BusinessFTC Sues Amazon Over Ad Pricing; States JoinThe FTC is preparing to file a lawsuit against Amazon over allegedly manipulating advertising prices through bid tactics such as a “soft reserve,” with more than 20 states set to join. The case, expected to be filed in Seattle federal court and potentially involving billions in penalties, follows long-running probes into Amazon’s ad pricing practices.KOTV - Newson6 +51 covering7h💬ShareLeft 39%Center 47%R 13%
EnvironmentLA County Sues State Farm Over Wildfire ClaimsLos Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.NBC Los Angeles - KNBC +12 covering7h💬ShareLeft 31%Center 43%Right 26%
BusinessWalmart Reaches $50 Million Opioid SettlementWalmart has settled a U.S. government lawsuit accusing it of unlawfully dispensing opioids from its pharmacies, with the terms undisclosed and the case dismissed in federal court in Delaware; the Justice Department said the settlement resolves allegations of noncompliance with the Controlled Substances Act. The deal follows Walmart's 2022 $3.1 billion settlement with state and local governments over its role in the opioid crisis, as nationwide overdose deaths from opioid misuse continue to be a central issue and the financial impact remains unclear.archynewsy.com +27 covering3d❤️😆😢5💬3ShareL 17%Center 72%R 12%
TechCXMT Sues Pentagon Over Military DesignationChangXin Memory Technologies filed a federal lawsuit to overturn the Pentagon’s Section 1260H designation labeling it a Chinese military company, arguing the tag is arbitrary and harms its civilian DRAM business and government contracting prospects. The move follows CXMT’s high-profile July 2026 IPO and rapid growth, and mirrors similar challenges from peers like Yangtze Memory Technologies, WuXi AppTec, and Alibaba aimed at lifting the designation and protecting its market position.Bloomberg +6 covering3d💬ShareLeft 39%CRight 56%
EnvironmentCalifornia Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind BuyoutCalifornia AG Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission filed a federal lawsuit challenging a $120 million buyout deal with Golden State Wind to cancel the Morro Bay offshore wind project, arguing it violates federal law and undermines California’s clean energy plans and related investments and jobs. The suit seeks to block the deal and protect ongoing wind-development efforts and associated economic benefits, with broader implications for the state’s offshore wind ambitions including Humboldt Bay.👤Rob BontaCourthouse News Service +6 covering3d💬ShareLeft 39%Center 37%Right 24%
TechGoogle to settle UK Play Store class actionGoogle has agreed to a £260 million settlement in a UK class-action over Play Store commissions, with £160 million going to developers active between 2018 and 2026 and £100 million to cover legal costs, while the company maintains no admission of wrongdoing and the deal awaits final approval by the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The resolution underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of app marketplace practices by major tech platforms.tradersunion.com +10 covering4d😢😡❤️6💬4ShareLCenter 27%Right 67%
PoliticsDOJ Sues 4 States Over In-State TuitionThe Justice Department has sued a total of 21 states, including Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, alleging that allowing in-state tuition and financial aid for undocumented immigrants discriminates against U.S. citizens and circumvents federal law. Courts have varied in their rulings on these policies, with some states’ programs already struck down in other cases.👤Donald John TrumpWorld Tribune +4 covering3d💬ShareLeft 80%C 20%
BusinessKKR settles $250 million HSR antitrust caseKKR agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. DOJ civil antitrust case alleging repeated failures to file premerger notices and document omissions across at least 16 transactions, the largest penalty for Hart-Scott-Rodino violations. The settlement resolves civil allegations and an ongoing criminal probe, with KKR saying it acted in good faith and that the penalty will be reimbursed by outside law firms.🏢United States Department of Justice🏢Kohlberg Kravis Robertstradersunion.com +7 covering5d💬ShareLeft 34%Center 34%Right 31%
WorldBrazil Sues Discord Over Child SafetyBrazil's government has filed a federal lawsuit seeking 500 million reais (about $97 million) against Discord for failing to protect children online, alleging gaps in age verification and safety measures after a teenager's death and the platform's livestream suspensions. The case, supported by Brazil's ANPD and Justice Ministry, pushes for stricter parental controls and closer cooperation with authorities, noting Discord's assurances to improve safety but deeming previous proposals insufficient, with broader regional scrutiny of online platforms ongoing.📍Brazil🏷️Discordcryptopanic.com +6 covering5d💬ShareLeft 27%Center 52%Right 22%
BusinessPhotronics investors urged ahead of September 4 deadlineMultiple investor-rights law firms are signaling securities class actions against firms including Photronics, Capricor Therapeutics, BlackRock TCP Capital, and Insulet, with deadlines in 2026 for lead plaintiff status and ongoing litigation alleges misstatements or fraudulent omissions. Investors are urged to review claims and consider joining the suits before deadlines, as lawsuits allege issues ranging from misleading data on drug trials to failed disclosures and stock drops.🏢Photronics Incwallstreet-online.de +9 coveringAug 23, 2026💬ShareLeft 57%Center 43%
