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Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss

Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss

A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and YouTube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning point in the years-long legal battle against social media giants -- one that could carry an enormous price tag. The civil court on Tuesday found Meta and

Maryland climate ruling tees up U.S. Supreme Court case

(The Center Square) - The Maryland Supreme Court, in a 3-2 decision, rejected a lawsuit on Tuesday by climate activists seeking damages from energy companies over their perceived contributions to climate change. The judges specifically referenced an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case on a similar topic. The state’s

Complaint alleges billboards from Secretary of State violate ethics code

A complaint filed with the Commissioner of Political Practices over billboards alleges Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is in violation of a law limiting the use of state funds for advertisements by candidates for public office. However, in an email Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Office

New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children

New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children

A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms and other dangers. The verdict came after roughly a day of deliberations following a six-week trial in which the state accused Facebook and Instagram'

Maryland Supreme Court tosses Blue cities' climate lawsuits against energy companies

(The Center Square) – The Maryland Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed three lawsuits filed by Democrat-run jurisdictions claiming oil and gas companies concealed information about their products’ contributions to climate change, leading to significant costs. In the 3-2 decision, Justice Brynja Booth wrote for the majority that the cities

Student sues school over removal of Charlie Kirk tribute

(The Center Square) - A North Carolina high school student is suing over alleged violations of her constitutional rights after her school painted over her Charlie Kirk tribute and accused her of vandalism. In December 2025, Alliance Defending Freedom, a legal organization that protects religious rights, filed a lawsuit against Ardrey

Class-action lawsuit claims Billings water billing system overcharging by thousands

Three years ago, nearly every household in Montana’s largest municipality got rebates for “franchise fees,” which the City of Billings illegally billed for years. Now, Billings residents are pursuing another class-action suit against the city, alleging that a new water billing system has overcharged water users while the