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business1 day ago•2 min saved

Krispy Kreme breach settlement deadline nears, up to $3,500 for documented victims

Approximately 161,000 current and former Krispy Kreme employees affected by the November 2024 data breach can claim a share of the settlement: documented losses may reach up to $3,500, while claims without documentation are about $75. To opt out or object, you must act by June 6, 2026; to file, submit online or by mail by June 22, 2026. All victims receive one year of credit monitoring, and payouts depend on court approval.

via LiveNOW from FOX|

#business #claims #data-breach

business1 day ago•3 min saved

Krispy Kreme data breach settlement: claim window narrows, potential payouts up to $3,500

Krispy Kreme’s 2024 data breach victims have a closing window to file claims from a class-action settlement. Those with documented losses could receive up to $3,500, while claims without documentation are estimated at about $75. Exclusions by June 6, 2026 and claims postmarked by June 22, 2026. About 161,000 people were affected, and one year of credit monitoring is provided to all victims regardless of filing.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#business #claim-deadline #credit-monitoring

politics4 days ago•2 min saved

Florida biologist wins $485K settlement after firing over Charlie Kirk post

Florida biologist Brittney Brown won a $485,000 settlement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after being fired for reposting a meme about Charlie Kirk; the payout covers backpay, damages and attorney costs, and she won’t seek further work with the agency. The case is framed as a First Amendment free-speech victory amid a wave of Kirk-related firings, and discovery later showed far fewer formal complaints than the agency claimed, with a judge sanctioning a supervisor for exaggerating the numbers.

via The Guardian|

#brittney-brown #charlie-kirk #first-amendment

technology4 days ago•12 min saved

Kentucky School District Reaches Settlement With Meta Over Social Media Harms

A Kentucky school district has reached a settlement with Meta in a lawsuit alleging that social media harms affected students; terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

via AP News|

#kentucky #lawsuit #meta

us-news4 days ago•14 min saved

Florida biologist ousted over political post wins $485,000 settlement

A Florida biologist who was fired after posting about Charlie Kirk has won a $485,000 settlement, highlighting legal questions around political speech in the workplace.

via AP News|

#biologist #charlie-kirk #employment-law

politics4 days ago•6 min saved

Capitol Hill Skepticism Deepens Over Trump's 1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

Trump’s $1.776 billion settlement to create an “anti-weaponization” fund has drawn limited defense on Capitol Hill, with most supporters coming from the administration and critics arguing the terms lack accountability and judicial oversight. The fund would empower five Trump-appointed commissioners to distribute money with confidentiality and little requirement for court involvement, and even permit immunity for Trump, his sons, and his business in past tax issues. Critics compare it unfavorably to court-approved settlements like Keepseagle, and concerns about funding those who weren’t plaintiffs (including some January 6 defendants) and about weaponizing government persist. A rare Republican defender hedges his support, underscoring that the overarching principle is avoiding political weaponization rather than endorsing the settlement’s specifics, while lawmakers promise congressional oversight.

via CNN|

#anti-weaponization-fund #capitol-hill #oversight

local-government5 days ago•7 min saved

San Diego trims trash fees and ends Balboa Park paid parking

San Diego approved a settlement to cut the controversial trash pickup fees and end paid parking in Balboa Park by year-end. The deal reduces the monthly trash fee to $38.75 with a phased rollout and a two-year rollback, avoids a potentially costly ballot measure, and includes an independent audit of trash costs. It lowers near-term city revenue but preserves park access as the council reviews timelines and funding for the changes.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|

#balboa-park #local-government #paid-parking

politics5 days ago•6 min saved

Settlement shields Trump and family from past IRS audits

Under a DOJ settlement with Donald Trump over leaked tax returns, a one‑page addendum permanently bars the IRS from pursuing audits of Trump, his family, and their businesses for filings made before May 19, 2026, and the DOJ says it applies only to existing audits, not future ones; critics say the move illegally interferes with IRS investigations, while the deal also creates a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund that has drawn political backlash.

