#legal-ruling

#legal-ruling

Vimeo won a copyright infringement lawsuit, reinforcing protections under the DMCA for platforms against liability for user-uploaded content.

The big three record labels seek per-song damages in a copyright case, arguing that per-album awards undermine their ability to recover fair compensation.

Corporations may be subject to personal jurisdiction in a district if their agents conduct business there.

Craig Wright has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for contempt of court due to extensive lies about being Bitcoin's creator.

A judge ruled against James Howells' attempt to excavate a landfill for a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins.

A judge ruled against a man's attempt to excavate a landfill for a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins due to health and environmental concerns.

Emami Limited was fined ₹15 lakh for misleading advertisements of its 'Fair and Handsome' cream promising skin lightening effects within three weeks.

The court ruled that only chocolates genuinely made in Dubai can be marketed as "Dubai chocolate."

Google Play must open to competition for three years due to a US judge's ruling after Epic Games' successful lawsuit.

Google's response to monopoly ruling proposes minor changes like less restrictive agreements with companies for its search engine placement.

Google's founding motto transformed, but now it faces serious legal challenges over monopoly practices.

Google defeated deceptive trade practice claims in Texas due to insufficient ties and lack of jurisdiction.

A federal judge has ordered Google to allow competition in its Android app store, mandating significant changes to its practices.

A judge has ordered Google to open its app store to competition, enhancing choices for Android users.

Havering Council is ordered to publish a dossier exposing systemic racism and sexism despite legal attempts to conceal it.

Rico Quitongo was victimised by Airdrieonians FC after he reported racial abuse, according to a judge's ruling following an appeal.

The Sixth Circuit Court has ruled that the FCC lacks the authority to impose net neutrality rules on ISPs.

The Sixth Circuit's ruling against the FCC challenges the future of net neutrality regulations at the federal level.

British court rules to seize over $3 million from Andrew Tate and brother for tax evasion.

Tate brothers accused of deliberate tax evasion over multiple online business ventures.

Andrew Tate and his brother face tax evasion charges leading to seizure of over 2 million pounds in bank accounts. Bragging about tax evasion was key evidence.

Judge affirms conviction of Trump for falsifying records, dismissing claims of presidential immunity.

The judge rejected Trump's bid to dismiss his hush money conviction citing presidential immunity, affirming the case's progression amidst ongoing legal challenges.

Trump's felony conviction for falsifying records remains intact after a judge's ruling, despite his legal team's claims regarding presidential immunity.

Jussie Smollett's hate crime conviction was overturned due to a ruling on the state's prosecution agreements.

Tesla plans to appeal a judge's ruling that voided Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package, citing a conflict with shareholder rights.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's attempt to restore his $100 billion pay package was denied by a Delaware court, further reducing attorneys' fees for the plaintiffs' legal challenge.

Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway will proceed despite legal challenges, as a judge ruled it could continue through Election Day.

Elon Musk's $101.4 billion pay package has been rejected by a judge due to governance issues and conflict of interest.

A Philadelphia judge allows Elon Musk's America PAC to continue a controversial $17 million voter giveaway despite claims of deception.

Pier One nightclub lost its license due to safety concerns after two alleged rapes, signaling a strong commitment to protecting vulnerable patrons.

NYC's initiative to close illegal pot shops faces a challenge after a judge ruled the action unconstitutional, citing owners' due process rights.

Judge Nancy Torresen ruled Tricare must cover gender-affirming surgery, declaring the exclusion unconstitutional and medically unjustifiable.

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court upheld the eligibility of a transgender volleyball player at San Jose State.

Conor McGregor was found liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in 2018, resulting in a substantial damages award.

Conor McGregor faces severe consequences following a ruling in a sexual assault case, leading to his removal from a video game and potential loss of sponsorships.

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction, ruling that prosecutors unlawfully refiled charges after dropping them in a deal.

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction, emphasizing due process violations regarding agreements with defendants during prosecution.

The court ruled against Florida's threats to TV stations running ads about a referendum to repeal the state's abortion ban, emphasizing First Amendment rights.

Ohio's abortion ban declared unconstitutional, reinforcing reproductive healthcare protections in the state constitution.

Wyoming's abortion ban was ruled unconstitutional, affirming women's rights to make decisions about their bodies and highlighting a national shift towards supporting abortion access.

Wyoming judge rules against state abortion ban, supporting abortion rights and affirming women's control over their reproductive choices.

Wyoming anti-abortion laws have been ruled unconstitutional, temporarily preserving the legality of abortion in the state.

OpenAI's use of news articles for AI training supported by fair use ruling; plaintiffs showed no concrete harm.

The judge dismissed a copyright claim against OpenAI, ruling that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence.

Mendy won partial victory for unpaid wages after being acquitted, indicating an acknowledgment of wrongful wage deduction during custody.

Manchester City wins ruling on unlawful Premier League APT regulations that exclude shareholder loans, signaling a significant legal victory in competition law.