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California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

HelloFresh Settles with Santa Clara DA for $7.5 million

HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle claims it misled California consumers with deceptive automatic renewal practices and undisclosed terms, enabling difficult cancellations.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 days ago

Victory! Pen-Link's Police Tools Are Not Secret

The settlement ends a months-long California public records lawsuit with the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
US politics
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Lucasfilm and Disney Have Settled With Gina Carano

Gina Carano settled her lawsuit with Lucasfilm and Disney after being wrongfully terminated from The Mandalorian.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

XRP price is surging again today: Here's why the cryptocurrency is up

XRP surged in value to $3.30 following the SEC and Ripple's agreement to drop their legal appeals.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Cypress Loan Servicing settles foreclosure case for $2M

Cypress signed a settlement denying allegations but agrees to ensure consumer protections and compliance with laws regarding mortgage servicing.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestine Activists Win $100k Settlement From University of Maryland

"This legal victory reaffirms our protected rights to protest and speak out against the US-Israeli genocide of Palestinians - and we will keep exercising those rights," said Daniela Colombi, a UMD SJP member.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

California judge orders Trump administration to reinstate services to separated migrant families

U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw on Thursday ordered the federal government again to reinstate lapsed contracts with legal support and social service providers in order to remedy its breach of the settlement agreement.
US politics
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

The strange and terrible saga of 'RoDBIgo' Santos and the $1.4M settlement

Rodrigo Santos, a corrupt engineer, was involved in a fraud scheme that cost clients $1.6 million.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Lengthy Court Proceeding Over Homeless Encampment Sweeps In SF Ends With $2.8M Settlement

The City of San Francisco reached a financial settlement of $2.8 million in a legal battle over the practice of clearing homeless encampments from public spaces.
Social justice
fromConsequence
1 month ago

FKA twigs and Shia LaBeouf Settle Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

FKA twigs settled her sexual abuse lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf out of court.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pleasanton, water agency settle suit over $18 million in uncollected fees

Pleasanton settles a lawsuit with Zone 7 Water Agency for $18 million related to water fee under-collection, including $250,000 cash and $500,000 in credits.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Foster City drugs giant Gilead to pay $202 million over alleged kickback scheme

The lawsuit alleged an unspecified number of San Francisco doctors received a total of more than $1 million in kickback payments for speaking at Gilead events.
East Bay (California)
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Man who endured antigay exorcism wins historic settlement with Church of England

The Church of England settled with a gay man who was coerced into an exorcism to remove his sexual urges.
Digital life
fromThe US Sun
1 month ago

Final days for Americans to claim payment from $100m Google 'ad' settlement

Eligible Americans can claim free payments from a $100 million Google advert settlement by filling out a form.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Settlement may spell end to Rimini Street, Oracle legal saga

Rimini Street has entered into a confidential settlement agreement with Oracle, which may resolve their long-standing legal dispute dating back to 2010.
Software development
fromProgressive.org
1 month ago

How Solitary Confinement Kills

Markwhan Kitcher-Tucker, a twenty-eight-year-old man with schizophrenia, encountered severe deterioration in mental health while incarcerated and ultimately died by suicide in solitary confinement.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former Australian football star settles crash injuries case against Virgin Media news presenter

Angi Crispe settled a personal injury claim against Siobhán Bastible regarding injuries from a car accident.
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Barnard settles lawsuit brought by Jewish students, agreeing not to meet with pro-Palestinian group

Barnard College has settled a lawsuit by establishing a zero tolerance policy against antisemitism and banning masks at protests.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Epic reaches mystery settlement with Samsung days before new Galaxy phones

Epic has settled its lawsuit against Samsung without disclosing specific terms.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Crock Of Shit!' Jim Acosta Goes OFF On CBS Surrender' To Trump In Blistering Rant

Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump over a lawsuit is seen as a surrender and a promotion of bad behavior.
#ncaa
fromsportslens.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA House Settlement Approved, Allowing Schools to Directly Pay Athletes and Reshape College Sports Landscape

MMA
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As a judge weighs NCAA deal, thousands of college athletes remain in legal limbo

College athletes face potential roster cuts due to a landmark legal settlement affecting NCAA compensation and scholarship structures.
MMA
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As a judge weighs NCAA deal, thousands of college athletes remain in legal limbo

College athletes face potential roster cuts due to a landmark legal settlement affecting NCAA compensation and scholarship structures.
more#ncaa
Social justice
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Free speech fury erupts after woke university censors professor

Professor's free speech rights protected after being blocked for quoting the Declaration of Independence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Trump administration puts DEI at center of latest legal fight in California family separation case

The Trump administration has violated a class-action legal settlement aimed at reuniting migrant families separated at the border, with implications for support services.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Celtic settles 85% of Boys Club sex abuse claims

Celtic has settled the majority of claims from sex abuse victims, aiming for a resolution of remaining cases.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

