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FTC and 21 States File Amended Lawsuit Against Uber Over Deceptive Billing

The Federal Trade Commission and 21 states filed an amended complaint against Uber, alleging the company charged consumers for its Uber One subscription without consent and failed to deliver promised savings. The expanded lawsuit seeks civil penalties for violations of federal and state consumer protection laws.

•FTC and 21 states filed amended complaint against Uber over Uber One subscription practices
•Allegations include charging without consent, failing to deliver promised $0 delivery fees and $25 monthly savings
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Regulatory
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Connecticut Contractor Faces $1.2M OSHA Fine for Repeat Safety Violations

The US Department of Labor has proposed a $1.2 million fine against Sound Construction Inc., a Connecticut earthwork contractor, following a follow-up inspection that revealed continued workplace safety violations. The substantial penalty reflects OSHA's enforcement action against repeat offenders.

•Sound Construction Inc. faces $1.2 million OSHA fine for continued safety violations
•Follow-up inspection revealed company failed to address previously cited hazards
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Regulatory
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CFPB and Fed Set 2026 Dollar Thresholds for Consumer Credit Rules

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Reserve Board announced updated dollar thresholds that will determine which consumer credit and lease transactions are subject to federal Truth in Lending and Consumer Leasing protections in 2026.

•CFPB and Federal Reserve announced updated dollar thresholds for 2026 consumer credit and lease protections
•New thresholds determine which transactions must comply with Truth in Lending and Consumer Leasing regulations
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Regulatory
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Federal Agencies Raise Mortgage Appraisal Threshold to $34,200

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Reserve Board, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced that the 2026 threshold for higher-priced mortgage loans subject to special appraisal requirements will increase from $33,500 to $34,200.

•Three federal agencies jointly increased the small loan exemption threshold from $33,500 to $34,200 for 2026
•Loans below the threshold are exempt from enhanced appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgages
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Guam

Guam Supreme Court Affirms Castro Sexual Assault Convictions

The Supreme Court of Guam upheld the criminal sexual conduct convictions of Joseph Marc Thomas Duenas Castro, Jr., who was sentenced to 30 years for first-degree charges and concurrent 10-year terms for second-degree counts. Castro's appeal challenged the sufficiency of evidence and whether Guam law permits multiple convictions from the same underlying conduct.

•Supreme Court of Guam affirmed Joseph Castro Jr.'s convictions on four criminal sexual conduct charges
•Castro received 30 years for first-degree sexual penetration and concurrent 10-year terms for three second-degree contact charges
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Supreme Court Denies Attorney Suspension Despite Convictions

The Oklahoma Supreme Court denied the Oklahoma Bar Association's request for immediate interim suspension of attorney Spencer Bowen Housley, who was convicted of battery and public intoxication in multiple criminal cases. The court's order came after reviewing certified copies of criminal complaints and judgments spanning from 2023 to 2025.

•Attorney Spencer Bowen Housley was convicted of battery and public intoxication in multiple criminal cases between 2023-2025
•Oklahoma Bar Association sought immediate interim suspension under disciplinary rules but was denied by the state Supreme Court
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Regulatory
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Danone Recalls So Delicious Frozen Dessert Pints Over Foreign Material

Danone U.S. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster frozen dessert pints due to potential foreign material contamination. The recall affects products with best-by dates before August 8, 2027.

•Voluntary recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster frozen dessert pints nationwide
•Products with best-by dates before August 8, 2027 are included in the recall
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Supreme Court Suspends Attorney David Spielman Over Stalking Charges

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ordered the immediate interim suspension of attorney David Phillip Spielman on December 15, 2025, following his arrest on felony stalking charges involving juvenile females. The Oklahoma Bar Association sought emergency action, alleging violations of professional conduct rules that pose substantial public harm.

•Oklahoma Supreme Court issued immediate interim suspension of attorney David Phillip Spielman on December 15, 2025
•Suspension follows felony stalking charges involving juvenile females and OBA complaint alleging professional misconduct
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State Court
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Wyoming Supreme Court

Wyoming Supreme Court Reverses Injunction in Laramie Building Permit Case

The Wyoming Supreme Court reversed a district court's denial of a motion to dissolve an injunction against property owners Timothy Hale and Sonja Ringen, who constructed a storage building without permits in Laramie. The high court found the trial court abused its discretion in the December 2025 ruling.

•Wyoming Supreme Court reversed district court's denial of motion to dissolve building permit injunction
•Property owners attempted multiple times to obtain permits but City of Laramie refused to issue them
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Guam

Guam Supreme Court Affirms Business Debarment by Public Accountability Office

The Supreme Court of Guam upheld a lower court decision affirming the debarment of SH Enterprises, Inc. by the Office of Public Accountability. The case involves disputes over jurisdiction, due process rights, and allegations of statutory ethical violations in government contracting.

•Supreme Court of Guam affirmed SH Enterprises' debarment by Office of Public Accountability
•Company challenged OPA's jurisdiction, due process procedures, and evidence of ethical violations
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