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fromtherealdeal.com
10 hours ago

Jason Oppenheim, Altman Brothers dragged into Elliman, escrow legal rows

Escrow violations and kickback allegations have emerged against Douglas Elliman, with lawsuits claiming inflated commissions and a kickback scheme involving reality TV stars.
LA real estate
#civil-rights
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Fight Between Trump and Public Schools Over DEI Escalates

The Trump administration's push against diversity programs in schools is facing significant legal challenges from various states and organizations.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Fight Between Trump and Public Schools Over DEI Escalates

The Trump administration's push against diversity programs in schools is facing significant legal challenges from various states and organizations.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro exchange wildly differing lawsuits over imploded Jane's Addiction tour

The lawsuit listing Navarro as the first plaintiff says Farrell was struggling during the tour. He "regularly appeared onstage in an advanced state of intoxication," "ruthlessly assaulted" the guitarist onstage in Boston in September 2024, then continued his "unhinged barrage of punches" backstage, it says.
Music
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'It will haunt them forever': California hospital accused of losing bodies

"They said she died of hypothermia, then why did she look like she'd been eaten by wolves?"
Public health
#sean-combs
DC food
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

All the lawsuits against Sean Combs

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing 78 lawsuits, involving over 100 people entangled in serious allegations.
The Washington Post provides a comprehensive analysis of these legal issues.
fromVulture
4 days ago
US politics

What's Going to Happen to the Other 66 Lawsuits Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs?

DC food
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

All the lawsuits against Sean Combs

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing 78 lawsuits, involving over 100 people entangled in serious allegations.
The Washington Post provides a comprehensive analysis of these legal issues.
fromVulture
4 days ago
US politics

What's Going to Happen to the Other 66 Lawsuits Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs?

#donald-trump
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

She Relishes Being Trump's Nemesis. Now He Is Out for Revenge.

Letitia James has emerged as a primary adversary of Trump, actively challenging his administration through a series of lawsuits amidst ongoing investigations.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

She Relishes Being Trump's Nemesis. Now He Is Out for Revenge.

Letitia James has emerged as a primary adversary of Trump, actively challenging his administration through a series of lawsuits amidst ongoing investigations.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Canada After Tesla Was Caught Doing Something Incredibly Sketchy

Tesla is facing numerous lawsuits and legal challenges, including a threat to sue Canada over a freeze on EV tax credits.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Canada After Tesla Was Caught Doing Something Incredibly Sketchy

Tesla is facing numerous lawsuits and legal challenges, including a threat to sue Canada over a freeze on EV tax credits.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Join Our Next Livestream: Inside the AI Copyright Battles with WIRED Reporters

Many lawsuits regarding generative AI's training materials were initially filed back in 2023, with decisions just now starting to trickle out.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Lawsuits over dupes are popping up in courts. But can dupes be illegal? | CBC News

"A lot of the consumers that we're seeing on social media, on TikTok, are so proudly displaying the dupes that they found, kind of as a badge of honour. That stigma really isn't there anymore."
Fashion & style
#nypd
fromGothamist
1 week ago
US politics

Former NYPD chiefs claim Adams administration created a culture of cronyism, corruption

fromGothamist
1 week ago
US politics

Former NYPD chiefs claim Adams administration created a culture of cronyism, corruption

fromPoynter
1 week ago

As police face lawsuits over attacks on journalists during LA protests, experts warn press safety is disappearing across the US - Poynter

A tear gas canister to the knee sent one journalist to the hospital for minor surgery. A ricocheted rubber bullet struck another in the thigh. A third was hit by a pepper ball in the leg, and later struck in the head with a separate projectile, leaving her with a diagnosed concussion.
US politics
#social-media
fromForbes
1 week ago
Health

This Secretive Company Built An Empire By Hawking Bad Financial And Health Advice On Facebook

fromForbes
1 week ago
Health

This Secretive Company Built An Empire By Hawking Bad Financial And Health Advice On Facebook

fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Apple's AI Research Has Failed So Spectacularly That It's Considering Just Letting OpenAI Power Siri

The tech giant promised customers an AI-powered version of Siri that could autonomously complete tasks, but failed to deliver on its commitments, leading to lawsuits.
Apple
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

NBA Player Who's Under Investigation for Gambling Allegedly Used His Team Contracts as Collateral to Take Out a Loan

Malik Beasley reportedly used his own contracts as collateral to secure a loan due to severe financial issues, including unpaid rent and judgments against him.
National Basketball Association
#real-estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Howard Hanna calls for recusal of judge in Gibson commission suit

