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Florida Man Sues Police Over Facial Recognition Arrest (2026)
The ACLU alleges Florida police wrongly arrested Robert Dillon on a 93% facial recognition match. What the June 2026 lawsuit claims and what the law requires.
Florida SB 1128: Unwed-Father Paternity and Time-Sharing Bill
Florida SB 1128 took effect July 1, 2026, giving unmarried fathers a faster path to establish paternity and requiring priority temporary time-sharing hearings.
Florida Sues Netflix Over Children's Data Under State Privacy Law
Florida's attorney general sued Netflix on September 9, 2026, alleging it sold data from known children without consent. What section 501.715 actually requires.
Florida Sues TikTok Under HB3 Social Media Minors Law (2026)
Florida AG James Uthmeier sued TikTok on June 15, 2026 under HB3, Florida's social media minors law, seeking a public-nuisance ruling and per-violation penalties.
Florida Supreme Court Expands Workers' Comp for Workplace Assault and Violence Victims
Florida Supreme Court ruled July 9, 2026 that a shooting victim's workplace injury was compensable, rejecting a stricter causation test in workers' comp law.
Florida Supreme Court: A Lying Plaintiff Can Lose the Entire Case, Not Just Some Damages
The Florida Supreme Court ruled July 9, 2026 in Publix v. Goga that a fraud-on-the-court finding can dismiss an entire injury lawsuit, reversing a Fourth DCA split. Here is what the ruling changes.
Florida Whistleblower Ruling: Gessner Raises the Bar (2026)
In Gessner v. Southern Company (May 28, 2026), the Florida Supreme Court held private-sector whistleblowers must prove the conduct was, by definition, unlawful.
Florida's 'Isaiah's Law' Adds Unlicensed Driving to Habitual Traffic Offender Rules
Florida's HB 35, 'Isaiah's Law,' took effect July 1, 2026, adding unlicensed driving to the offenses that can trigger habitual traffic offender status and license revocation.
Florida's New Hit-and-Run Law Lets Courts Order Restitution for Property Damage
Florida HB 479, effective Oct. 1, 2025, lets courts order restitution from drivers who leave the scene of a property-damage crash. Here is what the law changes.
Florida's Restaurant Fee-Disclosure Law (SB 606) Takes Effect July 1, 2026
Florida's SB 606 took effect July 1, 2026, requiring restaurants to disclose automatic service charges and other operations fees on menus, apps, and receipts.
Four State AGs File TP-Link Lawsuits Over Router Claims
Florida, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska sued TP-Link Systems on October 6, 2026 over router security and Vietnam sourcing claims. Allegations are unproven; no ban is sought.
Fourth Circuit Strikes Down West Virginia Daniel's Law Disclosure Ban in Data Broker Suits
The Fourth Circuit held W. Va. Code 5A-8-24(e) facially unconstitutional on Oct. 27, 2026, affirming dismissal of five data broker class actions.
Freund v. Collins: Proposed VA Disability Appeals Settlement, What Veterans Need to Know
A proposed Freund v. Collins settlement could reopen nearly 93,000 VA disability appeals. Fairness hearing set for August 13, 2026. Not yet final.
Frontier to Pay Connecticut $625,000 Over 2024 Data Breach
Connecticut's $625,000 Frontier breach settlement: what it requires, and why it is not the separate $5.64M class settlement, whose claim window closed in 2025.
FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Shelf Pricing
The FTC and 20 state plaintiffs sued Dollar General on October 26, 2026 in Tennessee federal court over register prices above shelf prices. What the complaint says.
FTC and Five States Settle With John Deere, Forcing Open Its Repair Software for Farmers
The FTC and five states filed a stipulated order July 8, 2026 requiring Deere to give farmers and independent shops the same repair software as its dealers.
FTC and Seven State Attorneys General Sue Toast Over Alleged Hidden Fees and Hard-to-Cancel Restaurant Subscriptions
FTC, 7 state AGs and 2 California local law offices sued Toast, Inc. on Oct 29, 2026 over alleged hidden fees and blocked cancellations. Allegations unproven.
FTC and Washington File $225 Million Amway MLM Settlement
The FTC and Washington filed a complaint and a proposed $225 million stipulated order against Amway, WWG and LTD on September 17, 2026. A judge must approve it.
FTC Asks Whether Its Impersonation Rule Should Reach Platform Ad Tools
The FTC opened an advance notice asking whether its Impersonation Rule should cover platform ad-optimization tools. Comments are due November 30, 2026.
FTC Bans Superior Servicing Operator Over Student Loan Forgiveness Scam
The FTC on July 21, 2026 announced a proposed order permanently banning Superior Servicing operator Dennise Merdjanian from debt relief and telemarketing, with a $45.9 million judgment, over a student loan forgiveness scam.