PoliticsCoalition sues Trump over foreign student visa ruleA coalition of unions and education groups filed multiple lawsuits to block Trump administration policies: challenges to changes in federal worker performance evaluations as exceeding authority and violating civil service law; opposition to a rule reducing graduate student loan limits for certain professions; and lawsuits against visa-duration rules for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists that purportedly disrupt education and immigration processes. A separate suit also seeks to overturn the four-year cap on foreign student visas, arguing it would hinder colleges and international enrollment as the rules take effect.thedp.com +4 coveringAug 22, 2026💬ShareL 21%Center 32%Right 47%
BusinessBen & Jerry's censorship lawsuit narrowedA Manhattan federal judge narrowed Ben & Jerry's lawsuit against Unilever, dismissing seven claims and part of an eighth, with Magnum stepping in as the primary defendant after the spin-off. The surviving claims center on missed payments under a 2022 settlement, while the dispute traces back to controversies over Ben & Jerry's activism and related governance issues, including its West Bank sales and censorship allegations.👤Donald John Trumpmemesita.com +7 coveringAug 22, 2026💬ShareLeft 31%Center 38%Right 31%
BusinessFTC Resolves Zillow-Redfin Antitrust FightThe FTC and state attorneys general have secured an order resolving antitrust claims over Zillow and Redfin’s rental-listings partnership, with Zillow denying liability as the deal is filed for court approval. The case moves to a trial set for Aug. 24 to decide whether the exclusive syndication of multifamily rental listings harms competition or benefits consumers, with both sides arguing the deal’s impact on the market.tipranks.com +21 coveringAug 21, 2026💬ShareLeft 34%Center 40%Right 26%
TechNew Jersey Teen Drops Lawsuit Meta, Google, SnapA 15-year-old New Jersey girl identified as P.M.-Y. dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap alleging their platforms contributed to addiction, depression and self-harm, with TikTok having previously settled. The dismissal was without payment and the case was part of thousands of similar lawsuits; the companies deny the allegations and continue facing other bellwether trials and ongoing litigation over child safety on social media.🏢Google🏢Metaph.headtopics.com +5 coveringAug 21, 2026💬ShareLCRight 85%
BusinessDr. Phil Sued by Former Publicist Over DiscriminationJerry Sharell, Dr. Phil McGraw’s longtime publicist, is suing for wrongful termination and discrimination, alleging his open homosexuality led to exclusion from a Texas relocation, a later hiatus, pay cuts, and loss of benefits. McGraw’s team denies the claims, while the suit spans actions from Merit Street Media’s formation to Envoy Media and reflects broader tensions over how employees were treated during and after the 2023 move.👤Phil McGrawDallas Morning News +4 coveringAug 20, 2026💬ShareLeft 53%Center 32%R 15%
HealthColorado Sues GEO Group Over TB InvestigationColorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit against GEO Group for failing to comply with state public health orders and provide information in the tuberculosis investigation at the Aurora ICE Processing Center, citing risk to public health. The suit seeks emergency injunctive relief to compel disclosure as health officials say the company’s noncompliance jeopardizes the investigation, while GEO maintains there are no active TB cases and that authorities are involved on the federal level.📍Colorado🏢GEO GroupDenver Westword +5 coveringAug 19, 2026💬ShareLeft 49%Center 38%R 14%
EntertainmentSalaam Seeks Will Smith as Co-DefendantBilaal Salaam is seeking to amend his $3 million emotional distress suit against Jada Pinkett Smith to add Will Smith as a co-defendant, alleging Will personally affirmed threats made by Jada during a 2021 call and involvement in related intimidation incidents; the court gave a 30-day window for responses. Jada denies wrongdoing, dismisses the allegations as a money grab, and the case has seen partial anti-SLAPP dismissal and ongoing legal fees disputes, with Salaams’ efforts potentially expanding the litigation to include Will.👤Jada Pinkett Smith👤Will SmithTheGrio +4 coveringAug 19, 2026💬ShareLeft 71%Center 25%
BusinessTricolor Executives Face SEC Fraud SuitThe SEC has charged Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, former Tricolor Holdings executives, with defrauding investors by double-pledging and fabricating auto-loan receivables in more than $1.9 billion in asset-backed securities as the company collapsed into bankruptcy in 2025. A civil suit accompanies parallel criminal indictments, with regulators alleging falsified loan data and misleading statements to investors and seeking penalties, disgorgement, and cooperation in investigations.🏢United States Securities and Exchange CommissionSeeking Alpha +6 coveringAug 18, 2026💬ShareLeft 37%Center 30%Right 33%
WorldAndré, English Reach Atlanta Profiling SettlementEric André and Clayton English have settled their federal civil rights lawsuit against Clayton County over a jet-bridge drug-search program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with the county confirming the program has ended and agreeing to a $30,000 payment split between the comedians. The settlement also requires the airport police to wear body cameras and undergo constitutional training, amid claims the stops were racially biased.👤Eric AndréLA Times +4 coveringAug 18, 2026💬ShareLeft 45%Center 45%R 11%
PoliticsMinnesota Sues Texas in Federal Castro Extradition CaseMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will announce a lawsuit at 11:15 a.m. today to press the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who is in Texas jail on a $200,000 bond tied to charges arising from a January Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge. The move has been repeatedly pursued by Moriarty and follows calls from Minnesota officials to return Castro to the state to face four counts of second-degree assault and related charges.👤Greg Abbott👤Keith EllisonAudacy +72 coveringAug 18, 2026💬ShareLeft 32%Center 46%Right 22%
