Legal

The FTC and 17 states sue Amazon for alleged antitrust practices

The lawsuit marks the first antitrust charges against Amazon by the US government.

Former XSET Valorant players file lawsuit against the organization over owed funds [UPDATED]

Former XSET players and their coach allege the organization failed to pay them their share of revenue from the Champions 2022 skin bundle.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is going to jail for witness tampering

The disgraced crypto tycoon is going back to jail after having his bail revoked.

SCOTUS shoots down Epic Games' bid to implement new App Store policy

Epic Games' legal battle against Apple took a hit by way of a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Harasser of Bungie dev found liable for almost $500,000 in damage & fees

Jesse James Comer doxxed and harassed a Bungie developer with an ever-escalating series of abuse and must now face the consequences.

UK's CMA signals willingness to renegotiate Microsoft & Activision Blizzard deal

After the FTC failed to block the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger, the UK's CMA stands as one of the only obstacles to the deal's close.

Niantic faces lawsuit over alleged workplace sexism & pay discrimination

A former employee caught in the company's recent layoffs has alleged that the Pokemon Go dev created a 'boy's club' workplace and paid her less than her male peers.

Microsoft wins FTC case in battle to acquire Activision Blizzard

Microsoft has scored a major win in pursuit to acquire Activision Blizzard.

Elon Musk sues Watchell law firm that represented Twitter in locking him into the deal

Musk's Twitter is seeking to recover $90 million in legal fees that were awarded to the firm for its work in ensuring the transaction went through.

Former Sonic Team lead Yuji Naka hit with $1.2 million fine for insider trading

Naka will also face a 2.5 year prison sentence, suspended for four years.