Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Meta said it strongly disagrees with the allegations and is “confident the evidence will show our longstanding commitment to supporting young people.”
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Boston jury returns $83 million asbestos verdict against Indianapolis clay manufacturer
A Boston jury returned an $83 million verdict Sept. 18 against an Indianapolis-based pottery clay manufacturing company, with jurors agreeing that a Massachusetts woman’s mesothelioma death was caused by the company’s asbestos-laden products.
Judge holds ICE agent in contempt after he detained suspect during a trial
A judge in Boston is holding a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in contempt after he detained a suspect while the man was on trial.
Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide
Voters in Arizona and Massachusetts will decide in November whether it’s good policy to continue to let employers pass some of their labor costs to consumers.
Justice Department watchdog finds US attorney in Massachusetts tried to influence DA election
The top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, who has announced her resignation, tried to use her position to influence the outcome of a race for Boston’s district attorney by leaking information aimed at sabotaging the campaign of her candidate’s rival.