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L’Oréal Faces Expanding Legal Battle Over Hair Relaxers and Talc
L’Oréal is facing an expanding legal challenge in the United States over allegations that some of its cosmetic products may have exposed consumers to...
India’s Energy-Drink Labelling Dispute Reaches the Courts
A dispute over two words on a beverage can — “energy drink” — has developed into a significant legal challenge to India’s food-safety regulator. The...
Spain Clears Legal Path for Carles Puigdemont’s Return
A major development in Spain’s long-running Catalan independence case has removed a key legal obstacle to the return of former Catalan president...
McDonald’s AI Pricing Lawsuit Raises a New Antitrust Question
McDonald’s is facing a proposed nationwide class-action lawsuit that could test how far antitrust law extends when pricing decisions are influenced...
California Puts Lawyers on Notice Over the Use of AI
California has taken a significant step toward regulating artificial intelligence in legal practice, placing responsibility firmly on lawyers rather...
U.S. Supreme Court Faces New First Amendment Tests
The U.S. Supreme Court has entered its 2026–27 term with several cases that could test the boundaries of First Amendment protections , particularly...
Meta, TikTok and X Take Ofcom to Court Over Online-Safety Demands
Britain’s attempt to make social media platforms more accountable is facing an important legal test as Meta, TikTok and X challenge information...
OpenAI Faces Trademark Lawsuit Over ‘Astra’ Name
OpenAI is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit that could raise important questions about how technology companies choose and protect product...