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A class action lawsuit against Whole Foods that was dismissed last year has been revived by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The main claim in the case is that Whole Foods overcharges shoppers who purchase pre-packaged weighed food items. The district court dismissed plaintiff’s case because it stated that he did not have sufficient proof that he suffered any injury or loss. However, the Second Circuit, after reviewing the matter, found that there was sufficient evidence to allow the case to move forward....

A new version of the Conficker computer worm is disguising itself as an offer for anti-virus software, and computer users who provide their personal and financial information in response to the “offer” can fall victim to identity theft. According to CNET News, the latest variation of Conficker “is downloading a program called Spyware Protect 2009 and displaying warning messages saying that the computer is infected and offering to clean it up for $49....

In what may be a landmark transgender rights case, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has intervened on behalf of a transgender man suing his former employer for discrimination. Tristan Broussard is alleging that Mississippi-based First Tower Loan LLC wanted him to sign a document acknowledging that his “preference to act and dress as a male, despite having been born a female” violated the company’s policies, and fired him when he refused....

The FCC’s broadcast indecency rules fail to give broadcasters fair notice of what can’t be shown on TV, the U.S. Supreme Court said in striking down the policy Thursday. But the Court declined to rule on a separate question of whether the Federal Communications Commission’s policy is unconstitutional under the First Amendment’s free-speech protections, Reuters reports. The 8-0 decision in FCC v. Fox Television Stations and FCC v. ABC Inc. strikes down the decade-old FCC policy, but also gives the Commission the option to fix it....

A trio of Ford recalls have been issued on new 2013 models, reports The Detroit News. The largest of the three recalls concerns fuels leaks. A second recall involves potentially cracked engine block heater electrical cords. The final recall addresses possible steering control issues. Here is some extra information on each of the Ford recalls: Recall #1: Fuel Leaks The largest recall, affecting 465,000 vehicles, resulted from 600 complaints of fuel leaks, which could lead to a fire risk, the report indicates....

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a safety investigation that affects an estimated 360,000 Ford Taurus sedans. The inquiry covers the 2005 and 2006 model years and involves 14 complaints about the Ford Taurus’ throttle. Investigators believe the throttle is getting stuck in an open position, making it difficult for drivers to control the vehicle. Though there have been no injuries or crashes, MSNBC reports that at least two drivers were forced to run a red light when their vehicles would not slow down or stop....

Heartland Payment Systems Inc. is one step closer to getting behind a data protection breach that could have compromised over 100 million credit cards. Reuters reports that Heartland Payment Systems Inc. has agreed to pay Visa $60 million dollars as part of a settlement agreement regarding the data protection breach. This settlement agreement shortly follows a settlement agreement that the payment processor made with American Express. The settlement amount between Heartland and American Express was $3....

Police can soon use their iPhones for facial recognition software, which has led many to wonder about whether or not facial recognition is legal without a warrant. The new device attaches onto the humble smartphone, or in this instance, is easily attachable to an iPhone. Police officers can take a picture of the suspect, or scan the suspect’s eyes. The image is then compared to a criminal database. But, is this newfangled technology actually an invasion of privacy, and does it require some sort of search warrant?...

Prosecutors in Salem, Mass., have officially charged Tanicia Goodwin with two counts each of assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and arson. The mother of two is accused of slashing her kids’ throats Sunday night before setting her apartment on fire. Goodwin turned herself in Monday morning at a local police station. Covered in blood and lighter fluid, she allegedly told officers that she was just trying to protect her kids and had planned to commit suicide....

Should court resources be used on a case about the hot dog theft? A 99-cent hot dog at that? Well, a jury in Cheney, Washington was tasked with just such a job, and recently acquitted a man who was accused of stealing a “bronze” German sausage from a local grocery store. The defendant said he wasn’t a hot dog thief, and the jury believed him. In December, John Richardson was moseying through Mitchell’s IGA, picking up fixings for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, reports The Spokesman-Review....