Judicial conflicts arise from Andrea Bough's financial ties and decisions related to significant real estate lawsuits in Kansas City.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Homeowners sue trendy startup over alleged faulty construction - if workers even built their houses at all: 'Nightmare'

Tech executives behind Welcome Homes are facing lawsuits for allegedly constructing faulty homes and not delivering on their promises.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

The Couple Suing the Mandarin Oriental Residences Is Back

Homeowners John and Diane Goodman have filed lawsuits against their luxury condo developer, citing numerous grievances including pests and failure to meet promised exclusivity.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Howard Hanna calls for recusal of judge in Gibson commission suit

Judicial conflicts arise from Andrea Bough's financial ties and decisions related to significant real estate lawsuits in Kansas City.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Homeowners sue trendy startup over alleged faulty construction - if workers even built their houses at all: 'Nightmare'

Tech executives behind Welcome Homes are facing lawsuits for allegedly constructing faulty homes and not delivering on their promises.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

The Couple Suing the Mandarin Oriental Residences Is Back

Homeowners John and Diane Goodman have filed lawsuits against their luxury condo developer, citing numerous grievances including pests and failure to meet promised exclusivity.
#traffic-violations
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Lower to settle poaching suit with Residential Wholesale Mortgage

Lower's lawsuit points to a pattern of aggressive employee recruitment within the mortgage industry, particularly highlighting claims of trade secret violations and poaching.
SF real estate
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Lawsuit Argues Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory

Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions are suing to end federal funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions, citing discrimination under federal and state laws.
#google
fromFuturism
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Before Google Was Blamed for the Suicide of a Teen Chatbot User, Its Researchers Published a Paper Warning of Those Exact Dangers

Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Before Google Was Blamed for the Suicide of a Teen Chatbot User, Its Researchers Published a Paper Warning of Those Exact Dangers

Google faces allegations related to its support of Character.AI, which deployed harmful AI chatbots that affected minors.
Digital life
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Google Going to Trial After Doing Something Super Sketchy to Android Users

Google faces significant legal challenges over privacy violations involving data collection from users, even in incognito mode.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Downtown parking garage eyed for pickleball court, UC professors sue Trump over lost funding

Berkeley is experiencing a mix of cultural, legal, and social developments, highlighting both community initiatives and ongoing challenges.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Facing 16 lawsuits for Toronto Pearson airport crash, Delta deflects blame | CBC News

"Plaintiffs claim that these injuries and losses are Delta's and Endeavor's fault, and not the fault of any other party," the companies' attorney Michael G. McQuillen wrote.
Canada news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

They sued the city of San Diego over last year's flooding. Now the city is suing them.

The city of San Diego is facing over 54 lawsuits from more than 1,500 people claiming that its failure to maintain storm channels caused severe flooding.
SF parents
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Austin has paid out $27 million to people injured by police during 2020 racial justice protests - Austin Monitor

Austin has settled nearly $30 million related to police misconduct lawsuits following protests after George Floyd's death, primarily due to injuries from 'less-lethal' ammunition.
Austin
#california
#trump-administration
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

President Trump's 'election reforms' are unconstitutional, says coalition of 19 attorneys general

Democratic officials filed a lawsuit against Trump's election reforms, claiming they violate the states' rights to conduct elections.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Sues Trump Over Efforts to Link Federal Grants to Immigration Enforcement | KQED

California is actively challenging federal executive orders through multiple lawsuits, particularly regarding funding and immigration policies.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Congressman Jeffries Promises Pushback Against Trump at Brooklyn Town Hall

Democrats are mobilizing lawsuits and public pressure to combat President Trump's proposed cuts to federal social service programs.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump just ordered the attorney general to report 'frivolous' lawsuits against his administration so he can consider executive actions against firms. Read the memo.

Trump directed Attorney General to flag law firms for punitive actions over 'frivolous' lawsuits, escalating tensions with legal institutions.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

More than 1,000 international students have had visas or legal status revoked

Over 1,000 international students have had their visas revoked, leading to lawsuits against the Trump administration for alleged due process violations.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

President Trump's 'election reforms' are unconstitutional, says coalition of 19 attorneys general

Democratic officials filed a lawsuit against Trump's election reforms, claiming they violate the states' rights to conduct elections.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Sues Trump Over Efforts to Link Federal Grants to Immigration Enforcement | KQED

California is actively challenging federal executive orders through multiple lawsuits, particularly regarding funding and immigration policies.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Congressman Jeffries Promises Pushback Against Trump at Brooklyn Town Hall

Democrats are mobilizing lawsuits and public pressure to combat President Trump's proposed cuts to federal social service programs.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump just ordered the attorney general to report 'frivolous' lawsuits against his administration so he can consider executive actions against firms. Read the memo.

