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Man who falsely claimed to be bitcoin creator sentenced for continuing to sue developers

Craig Wright's claims of being bitcoin's creator have been legally disproven, leading to a suspended sentence for contempt of court.

Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech

The U.S. government is cracking down on privacy tools like crypto mixers, considering any money flowing through them as laundered funds.

Man who falsely claimed to be bitcoin creator sentenced for continuing to sue developers

Craig Wright's claims of being bitcoin's creator have been legally disproven, leading to a suspended sentence for contempt of court.

Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech

The U.S. government is cracking down on privacy tools like crypto mixers, considering any money flowing through them as laundered funds.
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NYC pols sue Adams to stop emergency order blocking solitary ban

City lawmakers and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams are suing Mayor Adams over his suspension of the solitary confinement ban citing unlawful use of executive powers.

NSO Group used WhatsApp exploits after the messaging app sued the spyware developer, court filing says

NSO Group's malware exploited WhatsApp despite ongoing legal battles, demonstrating their adaptive techniques in spyware development.

Seeking favor with Musk and Trump, advertisers plot return to X

X is facing a severe decline in advertising revenue post-Musk acquisition, jeopardizing its business model.
Musk's confrontational tactics toward advertisers include legal battles, highlighting tensions in the advertising ecosystem.

California man who threatened Jewish subway rider indicted on hate crime charges

A California man was indicted for threatening a Jewish man in Manhattan, facing charges of hate crimes and harassment.

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over male chromosomes claims

Imane Khelif is pursuing legal action regarding leaked medical records and harassment stemming from her controversial Olympic gold win.

Trump targets Washington Post, CBS with long-shot legal actions over Harris coverage, ads

Trump's campaign filed a legal complaint against The Washington Post claiming illegal support for Kamala Harris, but experts label it as frivolous.

Brazil sues Meta and TikTok for over $500 million for not protecting minors

Meta and TikTok face lawsuits for not adequately protecting minors and are urged to improve safety measures.

Federal judge denies UCLA bid to delay affordable housing

Immediate action is required to provide housing for homeless veterans at the VA campus as winter approaches.

Unilever Reaches New Deal on X Ad Spend

Unilever has resolved its legal disputes with X, indicating a stable partnership moving forward in advertising.

The Crackdown on Compounded GLP-1 Meds Has Begun

Eli Lilly is intensifying legal actions against compounded GLP-1 medications amid ongoing product shortages.

The DOJ Says Google May Need 'Structural' Changes to Undo Its Search Monopoly

DOJ seeks to limit Google's use of its products to maintain competitive balance in search.
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Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx taken offline

Nintendo is aggressively pursuing legal actions against Switch emulators, leading to the shutdown of Ryujinx, impacting the gaming community.

Exclusive: Mobapad explains its Switch 2 leak and how it got the information

Mobapad shared details about the upcoming Switch 2, suggesting potential insider information or a risk of legal action from Nintendo.

Garry's Mod is taking down decades of Nintendo-related add-ons

Nintendo requested Garry's Mod to remove its Nintendo-related content due to copyright concerns.

Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx taken offline

Nintendo is aggressively pursuing legal actions against Switch emulators, leading to the shutdown of Ryujinx, impacting the gaming community.

Exclusive: Mobapad explains its Switch 2 leak and how it got the information

Mobapad shared details about the upcoming Switch 2, suggesting potential insider information or a risk of legal action from Nintendo.

Garry's Mod is taking down decades of Nintendo-related add-ons

Nintendo requested Garry's Mod to remove its Nintendo-related content due to copyright concerns.
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California sues hospital for denying patient an emergency abortion

California is suing a hospital for allegedly denying emergency abortion care despite life-threatening circumstances.

Gettysburg swimmer accused of racist act has left the college

A Gettysburg College swimmer involved in a racial incident is no longer enrolled following allegations of carving a racial slur into a teammate's chest.

Three months after shutting down, Philadelphia's University of the Arts files for bankruptcy

UArts has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after closing due to financial issues and failed merger negotiations, leading to legal actions from union and stakeholders.

State is facing 73 wrongful death legal actions related to Covid-19

The State is facing over 70 wrongful death claims related to Covid-19.
Claims are linked to care provided in state hospitals and nursing homes.

Trump Falsely Claims No One Died in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

Former President Trump falsely claimed no deaths occurred during Capitol violence.

Morning Docket: 08.06.24

Judges misusing power, Google legal matters, importance of fair questioning for minors, Navajo Nation legal actions.

FIFA offers talks over calendar congestion

FIFA willing to engage in dialogue to resolve conflicts over packed schedules.

CrowdStrike could have a European-size data problem on its hands

CrowdStrike's update malfunction led to 8.5 million Windows computers crashing, causing significant disruptions and potential massive financial repercussions.

Ex-Payroll Manager Who Embezzled More Than $2.5M From Law Firm Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud

A former payroll manager at a Louisiana firm pleaded guilty to wire fraud and stole over $2.5 million by transferring funds to her personal accounts.

How Michael Cohen went from Trump's fixer to a key witness against him

Michael Cohen testified about fixing problems for Donald Trump, including threatening reporters and suppressing women's claims.

