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Amazon to pay $2.5B to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
Amazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission which said the online giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships, and made it difficult to cancel after they did so.
Corporate Counsel Roundtable discusses AI, remote work and the industry
Corporate counselors from a diverse array of industries gathered at Husch Blackwell in downtown St. Louis for Missouri Lawyers Media’s annual roundtable discussion.
Jury’s $27M verdict against insurer affirmed
A more than $27M jury verdict against an insurer for breach of contract and vexatious refusal to pay should be affirmed, the 8th Circuit ruled, reversing for a recalculation of prejudgment interest.
The Manager Multiplier: How Engagement Turns Into Margin
Strong managers boost profits, sales, and retention. Learn how feedback, recognition, and one-on-ones can transform engagement and business results.
SEC’s denial of whistleblower awards upheld
The 8th Circuit upheld the SEC’s denial of three whistleblower award claims tied to a pump-and-dump scheme, citing lack of helpful information.
Conservative news network Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News
Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News on Wednesday, saying Fox has sought to maintain its market dominance through intimidation and exclusionary business practices designed to stifle competition.
Appeals court affirms dismissal in 20-year mortgage case
The Western District upheld a Clay County Circuit Court judgment in a class action lawsuit that had been pending for more than 20 years.
Appeals court tosses massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump
President Donald Trump is declaring victory now that an appeals court has thrown out the massive civil fraud penalty against him. But the court has upheld other punishments, such as banning Trump and his two eldest sons from serving in corporate leadership for a few years.
Best at Work Insights: The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers
Discover how structured management training turns workplace challenges into higher performance, better retention, and stronger collaboration.
8th Circuit affirms, reverses on FCC radio and TV rules
A coalition of television and radio broadcasters successfully challenged the FCC's local television ownership rules, the 8th Circuit ruled, while affirming the agency’s definition of the video and audio markets.
Settlement reached in investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, other company leaders
Meta has settled a shareholder lawsuit tied to the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, avoiding trial over claims of violating a $5B FTC privacy order.
ACC-St. Louis Chapter earns global Gold Chapter of Distinction Award for 7th consecutive year
ACC has awarded its St. Louis chapter the 2024 Gold Chapter of Distinction, marking its 7th consecutive win for excellence in governance and innovation.
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Top stories
- Kansas slip-and-fall case settles for over a million after worker’s injuries
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- St. Louis sues over ‘slow flip’ rental practices
- Missouri’s Kathy Lloyd named COSCA president
- BAMSL hires assistant executive director for Bar Foundation
- 8th Circuit dismisses Liberty Mutual appeal over remand order in Missouri
- Elderly couple injured in collision settles with insurer
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