Why Meta Escaped a Landmark Social Media Lawsuit

By: David Curry

24 July 2026 at 07:57

Meta avoided a closely watched social media addiction trial after the plaintiff dropped the remaining claim, leaving broader questions over platform design unresolved.

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Why Meta Escaped a Landmark Social Media Lawsuit

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By: David Curry

24 July 2026 at 07:57

Meta avoided a closely watched social media addiction trial after the plaintiff dropped the remaining claim, leaving broader questions over platform design unresolved.

The post Why Meta Escaped a Landmark Social Media Lawsuit appeared first on TechRepublic.

Fired DHS, Interior probationary workers challenge MSPB ruling

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By: Justin Doubleday

21 July 2026 at 17:55

Ex-probationary staff from DHS and Interior are challenging the MSPB's ruling that it lacks the jurisdiction to determine whether their firings were illegal.

The Supreme Court Slaughter decision: Where do we go from here?

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By: commentators

16 July 2026 at 16:47

Ronald Sanders, a NAPA fellow, explains that while the decision opens the door to more questions than answers, it can’t change one thing.

The U.S. Supreme Court is photographed, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Washington.

Judge tells DOJ to reinstate telework for two attorneys as their lawsuit proceeds

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By: Drew Friedman

14 July 2026 at 17:30

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction for two federal employees with disabilities who are suing DOJ for rescinding their telework accommodations.

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Proposed NDAs for federal employees could face constitutional obstacles

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By: Terry Gerton

8 July 2026 at 15:06

"They have been clear throughout recent history that federal employees can speak out on matters of public concern," said Jules Torti.

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Unions sue DoD over termination of collective bargaining agreements

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By: Anastasia Obis

3 July 2026 at 15:36

The unions argue DoD's decision to terminate collective bargaining reversed its policy to “leave CBAs in place without any reasoned explanation.”

FILE - This April 19, 2019 file photo shows a sign for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Washington. The Biden administration’s nominee for top Pentagon policy adviser was met with sharp criticism from Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday, including accusations that he has been too partisan to be confirmed for the job. Colin Kahl, who served as national security adviser to then-Vice President Joe Biden during the Obama administration, faced repeated questions on his previous support for the Iran nuclear deal and how he would approach that issue now. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

NTEU sues Treasury, HHS over thousands of stalled telework requests from disabled employees

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By: Jory Heckman

30 June 2026 at 18:18

Because of these stalled requests, NTEU wrote that employees have had to exhaust leave, risk being marked as being absent without leave, or leave their jobs.

Seven fired EPA employees sue agency over their terminations

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By: Drew Friedman

30 June 2026 at 17:18

The new lawsuits follow other pending legal challenges against EPA, related to a June 2025 “declaration of dissent” signed by hundreds of agency workers.

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