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AliExpress hit with record $629 million fine for selling counterfeit and illegal products
AliExpress has been fined a record $629 million by Europe for its role in facilitating the sale of counterfeit and harmful products. The fine highlights the platform's responsibility in managing the products listed by its sellers.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in the ongoing legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games. Separately, the Federal Trade Commission has fined Amazon $2.25 million for alleged violations of the Fair...
UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations
The UK's Ofcom has fined the website 4chan a total of £520,000 ($690,000) for failing to comply with its obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023. Penalties were issued for issues including the failure to prevent children from encountering pornography, insufficient illegal content risk assessment, and inadequate terms of service regarding user protection.