FTC Bars Data Broker Kochava From Selling Sensitive Location Data Without Consent
The FTC's order against data broker Kochava, final on June 26, 2026, bars it for 10 years from selling sensitive location data like health clinic visits without consent.
FTC Dismisses Its Payment Packing Case Against Car Dealer Group Asbury, With No Ruling on the Merits
The FTC dismissed its payment packing complaint against Asbury Automotive and three North Texas dealerships on October 5, 2026. The order in Docket No. 9436 decides nothing on the merits, and state UDAP enforcement is untouched.
FTC Elder Fraud Report: Older Adults' Reported Losses Hit $3B
FTC's ninth annual elder fraud report, filed October 19, 2026: older adults reported $3 billion in 2025 fraud losses. What the numbers measure.
FTC Expands Amazon Prime Refunds, Raises Cap to $200
A federal court approved an FTC-Amazon plan raising the Prime settlement refund cap from $51 to $200 and adding automatic payments starting October 2026.
FTC Finalizes Order Against Illuminate Over Student Data Breach (2026)
On June 5, 2026, the FTC finalized a consent order against ed-tech firm Illuminate Education over a breach exposing 10.1 million students data, mandating deletion and security but no fine.
FTC Finalizes Order Against TruHeight Over Fake Reviews and Unsubstantiated Kids' Height-Growth Claims
FTC finalized a July 15, 2026 order against TruHeight over fake reviews and unproven kids' height-supplement claims, with a $4M judgment suspended to $750K.
FTC Finalizes Order Banning Data Broker Mobilewalla From Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC's finalized 2025 order against data broker Mobilewalla bans selling sensitive location data and limits collection from ad auctions. What the order says.
FTC Fines Amazon $2.25 Million for Denying Identity-Theft Victims Their Fraud Records Under the FCRA
The FTC fined Amazon $2.25 million on June 30, 2026 for knowingly violating FCRA Section 609(e) by denying identity-theft victims the fraud records they are owed within 30 days.
FTC Fines Travel App Hopper $35 Million Over Hidden "Junk Fees"
The FTC announced Hopper will pay $35 million and is barred from misrepresenting fees after alleging it hid pre-selected "Tip" and "VIP Support" charges behind a deceptive checkout design.
FTC Halts Credit Glory Credit-Repair Scheme in $200M Case
A federal court halted Credit Glory on Aug. 10, 2026, after the FTC alleged the credit-repair network scammed consumers out of nearly $200 million. What to know.
FTC Orders Nine Companies to Report on Personalized Pricing
The FTC issued Section 6(b) study orders on October 28, 2026 to Delta, United, JetBlue, Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, Target and Walmart. Not enforcement.
FTC Proposes Personalized Pricing Enforcement Policy, Seeks Comment
The FTC voted 2-0 on August 19, 2026, to propose an enforcement policy on personalized pricing under Section 5; public comment is open for 30 days.
FTC Publishes Car Dealer Price Transparency FAQ Guidance
The FTC published new staff FAQ guidance on September 15, 2026 on what car dealers must include in advertised prices, mandatory fees, and add-on charges.
FTC Rescinds 2021 Health App Breach Policy Statement
The FTC rescinded its 2021 policy statement on health app data breaches Sept. 9, 2026, but the Health Breach Notification Rule itself remains fully in force.
FTC Seeks Comment on X's Bid to End the Twitter Privacy Order (2026)
On June 4, 2026, the FTC opened public comment on X Corp.'s petition to set aside the 2022 Twitter privacy order tied to a $150 million penalty. Comments are due July 2, 2026.
FTC Sends $15.8M in Cleo AI Refunds: Dates, Eligibility, Scam Risk
The FTC is returning over $15.8 million to 2.1 million Cleo AI customers from October 27, 2026. Official dates, the case behind it, and fake-refund red flags.
FTC Settles "Active Listening" Ad Claims With Cox Media Group (2026)
The FTC announced May 21, 2026 that Cox Media Group and two firms will pay $930,000 to settle charges they deceptively marketed an "Active Listening" service that claimed to record smart-device conversations.
FTC Settles with Tenant-Screening Company RentGrow Over Alleged FCRA Accuracy Violations
The FTC announced a $2.25 million settlement with tenant-screening company RentGrow over alleged FCRA violations involving duplicate records, mishandled disputes, and inconsistent consumer notices.
FTC Sues Digital Forensics Corp Over Sextortion Relief Scheme
FTC alleges Digital Forensics Corp took at least $60 million from sextortion victims. Six-count complaint filed Oct. 6, 2026 in N.D. Ohio; nothing proven.
FTC Sues GovAssist and Entry Over Alleged Passport Impersonation Ads
The FTC sued GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman on October 22, 2026, alleging paid Google ads posed as the government. The allegations are unproven.
