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#trump-administration
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Behind the Curtain: Trump's media-control strategy

Trump's media strategy involves lawsuits and blacklists, raising concerns about press independence and control over information.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judge calls Trump administration's federal funding freeze attempt 'ill-conceived' in order blocking it

The Trump administration's funding freeze was blocked indefinitely by a federal judge due to its irrationality and impracticality.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

They had glowing reviews before getting fired from their government jobs. Now they're planning to fight back.

Federal workers are claiming wrongful termination despite positive performance reviews, leading to appeals and potential lawsuits.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Behind the Curtain: Trump's media-control strategy

Trump's media strategy involves lawsuits and blacklists, raising concerns about press independence and control over information.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judge calls Trump administration's federal funding freeze attempt 'ill-conceived' in order blocking it

The Trump administration's funding freeze was blocked indefinitely by a federal judge due to its irrationality and impracticality.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

They had glowing reviews before getting fired from their government jobs. Now they're planning to fight back.

Federal workers are claiming wrongful termination despite positive performance reviews, leading to appeals and potential lawsuits.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day 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
2 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
6 days 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
2 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
6 days 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 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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)
#real-estate
Brooklyn
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

More Women File Lawsuits Against Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes

The Alexander brothers are facing 24 lawsuits for sexual assault, including accusations against their family and affiliated businesses.
LA real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Alexander Brothers Face More Lawsuits Accusing Them of Sexual Assault

The Alexander brothers face 17 lawsuits for sexual assaults and drugging, shaking the luxury real estate sector.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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 weeks 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Four new lawsuits filed against Miami real estate brothers as more women come forward

Oren and Alon Alexander face new rape claims in Colorado, amidst multiple charges and lawsuits related to sexual crimes against numerous women.
Brooklyn
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

More Women File Lawsuits Against Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes

The Alexander brothers are facing 24 lawsuits for sexual assault, including accusations against their family and affiliated businesses.
LA real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Alexander Brothers Face More Lawsuits Accusing Them of Sexual Assault

The Alexander brothers face 17 lawsuits for sexual assaults and drugging, shaking the luxury real estate sector.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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 weeks 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Four new lawsuits filed against Miami real estate brothers as more women come forward

Oren and Alon Alexander face new rape claims in Colorado, amidst multiple charges and lawsuits related to sexual crimes against numerous women.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week 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
1 week 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
#electric-vehicles
Washington DC
fromInsideEVs
1 week 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.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
Washington DC
fromInsideEVs
1 week 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.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
#legal-issues
DC food
fromFlowingData
2 weeks 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.
#social-media
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks 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
1 month 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks 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
1 month 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.
#public-safety
Law
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
Law
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
#trump
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump's lawsuits against the press are about power, not winning - Poynter

Trump uses lawsuits as intimidation tools against the media rather than pursuing legal victories.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump's lawsuits against the press are about power, not winning - Poynter

Trump uses lawsuits as intimidation tools against the media rather than pursuing legal victories.
#data-breach
Healthcare
fromIT Pro
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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

Healthcare
fromIT Pro
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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

SF food
fromSFGATE
4 weeks 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
1 month 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.
#disability-rights
Social justice
fromstateline.org
2 months ago

GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash

A lawsuit by Republican AGs seeks to challenge disability protections, sparking deep concern among advocates and parents about broader implications.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
Social justice
fromstateline.org
2 months ago

GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash

A lawsuit by Republican AGs seeks to challenge disability protections, sparking deep concern among advocates and parents about broader implications.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month 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
#donald-trump
#child-safety
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
2 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.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
2 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.
#southern-california-edison
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 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
2 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
#elon-musk
Social media marketing
fromwww.npr.org
2 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
2 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
1 month 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.
Social media marketing
fromwww.npr.org
2 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
2 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
1 month 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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).
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Here's what Mass. Democrats say they're doing to counter Trump's 'all-out assault'

Democrats, despite being in the minority, are employing strategies like lawsuits and grassroots organizing to challenge President Trump's executive orders.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

The Honey scandal is a 'wake-up call' for the creator industry's affiliate partnerships

The creator economy is scrutinizing affiliate programs due to concerns over revenue skimming by companies like Honey.
Greater scrutiny of creator contracts is expected to enhance protections for creators against affiliate revenue disputes.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Two CFPB critics appointed to leadership roles at the bureau

Vought's leadership poses significant challenges to the CFPB as lawsuits complicate efforts to cut funding and restrict layoffs.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Exclusive: Carta settles two more lawsuits that alleged sexual harassment and discrimination

Carta has always been committed to equality in the workplace and fair treatment of all its employees," Carta VP Communications Amanda Taggart told TechCrunch.
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