Consumer law

Investors claim Oracle misled them over OpenAI deal

Jaelyn Rodriguez / July 2, 2026

A Michigan public pension fund claims Oracle had to increase its debt to meet commitments to OpenAI when the AI giant had its own shortfalls, without notifying investors of the risk.

Google search empire stuck with $4.7 billion fine after losing final Android appeal in Europe

Eunseo Hong / July 2, 2026

The EU's big win is part of the bloc's blueprint for how to handle anticompetitive behavior by Big Tech.

Brazil scrutinizes betting ads during World Cup broadcasts

Marília Marasciulo / July 2, 2026

CazéTV, the country’s largest sports channel on YouTube, drew inquiries from Brazilian regulators over promotions that highlighted odds and encouraged viewers to wager during matches.

Iowa accuses Temu of collecting private consumer data

Rox Laird / July 1, 2026

Iowa says Temu and its Chinese-owned parent company open consumers up to spying by the Chinese government.

Video game makers attempt to send kid’s addiction claims to arbitration

Edvard Pettersson / June 30, 2026

The makers of Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft say it would be a slippery slope for parents to argue that not recalling agreeing to terms and conditions is a valid defense against arbitration.

Judge urged to keep trimming claims in case of shrinking Crocs

Margaret Attridge / June 30, 2026

The plaintiffs reiterated their belief that Crocs knew its shoes could shrink in heat but did not do enough to warn potential customers.

Judge poised to reject challenge to insurer bid to recoup wildfire losses

Hillel Aron / June 30, 2026

California's insurers of last resort took a massive $1 billion hit in 2025. They want to pass the losses on to all customers — even those unlikely to be affected by wildfires or other natural disasters.