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fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

Harlem Legionnaires outbreak: Workers sickened with disease file negligence lawsuits against Harlem Hospital contractors | amNewYork

Construction workers sickened in the Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak are suing general contractors, alleging negligence tied to contaminated cooling towers that caused deaths and widespread infections.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 08.19.25 - Above the Law

DLA Piper is implementing a policy requiring attorneys to return to the office four days a week, allowing them an additional day for interviews and client meetings.
US politics
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Monstering the Rocketman review Elton aims for the Sun in skewering of 80s tabloids

The main point highlights the ruthless nature of tabloid journalism in the 1980s, specifically the Sun's impact on Elton John.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Richmond Officer Who Killed Armed Man Monday Has a Record of Police Misconduct, Lawsuits Allege | KQED

In May 2024, Remick was accused of using excessive force against a man filming a police chase, showing a pattern of alleged police misconduct.
US politics
#california
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 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.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Liberal watchdog Media Matters is in serious trouble after being sued by Elon Musk

Media Matters for America faces existential threats from lawsuits and government investigations, incurring over $15 million in legal fees.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Transgender athlete debate rolls on six months after executive order

A transgender girl competes amid national controversy over transgender athletes in sports.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Rivian tells Ohio: Stop blocking us from selling cars to your citizens

"Scout Motors, the new SUV brand from Volkswagen Group, has raised controversy with its intention to sell cars directly, leading to lawsuits from VW and Audi dealers..."
Cars
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

In creator marketing, loose disclosures are finally catching up

Influencers face legal consequences for failing to disclose paid relationships in creator marketing, amid heightened scrutiny and updated FTC guidelines.
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

Florida PTA sues for frozen federal education funds. What that means for Miami-Dade

School districts across the country have filed different lawsuits to try to get the U.S. Department of Education to release funds frozen by the Trump administration.
Education
US politics
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Bill to stop ADA shakedowns of local businesses dies without a vote

Senate Bill 84, aimed to protect small businesses from misuse of ADA lawsuits, died in the Assembly without a vote.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Adobe's CTO is getting more creative on the software maker's approach to generating 'safe' AI tools

Artificial intelligence image and video generators raise legal questions about copyright protection for assets used in training.
#donald-trump
#real-estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC startup

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

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
3 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.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

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

Escrow violations and kickback allegations against Douglas Elliman and reality TV stars involve inflated commissions and workplace harassment claims.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

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

Jane's Addiction members are suing each other over alleged physical altercations and emotional distress stemming from a tumultuous 2024 tour.
Public health
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

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

Dignity Health faces lawsuits for gross negligence in handling deceased patients' remains.
#sean-combs
fromVulture
1 month ago
US politics

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

Sean Combs was convicted of sex trafficking but acquitted of racketeering charges related to alleged abuse and misconduct.
fromFlowingData
3 months ago
DC food

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.
DC food
fromFlowingData
3 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.
#tesla
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Toronto startup

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

Toronto startup
fromFuturism
3 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 month ago

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

Copyright lawsuits surrounding generative AI's training materials began in 2023, with decisions emerging over time.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month 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 month ago
US politics

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

fromGothamist
1 month ago
US politics

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

fromPoynter
1 month ago

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

Journalists covering protests in Los Angeles were injured by police projectiles, leading to lawsuits for violations of press freedom rights.
Health
fromForbes
1 month ago

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

The Agora uses misleading advertisements to promote health and investment subscriptions to millions across social media.
Apple
fromFuturism
1 month ago

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

Apple failed to deliver promised AI features for Siri, leading to lawsuits and discussions with AI companies for assistance.
#traffic-violations
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Lower to settle poaching suit with Residential Wholesale Mortgage

Lower alleges competitor RWM poached 17 workers from its Thrive Mortgage acquisition, amidst ongoing lawsuits over similar cases with multiple firms.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Lawsuit Argues Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory

"The lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions challenges a program supporting Hispanic Serving Institutions, claiming it violates discrimination laws and unfairly advantages certain colleges."
Social justice
#letitia-james
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Embattled NY AG touts Trump legal battles - while blasting DOJ probe into alleged real estate fraud

Letitia James defends her lawsuits against Trump's administration, claiming investigations into her finances are retaliatory and unfounded.
Digital life
fromFuturism
2 months 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.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

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

Delta Air Lines denies responsibility for injuries from the February crash at Toronto Pearson Airport, while multiple lawsuits have been filed by affected passengers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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
2 months ago

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

The city of Austin has settled nearly $30 million in lawsuits over police conduct during protests, particularly regarding the use of less-lethal ammunition.
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

Truist, BMO Hit With Lawsuits Over Third Party Online Trackers

The complaints argue that the use of third-party tracking technologies by banks like Truist and BMO violates California's Invasion of Privacy Act, emphasizing consumer rights.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

U.S. appeals court says Trump can keep collecting tariffs for now | CBC News

Trump can continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers after a federal court's temporary halt of a previous ruling against his tariffs.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Elon Musk to exit government, upset that Trump bill undermines DOGE's work

Musk's influence in DOGE raises legal questions about authority and appointments within the Trump administration.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump lawyer in Harvard battle says DOJ intends to sue UC over antisemitism allegations

The Trump administration plans to sue UC over alleged antisemitism targeting the university system.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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

The Solicitor General's recent filing contradicts Trump's claims about DOGE and Musk's role, raising questions about transparency and agency status.
#trump-administration
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Foundations' emergency arts and humanities grants provide temporary fix for gaps left by Trump's slashing of federal funding

Non-profit organizations
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Foundations' emergency arts and humanities grants provide temporary fix for gaps left by Trump's slashing of federal funding

Resistance is growing against Trump's proposed cuts to federal arts and humanities funding amidst lawsuits from universities and educators.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds

Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over threats to cut federal funds unless states comply with immigration demands.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Judge orders White House to temporarily halt sweeping government layoffs

A federal judge ruled that Trump's administration must halt its government overhaul as it lacks Congressional authorization for staffing cuts.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

AG James itemizes legal actions against Trump administration executive orders

Letitia James has actively blocked harmful Trump administration policies through numerous legal actions.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 months ago

Massage Envy locations in South Bay sued over alleged sexual assaults

Massage Envy franchises face lawsuits over sexual assault allegations against staff, emphasizing the need for accountability from corporate owners.
fromCurbed
3 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.
fromNew York Post
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Moderators seek compensation after years of online violence DW 05/01/2025

The vast majority of Facebook and Instagram users never see disturbing content depicting scenes of torture, child abuse or murder on these platforms thanks to content moderators.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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

The NFT market crash has led to a surge in lawsuits against companies and celebrities involved in selling NFTs.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

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

The lawsuits accuse FHH of inadequate cybersecurity measures and neglecting its obligation to protect patient data, leading to risks of identity theft.
Privacy professionals
Healthcare
fromIT Pro
3 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.
fromSFGATE
3 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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 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.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
fromNew York Post
4 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How the powerful are using lawsuit threats to silence media and 'Murder the Truth'

Free speech and the press face increased threats through lawsuits and political pressure from leaders like President Trump.
fromTruthout
4 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.
fromNature
4 months ago

NIH cuts triggered a host of lawsuits: Nature's guide to what's next

The NIH has cancelled hundreds of grants and delayed new awards, leading to lawsuits from scientific bodies and state attorneys challenging the legality of these actions.
Intellectual property law
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

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

Denton Loudermill Jr. passed away after being falsely accused in a rally shooting incident, leading to lawsuits against several politicians that were dismissed.
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