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California AG announces multimillion-dollar settlement with University of Phoenix over aggressive recruitment tactics

Under the terms of the settlement, the for-profit University of Phoenix and its parent company would pay $4.5 million and take responsibility for unlawfully soliciting service members on military sites.

Forever-chemical butter

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — A federal court in New York preserved the false-advertising class action brought against the makers of Kerrygold Irish Butter, which allegedly misled consumers about the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in the product’s packaging — and which can seep into the food itself. The court says a reasonable consumer would perceive the products as not containing harmful chemicals based on the “Pure Irish Butter” labeling.

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

The telecommunications industry opposed the reintroduction of the rules, declaring it an example of unnecessary government interference in business decisions.

$15M CD fraud

DALLAS — A federal court in Texas allowed an investor to proceed with his claims, arising from his purchase of $15 million in fraudulent certificates of deposit from a broker that participated in the scheme. The claims are not time-barred, the court ruled, and the genuine fact issues must be settled as the case proceeds.

Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the rules will improve public health while supporting the reliable, long-term supply of electricity that America needs.

TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What’s the legal outlook?

If upheld, legal experts also stress that the law could set a precedent carrying wider ramifications for digital media in the U.S.

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