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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
Fundraising

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

fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
Fundraising

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

fromFortune
1 day ago

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

Jane Buffett has accused Richard Mozenter of breaching his fiduciary duty by failing to provide basic information about the trust’s assets while taking unreasonable fees.
US politics
#privacy
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

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

"We are encouraged but not surprised by the U.S. Court of Appeals' clear rejection of Joe Carollo's baseless appeal. This isn't just a legal victory; it's a win for every resident and business owner who believes in fairness, democracy, and the First Amendment."
Miami
#community-action
#justin-baldoni
fromConsequence
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Taylor Swift subpoena dropped by Justin Baldoni after information was reportedly provided "voluntarily"

fromConsequence
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Taylor Swift subpoena dropped by Justin Baldoni after information was reportedly provided "voluntarily"

#france
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

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

The Ladies' Pond is a popular swimming destination, with around 600 swimmers per day in the summer, but faces controversy over policies regarding transgender women.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

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

St Hilaire Sr began trading on King William Walk in Greenwich in the early 1980s to support his seven children, who now largely work in the NHS and education.
London
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

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

"Surviving an arrest shouldn't look like Joseph. And it shouldn't look like 121 punches either. That's what they admitted to."
Los Angeles
#trump-administration
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on International Students Attending Harvard

Federal judge blocks White House order banning international students from Harvard University.
Harvard asserts the ban would cause 'immediate and irreparable injury.'
White House critiques Harvard's handling of antisemitism.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Foreign Student Ban at Harvard After School Sued

The Trump administration's ban on Harvard's foreign students was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, affirming due process and First Amendment rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on International Students Attending Harvard

Federal judge blocks White House order banning international students from Harvard University.
Harvard asserts the ban would cause 'immediate and irreparable injury.'
White House critiques Harvard's handling of antisemitism.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
US news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Foreign Student Ban at Harvard After School Sued

The Trump administration's ban on Harvard's foreign students was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, affirming due process and First Amendment rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

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

The court's 17-judge highest chamber said in a 15-2 ruling on Thursday that Semenya had some of her rights to a fair hearing violated before Switzerland's Supreme Court.
Women
#ppe-medpro
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
#oakland
#supreme-court
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

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

According to the Chronicle, the Port of Oakland is attempting now to change the name of Oakland airport again, this time trying the name Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.
San Francisco
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Virginia appeals court backs missing middle' housing policy

The decision marks the latest turn in a years-long legal and political battle over the county's efforts to expand housing access in one of the nation's most expensive markets.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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
#copyright-law
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

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

fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

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

#elon-musk
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

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

fromFuturism
4 weeks 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
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

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

fromFuturism
4 weeks 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

fromIndependent
1 month ago

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

The ongoing legal battle between RTÉ and the State revolves around the classification of top earners, many of whom are treated as independent contractors instead of employees.
UK news
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

New York Daily News and other outlets ask judge to reject OpenAI effort to keep deleting data

OpenAI has used every trick in the book to skirt accountability, claiming data deletion is about user privacy while avoiding liability for copyright infringement.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune Europe
1 month ago

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

The entire situation for Bayer is definitely better than last year. The first successes of the turnaround are visible.
Germany news
#national-guard
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF politics

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

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF politics

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

fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Tom Clancy's widow buys $21M Tribeca triplex penthouse

Alexandra Clancy, widow of renowned novelist Tom Clancy, has acquired a luxurious $21.4 million triplex penthouse in Manhattan's Tribeca, bringing clarity to a previously mysterious sale.
NYC real estate
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

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

If you make an order to that effect, it will bankrupt the society.
London politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

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

"The story that he is selling doesn't make sense," Talkin said in Manhattan criminal court as the defendants were formally arraigned.
Cryptocurrency
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
#education
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

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

Maidstone Gun Club's longstanding history and community-oriented approach face significant challenges as local homeowners push back against its reopening amid concerns over stray bullets.
Boston real estate
#first-amendment
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month 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.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago
US news

A town tried to take down a bakery's mural of pastries. A judge ruled it can stay.

Sean Young won the legal battle to keep a mural on his bakery, deemed unconstitutional by a judge.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month 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.
#defamation
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

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

Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone disclosed her thyroid cancer diagnosis while navigating a legal battle involving President Trump, reflecting on personal and organizational challenges.
Cancer
Black Lives Matter
fromAP News
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

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

"The Los Angeles Innocence Project, which took on the notorious case more than a year ago, asserted in an 847-page petition that it had uncovered evidence that would eviscerate the prosecution's original case."
SF parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

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

I'll never forget the day I got a call saying Petar had been involved in an accident. I knew he was in a bad way, but nothing prepared me for seeing him in hospital. Petar was a strong and extremely active man.
UK news
UK news
fromeuronews
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#homelessness
#epic-games
Apple
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Judge Orders Fortnite Back On iOS After Apple Exec Rages That "It's Our F****ING STORE"

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple's App Store after a lengthy legal battle about payment systems.
European startups
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why is Fortnite not available on iPhones in the U.S.?

Epic Games' Fortnite is currently blocked on Apple's iPhone, pending resolution of ongoing legal disputes.
Epic claims Apple's actions are retaliatory for their legal battle regarding app distribution rules.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Judge pressures Apple to approve Fortnite or return to court | TechCrunch

Judge orders Apple to either approve Fortnite's App Store submission or return to court to justify inaction.
Apple
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Epic goes to court to force Fortnite back on US iOS

Epic claims Apple's rejection of Fortnite is retaliation for its legal challenge.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Fortnite returns to the US App Store after a five-year gap | TechCrunch

Fortnite is back on the U.S. App Store following a favorable ruling for Epic Games against Apple.
Apple
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Judge Orders Fortnite Back On iOS After Apple Exec Rages That "It's Our F****ING STORE"

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple's App Store after a lengthy legal battle about payment systems.
European startups
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why is Fortnite not available on iPhones in the U.S.?

Epic Games' Fortnite is currently blocked on Apple's iPhone, pending resolution of ongoing legal disputes.
Epic claims Apple's actions are retaliatory for their legal battle regarding app distribution rules.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Judge pressures Apple to approve Fortnite or return to court | TechCrunch

Judge orders Apple to either approve Fortnite's App Store submission or return to court to justify inaction.
Apple
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Epic goes to court to force Fortnite back on US iOS

Epic claims Apple's rejection of Fortnite is retaliation for its legal challenge.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Fortnite returns to the US App Store after a five-year gap | TechCrunch

Fortnite is back on the U.S. App Store following a favorable ruling for Epic Games against Apple.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC has dismissed its complaint against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, ending a prolonged legal battle.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Megan Thee Stallion Wants Tory Lanez Fans to Leave Her Alone

Megan Thee Stallion's legal team reiterated that Tory Lanez's conviction was based on overwhelming evidence, denying claims of new exonerating evidence and defending the victim's integrity.
Black Lives Matter
SF music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Salt-N-Pepa Sue Universal Music Group for Rights to Master Recordings

Salt-N-Pepa sue UMG for catalog ownership, claiming their songs were pulled from streaming in retaliation for seeking rights.
The lawsuit cites the Copyright Act of 1976, which allows artists to reclaim their recordings after decades.
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