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Girl, 9, Eaten Alive by Lice – Mom, Grandma Charged with 1st-Degree MurderReporting — Jun 12, 2022Two Arizona women who were at first charged with child abuse have now been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 9-year-old girl. The girl, who was not identified, died on March 22…

San Jose officer fired after sharing Flock data with domestic violence suspect — Sep 12, 2026San Jose police fired an officer for unauthorized, personal-use access of the department’s Flock license-plate reader network, which allowed a suspect to locate a domestic-violence victim via a relative. The case underscores broader concerns about ALPR surveillance abuses and has prompted policy changes to block remote access from personal devices and tighten data controls across agencies.

Rachel Meyers Blocking personal device logins is a smart fix, but agencies need stricter audits on all Flock queries.

Flock Cameras Face Growing National Scrutiny — Aug 31, 2026Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause on state funding for Flock AI-powered license-plate cameras, prompting Dallas to deactivate 321 of its 684 cameras on Sept. 15 while noting that most funding comes from federal sources. The move is part of a broader scrutiny of Flock networks as cities reassess contracts amid privacy concerns and a Texas Tribune investigation into roughly $30 million in state grants tied to the cameras.

Vandalism Hits Flock Cameras Across StatesWorld — Aug 25, 2026Authorities in multiple cities report deliberate vandalism of Flock Safety license-plate reader cameras, including tampering with poles, solar panels, and even shootings; police warn that damaging such public-safety devices can bring criminal charges and financial restitution. Investigations continue as cameras are repaired or reinstalled, with ongoing debate over surveillance privacy fueling the vandalism trend.

HOA-installed Flock cameras raise privacy questions nationwidePolitics — Aug 25, 2026Across multiple communities, homeowners associations installing Flock license-plate reader cameras without resident approval have sparked privacy concerns and questions about HOA authority, as residents worry about who can access footage and how it’s used. In Savannah, two HOA-owned cameras were cut down prompting a police investigation, underscoring tensions between governance covenants and concerns over surveillance, while other communities weigh potential crime-benefit arguments against residents’ privacy worries.

Revolut Bank Australia launches after APRA licenceFinance — Jul 21, 2026Revolut has officially become a licensed authorised deposit-taking institution in Australia, launching Revolut Bank Australia with plans to invest around AUD 400 million over five years and migrate existing customers onto the new bank. The bank offers instant-access savings with competitive rates, a no-fee credit card, and government-guaranteed deposits while aiming to disrupt the established Big Four banks and broaden Revolut’s Australian product suite.

CBS Reaches Settlement For Colbert Playing ‘Peanuts’ Music in Last Show — Jun 17, 2026When Stephen Colbert signed off from “Late Show” in May, he left something for CBS — a bill for playing licensed-protected music. During that last show, “ Linus and Lucy ,” owned by Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP)…

DOJ Investigates Nvidia Groq Licensing Deal Over Antitrust Evasion — Sep 10, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice is examining whether Nvidia structured its Groq licensing deal to avoid antitrust review, a probe that follows broader regulatory scrutiny of licensing arrangements in the AI chip sector. The roughly $17–20 billion deal, which included executive hires from Groq, is under scrutiny as regulators weigh whether such licenses functionally imitate acquisitions without triggering merger reviews.

Elena Vasquez The executive hires tied to this license make it hard to see the arrangement as anything but a de facto acquisition that skipped review.

EU seeks information on Oracle licensing practicesTech — Sep 1, 2026EU antitrust regulators are widening scrutiny of Oracle’s cloud software licensing, collecting information from third parties to assess potential anti-competitive practices, though no formal investigation has been announced. The inquiries echo ongoing concerns about licensing terms and switching costs in cloud markets, given Oracle’s entrenched databases and long-standing disputes with European customers.

