• A New York federal judge dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni related to the film It Ends With Us on April 3, 2026.
• The ruling comes amid ongoing disputes from the movie's production.
• This decision impacts Hollywood's #MeToo era accountability efforts.
Abdullah Baig alleged Meta ignored flaws putting billions at risk, but a US judge ruled he lacked sufficient evidenceA US court has dismissed a lawsuit from WhatsApp’s former security chief, who alleged that parent company Meta ignored internal flaws he flagged about the messaging app’s digital defenses.Abdullah Baig, who claims he was fired in retaliation for raising these concerns, had alleged that billions of users had been put at risk because of these vulnerabilities. Thousands of employees could view sensitive user data, including profile photos and location, Baig claimed in the lawsuit filed in September. A judge ruled he had not presented enough evidence to move forward. Continue reading...
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state's version of the SAVE America Act on April 1, 2026, requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
• The law mandates in-person submission of documents like passports or birth certificates, drawing criticism from voting rights groups.
• Civil liberties organizations filed a federal lawsuit within hours, arguing it imposes undue burdens and risks disenfranchising eligible voters.
• The SAVE America Act, which would have implemented election law changes at the federal level, has stalled in Congress.
• President Trump has shifted strategy to reshape election laws at the state level while attempting to assert control over elections beyond constitutional limits.
• Election law experts warn that Trump's efforts to influence state election procedures represent an attempt to consolidate power beyond what the Constitution permits.
• Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KD) announced an April 13, 2026, application deadline for class action lawsuits, with investors urged to contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC.
• The notice follows concerns over potential securities issues, impacting shareholders amid broader market volatility.
• This legal development adds pressure on the IT infrastructure services firm as Wall Street navigates geopolitical and economic risks.
• A judge dismissed X's lawsuit against an advertising boycott, labeling it a 'fishing expedition,' marking a significant legal setback for Musk's platform.
• The ruling highlights ongoing complexities surrounding free speech protections, corporate accountability, and advertiser rights in the digital platform economy.
• The decision underscores judicial skepticism toward X's legal strategy and may embolden further advertiser actions against the platform.
• On March 20, 2026, the White House issued a four-page National Policy Framework on Artificial Intelligence, recommending Congress preempt state laws interfering with a minimally burdensome federal standard while protecting children and consumers.
• The framework prioritizes seven areas, including stronger parental controls for kids, letting courts decide AI training on copyrighted works, and requiring companies to cover data center energy costs without raising residential bills.
• It references the March 2026 Ratepayer Protection Pledge by tech firms and calls for streamlined permitting and resources for small businesses; Democrats responded with the GUARDRAILS Act to block a related Trump executive order.
Exclusive: Labor bill recognising all animals as sentient and raising care requirements won’t be introduced before state electionWarning: This article contains graphic contentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA bulldog trapped on a balcony, forced to live among its own faeces. A corgi kept in similarly squalid conditions, surrendered by its owner after community outrage. A Maltese shih tzu beaten with a metal pole – its attacker spared jail.These are the kinds of animal cruelty cases the Victorian government promised to target with new laws almost a decade ago. But Guardian Australia can reveal those reforms have been shelved indefinitely. Continue reading...
The rapper discussed his 2024 sexual assault lawsuit and the Kendrick-Drake beef in a new GQ cover storyJay-Z has spoken out about his recent sexual assault lawsuit in a new interview.The suit alleged that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped a a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000. Combs and Jay-Z denied all allegations after the lawsuit was filed in late 2024, and the case was voluntarily dismissed in February 2025. Continue reading...
• A federal judge blocked sweeping changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations, including reductions in childhood immunizations and removal of COVID-19 guidance for certain groups, in a lawsuit brought by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups.
• The ruling paused a reconstituted vaccine advisory committee and signals a forthcoming decision on broader legal questions, with the case expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court soon.
• Changes were driven by RFK's authority over federal vaccine policy, which critics argue lack scientific basis and threaten public health.