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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Zambian president's feud with late rival continues over site of funeral

A legal battle over the funeral of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has intensified tensions between him and current president Hakainde Hichilema.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Court lifts block on Trump's mass firings at top US consumer watchdog

Federal appeals court ruling may allow the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The battle of the Chilean farmer who swears he won a multi-million lottery in 2018 but then ruined his ticket

Javier Zapata continues to fight for recognition of his Kino lottery win after his ticket was damaged and discarded.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban?

522 protesters arrested after demonstration supporting Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization in the UK.
fromVulture
5 days ago

Priscilla Presley Sued for $50 Million by Former Business Partners

Priscilla Presley faces a $50 million lawsuit from ex-business partners over control of Elvis Presley estate and allegations regarding Lisa Marie's death.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Court denies Tory Lanez's request to submit new evidence in Megan Thee Stallion shooting case

Peterson's legal team alleged at a press conference in May that Bradley Jennings, who was working as a bodyguard and driver for Harris, approached them and said he had witnessed a conversation in which Harris said "she had the gun, she fired it three times, Mr. Peterson grabbed her arm and knocked it down, and the gun fired two more times."
Music
Film
fromThe Daily Beast
1 week ago

Teenager, 19, Drowns Near Coney Island Boardwalk

Jamie Lee Curtis responded to a negative review of her film Freakier Friday, emphasizing that some people enjoy it.
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

Apple's cinema lawsuit might seem ironic, but it was inevitable

Apple Corps and Apple Computer engaged in a protracted trademark battle lasting nearly thirty years, culminating in a $500 million settlement allowing Apple to utilize the Apple name for music distribution.
Apple
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

LA County DA files response opposing Menendez brothers' bid for new trial

The Los Angeles County DA opposes the Menendez brothers' bid for a new trial based on insufficient new evidence.
#harvard-university
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump order on international students - Harvard Gazette

The federal judge blocks Trump's executive order banning international students from Harvard, citing retaliation against the university's First Amendment rights.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Judge sides with Harvard on international students - Harvard Gazette

A federal judge extended a restraining order protecting Harvard's international student program from government termination.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump administration's effort to bar Harvard from enrolling international students

A federal judge temporarily halts the Trump administration's efforts to ban Harvard from enrolling international students.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump order on international students - Harvard Gazette

The federal judge blocks Trump's executive order banning international students from Harvard, citing retaliation against the university's First Amendment rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Harvard files legal challenge over Trump's ban as admitted foreign students wait

Yonas Nuguse's admission to Harvard exemplifies resilience despite challenges, but uncertainty looms due to legal battles over international student enrollment.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Judge sides with Harvard on international students - Harvard Gazette

A federal judge extended a restraining order protecting Harvard's international student program from government termination.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Judge blocks Trump administration's effort to bar Harvard from enrolling international students

A federal judge temporarily halts the Trump administration's efforts to ban Harvard from enrolling international students.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: Demolition Deadline - Meath family's 20-year battle to save their home

Rose and Chris Murray built their home in Bohermeen without planning permission in 2007. They faced a 20-year legal battle with Meath County Council.
Renovation
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Two women in 1.8m inheritance battle after both marrying the same man in Las Vegas

Inheritance battle ensues over accountant James Dinsdale's estate between two women due to unresolved marital status.
fromFortune
1 week ago

A long-running anti-DEI lawsuit could have high stakes for corporate diversity

America First Legal claimed that Hello Alice’s grant program for Black-owned businesses violated a 1866 law against racial discrimination in contracts, launching a significant legal battle.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: Battle for Barne | Ep 3 - 'Regan and Magnier are at war and we're just the peasants caught up in the middle'

A trial concerning the 750-acre Barne Estate in Tipperary concluded amidst counterclaims by Maurice Regan and Magnier.
#blake-lively
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

Blake Lively demands that Justin Baldoni's lawyer be sanctioned after accusing him of creating a 'media circus'

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

Blake Lively demands that Justin Baldoni's lawyer be sanctioned after accusing him of creating a 'media circus'

fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Legal questions abound as Trump's former lawyer gets appointments in N.J.

