WestJet Class Action Settlement: $12.5 Million Settlement for First Checked Bag Fees

WestJet Class Action Settlement: $12.5 Million Settlement for First Checked Bag Fees. In October 2024, the Supreme Court of British Columbia approved a $12.5 million settlement related to a class action lawsuit against WestJet. The plaintiff alleged that the airline improperly charged passengers for their first checked bag, in violation of a specific provision in […]

Supreme Court Allows Honolulu’s Lawsuit Against Oil and Gas Industry to Proceed

Supreme Court Allows Honolulu’s Lawsuit Against Oil and Gas Industry to Proceed. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from Sunoco (SUN.N) and other oil companies to block a lawsuit filed by Honolulu, accusing them of misleading the public for decades about the climate change risks linked to fossil fuel consumption. The U.S. Supreme Court’s […]

JPMorgan Appoints Jennifer Piepszak as New COO, Strengthening Leadership for Future Growth

JPMorgan Appoints Jennifer Piepszak as New COO, Strengthening Leadership for Future Growth. JPMorgan has appointed Jennifer Piepszak, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience at the firm, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic move marks a significant milestone in JPMorgan’s leadership transition, positioning Piepszak as a key figure in steering […]

Elon Musk Uses Cybertrucks and Starlink to Support California Wildfire Relief

Elon Musk Uses Cybertrucks and Starlink to Support California Wildfire Relief. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, 53, is using Tesla Cybertrucks and Starlink technology to provide free internet access to areas in California heavily impacted by wildfires. As the CEO of both Tesla and Starlink, Musk announced a brief delay in Cybertruck deliveries to prioritize these […]

Latham & Watkins Advises KKR on Qventus’ $105 Million Investment

Latham & Watkins Advises KKR on Qventus’ $105 Million Investment. Qventus, a leader in AI-driven care automation software for healthcare systems, has secured a significant $105 million investment to further expand its AI-based platform. The funding, led by global investment firm KKR, includes participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and strategic health system investors such as […]

Trump Announces Willingness to Meet Putin for Ukraine Peace Talks

Trump Announces Willingness to Meet Putin for Ukraine Peace Talks. President-elect Donald Trump announced late Thursday that he is ready to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling that arrangements for a potential meeting are underway. While Trump did not provide a specific timeline, he emphasized his commitment to addressing the ongoing war […]

Apple Clears Up Siri Privacy Concerns After $95 Million Class Action Settlement

Apple Clears Up Siri Privacy Concerns After $95 Million Class Action Settlement. Apple has addressed privacy concerns surrounding its Siri voice assistant following a $95 million class action settlement, clarifying that it has never sold or used data collected through Siri for advertising purposes. The lawsuit, which was settled last week, involved allegations that Apple […]

Rosen Law Firm Investigates Rigetti Computing for Potential Securities Claims

Rosen Law Firm Investigates Rigetti Computing for Potential Securities Claims. Rosen Law Firm, a leading global firm specializing in investor rights, has initiated an investigation into potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI). The investigation stems from allegations that Rigetti may have issued materially misleading information about its business […]

Latham & Watkins Advises Royal Bank of Canada and The Toronto-Dominion Bank in Vermilion Energy’s US$1.075 Billion Acquisition of Westbrick Energy

Latham & Watkins Advises Royal Bank of Canada and The Toronto-Dominion Bank in Vermilion Energy’s US$1.075 Billion Acquisition of Westbrick Energy. Vermilion Energy Inc. has announced the execution of an arrangement agreement to acquire Westbrick Energy Ltd., a privately owned oil and gas entity operating within the Alberta Deep Basin, for a total consideration of […]

Ryanair Takes Legal Action Against Passenger for Flight Disruption, Seeks £12,500 in Damages

Ryanair Takes Legal Action Against Passenger for Flight Disruption, Seeks £12,500 in Damages. Ryanair has launched legal proceedings against a passenger accused of causing severe disruption on a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote, seeking £12,500 in damages. This legal move follows a significant diversion that occurred during the flight last April, which forced the aircraft […]