In a maneuver that should surprise no one, accused stalker and purveyor of fine videos, Michael Barrett 48, pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on Monday. The charge against Barrett was one count of interstate stalking realting to secret videos he allegedly made of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews. Barrett’s lawyers have stressed in past hearings that their client has no prior criminal record and says he is deeply sorry for the circumstances “that prompted the charges....

Although Paul Walker was anything but ordinary, his will and trust can provide estate planning lessons for everyone. Walker’s will revealed interesting information about him and gives insight into what one should consider when drafting wills and trusts. Here are seven estate planning lessons to learn from the late-actor’s will. Update your will to include big life changes. Walker’s will was last updated in 2001 – more than ten years before his untimely passing....

Vulto Creamery, makers of handmade raw milk cheeses, has been named in the wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of a Vermont man that died as a result of listeria contamination back in November 2016. The lawsuit, filed by his widow, explains that Richard Friedman consumed the Vulto Creamery’s cheese in October, before he fell ill due to the listeria contamination. After over a week in a hospital, Friedman suffered a stroke believed to be related to, or a result of, the listeria poisoning....

Ryan Ferguson may be a free man sooner than expected. An appeals court has overturned Ferguson’s conviction in the murder of a Missouri sports writer, CBS News reports. Ferguson, 29, was convicted in 2005 of robbing and killing Kent Heitholt, largely because of the testimony of Ferguson’s friend Charles Erickson. Ferguson has always maintained his innocence. Now, eight years later, Ferguson’s murder conviction is being vacated. But why? Ferguson was 19 at the time of Heitholt’s killing in 2001....

On March 31, New York U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty dismissed a suit by shareholders in Stan Lee Media, Inc. against Lee and Marvel Entertainment, Inc. The nearly decade-old suit stemmed from claims of harm to shareholders when the rights to comic heroes such as Spider Man, the Incredible Hulk and the Fantastic Four were transferred by Lee to Marvel in 1998. Marvel was purchased by the Disney Corporation in December of 2009, and Stan Lee filed for bankruptcy in 2001....

A United Nations panel has issued an opinion declaring that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been ‘arbitrarily detained’ by the governments of Sweden and the United Kingdom for the past five years. The Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention recommended Assange’s release, along with possible financial compensation, and you can read their full opinion below. Assange has been accused of rape in Sweden, and was arrested by the UK in 2010....

Recreational pot is now legal in Washington, D.C., to a certain extent. Initiative 71 took effect at midnight, after some 70 percent of District residents voted to approve the measure last fall. While some possession and private consumption of marijuana is now permitted in the capital, D.C.’s pot scene won’t immediately resemble that of Colorado or Washington state. Take and Toke D.C.’s new recreational pot law allows residents and visitors over 21 to possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana along with paraphernalia (such as pipes) for its consumption....

What should you do if you’re accused of shoplifting? Depending on the situation, it can be a minor nuisance or a potentially costly criminal ordeal. Depending on the amount allegedly stolen, shoplifting can be met with a mere citation, or charged as a misdemeanor or even a felony. How you behave when confronted about alleged shoplifting can also affect your case. Here are five things to expect and think about if you’re faced with a shoplifting accusation:...

Ed Forchion’s “NJWeedman.com” name change has been denied by a California court. Who is Ed Forchion? Forchion is staunch advocate of marijuana, and runs the Liberty Bell Temple in Hollywood where he distributes marijuana. The mission statement for the temple is to provide “sacrament to our faith” which is in marijuana and to provide for “those in need of this Holy Medicine,” according to the court opinion. In addition to being a marijuana advocate, Forchion has tried running for office as an independent candidate in New Jersey....

Australia seems to be taking Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s doggie indiscretion very personally. In a yet another chapter of the dog drama, Amber Heard has been formally charged with smuggling and may soon be spending her days in an Australian prison. This whole debacle started a couple months ago when Johnny Depp and Amber Heard flew their two Yorkshire terriers, Pistol and Boo, into Australia in Depp’s private jet....