A legal battle in New Jersey has halted federal court proceedings over the appointment of Trump's former attorney as top prosecutor.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Tesla proposes giving Elon Musk $29 billion so he stays CEO

Tesla granted Musk 96 million shares worth $29 billion to retain him as CEO amid legal challenges to his previous pay package.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

John Magnier's claim to Barne Estate lacks 'bullet in the back of the head', say owner's lawyers

A bullet in the back of the head is much more effective than spraying machine gun bullets all over the room.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Regan and Magnier are at war and we're just the peasants caught up in the middle'

The legal battle over the Barne Estate reveals personal and emotional stakes amidst a dramatic narrative.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court keeps a pause for now on a ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court pauses decision on a ruling that weakens racial discrimination protections in Voting Rights Act.
#real-estate
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

SF Agrees to $2.8 Million Settlement, Plans Reform of Homeless Encampment Sweeps | KQED

"The complaint... said the people experiencing 'involuntary' homelessness should not be punished for sleeping on public property unless the city could confirm that every unhoused resident had 'immediately available, appropriate, accessible and voluntary shelter.'"},{
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Husband-and-wife legal duo that took on 'David and Goliath' sinkhole case against HOA awarded $6 million in fees

Lawyers O'Hara agreed to represent retirees Ridley and Shen without pay during a prolonged legal battle with their homeowners association.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Jimmy Buffett's widow accuses late musician's financial advisor of mishandling his $275 million estate

Jane Buffett is seeking to remove Richard Mozenter as overseer of Jimmy Buffett's estate due to alleged mismanagement.
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US

The UK's encryption legislation has sparked a high-profile legal battle involving Apple and WhatsApp.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Joe Carollo still has to pay $63.5 million after federal court denies his appeal

Joe Carollo's legal attempts to overturn a $63.5 million verdict against him have failed, leading to potential property seizure.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Federal judge grants San Jose tattoo artist reprieve in fight against ICE

Guillermo Medina Reyes won a reprieve from ICE detention upon receiving a preliminary injunction from a federal judge.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Justin Baldoni gets praise from James Brolin for books on being a man'

James Brolin expressed his pride in Justin Baldoni for his writing on masculinity, expressing that Baldoni’s work teaches boys to confront their fears and understand manhood.
Film
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Frenchman given conditional release after years on Indonesia death row

Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old welder from Metz, was flown back to France in February after being on death row in Indonesia since 2007.
France news
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

How a small Croydon community took on a developer and won 200K legal battle

Eight households successfully challenged a developer's plans to replace a bungalow with flats, revealing flaws in planning law.
LGBT
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Row over transgender women swimming at Hampstead Heath ladies' pond set to reach High Court

Transgender women may use a female-only swimming area despite controversy and legal challenges surrounding the definition of womanhood.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I loved selling ice-cream there': the 13-year battle for a Mr Whippy pitch in Greenwich

Paul St Hilaire Jr is fighting to reclaim his father's ice-cream pitch in Greenwich from the local council.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Deputies beat her son bloody. Why is L.A. County keeping parts of the case secret?

Vanessa Perez seeks accountability for her son's violent encounter with sheriff's deputies, but transparency remains an issue due to redacted reports.
#birthright-citizenship
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing

Caster Semenya wins partial victory in her appeal against the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with some rights to a fair hearing recognized.
#ppe-medpro
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Planned Parenthood Scores Temporary Victory Over Trump's Funding Ban

"The Defund Provision is a naked attempt to leverage the government's spending power to attack and penalize Planned Parenthood and impermissibly single it out for unfavorable treatment."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kesha: . (Period) review a smart, funny return to her hedonistic hot-mess persona

Kesha Sebert's sixth album, described as the first album where she felt truly free, is accompanied by a world tour showcasing her liberated persona, including a topless jetski photo.
Music
Music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after mixed verdict; virtual hearing set for Tuesday

Sean Combs was acquitted of three of five criminal charges after a lengthy trial, but remains incarcerated pending sentencing.
#oakland
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Oakland Airport Tries To Change Its Name Again, This Time to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport'

