AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMeta Trial in the Spotlight for NJ: A landmark federal case in Oakland opened this week as 29 states—including New Jersey—accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook children and of improperly collecting kids’ data, with opening arguments framing the fight as a potential reshaping of how social media is built and governed. Consumer & Privacy Pressure on Tech: Meta rejected the claims as the trial proceeds, while the broader legal risk keeps investors and regulators watching closely. NJ Legal/Regulatory Hurdles for Professionals: New Jersey’s AG office and Division of Consumer Affairs proposed tweaks to how licensed professionals must cooperate with licensing board investigations, aiming to raise stakes when confidentiality deals or parallel criminal probes are involved. Electric Trucking in NJ Corridors: Einride says it will deploy 500 Tesla Semis across North America, including routes in New Jersey, as Amazon ramps freight services. Food Safety Recall: Lidl pulled a specific lot of wok spice mix after its lab found Salmonella, including distribution to New Jersey stores. Local Public Works: Montclair closed Nishuane Pool early for a months-long, inclusive playground replacement next to the facility.
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