The NYPD is being monitored at anti-ICE protests after recent George Floyd settlement

DOI is monitoring NYPD's protest responses due to a past settlement over alleged police misconduct during 2020 demonstrations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Met pays damages to woman for failing to investigate rape claim against ex-husband

Metropolitan Police failed to investigate rape allegations adequately, leading to public criticism and significant damages paid to the victim.
#college-sports
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

With $2.7 billion settlement approved, college sports' big money era is officially here

Colleges can now directly pay athletes, marking a significant change in college sports compensation.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
National Football League

Judge grants final approval to House settlement

Colleges can now directly pay athletes, ending limitations on their earning capacity.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

With $2.7 billion settlement approved, college sports' big money era is officially here

Colleges can now directly pay athletes, marking a significant change in college sports compensation.
more#college-sports
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Kushner settles lawsuit over Heights deal

Kushner Cos. settled a lawsuit alleging deception in a multifamily buildings purchase, impacting their investment strategy.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US-Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes morally repugnant', says lawyer for victims' families

Boeing has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to avoid prosecution related to two fatal crashes, which many critics see as evading true accountability.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

30 people accused this probation officer of sexual abuse. He won't face charges

L.A. County's D.A. declined to prosecute prominent abusers amid a historic $4 billion settlement for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Harvard University agrees to transfer ownership of slavery photographs

The settlement highlights the ongoing impact of slavery and the importance of acknowledging its legacy.
NYC parents
fromNBC News
2 months ago

Walmart fined for shipping realistic toy guns to New York, violating state law

Walmart agrees to prevent the sale of realistic toy guns by third-party sellers in New York after a settlement with the state's Attorney General.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Jussie Smollett posts bizarre Instagram screed proclaiming innocence and insisting he suffered hate crime attack

Jussie Smollett continues to assert his innocence in an Instagram rant following a settlement regarding his staged hate crime.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Massachusetts construction company to pay $11M in illegal dumping case

"When the federal case against Barletta was resolved some time ago, I strongly believed that Rhode Islanders deserved a better outcome, and so we proceeded with our state case..."
Boston real estate
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Suffolk County agrees to pay out $18 million in court settlement over 'inhumane' conditions in county jails

Suffolk County ends 14-year lawsuit by paying $18 million to former inmates for inhumane jail conditions.
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Trump's DOJ drops Brooklyn case against trigger that turns rifles into rapid-fire weapons

According to court records, a federal judge sided with prosecutors and banned Rare Breed Triggers from selling devices that transform semi-automatic rifles into automatic guns.
US politics
Law
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Cassie said Diddy paid $20 million to settle her civil lawsuit and detailed alleged beatings in tearful trial testimony

Diddy settled a sex assault case with Cassie Ventura for $20 million amidst shocking testimony of abuse during their relationship.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

The Diddy trial: Ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura breaks down in court, alleges mogul raped her and threatened career | amNewYork

"I just remember crying and saying no but it was very fast," she said, as her voice trailed off. Ventura described a traumatic experience.
NYC music
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Viral Bay Area projection activist reaches $120,000 settlement in civil rights lawsuit against Bay Area city

After being detained for projecting a presidential slogan onto San Ramon City Hall, Alan Marling initiated a successful legal battle resulting in a $120,000 settlement.
Mission District
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Dispute over historic WWII hut 'demolished by Biggin Hill airport' resolved

A dispute between Biggin Hill Airport and Bromley Council regarding a World War Two hut has been resolved with a financial settlement.
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

Raytheon Companies and Nightwing Group to Pay $8.4M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Non-Compliance with Cybersecurity Requirements in Federal Contracts

Raytheon and Nightwing will pay $8.4 million to resolve allegations of violating cybersecurity requirements in DoD contracts, emphasizing accountability in government contracting.
fromwww.sbsun.com
3 months ago

California cop cleared in fatal shooting left department after sexual-assault allegation

Officer Alex Millan was cleared in a shooting case but left the Fontana police due to separate sexual assault allegations.
The city settled a wrongful death suit for $2 million after Millan's actions led to a man's death.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ambulance service and NHS trust admit failures over death of musician

Both the ambulance service and NHS trust failed in their duty of care leading to Ebow Graham's death after ignoring urgent mental health concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Former Cuomo Aide Settles Sexual Harassment Claim for $450,000

Charlotte Bennett has settled her sexual harassment lawsuit against Andrew Cuomo for $450,000, concluding a lengthy legal battle.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Stanislaus County settles notorious malicious prosecution case for $22.5 million

Stanislaus County settles a wrongful prosecution case for $22.5 million, exposing flawed investigations by the DA's office against defense attorney Frank Carson and co-defendants.
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Meta settles lawsuit over surveillance business model | Computer Weekly

Meta has agreed for the first time to stop using the personal data of a specific individual for targeted advertising, as part of a negotiated settlement with human rights campaigner Tanya O'Carroll.
Marketing tech
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