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Trade Tariffs on trial: Small businesses take Trump's latest trade levies back to court
Two groups of small businesses have filed lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's latest tariffs, which impose double-digit levies on imports from 60 trading partners covering 99% of US imports. The lawsuits argue the government failed to justify the measures under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and that the tariffs are effectively replacing those struck down by the Supreme Court in February.
Manufacturing Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly for false advertising over weight-loss drug claims
Novo Nordisk has sued Eli Lilly, alleging false advertising in Eli Lilly's campaigns that compare weight-loss and diabetes drugs. Novo claims Eli Lilly intentionally used outdated studies and omitted higher-dose options to create a misleading impression of superiority. The lawsuit seeks to pull the ads and run corrective advertising.
Regulations & Compliance Amazon and UL Sue Aipas Ebike Makers Over Fraudulent Safety Certifications
Amazon and UL settled a lawsuit in July 2026 against Chinese ebike manufacturers for falsely claiming UL safety certification. The permanent injunction prohibits use of the UL mark. The case underscores a broader problem of counterfeit certifications on online marketplaces, with serious implications for product safety, especially regarding lithium-ion battery fires.
Manufacturing Navistar Defeats $16.5M Lawsuit Over Delayed Truck Deliveries
A Michigan federal jury sided with Navistar, rejecting a $16.5 million lawsuit by GLS LeasCo and Central Transport over delayed deliveries of 1,100 International tractors. The jury found Navistar not liable for damages, ending a multi-year dispute over production schedules and supply-chain disruptions.
Manufacturing Texas Woman Sues Tesla for $1 Million After Fatal Autonomous Crash into Home
Jennifer Barbour filed a lawsuit against Tesla and a driver after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into her home, killing her 76-year-old mother. The driver claimed the car was using full self-driving technology. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and AI VP Ashok Elluswamy denied the technology was at fault, arguing the driver overrode the system.
Technology Meta Appeals Landmark Verdict in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Over Platform Design
Meta has appealed a landmark social media addiction verdict in Los Angeles, challenging the jury's finding that its platform design harmed a young user. The appeal follows a $3 million damages award plus $3 million in punitive damages. A similar New Mexico case resulted in a $375 million penalty against Meta.
Technology Apple Sues OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Trade Secrets and Prototypes
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its hardware chief, Tang Tan, alleging the theft of trade secrets including unreleased parts, prototypes, and confidential designs. The complaint accuses OpenAI of encouraging former Apple employees to bring proprietary technology, with Tan coaching recruits on evading security protocols. The case echoes the Waymo-Uber IP dispute, which settled for $245 million.
Trade Alibaba Sues US Government Over Pentagon Defense Blacklist Allegations
E-commerce giant Alibaba has sued the US government over its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist that labels the company a 'military-civil fusion contributor' to China's defence industrial base. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, challenges the designation as baseless and warns of severe business restrictions starting 30 June, including a ban on Pentagon contracts and indirect pressure on US advisers to sever ties.
Trade Baroness Mone Among Individuals Sued to Recover PPE Medpro Millions
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued by joint liquidators from Interpath Advisory to recover millions owed to the UK government by PPE Medpro. The government won a £122m plus interest judgment last year over breached contracts for sterile surgical gowns. The company was liquidated in December 2025 with less than £1m in assets, prompting legal action against six individuals and five companies.
Trade Australia Sues Amazon Over Allegedly Unfair Prime Video Contracts With Subscribers
Australia's consumer watchdog, the ACCC, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the tech giant used unfair contract terms to introduce ads in Prime Video without providing refunds. The ACCC claims the terms affected over one million annual subscribers between November 2023 and August 2025.
23andMe Data Breach Victims Awarded $47 Million Payout by Bankruptcy Judge
A California bankruptcy court judge ruled that Chrome Holding, which acquired 23andMe after its bankruptcy, must pay $46.75 million to victims of a 2023 data breach that exposed personal and genetic data of up to 6.9 million people. The settlement will be distributed by Kroll Restructuring, with payment due within five business days.
Logistics Texas $13M Walmart Settlement Over Spark Driver Pay Alters Last-Mile Contractor Transparency
Walmart agreed to pay over $13.3 million and overhaul compensation communications for its Spark Driver last-mile delivery platform in Texas, resolving allegations of misleading drivers about tips, base pay, and incentives. The settlement, announced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, includes $6.69 million in restitution and a 10-year earnings verification program. Shippers using last-mile platforms should note increased regulatory scrutiny on independent contractor pay.