NYC urologist Darius Paduch convicted of sick abuse that included using sex toys on patients

A Manhattan urologist was convicted of sexually assaulting patients, including children, during medical treatments.

US Company Fined $649K for Illegally Hiring Children to Clean Slaughterhouses

Child labor violations in slaughterhouses lead to major fines and legal actions against companies.
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Major Record Labels Sue AI Music Generators

Big record labels suing AI startups to protect music copyright.

Major record labels sue AI start-ups for copyright infringement

Major record labels sue AI start-ups for copyright infringement.

8 major newspapers join legal backlash against OpenAI, Microsoft

AI companies facing backlash for using copyrighted content without compensation from major newspapers.

Major Record Labels Sue AI Music Generators

Big record labels suing AI startups to protect music copyright.

Major record labels sue AI start-ups for copyright infringement

Major record labels sue AI start-ups for copyright infringement.

8 major newspapers join legal backlash against OpenAI, Microsoft

AI companies facing backlash for using copyrighted content without compensation from major newspapers.
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Wasabi Wallet-Developer Blocks U.S. Citizens and Residents After Samourai Wallet Arrests

zkSNACKs has prohibited U.S. users from accessing Wasabi Wallet due to recent legal actions against other privacy-focused wallet developers.

Cerebral to Pay $7 Million Fine and Limit Health Data Use for Ads Under Federal Order - The Markup

Cerebral to pay $7 million fine, limit using consumer health data for ads under FTC order.

Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities

Newsom emphasizes accountability in homelessness funding, plans to ensure effectiveness through oversight and potential legal actions.

Tim Hortons says 'technical errors' falsely told people they won $55K boat in Roll Up To Win promo | CBC News

A technical error by Tim Hortons mislead customers into believing they had won a $55,000 boat in a promotion.

Menthol cigarettes are killing Black Americans. Advocates are suing the government to change that

Aggressive marketing of menthol cigarettes to Black communities led to high usage rates and related health issues.
Legal actions are being taken to push for a ban on menthol cigarettes, with the FDA attempting to address the issue for over a decade.

2 Men Fined $1.25 Million for Robocall Scheme to Suppress Black Vote

Right-wing operatives fined $1.25 million for discouraging Black New Yorkers from voting in 2020 election.
Robocalls falsely claimed voting by mail would lead to personal information being shared with law enforcement, debt collectors, and government agencies.

Dems' lawfare war on Trump is its own threat to democracy

Democrats' legal actions against Trump may pose a significant threat to democracy.
Charges against Trump are criticized for being weak and politically motivated.

Omar Khan Has Pleaded Guilty to Identity Theft

Omar Khan pleaded guilty to identity theft after allegedly swindling millions from fine-wine insiders.
Khan organized extravagant dinners with rare wines, promising profits he didn't deliver, resulting in legal actions.

Boston Condo Commission And NAR Lawsuit Verdict - Bullet Item Summary --UPDATED Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

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NAR and major real estate brokers found guilty of colluding to inflate commissions

"Shame must change sides": a Belgian model warns about deepnudes

Deepfakes are becoming more prevalent, impacting individuals like Julia.
Julia took legal action after receiving fake nude photos generated by AI.

Four teens charged after 18-year-old trans woman stabbed in London

Four teenagers charged over transphobic attack at roller-skating party.
Victim was stabbed 14 times after enduring transphobic slurs.

Morning Docket: 02.22.24

California gun ban struck down based on dormant commerce clause, not Second Amendment
Pharmacy facing lawsuit for using AI lie detector in applicant screening

Vinicius Jnr: Three men sent to prison for racially abusing Real Madrid star

Valencia fans sentenced to 8 months in prison for racist abuse towards Vinicius Jnr.
Real Madrid acts as private prosecutor and aims to eradicate racism in football.

Police arrest a teenage boy in connection with the MGM Resorts ransomware attack

A 17-year-old from England is suspected of causing a ransomware attack on MGM Resorts in Las Vegas.
The teenager was part of a global cyber online crime group that claimed responsibility for multiple attacks.
The attack on MGM Resorts was executed through a simple phone call to a Help Desk employee using LinkedIn information.

Ontario public sector sees jump in snooping cases, privacy commissioner says | CBC News

Ontario public institutions reported over 10,000 privacy breaches, with a 34% rise in snooping incidents; only health and youth sectors must report, undermining public trust.

Montauk Fisherman Who Took Too Much Fluke Gets a 30-Month Sentence

Illegal overfishing leads to prison sentence for New York fisherman.

States and Creditors for Purdue Pharma Threaten Sacklers With Gush of Lawsuits

Legal actions being prepared against the Sackler family for their role in the opioid crisis despite denied legal immunity.

The Morning Risk Report: IRS Apologizes to Billionaire Ken Griffin for Leak of Tax Records

The IRS apologized to Ken Griffin for tax return leak.

Once again, no, French president Emmanuel Macron's wife is not trans

French President Macron addresses baseless trans rumors about his wife, denouncing them as fabricated scenarios and highlighting the impact of false information on intimacy.

Attorney General Letitia James pledges to protect bodily autonomy rights

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding access to mifepristone is a significant victory for reproductive rights, guided by science.
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