#legal action

#legal action

Drake faced legal consequences for using an AI-generated Tupac voice in a diss track, leading to a cease-and-desist letter and removal of the track. [ more ]

The class-action lawsuit accuses the New York City Department of Correction of unlawful mass surveillance of phone calls within city jails. [ more ]

More than 250 survivors of the 2017 Manchester bombing are taking legal action against MI5 for not acting swiftly on key information. [ more ]

Legal actions by royal family can be costly for taxpayers.

Court dismissed Prince Harry's legal challenge on security funding. [ more ]

Relatives of security guard killed at Brixton O2 Academy planning legal action for truth and accountability.

Family seeks answers and accountability for tragedy at Brixton O2 Academy. [ more ]

Ali Bahbahani fined over 1 million for unauthorized building works in Ealing property.

Council working to recover costs from property owner after illegal building works in Waldegrave Road. [ more ]

Backlogs in food and cash assistance programs reduced by 97% and 90% respectively

Legal action prompted by delays in processing applications [ more ]

The City Council has passed a resolution giving Council Speaker Adrienne Adams the power to sue Mayor Eric Adams' administration over its refusal to enact laws expanding access to city housing vouchers.

The resolution allows the council to pursue legal action, but no final decision has been made on whether to take the mayor to court. [ more ]

Allegations of extreme child abuse in a Brooklyn Catholic school

Immediate action taken by authorities and investigations initiated [ more ]

Around 5,000 students are suing UCL over disrupted education due to the pandemic and strikes.

Students claim breaches in tuition contracts due to canceled lectures, online classes, and restricted access to facilities during the pandemic. [ more ]

Victims of the Manchester Arena attack are taking legal action against a conspiracy theorist who claims the attack was staged by government agencies.

The conspiracy theorist has been accused of harassment, misuse of private information, and data protection violations.

The judge ruled in favor of the victims, stating that the conspiracy theorist's beliefs may be genuinely held, but they are absurd and fantastical. [ more ]

Donna Summer's estate is suing Kanye West for unauthorized use of her song.

Ozzy Osbourne is also threatening legal action against West for unauthorized use of his performance. [ more ]

The federal judge dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against Steven Tyler due to a delay in taking legal action.

The lawsuit was filed under New York's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, but the judge ruled it did not meet the criteria for protection. [ more ]

A man was wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity, leading to five days in jail and being labeled as a sex offender. [ more ]

A Los Angeles theft crew targeting high-end stores arrested and charged with 27 felonies.

Organized burglaries involved stealing more than $300,000, putting workers at risk, using force and disguise. [ more ]

The legal team of Hunter Biden is threatening to sue Fox News over defamatory material, leading to the removal of content related to Hunter Biden by Fox News. [ more ]

A gay man won $60,000 in a settlement due to harassment and discrimination in the workplace, highlighting the importance of anti-discrimination policies and training. [ more ]

CNN anchor Abby Phillip questioned Hunter Biden attorney on authenticity of laptop [ more ]

The case against Fox News by Hunter Biden's legal team is not a typical defamation case, but a conspiracy to defame, making it more complex and challenging. [ more ]

Irish office of Grant Thornton denies colluding in Florida fraud. [ more ]

Ontario government to announce crackdown on cell phone use and vaping in schools, aiming to be a 'leader in this space'. [ more ]

The safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents used in MRIs is a topic of debate and concern due to potential retention in the body. [ more ]

The founders of Samourai Wallet have been arrested for money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. [ more ]

Lawsuit against Grindr in the UK for sharing sensitive user data with third parties without consent. [ more ]

Food industry considers legal action over post-Brexit labelling rules adding costs and inflation.

Labelling requirements aiming to safeguard the union are contested by producers due to extra costs and consumer price impacts. [ more ]

The Duke of Sussex is awaiting the High Court decision on challenging the UK Government's change in his security level.

The Duke's legal team argued he was unfairly treated in the decision to alter his taxpayer-funded personal security. [ more ]

Barcelona president Joan Laporta considers legal action over disputed goal, highlights need for goalline technology in La Liga. [ more ]

Xavi Hernández is taking legal action against journalists for fabricating stories about him.

