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SPLC asks court to release grand jury transcripts to challenge government representations in the criminal case.
Indictment accuses the SPLC of 11 counts related to wire and bank fraud in Alabama.
SPLC alleges officials’ statements were misleading about informant information before 2017 Charlottesville event.
The SPLC seeks transcripts to determine if the government presented misleading evidence to the grand jury.
The SPLC argues information from informants helped convict extremists and should be disclosed.
Acting Attorney General Blanche and FBI Director Patel are named in filings for alleged misstatements.
The SPLC seeks a court order to restrain further false or prejudicial statements affecting a fair trial.
SPLC emphasizes decades of information sharing with the FBI and its role against violent extremism.
The case underscores disputes over investigative methods used by the SPLC and critics of it.

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Batton plaintiffs file for a preliminary injunction to block NAR's Tuccori settlement in the related commissions case.
NAR joined the Tuccori settlement via an opt-in provision, paying about $52.25 million to resolve claims.
Proposed settlement is described as a 'reverse auction' by Batton plaintiffs, who seek to stop the deal.
Batton argues the Tuccori deal undervalues harms to the homebuyer class and ends litigation prematurely.
Other opt-ins include Anywhere Real Estate, United Real Estate, and Compass, potentially influencing Batton's challenge.
The Tuccori settlement amount contrasts with earlier Sitzer/Burnett payouts and prior 'icebreaker' cases.
Batton plaintiffs say the Tuccori deal could pressure ongoing race-to-the-bottom settlements.
The case landscape includes prior refusals and later appeals as the Batton plaintiffs challenge settlements.
The article notes the Tuccori settlement covered multiple entities beyond NAR, including state and local associations and some MLSs.
The Batton case involves a direct action against NAR, contrasting with Tuccori's broader opt-in framework.

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Google reaches a preliminary $135 million settlement in a class-action over Android data transfers without user permission.
The settlement requires final court approval and a June 23 hearing to address objections and determine fairness.
Eligibility covers living individuals in the US who used an Android device with a cellular plan since November 12, 2017.
Claimants can select a payment method on the settlement website before the final approval date.
Google will update Play terms to clarify data transfers and ensure consent for passive data use.
The settlement may redistribute or donate any remaining funds after administrative costs are paid.
The case Taylor v. Google LLC concerns alleged data transfers from Android devices without user permission.
The settlement website provides information on speaking at the hearing and how to object by a May 29 deadline.
A California-related Alabama settlement history is noted, including a prior $314 million deal.
The court will determine whether the final $135 million settlement is fair after considering objections.

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