Key facts
- A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms' bid to dismiss a lawsuit by U.S. state attorneys general.
- The lawsuit accuses Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children.
- The judge granted summary judgment to the states on Meta's non-compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Apple's appeal of a contempt finding related to its App Store policies in the Epic Games lawsuit.
- Australia's competition regulator is suing Amazon's Australian unit over alleged unfair contract terms on Prime Video ads.
- A Michigan judge issued a temporary restraining order against Kalshi, prohibiting financial bets on sporting events.
- Kalshi is accused of violating state gaming laws in Michigan.
- A federal judge blocked an Indiana law requiring new disclosures from proxy advisers.
- The Indiana law was found to be prohibited "viewpoint discrimination."
- The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear appeals challenging gun age restriction laws for 18-20 year olds.
- The Supreme Court allowed a lower court ruling to stand that struck down Pennsylvania's ban on carrying firearms during emergencies for 18-20 year olds.
A federal judge has rejected Meta Platforms' attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought by U.S. state attorneys general. The lawsuit accuses Meta of designing its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, to be addictive to children and of knowingly concealing the associated harms. In addition to rejecting the dismissal bid, the judge granted summary judgment to the states on Meta's non-compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
In separate legal developments, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Apple concerning a contempt finding. This finding is related to Apple's App Store policies and stems from the ongoing legal battle with Epic Games. The case is expected to be heard in October and focuses on Apple's adherence to a court order that mandated changes to its App Store.
Australia's competition regulator has initiated legal action against Amazon's Australian unit. The lawsuit alleges unfair contract terms concerning advertisements displayed on Prime Video. The core of the legal challenge revolves around the terms that govern how advertisements are presented to consumers on the platform.
A Michigan judge has issued a temporary restraining order against prediction market operator Kalshi. This order prohibits Kalshi from allowing Michigan residents to place financial bets on sporting events. The action is based on allegations that Kalshi is violating state gaming laws.
Furthermore, a federal judge has blocked an Indiana law that would have required new disclosures from proxy advisers. This ruling represents the third legal victory for Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis against restrictions that were supported by Republican lawmakers. The judge determined that the Indiana law constituted prohibited "viewpoint discrimination."
Finally, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider appeals that challenged federal and state laws restricting firearm purchases and possession for individuals aged 18 to 20. However, the court did permit a lower court ruling to remain in effect, which had struck down Pennsylvania's ban on carrying firearms during emergencies for this age group.