Oakland officials propose renaming the airport to 'Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport' after a legal setback regarding the name 'San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.'
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Virginia appeals court backs missing middle' housing policy

The ruling reinstates Arlington's housing expansion policy, stirring ongoing debate over affordable housing vs. residents' concerns.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Here's how international students could be impacted at Harvard

Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says the recent actions by the Trump administration have been "simply un-American." He emphasizes that even a reversal in policies wouldn't restore trust in the U.S. for international students, indicating a long-term impact on student enrollment and the academic environment."
Canada news
Los Angeles
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Trump administration may have to hand over documents related to its use of troops in California

The Trump administration may be required to disclose information related to military and National Guard deployment in Southern California amid immigration enforcement efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mediator reportedly proposes $20m settlement in Trump suit against CBS

CBS has consistently denied wrongdoing, saying it simply aired a more concise version of Harris's answer rather than doctoring her comments.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Anthropic Scores a Landmark AI Copyright Win-but Will Face Trial Over Piracy Claims

Anthropic's victory in AI copyright case confirms that training AI on copyrighted works can be considered fair use.
#elon-musk
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's lawyers claim he doesn't use a computer - despite contradictory X posts

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Digital life

Elon Musk's Lawyers Claim He Doesn't Use a Computer, Even Though There's a Vast Amount of Evidence That He Does

fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's lawyers claim he doesn't use a computer - despite contradictory X posts

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Digital life

Elon Musk's Lawyers Claim He Doesn't Use a Computer, Even Though There's a Vast Amount of Evidence That He Does

#national-guard
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sarah McInerney case set for High Court as RTE appeals PRSI ruling

RTÉ's legal battle over presenter employment classification may cost €11 million.
Top earners at RTÉ face classification as independent contractors rather than employees.
#california
US politics
fromABC30 Fresno
2 months ago

Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars

Trump's resolution blocks California's ban on new gas-powered cars by 2035, setting the stage for a legal battle.
fromFortune Europe
2 months ago

Bayer's stock is charting a 40% rebound after years of losses

Bayer AG has transformed from one of Germany's worst stocks to among the best, rising 40% in 2025.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Ninth Circuit Judges Appear Inclined to Support Trump's Use of the National Guard In LA

Federal judge rules Trump acted illegally in deploying National Guard; appeals court shows skepticism towards California's challenge.
#trump
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Trump's deployment of CA National Guard in LA returns to federal court Tuesday

The federal appeals court will decide on the legality of Trump's deployment of the California National Guard in Los Angeles.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Fights to Move Appeal of Hush-Money Conviction to Federal Court

Trump's legal fight centers on whether his conviction should be appealed in state or federal court.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Fights to Move Appeal of Hush-Money Conviction to Federal Court

Trump's legal fight centers on whether his conviction should be appealed in state or federal court.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Soho Society faces financial ruin after failed legal battle with Mayfair gin distillery

A Soho charity may face bankruptcy following a legal defeat against a gin distillery over licensing and safety concerns.
Cryptocurrency
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving house freely, defense lawyers say

The kidnapping case involves conflicting narratives, with the accuser being portrayed both as a victim and a party involved in risky behavior.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Justice Dept. Seeks to Pause Ruling Ordering Due Process for Deported Venezuelans

The Trump administration is seeking to block a court's order for due process for deported Venezuelan immigrants.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A judge's dismissal of Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation suit is a win for Blake Lively, but it's not 'game over'

Blake Lively achieved a legal victory as a judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit, although Baldoni can amend his claim.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

London AI firm claims Getty copyright lawsuit is an 'existential threat' to generative tech industry

The UK High Court case may redefine copyright law in relation to AI innovation amid tensions between generative AI firms and the creative industry.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: Rugby stars, Leaving Cert grinds, lewd jokes and a High Court case

The private grinds industry in Ireland is booming, with an estimated worth between €50-€60m, attracting investors and stirring competition reminiscent of sports rivalries.
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Judge grants reprieve for anti-Israel Queens community garden after city pulls license

We hope to see the judge make this ruling permanent, preserving the garden as a sanctuary for queer, transgender, black, indigenous, and people of color communities.
NYC LGBT
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Wealthy East Hampton Residents Go to War Over Local Gun Club's Lease Renewal-but Who Was There First?

