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NRW Seeks AI Regulation to Combat Opaque Pricing and Deepfakes

NRW Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach is pushing for regulations to combat opaque AI-driven pricing and deepfakes, citing manipulative pricing practices by online platforms and the potential for deepfakes to spread misinformation, and announcing a state working group to develop regulatory proposals.

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Schleswig Court Concludes Diesel Lawsuits, Faces New Wave of Mass Litigation

The Schleswig Higher Regional Court (OLG) has largely finished processing over 4,100 lawsuits related to diesel vehicles since 2015, but now faces new mass litigation concerning a 2021 Facebook data breach affecting 533 million users and anticipates future lawsuits regarding solar panel energy stora...

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Old Trafford Parking Scam Costs Driver £170

A Bolton resident received a £170 penalty charge notice after being scammed by fake parking stewards near Old Trafford, a scam Ocean Parking has known about for years despite issuing PCNs and profiting from the situation.

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Baltimore Sues FanDuel, DraftKings for Allegedly Exploiting User Data to Fuel Gambling Addiction

Baltimore City sued FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging they used user data to target gambling addicts, violating Maryland's sports wagering regulations that prohibit practices that 'may adversely impact the public,' and demanding stronger user protections and financial penalties.

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Schufa Increases Credit Score Transparency in Germany

Germany's Schufa credit agency will launch a new, transparent credit scoring system in Q4 2024, offering free access to individual scores and their components, replacing over 50 existing scores with a single score based on 12 criteria to improve transparency and fairness.

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Rebel Energy Collapses, Leaving 90,000 Customers Without a Supplier

UK energy supplier Rebel Energy has collapsed, leaving 80,000 domestic and 10,000 business customers without a supplier; Ofgem will appoint a new supplier to ensure continued service, protect credit balances, and maintain the price cap for domestic customers.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK ETA Scammers Charge Hundreds of Euros

Scammers are charging hundreds of euros for UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), which officially cost \£10 (approx. \€12), as evidenced by a Belgian couple who paid \€437 for two ETAs through a fraudulent website. The Fraudehelpdesk is warning travelers to only use the official UK government...

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Leeds New-Build Apartment Buyers Lose Deposits Due to Devaluation

In Leeds, UK, first-time buyers lost deposits totaling over £21,000 on new-build apartments after mortgage lenders refused applications due to property devaluation, citing location and excessive buy-to-let investments; the buyers allege high-pressure sales tactics and inadequate legal advice.

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EU urged to create new AI liability rules after directive withdrawal

Following the withdrawal of an AI liability directive proposal, civil society and consumer groups urged the EU Commission to create new rules, citing concerns about legal gaps and unequal consumer protection across member states; the Commission plans to officially withdraw the proposal by August.

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State-Level GOP Rejects Price Controls on Interchange Fees Amidst Federal Bipartisan Efforts

Despite bipartisan federal efforts to cap credit card interest rates, state-level Republicans largely oppose price control measures, rejecting proposals to regulate interchange fees; however, the only state to enact such legislation, Illinois, now serves as a cautionary tale due to legal challenges ...

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Unfinished Flats Cost Would-Be Buyers Thousands in Ipswich

In Ipswich, UK, prospective homebuyers lost thousands of pounds in reservation deposits for unfinished flats at Tollesbury House, a 16-apartment development, due to delays and non-refundable deposit policies by developer JaeVee group, who cited economic challenges and contractual breaches by buyers;...

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NY Attorney General Orders Car Wash to End Discriminatory Passover Pricing

New York Attorney General Letitia James ordered Super 4 Seasons car wash in Spring Valley to end its "Passover special", which overcharged Orthodox Jewish customers by more than three times the standard rate; failure to comply will result in a $75,000 fine.

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