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  • June 05, 2026

    USDA Food Assistance Conditions Halted By Mass. Judge

    A Massachusetts federal judge Friday blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture from conditioning funding for programs like school lunches and food assistance on compliance with Trump administration policies on gender, women's sports, diversity and immigration.

  • June 05, 2026

    Health Club Chain Accused Of Hiding Data Breach

    A Connecticut-based chain of health clubs experienced a ransomware attack that exposed its members' and employees' private information, including Social Security numbers and financial details, but so far has failed to notify the victims, according to a proposed federal class action.

  • June 05, 2026

    Chinese Co. Barred From Claiming Connection To Olympics

    A Chinese company and affiliates were blocked by a California federal court judge from using trademarks associated with the Olympics or claiming to have any affiliation with the games, after the International Olympic Committee claimed they were falsely using marks to sell products with purported health benefits.

  • June 05, 2026

    Baba Social Gambling Class Action Sent To Arbitration

    A Utah federal judge has ordered into arbitration a proposed class action accusing Baba Entertainment of operating an illegal online gambling platform, pausing the case while citing the lead plaintiff's decision not to oppose the company's motion to compel arbitration.

  • June 05, 2026

    Quinnipiac Hit With Title IX Suit After Dropping Rugby Team

    Current and future players for a women's rugby team eliminated by Quinnipiac University sued in Connecticut federal court Friday to reinstate the team, accusing the school of Title IX discrimination and of using NCAA revenue-sharing rules as an excuse to cut it.

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