Xavi is frustrated with false media reports and believes it's time to take action against misinformation. [ more ]

Trudi Warner faces legal action for holding up a sign advising jurors, raising questions about interference with justice system. [ more ]

Students For Fair Admissions is challenging the use of affirmative action at West Point.

The Supreme Court chose not to act on the case, stating that the record before them is underdeveloped. [ more ]

The city of San Mateo reached a $25 million settlement with three women sexually assaulted by a police officer convicted of assaulting five women.

The women were able to sue the city due to a change in the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse by law enforcement officers. [ more ]

The federal court rejected Tesla's bid to escape a lawsuit by the federal government regarding alleged racism at its Fremont factory.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claimed Black workers at Tesla faced racial harassment, including slurs, graffiti, and lack of action by the company. [ more ]

The museum fired an employee for hanging his own painting in the gallery for personal gain.

The incident went unnoticed by security, but the museum took swift action and terminated the employee's contract. [ more ]

The farm failed to protect workers from a gunman resulting in a deadly shooting.

Lawsuits allege failure to provide decent housing and protect workers with violent history. [ more ]

Sherri Papini still owes over $300,000 in restitution for fabricating her kidnapping.

The U.S. Attorney's Office filed a writ for garnishment against Papini and her divorce law firm. [ more ]

MPs considering sanctions against former Post Office boss Paula Vennells for potentially misleading parliament on the Horizon scandal.

Committee exploring options, including contempt of parliament, to penalize leadership involved in the scandal. [ more ]

Carlos Frias is suing his former employer for alleged anti-Hispanic bias and seeking reemployment and compensation.

Frias' attorney is emphasizing the importance of recognizing Miami's Latino population in media representation. [ more ]

Barcelona and Real Madrid are considering taking legal action against UEFA and FIFA over the failure to launch the Super League and potential damages.

The collapse of the Super League has altered the available funds and market terms for any new loan, making compensation claims more difficult. [ more ]

The French footballers' union is considering legal action over changes to football's international calendar.

The union claims FIFA introduced a 32-team Club World Cup without proper consultation and is driven by a thirst for money. [ more ]

Shakhtar Donetsk accuses Tottenham of disrespect and offering insufficient compensation for Manor Solomon's transfer.

Shakhtar Donetsk threatens legal action against Tottenham if no resolution reached soon. [ more ]

Prosecutors in Spain are seeking jail time for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti for tax fraud related to image rights revenue.

Ancelotti is accused of creating a system of shell companies to conceal extra earnings during his first spell at Real Madrid in 2014-15. [ more ]

Former raw milk cheese manufacturer and company plead guilty for listeria outbreak

Mr. Vulto to pay $100,000 and could face prison time for introducing adulterated food into commerce. [ more ]

Fraudulent safety certificates led to a construction worker's death.

Company executives face corruption charges. [ more ]

Social media companies accused of contributing to teen's death through dangerous content recommendations.

Lawsuit seeks damages from social media companies and MTA for failing to prevent subway surfing incidents. [ more ]

Allegations of sexual abuse by former Jr. Sharks coach.

Failure to enforce safety rules by program operator. [ more ]

The former deputy registrar of University of Leicester is suing the makers of the film The Lost King for portraying him negatively.

The film depicts a narrative where an amateur historian is antagonized by the university registrar, who takes credit for her work. [ more ]

Brent Council took landlord to court over flat issues

Landlord fined for failing to fix heating and ventilation issues [ more ]

Imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech vows legal action

Expulsion based on 'retrograde, intolerant and violent' image of Islam [ more ]

UK imposes sanctions on officials overseeing Navalny's penal colony

Cameron promises accountability for those responsible in Navalny's case [ more ]

A club in the Premier League is threatening legal action over amended rules related to commercial deals.

The legal threat revolves around whether the Premier League's rules are compatible with competition law. [ more ]

Taylor Swift's attorneys have threatened legal action against a student for providing updates on the takeoffs and landings of Swift's personal jet.

The legal threat raises questions about the legality and morality of tracking private aviation movements. [ more ]

Motorists planning to take legal action against Transport for London over inaccurate road signs.

TfL has acknowledged that a temporary 40mph speed limit was put in due to flooding, but motorists argue that fines and points should be cancelled because of the wrong signs. [ more ]