Grading the Grader: PSA Faces Massive Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Deceptive Practices
The multibillion-dollar trading card industry, a sector that has evolved from a nostalgic hobby into a sophisticated alternative asset class, is currently reeling from a legal challenge that strikes at…
The "Cookie Stuffing" Controversy: How Phia, the Startup Backed by Silicon Valley Royalty, Faces Scrutiny Over Affiliate Practices
By TechCrunch Editorial Staff Updated: July 10, 2026 In the high-stakes world of e-commerce technology, reputation is the most valuable currency. For Phia, the shopping-focused startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates—daughter…
The AI Paradox: Midjourney Challenges Hollywood to Reveal Its Own Artificial Intelligence Practices
The ongoing legal collision between the titans of the entertainment industry and the burgeoning generative AI sector has reached a critical inflection point. Midjourney, the AI-powered image generation platform, has…
Transparency or Obfuscation? Legal Battle Heats Up Over FCC Commissioner’s Messaging Practices
A high-stakes legal confrontation is brewing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where plaintiffs are challenging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its handling of Freedom…
Apple’s Cloud Dominance Under Fire: Italy Launches Major Antitrust Probe Into iCloud Practices
The landscape of Big Tech regulation in the European Union has shifted dramatically over the past two years, and Apple once again finds itself at the epicenter of a legal…