Local homeowners oppose Maidstone Gun Club's reopening due to safety concerns over stray bullets, balancing community interests with historical significance.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

3 years in, Sandy Hook families still wait to collect what Alex Jones owes them

The Sandy Hook families remain frustrated as Alex Jones' bankruptcy case prolongs, with potential shifts in the judge's stance complicating the situation.
Cancer
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Shari Redstone Diagnosed With Cancer as She Grapples With Trump's 60 Minutes Lawsuit

Shari Redstone has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is undergoing treatment while managing a legal battle involving President Trump.
fromAP News
2 months ago

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he 'had it coming,' according to prosecutors

The case against Luigi Mangione involves charges relating to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and highlights his documented intentions.
Mangione's defense claims double jeopardy issues while prosecutors assert the charges are distinct, complicating the legal proceedings.
Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Now Deel is accusing Rippling of spying by 'impersonating' a customer | TechCrunch

Deel's legal battle with Rippling intensifies, with allegations of corporate espionage and retaliatory tactics from both companies.
#sexual-assault
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

She sued the Alexander brothers for rapes. Would she have to use her name?

The artist aims to hold powerful men accountable for their actions despite personal risks of public exposure.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Smokey Robinson Countersues Former Employees for Defamation

Smokey Robinson faces serious allegations from former employees, who accuse him of rape and seek $50 million in damages despite filing anonymously.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Scott Peterson's hopes for freedom dashed when appeals court denies petition in wife's murder

Scott Peterson's hope for overturning his murder conviction was rejected by the California Court of Appeal, directing his case back to a lower court.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Wins Supreme Court Pause on Biden-Era Humanitarian Protections for Migrants

The Supreme Court allows Trump to dismantle Biden's immigration policy for nearly 500,000 migrants, sparking legal and political tensions.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Family sue Royal Mail after delivery driver left in 'vegetative state' following 7.5 tonne lorry crash

The family of a Royal Mail driver injured by a lorry has launched a legal battle for damages against the postal service.
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Tate brothers to face UK rape and trafficking charges, lawyer says

Andrew and Tristan Tate face serious legal charges in the UK, including rape and trafficking, following their arrest in Romania.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California tries again to overturn Huntington Beach's controversial voter ID law

California is appealing a ruling that supports Huntington Beach's voter ID law, raising constitutional concerns.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Harvard relinquishes possession of slave photos after a 15-year dispute

Harvard relinquished century-old photographs of enslaved individuals to resolve a 15-year legal battle, aiming to acknowledge their historical significance.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Work on controversial autoroute in south-west France to resume after court stay

On February, the Toulouse administrative court had ordered work on the long-planned 53km stretch of autoroute to be shut down because the expected benefits were not sufficient.
France news
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Tennessee high school student-athlete banned from graduation after coming out on social media

Morgan Armstrong is suing her high school after her graduation was denied due to her social media coming-out post.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Judge steps into HUD funding dispute as Harvard-White House feud escalates

Cambridge's Welcoming Community Ordinance grants everyone equal treatment regardless of immigration status. Complying with HUD's new demands would endanger compliance with the ordinance.
Boston food
#trump-administration
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
US news

Trump increases pressure on Harvard by canceling all federal contracts with the university

The Trump administration intensifies pressure on Harvard, alleging racial discrimination and threatening funding cuts alongside lawsuit involving international students.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US news

Judge Blocks Trump From Banning Foreign Students at Harvard

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's attempt to ban foreign students from Harvard.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump increases pressure on Harvard by canceling all federal contracts with the university

The Trump administration intensifies pressure on Harvard, alleging racial discrimination and threatening funding cuts alongside lawsuit involving international students.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Fortnite Is Giving Away A Free Skin To Celebrate Return To US App Store

Fortnite has finally returned to the App Store in the US after a five-year long legal battle, and Epic is giving players a free skin to celebrate.
Games
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