A U.S. appeals court said on Wednesday that a New York City law requiring food delivery companies to share customers' data with restaurants is unconstitutional.
US appeals court declares NYC law on sharing food delivery customers' data unconstitutional
A U.S. appeals court said on Wednesday that a New York City law requiring food delivery companies to share customers' data with restaurants is unconstitutional.
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The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed five separate indictments against alleged high-ranking leaders of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel, acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said at a news conference.
US announces five indictments against high-ranking CJNG cartel leaders
The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed five separate indictments against alleged high-ranking leaders of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel, acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said at a news conference.
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The 9th Circuit on August 4 overturned a win for Jack Daniel's in a long-running trademark dispute with the maker of a 'Bad Spaniels' dog toy that the whiskey company accused of violating its trademark rights reut.rs/3RudYhB @blakebrittain.bsky.social
FBI Director Kash Patel says he has forged new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia, two longtime U.S. rivals, over the past year in hopes of gaining allies in combating transnational crime including fentanyl, cyber fraud and child sexual exploitation.
EXCLUSIVE: Under Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, Russia
FBI Director Kash Patel says he has forged new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia, two longtime U.S. rivals, over the past year in hopes of gaining allies in combating transnational crime including fentanyl, cyber fraud and child sexual exploitation.
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Medical equipment maker Steris said on Wednesday it will invest $600 million to build a manufacturing and distribution hub in North Carolina for chemicals used by healthcare and pharmaceutical customers.
Steris to invest $600 million in new North Carolina chemicals manufacturing hub
Medical equipment maker Steris said on Wednesday it will invest $600 million to build a manufacturing and distribution hub in North Carolina for chemicals used by healthcare and pharmaceutical customers.
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In a novel legal dispute, the 9th Circuit overturned a ruling that had temporarily barred Perplexity AI from using its ‘agentic’ shopping tools on Amazon’s platform. Subscribe to The Daily Docket: reut.rs/4dsTnQ1
A plan to eliminate the ABA’s DEI requirement for law schools hit a snag on August 4 when the organization’s policy-making body rejected the change. The vote delays the diversity rule’s elimination and could imperil the ABA’s status as the accreditor of US law schools reut.rs/4hOAegA
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it had won a preliminary injunction against Ceban Ziekenhuisfarmacie B.V. from a district court in the Netherlands in a patent infringement case involving a compounded semaglutide nasal spray.
Novo Nordisk wins Dutch court injunction in semaglutide patent infringement case
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it had won a preliminary injunction against Ceban Ziekenhuisfarmacie B.V. from a district court in the Netherlands in a patent infringement case involving a compounded semaglutide nasal spray.
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The 5th Circuit will take up a case involving the structure of the Universal Service Fund that alleged Congress unlawfully delegated legislative and taxing power to the FCC under the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Subscribe to The Daily Docket: reut.rs/4dsTnQ1
Republican U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina said on Wednesday he was dropping his bid for reelection, after a House Ethics Committee recommended a censure following allegations of sexual harassment.
North Carolina Republican Edwards drops reelection bid after sexual harassment allegations
Republican U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina said on Wednesday he was dropping his bid for reelection, after a House Ethics Committee recommended a censure following allegations of sexual harassment.
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President Trump on August 3 asked a federal court in Miami, Florida, to reject requests for legal fees from former judges and others who opposed the Republican leader’s now-dismissed $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, arguing they are not entitled to any recovery reut.rs/4yP5bYa
The U.S. Treasury Department will announce new guidance on Wednesday expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave, according to three people familiar with the plans that the White House hopes to tout in midterm elections.
Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives
The U.S. Treasury Department will announce new guidance on Wednesday expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave, according to three people familiar with the plans that the White House hopes to tout in midterm elections.
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The New Mexico Supreme Court on August 4 announced the creation of a new process for law school graduates to become licensed after completing 675 hours of legal work under the supervision of a qualified attorney or host organization reut.rs/4fMdtYc
There are "no discussions" ongoing between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb over a potential deal, a senior source close to the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, quashing the prospect of a mooted mega merger between the drugmakers.
EXCLUSIVE: 'No discussions' over AstraZeneca-Bristol Myers deal, senior source says
There are "no discussions" ongoing between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb over a potential deal, a senior source close to the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, quashing the prospect of a mooted mega merger between the drugmakers.
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In today's Daily Docket: A Senate committee is expected to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress; Plus, the WSJ will urge a federal judge to dismiss President Trump’s refiled $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Subscribe: reut.rs/4dsTnQ1
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters in Los Angeles that he had not made a determination on Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Trump says has made no determination on US attorney Pirro
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters in Los Angeles that he had not made a determination on Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia.
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U.S. drug distributor Cencora raised its annual adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday after quarterly results beat Wall Street expectations, driven by strong demand for specialty medicines.
Cencora lifts annual profit view on strong demand for specialty medicines
U.S. drug distributor Cencora raised its annual adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday after quarterly results beat Wall Street expectations, driven by strong demand for specialty medicines.