FTC Sues Greenway Auto Group Over Advertised Car Prices
The FTC sued Greenway Auto Group on October 8, 2026, alleging buyers were overcharged in over 92% of transactions, on average by more than $3,350 over the advertised price.
FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Billing, Cancellations, and Data Sharing
The FTC, Utah, and LA County sued Hims & Hers on July 29, 2026, alleging deceptive billing, buried cancellations, and health data shared with Meta and Snap.
FTC Sues Lens.com Over Alleged Hidden Taxes and Fees at Checkout
FTC, Nevada and Utah sued Lens.com on October 2, 2026, alleging hidden Taxes and fees at checkout routinely doubled contact lens prices. Allegations only.
FTC, Utah, Nevada Sue Lens.com Over Alleged Hidden Fees
The FTC, Utah and Nevada sued Lens.com on October 2, 2026, alleging a hidden 'Taxes & fees' charge at checkout routinely doubled the advertised lens price.
FTC: FleetCor (Corpay) and CEO to Pay $100 Million Over Hidden Fuel-Card Fees
The FTC says FleetCor Technologies, now Corpay, and CEO Ronald Clarke agreed to pay $100 million over hidden fuel-card fees after a federal appeals court found FTC Act violations.
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GAO Flags Oversight and Data Risks as VA Explores AI for Disability Claims
GAO report GAO-26-109137, released July 10, 2026, finds the VA is exploring AI for disability claims while oversight, training, data, and cybersecurity gaps persist. It changes no veteran's rating.
GAO Report: DHS Missed the 30-Day Deadline in Every Substantiated Whistleblower Retaliation Case
A 2026 GAO report found DHS missed the 30-day deadline to decide corrective action in all 11 whistleblower retaliation cases substantiated from FY2018-2025.
Georgia Supreme Court Holds Autopsy Photographs Are Confidential Under the Open Records Act
In Wallace v. The State (May 6, 2025), the Georgia Supreme Court held autopsy photographs are exempt from the Open Records Act under OCGA 45-16-27(d).
Georgia's New HOA Law Limits When Associations Can Bill Owners for Attorney Fees (SB 406 Takes Partial Effect July 1)
Georgia SB 406, the Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act, takes partial effect July 1, 2026. Section 7 bars HOAs from recovering attorney's fees without notice, itemization, and a court's reasonableness review.
Georgia's School-Zone Speed Camera Overhaul Takes Effect: What HB 651 Changes
Georgia's HB 651 took effect July 1, 2026, keeping school-zone camera revenue restricted to law enforcement and public-safety use as before, plus the 10 mph citation threshold, with more changes coming in 2027.
GM Agrees to Pay $220 Million to 36 Jurisdictions Over Sale of Drivers' Data
GM will pay $220 million to 35 states and DC over OnStar driver data sales. No consumer claims process, no payouts, and new consent rules explained.
Google Must Face Robby Starbuck's AI Defamation Lawsuit
A Delaware judge denied Google's motion to dismiss Robby Starbuck's defamation suit over false AI chatbot statements, letting the case proceed to discovery.
Google Nest Doorbell Facial Recognition Lawsuits: Bystander Faceprint Claims Filed in California
Two proposed class actions, filed June 29 and July 1, 2026 in N.D. Cal., allege Google's Nest 'Familiar Face Detection' scans bystanders' faces without consent.
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Hamburg Report: Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and the Wearer's Risk
Hamburg's data protection authority published its final Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses report on 10 September 2026, focusing on what the wearer may lawfully record.
Harassment and Union Access: What Changes on 30 October 2026
New harassment duties and a statutory union workplace access route come into force on 30 October 2026 in England, Wales and Scotland. What changes.
Has Barack Obama Been Sued for Defamation?
There's no official tally of Obama defamation lawsuits. Here's what is actually documented, including the one case naming him as a defendant. Verified 7/11/26.
Hawaii Deepfake Law: Act 247 Lets Victims Sue (2026)
Hawaii's Act 247 (HB 2137), signed July 14, 2026, creates a civil right to sue over AI deepfakes, with damages up to $25,000 per item plus injunctions.
Hawaii Enacts the AI Disclosure and Safety Act (Act 248), Regulating Chatbots
Hawaii signed the AI Disclosure and Safety Act (Act 248) on July 14, 2026, requiring conversational AI to disclose it is a machine, add self-harm protocols, and protect minors.
How Many Times Has CNN Been Sued for Defamation?
No official count exists for CNN defamation suits. Here are the major documented cases, including the $5M Zachary Young verdict. Verified June 20, 2026.
How Many Times Has Fox News Been Sued for Defamation?
No official tally exists of every defamation suit against Fox News. A sourced guide to the major cases, led by Dominion's $787.5M settlement.