Huawei, HP Sign Multiyear Global Wi‑Fi Cross-Licensing — Aug 26, 2026Huawei and HP signed a multiyear global cross-licensing agreement granting HP licenses to Huawei Wi‑Fi patents and Huawei reciprocal rights to HP’s patents, spanning multiple generations of Wi‑Fi technology and expanding cooperation beyond China. The deal underscores the broader adoption of Huawei’s technologies, follows earlier patent disputes, and highlights ongoing collaboration in standardized wireless tech between the two companies.

Network School relocates to Kazakhstan after license revocationWorld — Jul 22, 2026Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School is relocating from Malaysia to Kazakhstan after its Forest City Johor license was revoked amid licensing and immigration probes, with a memorandum of understanding to establish a Kazakhstan campus that would expedite visas and recruit global tech talent. The move highlights regulatory pressure in Malaysia and Kazakhstan’s bid to become a regional AI and tech hub, drawing attention to the network states concept as the community seeks a new base.

Swalwell Vows To Yank ICE Driver’s Licenses As His State Hands Big Rig Keys To Illiterate Illegals — Jan 19, 2026California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to yank driver’s licenses from deportation officers after the state unlawfully issued thousands of commercial licenses to foreign truckers. Swalwell, a candidate for…

Rudy Giuliani’s Son Defends Him After Judges Revoke Law License: Did Everything ‘By the Book’Reporting — Jun 24, 2021Rudy Giuliani’s son, Andrew Giuliani, defended his father after judges suspended his law license, calling it “unacceptable.” Pointing out all five of the judges who voted to revoke his father’s license are Democrats…

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Dugan License Suspension — 3dWisconsin Supreme Court denied summary suspension of Hannah Dugan's law license after her obstruction conviction; Ziegler dissented, confounded by the inaction.

Priya Raman They made the right move holding off on summary action until a full review.

Gilead and PAHO expand twice-yearly lenacapavir access to 14 nations outside licensing deals — 4dOn Sept. 16, 2026 Gilead and PAHO agreed to put twice-yearly lenacapavir HIV PrEP within reach of 14 nations outside voluntary licensing deals.

Priya Raman This should help bring down infection rates faster in places that need it most, especially with the twice-yearly dosing.

Revolut Seeks Swiss License, Plans CHF150m Investment — 4dRevolut seeks a Swiss FINMA license and CHF150m investment; Tirado says 1.3 million customers, 24% penetration, should top 40% in two to three years.

Derek Foss The 150 million investment and new jobs are welcome but I want to see how many of those roles actually go to locals.

GenAI boosts climate modeling and ESG reporting as ethics debate growsTech — Aug 31, 2026GenAI is being positioned as a tool to accelerate sustainability and ESG efforts, from climate risk modelling to streamlined reporting, while sparking debates over ethics, governance, and licensing. The collection of pieces—from Gates’s call on AI ethics to Catholic prudence, a conference on sustainable AI, and licensing considerations—highlights AI’s broad implications for policy, education, and business practice.

WHP Global and G-III finalize $925 million deal for Marc Jacobs — Sep 2, 2026WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group have completed the acquisition of Marc Jacobs from LVMH for about $925 million, forming a 50/50 joint venture that co-owns the brand’s IP, with WHP leading licensing and G-III running wholesale, retail and e-commerce, while Marc Jacobs remains founder and creative director. The deal ends LVMH’s nearly three-decade ownership and sets the stage for global expansion and new licenses under a shared management model.

Jared Kim /50 joint ventures always sound great on paper until the two companies disagree on strategy. Hope this one actually works out for the brand.

FBI investigates alleged sale of 153 million driver's license scans — Sep 6, 2026The FBI has opened an investigation into a massive theft and sale of millions of driver’s licenses from the United States and Canada, with digital scans being advertised on the dark web service Nexus and tied to the New Orleans–based IDScan.net. Reporting links the breach to a wider identity-verification ecosystem, including travel and rental companies, and notes ongoing investigative scrutiny and cooperation from IDScan.net as authorities probe the source and scope.

Marcus Bell IDScan.net cooperating after the fact doesn't undo the damage. Security should've been baked in before they became a chokepoint for everyone's ID data.