Sandy Hook Families Help Satirical News Site The Onion to Purchase Alex Jones's InfoWars Website
InfoWars' sale marks a significant victory for Sandy Hook victims' families and a step towards accountability for conspiracy theories.
New York trans woman settles landmark lawsuit affirming transgender rights while in custody
The settlement between DeAnna LeTray and law enforcement in New York resulted in significant policy changes affirming the rights of incarcerated transgender individuals.
Lansing Community College settles data breach suit
Lansing Community College will pay $1.45 million to settle claims from a significant data breach affecting over 750,000 individuals.
Texas Man Drops Suit Against Women Who Helped Ex-Wife Get Abortion Pills
Marcus Silva dropped a lawsuit against three women aiding abortion access in Texas, signaling a potential retreat from fear-based legal tactics.
The case's dismissal highlights the challenges faced in instigating fear against abortion support amidst legal battles.
Nearly four years later, Angelo Quinto's family struggles daily to move forward
Angelo Quinto's death due to police restraint during a mental health crisis sparked significant changes in California's handling of similar incidents.
Explaining a Major Education Settlement in California
The State of California settled a lawsuit for $2 billion, accusing it of failing to provide equal education during pandemic school closures.
New national data shows that students across the country, especially those from low-income backgrounds, are struggling to catch up on learning lost during the pandemic.
Nearly four years later, Angelo Quinto's family struggles daily to move forward
Angelo Quinto's death due to police restraint during a mental health crisis sparked significant changes in California's handling of similar incidents.
Explaining a Major Education Settlement in California
The State of California settled a lawsuit for $2 billion, accusing it of failing to provide equal education during pandemic school closures.
New national data shows that students across the country, especially those from low-income backgrounds, are struggling to catch up on learning lost during the pandemic.
Qantas Airways' 'Ghost Flights' Scandal Deceived Nearly a Million Customers
Qantas's 'ghost-flight' scandal revealed misleading ticketing practices affecting nearly one million customers, resulting in a significant payout and management changes.
A police officer sued after he was allegedly ousted for giving a traffic ticket to a friend of the chief
The NYPD officer settlement underscores the misuse of 'courtesy cards' in traffic infractions without real departmental changes.
Inmate's Wife Subjected to Cavity Search Will Get $5.6 Million in Settlement
Christina Cardenas received a $5.6 million settlement after a traumatic and invasive search by prison officials during a visit to her husband.
Stronach family legal dispute ends with settlement out of court, company says | CBC News
The Stronach Group has settled a lawsuit involving family members over management disputes, allowing for a unified company and family to move forward.
Mr. Cooper, ACI to settle lawsuit over unauthorized mortgage payments
Mr. Cooper settles a lawsuit with ACI Payments over unauthorized mortgage payment issues affecting its customers.
Justice Dept. Settles Lawsuit With Former F.B.I. Officials Targeted by Trump
The Justice Department settled a lawsuit with former F.B.I. officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page over privacy violations regarding their disparaging texts about Trump.
SoCal district to pay $360K to teacher who was fired after refusing to follow transgender policies
The Riverside County school district settled a lawsuit with a former teacher who was fired for refusing to adhere to policies involving transgender students due to her Christian beliefs.
NYC to pay $17.5M to settle suit over forced removal of hijabs
New York City settled a lawsuit with $17.5 million with two Muslim women for being forced to remove head coverings during arrest.
The lawsuit led to a change in policy allowing arrested individuals to keep head coverings on for mug shots, except when it obscures facial features.
SoCal district to pay $360K to teacher who was fired after refusing to follow transgender policies
The Riverside County school district settled a lawsuit with a former teacher who was fired for refusing to adhere to policies involving transgender students due to her Christian beliefs.
NYC to pay $17.5M to settle suit over forced removal of hijabs
New York City settled a lawsuit with $17.5 million with two Muslim women for being forced to remove head coverings during arrest.
The lawsuit led to a change in policy allowing arrested individuals to keep head coverings on for mug shots, except when it obscures facial features.
George Carlin's estate settles lawsuit over comedian's AI doppelganger
Lawsuit settlement over deepfake using George Carlin's voice and likeness.
Podcast creators agreed to remove content and refrain from using Carlin's attributes.
Importance of protecting a celebrity's likeness and copyright in the era of AI technology.
Google to delete private browsing data - here's what 'Incognito' actually does
Google settles $5 billion lawsuit over tracking incognito users.
Google to delete incognito data up to December 2023 for transparency.
Amputations, sexual assault, lice: Bay Area nursing home operator settles with counties, state
Neglecting patient care and hygiene needs led to legal consequences for Mariner Health Care.
Understaffing and inadequate care at Mariner Health Care facilities resulted in serious harm to residents.
Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker
Tesla settled lawsuit with former Black employee over racial harassment
Initial $137 million award reduced to $3.2 million as compensation
Settlement over Florida law will allow discussion of LGBTQ+ topics
The settlement over Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law restores the ability to discuss LGBTQ issues in classrooms.
The settlement clarifies that the law restricts only classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, not the discussion of these topics.
Dartmouth, other elite universities settle financial aid suit for $166 million
Elite universities to pay $166 million in a lawsuit settlement
200,000 students affected by financial aid methodology
California schools allocate $2 billion for pandemic learning loss. How could funds be used?
California schools mandated to use $2 billion in COVID-19 relief to help students with learning setbacks
$2 billion lawsuit settlement requires California schools to allocate remaining funds from Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant.
Quest Diagnostics' $5M settlement: California prosecutors found lab waste, patient info in dumpsters
Quest Diagnostics settled a nearly $5 million lawsuit with the state of California and 10 district attorneys over improper disposal of hazardous medical waste and patient data.
The company conducted over 30 inspections at Quest Diagnostics labs and patient service centers and found chemicals, unredacted medical information, human waste, and hazardous waste in the company's dumpsters.
Fearful Columbia students who felt 'intimidated' by anti-Israel protests to get 'safety escorts' as part of lawsuit settlement
Columbia University settles lawsuit by offering safety escorts to students affected by anti-Israel protests.
NYPD sets date for return of 'old school' beard ban for all officers
NYPD officers will be required to shave their beards and adhere to strict facial hair policies effective June 17.
Vermont Man Arrested After Giving Trooper Middle Finger Gets $175,000
Gregory Bombard received $175,000 to settle a lawsuit against the state police for violating his First Amendment rights.
$26 Million Refund Bonanza: St. Louis Residents to Receive Compensation for Earnings Tax Overpayments on Remote Work
St. Louis residents who worked from home during the pandemic outside city limits will get $26 million in tax refunds due to a lawsuit settlement.
Popular Pinole principal put on leave 90 minutes after graduation speech
Principal under investigation and on leave after graduation speech. Previous demotion without explanation led to upset among parents and students.
Connecticut town must pay $100,000 to family after teacher showed Kenrick Lamar video in class
Showing inappropriate content in educational settings can have severe emotional consequences for students.