US sues Apple, alleging smartphone monopoly

The US Department of Justice (DoJ), alongside 16 individual states and the District of Columbia, has launched an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of “broad-based, exclusionary conduct” that makes it harder for users to switch phones, undermines developers’ ability to innovate and imposes “extraordinary” costs on the mobile ecosystem. Filed in the US District Court for… Continue reading US sues Apple, alleging smartphone monopoly

Judges halt Biden rule offering student debt relief for those alleging colleges misled them

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday halted a rule from President Joe Biden’s administration that could make it easier to obtain student loan debt relief for borrowers who say they were victims of misleading information about the quality of education they would receive. At issue is a rule broadening existing policy ending the… Continue reading Judges halt Biden rule offering student debt relief for those alleging colleges misled them

Los Angeles city employees go on strike, alleging exploitative conditions

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of Los Angeles city employees began striking early Tuesday morning, accusing their employer of subjecting them to exploitative working conditions and engaging in “bad faith” contract negotiations. Service Employees International Union Local 721, the union representing over 11,000 city employees, said they are protesting unfair working conditions, such as staffing shortages… Continue reading Los Angeles city employees go on strike, alleging exploitative conditions

Judges Halt Biden Rule Offering Student Debt Relief For Those Alleging Colleges Misled Them

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday halted a rule from President Joe Biden’s administration that could make it easier to obtain student loan debt relief for borrowers who say they were victims of misleading information about the quality of education they would receive. At issue is a rule broadening existing policy… Continue reading Judges Halt Biden Rule Offering Student Debt Relief For Those Alleging Colleges Misled Them