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Meta is defending itself in federal court against allegations that it deliberately designed addictive features into Facebook and Instagram for children. The case, led by four states, mirrors tobacco industry litigation from the 1990s and could reshape how tech companies operate.
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's request to suspend a judge's ruling that blocks a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, maintaining the status quo on the controversial immigration policy.
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked New York City's groundbreaking law requiring Uber and Lyft to give drivers 14 days' notice before removing them from their platforms, ruling the regulation unconstitutional.
Google has agreed to allow US users to download third-party app stores directly from within its Google Play Store beginning July 19, concluding a significant antitrust battle and reversing the company's earlier proposal for an alternative distribution method.
YouTube has appealed a Los Angeles court verdict that found the platform negligent in contributing to a young woman's social media addiction. The US$3 million damages award marks a potential watershed moment for tech regulation.