Trump directed Attorney General to flag law firms for punitive actions over 'frivolous' lawsuits, escalating tensions with legal institutions.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

More than 1,000 international students have had visas or legal status revoked

Over 1,000 international students have had their visas revoked, leading to lawsuits against the Trump administration for alleged due process violations.
#elon-musk
Social media marketing
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault

Media Matters has sued Elon Musk's platform X for breach of contract over his global lawsuits, claiming violation of its own terms of service.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Elon Musk must turn over records and answer questions on what he's doing at DOGE, judge orders

Federal judge mandates Elon Musk and DOGE to produce documents regarding agency reforms.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.

The Department of Government Efficiency has significant influence over federal operations, sparking legal challenges regarding Elon Musk's role.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Lawyer Tells Supreme Court Elon Musk Is Not Part of' DOGE Even Though Trump Has Repeatedly Said Musk is In Charge' of It

Social media marketing
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault

Media Matters has sued Elon Musk's platform X for breach of contract over his global lawsuits, claiming violation of its own terms of service.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Elon Musk must turn over records and answer questions on what he's doing at DOGE, judge orders

Federal judge mandates Elon Musk and DOGE to produce documents regarding agency reforms.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.

The Department of Government Efficiency has significant influence over federal operations, sparking legal challenges regarding Elon Musk's role.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Lawyer Tells Supreme Court Elon Musk Is Not Part of' DOGE Even Though Trump Has Repeatedly Said Musk is In Charge' of It

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pac-12, Mountain West begin mediation over poaching penalty lawsuit, other legal action

The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences began mediation regarding lawsuits over poaching penalties and exit fees, with over $100 million potentially at stake.
Major League Baseball
#climate-change
US news
fromFlowingData
4 months ago

USDA sued for removing climate data

Farmers are suing the USDA over the removal of vital climate data, which is essential for adapting to changing weather patterns.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

An Effort to Kill Off Lawsuits Against Oil Giants Is Gaining Steam

States are suing oil companies for hiding climate dangers, marking a significant legal battle similar to the tobacco settlement.
US news
fromFlowingData
4 months ago

USDA sued for removing climate data

Farmers are suing the USDA over the removal of vital climate data, which is essential for adapting to changing weather patterns.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

An Effort to Kill Off Lawsuits Against Oil Giants Is Gaining Steam

States are suing oil companies for hiding climate dangers, marking a significant legal battle similar to the tobacco settlement.
LA Kings
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Grossly inadequate': Lawsuits allege bedbugs in 2 Vegas Strip hotels

MGM Resorts faces lawsuits over severe bedbug infestations, with guests claiming negligence and health issues stemming from inadequate hotel conditions.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

ACC distributed record $45M per school in '23-24

The ACC generated $711 million in revenue for the 2023-24 academic year and distributed an average of $45 million to each of its 14 member schools.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Massage Envy locations in South Bay sued over alleged sexual assaults

According to plaintiff attorney Bobby Thompson, it is essential for the civil justice system to hold the owners accountable for alleged sexual assault failures.
East Bay (California)
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tish James proves yet AGAIN she only cares about her own brand, not the little guy

The FAIR Business Practices Act may lead to more lawsuits against small businesses under vague definitions of unlawful conduct.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Brampton man facing fraud charge, 2 lawsuits as alleged real estate deposit scam collapses | CBC News

"This hurt me a lot because I believed him, and I trusted him to have a home, and it didn't happen... He took me to this site to see the home, but it wasn't my home."
Toronto startup
Washington DC
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

'A Trump Gift To China': 17 States Sue Over EV Charger Funding Freeze

States are suing the federal government to reinstate EV charging infrastructure funding cut by the Trump administration.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The NFT market fell apart. Brands are still paying the price

The NFT lawsuit boom is shifting from market success to legal battles, with high-profile cases against Nike, DraftKings, and celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal.
Cryptocurrency
#bankruptcy
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Troubled startup CaaStle is now facing two new lawsuits and more allegations | TechCrunch

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Troubled startup CaaStle is now facing two new lawsuits and more allegations | TechCrunch