via BBC|

#audits #doj #donald-trump

sports7 days ago•44 min saved

MW-Pac-12 settlement reshapes payouts for UNLV, Nevada and MW schools

After a 20-month dispute, the Mountain West and Pac-12 settled two lawsuits, ending the court battle. The MW is projected to receive roughly $82.5 million from its media-rights deal, distributed as about $20.2 million each for UNLV and Air Force; about $9.5 million for Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State and Wyoming; and about $4.1 million for Hawaii, with none for the incoming members. The agreement preserves media rights through 2032, could let UNLV regain its rights if it joins a Power 4 conference, relocates conference offices to Las Vegas, and keeps MW men’s basketball tournaments at Thomas & Mack through 2032. Rather than a courtroom showdown, the two leagues will now compete on the court and field for West supremacy starting next season.

via Nevada Sports Net|

#mountain-west #nevada #pac-12

politics7 days ago•4 min saved

DOJ broadens Trump settlement to shield IRS tax examinations of Trump and affiliates

The Justice Department expanded its settlement over the leaking of Trump’s tax returns to include a sweeping waiver that bars the IRS from examining Trump, related individuals, and affiliated entities for taxes filed before the settlement’s effective date, a move signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche but not by the IRS or Trump’s lawyers; the nine-page agreement had established a nearly $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged weaponization of law enforcement and did not resolve Trump’s tax disputes, prompting questions about signing authority and scope.

via Politico|

#doj #irs #politics

college-sports7 days ago•16 min saved

Pac-12 and Mountain West clinch in-principle deal to end exit/poaching fee dispute

The Pac-12 and Mountain West have reached an in‑principle settlement to resolve civil lawsuits over exit and poaching fees tied to defections, with final terms due by June 2. Although details aren’t public yet, the fees are expected to be discounted from the more than $150 million initially claimed, with per‑school estimates around $10 million for the five Mountain West schools that joined the Pac-12. The resolution comes as the Pac-12 prepares to relaunch for the 2026‑27 year with eight football members and nine in basketball, following a long period of litigation and negotiations.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|

#college-sports #exit-fees #mountain-west

politics8 days ago•5 min saved

Trump Drops IRS Suit, Sets Up $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

Trump agrees to drop the family’s lawsuit against the IRS as part of a settlement that creates a nearly $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate people who allege a weaponized justice system. The fund excludes Trump and his family from payments, but would distribute funds to others with quarterly reporting and audits; the deal also resolves two other claims—the Mar-a-Lago search and the 2016 Russian interference investigation. Legal experts warn the arrangement could pose conflicts of interest or self-dealing, given DOJ oversight and presidential influence over the agency, and questions remain about transparency and how payments would be disclosed.

via The Washington Post|

#fund #irs #politics

politics8 days ago•2 min saved

Trump family drops $10B IRS lawsuit amid DOJ settlement chatter

Donald Trump, his two eldest sons, and The Trump Organization dropped a $10 billion civil suit against the IRS in a Miami court with prejudice, blocking further judicial review. The move comes as reports emerged that the DOJ was negotiating a $1.7 billion settlement to fund allies claiming mistreatment by the Biden administration, and occurred ahead of a court deadline to confirm whether a live case exists.

via CNBC|

#doj #irs #lawsuit

computing8 days ago•67 min saved

Fidelity breach settlement could pay up to $5,000 to affected customers

Fidelity Investments has agreed to a $2.5 million class-action settlement over a 2024 data breach that affected more than 155,000 customers. Eligible claimants include those Fidelity notified and U.S. customers whose account numbers and routing numbers were exposed; payouts can reach up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, with the bulk of payments expected to be pro-rated around $100. A July 9 court hearing will decide final approval, and claims must be filed by July 27 via the settlement website; California residents may receive additional payments under the California Consumer Privacy Act.

via Tom's Guide|

#class-action #computing #data-breach

politics9 days ago•5 min saved

Trump Eyes $1.7B Ally Fund Tied to IRS Settlement

Trump reportedly negotiates a settlement of his $10B suit against the IRS that would drop the case in exchange for creating a $1.7B fund from the Judgment Fund to compensate people he says were targeted by the Biden administration, including over 1,500 January 6 participants. Critics warn it could serve as a slush fund for allies and reflect improper presidential influence over the DOJ; legal groups warn of a collusive settlement, while the court has asked for briefs by May 20. If fully paid, the settlement would substantially boost Trump’s net worth and set a troubling precedent for taxpayer funds.

via The Guardian|

#irs #january-6 #judgment-fund