Millennials have found a way to make fiber more appealing and trendy
  2. The discussion includes the landscape of ready-to-drink prebiotics and the revelations from the Poppi lawsuit
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The Silencing of Kennedy's Most Notable Critic

husseini • 707 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Free speech Lawsuits Media Censorship
  1. Jared Beck sued the DNC in a landmark lawsuit, but the DNC won the case giving them the power to choose their nominee legally.
  2. Beck believes RFK Jr. is being used to gather support for the establishment, drawing parallels to Bernie Sanders' role.
  3. Beck and his wife were banned from Twitter for challenging the Democratic Party, highlighting issues of censorship and power dynamics.

Last Week in AI #252: DeepMind's real-world robots, NYT sues OpenAI, Baidu's Ernie bot hits 100M users, AI art generator controversy, and more! 🤖📰🚀🎨

Last Week in AI • 377 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Lawsuits Chatbots Art Regulation
  1. DeepMind is developing robots for real-world tasks like multitasking in different environments.
  2. The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for allegedly using its work to train AI without permission.
  3. Baidu's Ernie bot has over 100 million users, and is primarily used in Chinese but also supports English.

We have filed our responses to the defense motions to dismiss in Berenson v Biden

Unreported Truths • 59 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal issues Civil Rights First Amendment Lawsuits Government Accountability
  1. A lawsuit was filed to challenge how the government, Twitter, and Pfizer worked together to ban someone from social media. One email showed direct communication between these parties about that ban.
  2. There are important legal questions about whether people whose First Amendment rights were violated can sue the government for money. Currently, federal law doesn’t clearly support this for First Amendment claims.
  3. Another key point is if unvaccinated people are considered a protected group under the law. This case argues that their rights as individuals should be protected, rather than focusing on their vaccination status.

Lawsuits Rock Realtors and What it Means for Home Sales

The Sunday Morning Post • 78 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
💼 Business Real Estate Lawsuits Market Industry
  1. A series of lawsuits have shaken up the National Association of Realtors and real estate brokerage firms, potentially leading to changes in how homes are bought and sold.
  2. The lawsuits focus on inflated commissions in real estate transactions, aiming to decouple commissions between buyers' and sellers' agents, and could lead to different compensation structures in the industry.
  3. A new organization, the American Real Estate Association, has emerged to challenge the NAR's hold on the real estate market by offering more flexible commission fees and membership dues.

Genapsys Lawsuit!

ASeq Newsletter • 21 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
💼 Business Lawsuits Finance Fraud Biotech Investment
  1. A lawsuit is happening involving Genapsys, and it claims the company engaged in serious fraud. This includes manipulating scientific data and misleading investors about its technology and financial health.
  2. The lawsuit highlights issues within the biotech industry, where some companies might exaggerate their capabilities or results. This has made investors more cautious and skeptical of bold claims.
  3. Internal documents suggest the CEO directed employees to present false information during due diligence. This raises questions about trust and honesty in biotech business practices.

PDF + VIDEO: Experimental Injections are covered under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) not the National [Vinjection] Injury Compensation Program (VICP)

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 39 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Lawsuits
  1. Experimental injections are covered under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) not the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).
  2. Greedflation is about increasing prices for profit under the guise of inflation.
  3. Collective lawsuits are proposed as a solution to combat greedflation and other issues in the current system.

Edition No. 1 - LexNews+ Weekly

⚔️ LexNews+ ⚖️ • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Regulation Lawsuits Blockchain Government
  1. XRP wins legal battle against SEC, affecting crypto industry and leading to Coinbase's decision to permit XRP trading.
  2. SEC faces pushback from Coinbase in lawsuit, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges in the crypto space.
  3. AzukiDAO emerges in response to NFT controversy, raising questions about legitimacy and potential legal actions.

Those 10X Patents

ASeq Newsletter • 51 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Patents Lawsuits Enforcement Imaging
  1. 10X Genomics has been involved in several lawsuits related to their patents in the spatial space, with most patents set to expire around April 2031.
  2. There is one patent that expires in 2036, which seems to be focused on imaging systems.
  3. If 10X Genomics continues to enforce their patents effectively, they could maintain dominance in the spatial market for the next 7 years.

Intel & AMD: The First 30 Years

The Asianometry Newsletter • 2 HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Semiconductors Lawsuits Reverse Engineering
  1. Intel's founding purpose was to exploit the semiconductor memory market, leading to the creation of the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004, in 1971.
  2. AMD started as a reliable second-source provider for chips, using reverse-engineering to produce the Am9080 and becoming a major seller in the market.
  3. The rivalry between Intel and AMD escalated over time, involving complex legal battles over microcode and patent infringements until a settlement was reached in 1995.

Dispute Over Insurance Blew Apple’s Cover In Scandal Over Leaked Photos

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 21
💼 Business Technology Insurance Lawsuits Data Privacy
  1. A dispute over insurance revealed Apple's multi-million dollar settlement with a woman after her explicit photos were leaked by authorized repair technicians.
  2. Apple's authorized repair providers may not always guarantee trustworthiness, as evidenced by incidents like the leaked photos case involving a subcontracted facility and its employees.
  3. The case underscores the challenges faced by Apple and other tech companies in proving that authorized repair services are superior to independent repair shops in terms of quality and security.

French Authorities Investigate Apple Part Pairing as Deceptive Business Practices

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 18 May 23
💼 Business Technology Repair Environmental Lawsuits Consumer Rights
  1. French authorities are investigating Apple for possibly deceptive business practices related to part pairing and limiting repairs.
  2. Legal battles against manufacturers over repair restrictions, like John Deere and Tesla, are on the rise.
  3. Logitech and iFixit have teamed up to offer spare parts and repair guides for Logitech's mice to promote self-repairing.