CaaStle faces lawsuits for financial misconduct and fraud, including allegations from partners over unpaid dues and misleading financial practices.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Johnson & Johnson Loses in Court Again in Bid to Settle Talc Cases

Judge rejects J&J's $9B talc settlement, citing ongoing litigation and denial of asbestos-linked cancer claims.
#trump
#data-breach
Healthcare
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

More than 5 million Americans just had their personal information exposed in the Yale New Haven Health data breach - and lawsuits are already rolling in

A significant data breach at Yale New Haven Health exposed personal information of over 5.5 million patients, prompting lawsuits and legal scrutiny.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Several more lawsuits filed against Frederick Health Hospital related to data breach, cybersecurity failures

Healthcare
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

More than 5 million Americans just had their personal information exposed in the Yale New Haven Health data breach - and lawsuits are already rolling in

A significant data breach at Yale New Haven Health exposed personal information of over 5.5 million patients, prompting lawsuits and legal scrutiny.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Several more lawsuits filed against Frederick Health Hospital related to data breach, cybersecurity failures

SF food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California farm allegedly linked to E. coli outbreak; FDA stayed mum

Taylor Farms is implicated in a multi-state E. coli outbreak, denying responsibility amid lawsuits linking them to the illness.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Foreign students sue Trump officials over revoked visas as 1,000 affected

International students are suing the Trump administration over visa revocations, claiming due process violations and risking deportation.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Wheelchair-bound Brooklyn man received tens of thousands in settlements through alleged 'shakedown' lawsuits over access

A paraplegic man has filed numerous lawsuits against businesses claiming lack of ADA compliance, leading to accusations of profit exploitation through settlements.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Weedkiller maker moves to settle suit over Parkinson's disease claims

Syngenta has signed an agreement to settle numerous lawsuits claiming its paraquat weedkiller causes Parkinson's disease, despite asserting its product is safe.
NYC parents
Law
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Big Oil Is Taking a Page From Gun Manufacturers' Immunity Playbook

Big Oil is seeking legal protections against lawsuits that could hold them accountable for misleading the public about fossil fuel dangers.
fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago

Kansas man who was falsely accused of being a shooter after Chiefs' 2024 Super Bowl win has died

Loudermill ultimately was led away and told he was free to go. But soon posts began appearing on X that included a picture of Loudermill, a car wash employee who was born and raised in the U.S. The posts called him an 'illegal alien' and a 'shooter,' even though he had no involvement, the lawsuits said.
Black Lives Matter
#southern-california-edison
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging its equipment triggered Eaton fire

Los Angeles County and two cities are suing Southern California Edison over costs incurred from a fire allegedly caused by the utility's equipment.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging its equipment triggered Eaton fire

Los Angeles County and two cities are suing Southern California Edison over costs incurred from a fire allegedly caused by the utility's equipment.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Overblown quantum dot conspiracy theories make important points about QLED TVs

Lawsuits have begun to cast doubt on the authenticity of QLED TVs' use of quantum dots, raising concerns over misleading marketing practices by major manufacturers.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

eXp, Weichert cite Howard Hanna motion to rebuff Gibson plaintiffs

eXp and Weichert faced allegations of collusion in settling commission lawsuits, with Gibson plaintiffs claiming the settlements were far too low compared to potential damages.
Boston real estate
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Lawyer Tony Buzbee dropped out of more than a dozen Diddy lawsuits after he says Jay-Z filed a grievance against him

Attorney Tony Buzbee has withdrawn from over a dozen lawsuits he filed against Sean "Diddy" Combs due to not being permitted to practice in New York federal court.
Law
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

GOP proposes bill that would punish supporting trans youth through new names and haircuts

Arkansas Republicans propose a bill allowing lawsuits against those supporting transgender youth's social transitions, undermining support for their identities.
Law
fromVulture
4 months ago

A Guide to Celebrity Defamation Cases

Celebrities are increasingly pursuing defamation lawsuits to protect their reputations, influenced by recent high-profile legal battles.
NYC startup
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Cybereason CEO quits amid dispute with key investors

Eric Gan is no longer CEO of Cybereason after a conflict with investors and unresolved funding issues.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Illinois Reminds AG Bondi That Tenth Amendment Is Still A Thing - Above the Law

Attorney General Pam Bondi is aggressively pursuing lawsuits against states that refuse to enforce federal immigration laws, echoing previous Trump's AG approaches.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Revealed: how Wall Street is making millions betting against green laws

Financial speculators are increasingly funding lawsuits against governments for environmental regulations, seeking lucrative payouts under investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS).
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