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business-legal1 year ago

Messenger Meltdown: From Class Action Suit to Closure

The Messenger, a digital news site, abruptly shut down and fired all remaining staff, prompting a proposed class action suit against owner Jimmy Finkelstein for violating the WARN Act by terminating 300 employees without notice, severance, or healthcare. The startup, which launched with high ambitions, faced economic challenges and lost about $38 million after a $50 million funding round. This closure adds to the trend of media outlets undergoing severe layoffs amid industry upheaval, with former employees expressing shock at the sudden shutdown and lack of support.

technology2 years ago

Google Settlement Payments Arrive for Illinois Residents

Illinois residents are receiving payments from a $100 million class action settlement against Google, which was accused of violating the state's biometric privacy laws by collecting and storing biometric data of Google Photos users. Eligible residents who appeared in a photo on the app between May 1, 2015, and April 25, 2022, were advised to fill out a claim form, and payments of $95.38 are now being received. The distribution of class action payments is expected to be completed by July 9, 2023.

technology2 years ago

Google Settlement Payments Arrive for Illinois Residents

Illinois residents are receiving payments from a $100 million class action settlement against Google, which was accused of violating Illinois' biometric privacy laws by collecting and storing biometric data of Google Photos users. Eligible residents who appeared in a photo on the Google Photos app between May 1, 2015, and April 25, 2022, were advised to fill out a claim form, and payments of $95.38 are now being distributed.

business2 years ago

Claim Your Share of Google's $23 Million Settlement Now.

Google is settling a $23 million class-action suit that accuses it of sharing users' searches and information with third-party companies and websites without their consent between 2006 and 2013. Users can file a claim on the website refererheadersettlement.com to receive compensation, which is currently estimated to be around $7.70 but could increase depending on the number of people who file. The deadline to file is July 31. Google denies any liability or wrongdoing.

business2 years ago

"Claim Your Share: Google Settlement Offers Cash to Eligible Users"

Google is settling a $23 million class-action suit that accuses it of sharing users' searches and information with third-party companies and websites without their consent between 2006 and 2013. Users who filed a claim can receive compensation, which could go up depending on how many people file. The deadline to file is July 31st. Google denies any liability or wrongdoing.

business2 years ago

"Claim Your Share: Google Settlement Offers Cash to Eligible Users"

Google is settling a $23 million class-action suit that accuses it of sharing users' searches and information with third-party companies and websites without their consent between 2006 and 2013. Users can file a claim on the website refererheadersettlement.com to receive compensation, which is currently estimated to be around $7.70 but could increase depending on the number of people who file. The deadline to file is July 31. Google denies any liability or wrongdoing.

business2 years ago

"Google Settles: Check if You're Owed Cash for Your Searches"

Google is settling a $23 million class-action suit that accuses it of sharing users' searches and information with third-party companies and websites without their consent between 2006 and 2013. Users can file a claim on the website refererheadersettlement.com to receive compensation, which is currently estimated to be around $7.70 but could increase depending on the number of people who file. The deadline to file is July 31. Google denies any liability or wrongdoing.

business2 years ago

Did you use Google during a certain time frame? You may be owed cash.

Google is settling a $23 million class-action suit that accuses it of sharing users' searches and information with third-party companies and websites without their consent between 2006 and 2013. Users who filed a claim can receive compensation, which could go up depending on how many people file. The deadline to file is July 31st. Google denies any liability or wrongdoing.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

Binance faces legal challenges and temporary halts amidst crypto promotion and CFTC lawsuit.

Binance, its founder Changpeng Zhao, and NBA star Jimmy Butler are facing a $1 billion class action suit for promoting unregistered securities. The suit alleges that Binance traded cryptocurrencies that are in reality unregistered securities, and that social media influencers paid by Binance promoted these instruments unlawfully. The plaintiffs are seeking damages in excess of $1 billion from the Binance companies and the influencers. The suit is potentially a pivotal one for the crypto industry, as it could lead to a retreat of social media influencers who have boosted the industry.