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Federal Circuit
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit: TCPA Doesn't Cover Text Messages with Video Files

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act does not prohibit sending text messages containing video files without prior express consent. The decision affirmed a district court's dismissal of a class action lawsuit against the Republican National Committee.

Ninth Circuit held TCPA doesn't prohibit text messages with video files without prior consent
Court distinguished between initial message transmission and recipient's choice to play video
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Regulatory
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Colorado Food Company Recalls Bread Crumbs Over Undeclared Allergens

VH Foods Inc., operating as Outside The Breadbox in Colorado Springs, has issued a voluntary recall of 8-ounce packages of bread crumbs due to undeclared egg and milk ingredients that pose serious health risks to consumers with allergies.

VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox recalled 8-ounce bread crumb packages containing undeclared egg and milk
Colorado Springs-based company issued voluntary recall on January 12, 2026, in coordination with FDA
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Regulatory
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FDA Announces Recall of Indian Sweets Over Undeclared Milk Allergen

Karison Foods & Snacks Inc has recalled five traditional South Asian sweet products due to undeclared milk allergens. The FDA-announced recall affects 12-ounce containers of popular items including Panjiri, Alsi Pinni, Punjabi Pinni, and Besan Laddoo varieties.

Five traditional South Asian sweet products recalled for undeclared milk allergen
Products distributed by Port Washington, NY-based Karison Foods & Snacks Inc
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Federal Circuit
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Sets New Class Action Standing Standard in FCRA Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's partial summary judgment ruling in favor of Milliman, Inc. in a Fair Credit Reporting Act class action, establishing that both named and unnamed class members must demonstrate standing at summary judgment while applying usual summary judgment standards.

Ninth Circuit reversed district court's partial summary judgment in favor of Milliman in FCRA class action
Court established that both named and unnamed class members must demonstrate standing at summary judgment
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Federal Circuit
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Upholds Class Certification in Nestlé Chocolate Labeling Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's certification of two state-based class actions against Nestlé USA, Inc. The lawsuit alleges the company used deceptive labeling claiming chocolate products were 'sustainably' or 'responsibly' sourced when they were allegedly produced using child labor and contributing to deforestation.

Ninth Circuit affirmed class certification against Nestlé for allegedly deceptive sustainability labeling on chocolate products
Lawsuit claims Nestlé's 'sustainably' and 'responsibly sourced' labels falsely implied products were free of child labor and deforestation
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Federal Circuit
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Affirms Hyundai-Kia Settlement Over Vehicle Theft Defects

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's approval of a class action settlement between consumers and Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation over allegations that certain vehicles were defectively designed and vulnerable to theft. The court rejected an appeal by objector Donald K. Birner in a memorandum opinion filed Jan. 8, 2026.

Ninth Circuit affirmed district court approval of class action settlement over alleged vehicle theft vulnerabilities
Objector Donald K. Birner's appeal was rejected by three-judge panel in memorandum opinion
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Affirms Class Action Settlement Over Hyundai-Kia Vehicle Theft

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's approval of a class action settlement between consumers and Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation over allegations that certain vehicles were defectively designed and vulnerable to theft. The court rejected an appeal by objector Ruth Rubin challenging the settlement's final approval.

Ninth Circuit affirmed district court approval of class action settlement against Hyundai and Kia over vehicle theft vulnerability
Appeals court rejected objector Ruth Rubin's challenge to the settlement's final approval
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Regulatory
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Connecticut Company Recalls 5 Hummus Varieties Over Undeclared Sesame

Carrot Top Country Kitchens LLC has issued a Class II recall of five hummus varieties due to undeclared sesame, posing serious health risks to consumers with sesame allergies. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is warning the public about the recalled products distributed from the company's Bridgeport facility.

Five varieties of hummus recalled due to undeclared sesame allergen
Class II recall classification indicates potential for temporary or reversible adverse health consequences
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Regulatory
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FDA: Iowa Pet Food Company Recalls Dog Biscuits Over Salmonella Risk

Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa has issued a voluntary recall of two varieties of dog biscuits due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 4-pound bags of Country Vet Biscuits and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits, posing health risks to both pets and their owners.

Voluntary recall covers Country Vet Biscuits Original Meaty Flavor and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits Meaty Flavor with Chicken in 4-pound bags
Salmonella contamination poses health risks to both pets and humans who handle contaminated products
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FDA Finds Dangerous Lead Levels in Rheumacare Capsules, Prompts Recall

Handelnine Global Limited, operating as Navafresh, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of specific lots of Rheumacare Capsules after FDA testing revealed dangerous lead contamination levels up to 11,100 parts per million. The recall affects products manufactured by Virgo UAP Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

FDA testing revealed lead levels up to 11,100 parts per million in Rheumacare Capsules
Voluntary recall affects specific lot numbers CAM040 and CALO79-N distributed nationwide
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