Logistics C.H. Robinson Dismissed as Defendant in Florida Fatal U-Turn Lawsuit, Avoiding Broker Liability Test
C.H. Robinson has been dismissed as a defendant in a Florida lawsuit over a fatal U-turn crash that killed three people. The 3PL proved it had no role in brokering the shipment, avoiding a test of broker liability under the new Montgomery standard.
Logistics Prime Sues IRS for $11 Million Over Reefer Diesel Tax; Small Carriers Can Claim Same Credit
Prime Inc., a large refrigerated carrier, has filed a federal lawsuit against the IRS seeking a refund of $11 million in fuel excise tax paid on diesel used for reefer units. The carrier argues that reefer diesel is an off-highway use and thus nontaxable. The same fuel tax credit is available to any business, including small carriers and owner-operators, that burn taxed fuel for nontaxable purposes.
Technology Biometric Privacy Class Action Against Universal Logistics Expands to Include All Workers at Illinois Facility
A biometric privacy lawsuit against Universal Logistics subsidiary Universal Intermodal Services has been granted class action status. The case alleges violations of Illinois' Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA) through the use of fingerprint scanners without proper consent. The class now includes not only Universal employees but also workers from a sister company and third-party staffing agencies.
Technology UK Apple iCloud class action case by Which? given green light to proceed to trial
A class action lawsuit against Apple by consumer group Which? has been given the green light by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal. The claim, which could see 40 million iCloud users receive around £77 each, alleges Apple locked customers into its cloud service and overcharged them. The case is expected to go to trial in October 2028.
Logistics US Firms Sue Container Makers Over Alleged Price-Fixing Scheme Impacting Global Dry Container Market
Two US companies have sued container manufacturers Singamas, CIMC, and CXIC Group over alleged price-fixing that doubled container prices and increased profits 100x between 2019 and 2021. The lawsuits follow a DOJ indictment and seek damages for inflated shipping costs.
Technology Justice Department Backs xAI in NAACP Lawsuit Over Data Center Pollution, Citing National Security
The U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Mississippi are asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI. The NAACP alleges xAI operated 27 gas turbines without permits at its Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis, later revealed to be 57 turbines. The DOJ argues that stopping the turbines threatens national security because xAI's Grok AI model supports military operations, including in the Iran War.
Technology DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit
The Department of Justice sided with Elon Musk's xAI in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP over unpermitted natural gas turbines at a Mississippi data center, arguing that stopping their use threatens national security. The DOJ filed to dismiss the lawsuit, stating the turbines power AI models used for military operations, including strikes against Iran.
Trade xAI's Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against OpenAI Dismissed With Prejudice by Federal Judge
A federal judge has dismissed xAI's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets, ruling that xAI failed to connect OpenAI to the alleged misappropriation. The case was dismissed with prejudice, preventing refiling. The decision underscores the high burden of proof in trade secrets disputes.
Technology Anthropic Sued Over Claude Max Usage Limits: What Enterprise Leaders Should Know About AI Subscription Risks
Anthropic faces a class-action lawsuit over the actual usage limits of its Claude Max subscription plans, which a user claims are far lower than advertised. The case highlights the fundamental mismatch between traditional subscription pricing and the variable costs of AI inference, with implications for enterprise technology procurement.
Technology xAI Asks Court to Strip Alleged Grok Deepfake Nudes Victims of Anonymity
Elon Musk's AI firm xAI is asking a federal court to overturn a ruling allowing four plaintiffs in a deepfake nudes lawsuit to proceed under pseudonyms. The plaintiffs, who claim Grok was used to create sexualized deepfake images including of a child, argue that public identification would lead to further harassment. xAI counters that civil procedure requires naming all parties and that the deepfake images will remain sealed.
Technology Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network Exploiting Gemini AI in Massive Fraud Cam
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise for using its Gemini AI to perpetrate a massive fraud operation, creating fake Google, YouTube, and government websites. The company reports hundreds of thousands of victims and losses in the millions, while advocating for seven bipartisan bills to combat AI-driven scams.
Technology Insta360 Luna Ultra vs DJI Pocket 4: Modular 8K Vlogging Camera Launches Amidst
Insta360 launched its first compact vlogging camera, the Luna Ultra, on June 10, 2026, with a modular design and 8K video. On the same day, DJI filed a lawsuit alleging the Luna line 'blatantly copies' its Pocket 3. The lawsuit claims design and utility patent violations, including subject-tracking and gimbal technology. The DJI ban in the US could give Insta360 a market advantage.
Trade New York Challenges Offshore Wind Deal with TotalEnergies
New York and six other states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and TotalEnergies over the cancellation of an offshore wind lease. The states argue the settlement undermines climate goals and misuses funds.
Regulations & Compliance Social Media Firms Settle $27M Lawsuit with Kentucky Schools
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