On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals resumed hearings on a collective data privacy lawsuit against Shopify $SHOP. The implications of this ruling could pave the way for U.S. courts to establish jurisdiction over internet platforms more effectively. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, based in San Francisco, ruled 10 to 1 that the Canadian e-commerce giant could be held liable in California for the collection of personal data from individuals making purchases on retailer websites based in the state.

Reynolds Wrap, the well-known manufacturer of aluminum foil, will have to respond to a class-action lawsuit that claims the company misled consumers who sought to "buy American." The lawsuit alleges that the company falsely advertised its foil as "Made in USA," a decision that has raised significant concerns regarding consumer protection laws.