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Startup news
Coffee chain that grew from 4 staff to hundreds faces federal suit
Not Your Average Joe is accused of labour violations. Its founder says the company grew faster than its internal systems.
№ 254 · 21 September 2026
Marketplace advertising
Complaint says Amazon bid against its own advertisers for seven years
A federal complaint alleges Amazon put a hidden "soft reserve" into seller ad auctions, pushing prices up. The alleged cost to advertisers is more than $20bn.
№ 166 · 1 September 2026
Startup news
Rippling and Runlayer drop suits, pay each other nothing
Two companies spent three weeks in discovery and walked away with no settlement, no damages and not even legal costs. One of them then shipped the product the fight was about.
№ 123 · 23 August 2026
Startup news
Investors sue Wondermind over $1.2m raise, alleging misleading claims
A lawsuit says the mental health company overstated its leadership, its partnerships and Selena Gomez's involvement. The complaint's contents have not been published in full.
№ 80 · 14 August 2026