UCLA settles gynecologist sexual abuse lawsuit for more than $100 million NPR The University of California has agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle allegations that several hundred women were sexually abused by a former UCLA gynecologist, lawyers announced. read more » Dutch government names commissioner to tackle #MeToo issues AP
As Automakers Add Technology to Cars, Software Bugs Follow NEW YORK TIMES Faulty computer systems are prompting class-action lawsuits by disgruntled car owners, a symptom of automakers’ bumpy transition to the digital age. read more » Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk AP
European Union to toughen emissions test for hybrid cars  REUTERS  The European Union plans to toughen its method for measuring carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid cars, two sources familiar with the matter said, after criticism that current tests yield results up to four times below real-world emissions. read more »
Tesla receives subpoena from U.S. securities regulator over 2018 settlement REUTERS Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) said on Monday it received a subpoena from the U.S. securities regulator related to a settlement that required Chief Executive Elon Musk's tweets on material information to be vetted. read more »
Self-driving car companies zoom ahead, leaving U.S. regulators behind REUTERS Self-driving vehicle companies from Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) to General Motors Co's (GM.N) Cruise are racing to start making money with their technology, outrunning efforts by regulators and Congress to write rules of the road for robot-driven vehicles. read more » Tesla drivers report a surge in ‘phantom braking’ WASHINGTON POST
SEC Files Fraud Charges Alleging a Multi-Million Dollar Scheme that Targeted Retirement Accounts SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Safeguard Metals LLC, and its owner, Jeffrey Santulan, for engaging in a multi-million dollar fraudulent scheme involving hundreds of investors who were at or near retirement age.
Tesla to recall nearly 54,000 vehicles that may disobey stop signs REUTERS Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will recall 53,822 U.S. vehicles with the company's Full Self-Driving (Beta) software that may allow some models to conduct "rolling stops" and not come to a complete stop at some intersections posing a safety risk. read more »
Will the games stop? SEC mulls crackdown on trading apps REUTERS A year after the "meme stock" rally humbled hedge funds and roiled Wall Street, U.S. regulators are studying ways to crack down on psychological prompts used by Robinhood Inc (HOOD.O) and other commission-free brokers to promote frequent stock trading on smartphone apps. read more »