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EEOC: Illinois Roofer to Pay $700,000 in Harassment Suit
The EEOC announced a two-year consent decree on Nov. 6, 2026: Anthony Roofing pays $700,000 over alleged race and sex harassment in Aurora, Illinois.
Data stories
What happened after a law changed, told through the numbers: prices, crime, traffic, revenue and more.
FTC Wins Temporary Order Freezing Alleged $20M Phantom Debt Operation
A federal court froze the assets of a phantom debt collection operation the FTC says posed as a law firm and collected over $20 million since 2021.
FTC Sues Long Island Dealer Over Advertised Car Price Claims
The FTC filed a complaint and a proposed order against Stream Auto Outlet on November 9, 2026 over advertised car prices. No judge has signed it yet.
ACAS Early Conciliation: New Form Rules From 26 November 2026
SI 2026/1144, laid 4 November 2026, adds mandatory questions to the ACAS early conciliation form and changes certificates from 26 November. Not in force yet.
3M AFFF Settlement: $7.35 Billion, Six Conditions, No Public Claim Form
3M signed a $7.35 billion AFFF personal injury settlement on Nov. 3, 2026. It covers six conditions, releases 3M's side only, and has no claim form.
Germany: BAG Voids Two Dismissals Over a Catholic Church Exit
On 5 November 2026 Germany's Federal Labour Court held a Catholic employer's dismissals of a pregnancy counsellor who left the church invalid under the AGG.
CNIL Issues Ten Cybersecurity Fines to French Public Bodies
The CNIL issued ten simplified-procedure fines of 3,000 to 20,000 euros against French local authorities for GDPR security and impact-assessment failures.
EEOC Settles Two ADA Suits Over Return to Work Restrictions
The EEOC announced $150,000 and $112,500 consent decrees in November 2026 over workers fired after seeking to return from medical leave with restrictions.
First Circuit Affirms Dismissal, Leaves Self-Help Discovery Undecided
First Circuit affirmed dismissal in Grygiel v. HealthEquity, assuming self-help discovery could be protected but finding no pleaded causation.
Illinois Prenup Did Not Waive Wife's Share of Husband's Pension, Court Says
An Illinois appellate court held a prenup waiver of maintenance and alimony did not waive a wife's pension share or her temporary maintenance.
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of School Districts' Social Media Suits
A California appeals court affirmed dismissal of four school districts' social media negligence and nuisance claims. What the narrow ruling leaves undecided.
California Court Keeps Uber Upfront-Pricing Suit Out of Arbitration
Bogguess v. Uber (Cal. Ct. App., Nov. 4, 2026) affirms denial of Uber's bid to arbitrate an upfront-pricing suit. What the ruling decides, and what it does not.
11th Circuit Revives Florida Bad Faith Claim Over $1M Judgment
The Eleventh Circuit vacated summary judgment for Progressive on November 5, 2026, sending a Florida bad faith claim over a $1M excess judgment to a jury.
Progress Residential $49.75M FTC Settlement: No Refund Yet
The FTC and 4 states filed a $49.75M settlement with Progress Residential and Pretium on Nov 6, 2026. What it requires, and why no refund claim exists yet.
Perry Johnson Breach Settlement: $10M Headline, $300,000 Due
Four state AGs settled with Perry Johnson & Associates on November 6, 2026 over 13.3M health records. The $10M headline suspends $9.7M and creates no fund.
CNIL: Session Replay Tools Need Prior Consent Under Article 82
France's CNIL published its final session replay recommendation on November 5, 2026: these tools need prior consent under article 82, no exemption applies.
Oklahoma Launches Clean Slate Expungement Portal, Not Auto Sealing
OSBI launched Oklahoma's expedited Clean Slate expungement portal on November 1, 2026 under 22 O.S. 19d. Fully automatic record sealing is not running yet.
Bill C-22, Canada's Lawful Access Act: What Is at Stake
Canada's Privacy Commissioner urged five amendments to Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, 2026, on 2 November 2026. The bill is not law yet. Status explained.
California Court Voids a $1,000 Lease Cap on a Tenant's Court Costs
A California appeals court held on Nov 2, 2026 that a residential lease cannot cap a prevailing tenant's court costs at $1,000, but left attorney fees capped.
Crime and Policing Act 2026: Commencement No. 5 Dates Set
SI 2026/1158 fixes dates for stalking protection orders, DAPO changes and IP suspension powers. Nothing is in force yet; the first start date is 24 Nov 2026.
Lockheed Martin $29.5M Discrimination Settlement With DOJ and EEOC
DOJ and EEOC announced a $29.5M Lockheed Martin settlement Nov 3-4, 2026: $22M under the False Claims Act, $7.5M to 1,000+ employees. Allegations only.
FTC and Washington Sue Riverside Payments Over Alleged Hidden Fees
The FTC and Washington sued Riverside Payments on November 2, 2026 over alleged hidden card-processing fees and auto-renewing leases. The order is unsigned.
HHS Rescinds 25 Child Support Regulations Effective Nov. 30
HHS rescinded 25 federal child support regulations in a final rule at 91 FR 68045, effective Nov. 30, 2026. State guidelines under 45 CFR 302.56 are untouched.
Ninth Circuit: Section 230 Bars Facebook Account Contract Claim
The Ninth Circuit held October 30, 2026 that Section 230 bars a conversion claim over Meta canceling a business's Facebook pages, even recast as contract.