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Disney said the blockbuster success of "Toy Story 5" extended beyond the box office for the June quarter, as the hit film fueled sales of merchandise, added to engagement on the Disney+ streaming service, and attracted more visitors to its theme parks.
Disney's 'Toy Story 5' fuels streaming business and merchandise sales for June quarter
Disney said the blockbuster success of "Toy Story 5" extended beyond the box office for the June quarter, as the hit film fueled sales of merchandise, added to engagement on the Disney+ streaming service, and attracted more visitors to its theme parks.
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CVS Health on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast to reflect a better-than-expected second quarter marked by a more profitable mix of drugs in its pharmacy business and bonus payments for its highly rated government health plans.
CVS raises annual profit forecast on improved drug revenues
CVS Health on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast to reflect a better-than-expected second quarter marked by a more profitable mix of drugs in its pharmacy business and bonus payments for its highly rated government health plans.
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Law firm Brown Rudnick said on Wednesday that it has hired a 34-lawyer intellectual property litigation team in its largest-ever group hire.
34-lawyer group leaves law firm HSF Kramer for Brown Rudnick
Law firm Brown Rudnick said on Wednesday that it has hired a 34-lawyer intellectual property litigation team in its largest-ever group hire.
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Global investment firm Carlyle reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as fee-related earnings climbed and the group booked proceeds from deals in Japan and the U.S.
Carlyle's second-quarter profit jumps on pick-up in fees, deals
Global investment firm Carlyle reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as fee-related earnings climbed and the group booked proceeds from deals in Japan and the U.S.
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Bank executives' compensation will rise the most among all financial sectors on Wall Street, as record revenues on trading and deals boost bonuses, according to Johnson Associates, a financial compensation consultancy.
Bankers' bonuses to rise most on Wall Street
Bank executives' compensation will rise the most among all financial sectors on Wall Street, as record revenues on trading and deals boost bonuses, according to Johnson Associates, a financial compensation consultancy.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is urging corporate leaders to join a U.S.-focused industry group to address risks posed by AI, as corporate America rapidly adopts the developing technology, two sources familiar with the matter said.
EXCLUSIVE: JPMorgan CEO Dimon leads new cross-industry effort to tackle AI risks
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is urging corporate leaders to join a U.S.-focused industry group to address risks posed by AI, as corporate America rapidly adopts the developing technology, two sources familiar with the matter said.
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British speciality insurer Beazley reported a 53% fall in first-half pre-tax profit on Wednesday, due to larger claims and softer insurance market conditions.
UK speciality insurer Beazley reports 53% drop in first-half profit
British speciality insurer Beazley reported a 53% fall in first-half pre-tax profit on Wednesday, due to larger claims and softer insurance market conditions.
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British insurer Legal & General reported a forecast-topping 7% increase in core operating profit to £918 million ($1.24 billion) for the first half of 2026 on Wednesday, as well as an improved interim dividend of 6.24 pence per share.
L&G half-year profit tops analyst forecasts
British insurer Legal & General reported a forecast-topping 7% increase in core operating profit to £918 million ($1.24 billion) for the first half of 2026 on Wednesday, as well as an improved interim dividend of 6.24 pence per share.
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Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar faces investors and analysts on Wednesday under pressure to restore confidence in the drugmaker's longer-term growth prospects after an upgraded 2026 outlook failed to reassure markets.
Novo CEO faces investor grilling after outlook hike soured by pipeline concerns
Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar faces investors and analysts on Wednesday under pressure to restore confidence in the drugmaker's longer-term growth prospects after an upgraded 2026 outlook failed to reassure markets.
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Singapore lender United Overseas Bank said on Wednesday that it had agreed to sell its asset management business to a unit of European insurer Allianz for S$555 million ($433.49 million).
Singapore's UOB to shed asset management arm for $433.5 million to focus on wealth management
Singapore lender United Overseas Bank said on Wednesday that it had agreed to sell its asset management business to a unit of European insurer Allianz for S$555 million ($433.49 million).
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The next test for SpaceX investors following its first earnings report as a public company comes on Thursday, when as many as 912 million shares held by employees and other pre-IPO stakeholders become eligible for sale.
Lockup expiry will offer the next test of investor appetite for SpaceX shares
The next test for SpaceX investors following its first earnings report as a public company comes on Thursday, when as many as 912 million shares held by employees and other pre-IPO stakeholders become eligible for sale.
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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday signed off on a sweeping consumption tax cut championed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, despite mounting concerns over the nation's already strained finances.
Japan's ruling party backs Takaichi's costly food tax cut plan despite fiscal concerns
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday signed off on a sweeping consumption tax cut championed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, despite mounting concerns over the nation's already strained finances.
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An AI agent was caught creating fake online identities to gain unauthorized access to secure systems during tests of models from OpenAI and Anthropic which revealed a series of new breaches, Britain's AI Security Institute (AISI) disclosed on Tuesday.
OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new security breaches
An AI agent was caught creating fake online identities to gain unauthorized access to secure systems during tests of models from OpenAI and Anthropic which revealed a series of new breaches, Britain's AI Security Institute (AISI) disclosed on Tuesday.
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