Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.



Apple Faces Multibillion-Dollar Lawsuit Over iCloud Storage in United Kingdom

“We believe Apple customers are owed nearly £3 billion as a result of the tech giant forcing its iCloud services on customers and cutting off competition from rival services,” Which? Chief Executive Anabel Hoult said in a press release. “By bringing this claim, Which? is showing big corporations like Apple that they cannot rip off UK consumers without facing repercussions.”


Lawsuit: Missouri State University President Used to Vegetables to Make “Zuweenie”

The complaint was filed on behalf of three Utah Tech employees. Together, they say that Richard “Biff” Williams, then president of Utah Tech, arranged two eggplants and a zucchini in the shape of a penis. Williams referred to the design as a “zuweenie,” and left behind a note signed in the names of three plaintiffs, identified as Rebecca Broadbent, Jared Rasband, and Hazel Sainsbury.


Appeals Court Won’t Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN

“After careful review and with the benefit of oral argument, we conclude that Veritas plausibly alleged a defamation claim under New York law. And although the district court did not reach the issue, we also hold that Veritas plausibly alleged that the statements were published with actual malice, an additional requirement imposed by the First Amendment in a defamation suit involving public figures,” the three-judge panel wrote in its decision.


Federal Judge Dismisses UMass Professor’s Lawsuit Against Facebook

“We’re disappointed the court believes Professor Zuckerman needs to code the tool before the court resolves the case,” attorney Ramya Krishnan said in a statement. “We continue to believe that Section 230 protects user-empowering tools, and look forward to the court considering that argument at a later time.”


Judge Dismisses Media Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI

“Let us be clear about what is really at stake here,” the judge said. “The alleged injury for which Plaintiffs truly seek redress is not the exclusion of [copyright management information] from Defendants’ training sets, but rather Defendants’ use of Plaintiffs’ articles to develop ChatGPT without compensation to Plaintiff.”


Cherokee Nation Entertainment Sues After Arkansas Voters Revoke Casino License

Cherokee Nation Entertainment has filed a lawsuit challenging a constitutional amendment that was approved by Arkansas voters and which would revoke the group’s license to open and operate a casino. According to The Associated Press, the complaint was filed earlier this week in a federal court. It seeks an injunction prohibiting enforcement of the constitutional


NYC Mayor Announces Lawsuit Against Long Island E-Cigarette Distributor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a lawsuit against a Long Island-based e-cigarette distributor, claiming that the company violated state and federal law by marketing nicotine products with child-friendly flavors to Empire State consumers. “Part of protecting public safety means protecting the health of New Yorkers, including our most vulnerable—our children, who are