Chegg, the education technology company known for its online study tools, has agreed to pay $7.5 million after the Federal Trade Commission accused it of making it needlessly difficult for students and parents to cancel recurring subscriptions.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a sweeping lawsuit against Uber Technologies, alleging systemic discrimination against passengers with disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The case, brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, seeks $125 million in damages for individuals who reported being denied equal access to Uber rides because of service animals or mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs.
Millions of customers of luxury fashion houses Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen may have had their personal details compromised after a cyberattack targeting their parent company, Kering, according to a report from the BBC.
When the EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) took effect at the end of 2024, it was meant to bring order and credibility to a sector long defined by volatility and uneven rules. Less than a year later, three of Europe’s top financial watchdogs are warning that the job is far from finished.
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has admitted to years of widespread misconduct, including unconscionable conduct in dealings with the Australian Government, mishandling customer hardship cases, misleading interest rate promises, and charging fees to deceased customers. The bank now faces proposed penalties of $156 million (AUD 240 million), subject to approval by the Federal Court.
The European Union’s competition commissioner Teresa Ribera has made clear that Brussels won’t be softening its stance on antitrust enforcement, even as it tests a new balance between headline-grabbing fines and quieter negotiations with multinational companies.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted its first set of guidelines clarifying how the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aligns with obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The move marks a significant step in creating a coherent digital rulebook across the European Union.