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FTX Founder Sued after Crypto Collapse

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FTX, a Crypto exchange platform, filed for voluntary bankruptcy following the exit of CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Following his exit, investors filed a class action suit against Bankman-Fried, along with notable FTX spokespeople including Tom Brady, Kevin O’Leary, and the Golden…

Hair Straightening Products Increase Cancer Risk

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A years-long study reveals that certain chemicals in hair straightening products increase a user’s chances of developing uterine cancer – especially for black women. A recent lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois seeks to provide remedy to the…

College Banking Agreements Set Students Back

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Institutions of higher education, like colleges and universities, play an important role in shaping young minds. And where students need help, these institutions often offer financial aid to pay for the cost of attendance – in some cases they entrust…

Scammers Easily Siphon your Money through Zelle

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Instant payment apps have taken the world by storm over the last few years. Whether you’re paying back a close friend or transferring money to a pop-up shop vendor, peer-to-peer payment services allow individuals to make easy digital money transactions…

Employee Advocacy Groups Combat Employer-Driven Debt

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Shub Law recently reported on emerging contractual obligations set in place by employers known as Training Repayment Agreement Provisions. Yes – TRAPs! These TRAPs can limit an employee’s decision to seek more sustainable employment. As these provisions come to light,…

Settlement under CCPA Sets Precedent for Privacy

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A settlement was reached in August 2022 between cosmetics giant, Sephora USA, Inc., and the California Attorney General. The Attorney General’s office alleged that Sephora violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). According to a complaint, Sephora sold customer data…

Shub Law Celebrates Stockdale Settlement

Insurance Company Pays Big On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued final approval on a Settlement Agreement in Stockdale v. Allstate. The case alleged that insurers had been using household…