September 4 (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) is set to increase its settlement offer by an additional $1.1 billion to resolve ongoing legal actions involving its baby powder and other talc products, which are alleged to have caused cancer. This latest addition would bring the total settlement to over $9 billion, to be paid…
September 4 (Reuters) – Robinhood Markets’ cryptocurrency platform, Robinhood Crypto, will pay $3.9 million to settle claims that it failed to allow customers to withdraw their cryptocurrency from accounts between 2018 and 2022. The settlement, announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, marks the first public enforcement action by Bonta’s office against a cryptocurrency company….
Beauty enthusiasts might be in line for a portion of a substantial settlement after Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare agreed to a $9.2 million payout. The settlement addresses allegations that the company misled consumers about the collagen content in its products. Settlement Details The class action lawsuit, filed in New York in March 2023, claimed that…
Americans may be eligible for a one-time payment from a $1.8 million settlement involving a utility company’s administrative fees, but the deadline to file a claim is today. Settlement Details RealPage Utility Management has agreed to a $1.8 million settlement to address claims that it charged unlawful administrative fees. Maryland residents who received these fees…
Proposition 32 is on the ballot for California voters, proposing an increase in the state’s minimum wage to $18 over the next two years. If approved, this would make California’s minimum wage the highest in the nation. The measure specifies different timelines based on the size of the employer: Employers with 26 or more employees:…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages payments for over 71 million beneficiaries each month, including those receiving Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI) benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. In November, there will be adjustments to the regular payment schedule due to calendar quirks and administrative requirements. Changes to November Payment Dates…
Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts its policies and payment amounts, impacting over 70 million beneficiaries in the United States, the majority of whom are retirees. Social Security benefits constitute about 30% of retirement income for many beneficiaries. With anticipated changes in 2025, including a significant cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), there are both hopeful…
This week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled significant updates aimed at reducing the burden for millions of American retirees. The SSA will now implement measures to simplify interactions with beneficiaries by eliminating the need for handwritten signatures on a range of forms, facilitating approximately 1 million transactions annually. The move will convert over…
(NEXSTAR) – While the latest iPhone models are now available for preorder, it’s the earlier generations that are capturing the most attention — and dollars — from collectors. With Gen Xers and Millennials reminiscing about the tech of their youth, some are willing to pay top dollar for vintage iDevices. “The rarity, scarcity, and collectability…
(WJW) – It’s time to check those Mega Millions tickets. A ticket sold in Northeast Ohio is worth a whopping $2 million! According to lottery officials, the ticket matched all five numbers in the Friday, September 6, drawing and included the ‘Megaplier’ to double the winnings from $1 million to $2 million. The winning ticket…