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David Ellison’s Risky Courtroom Strategy to Save His $81 Billion Warner Deal
David Ellison deploys a high-stakes legal maneuver to salvage an $81 billion media merger.
Lawsuit
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Netflix Hit With $105 Million Suit After Losing Copy of Nicolas Cage WWII Film
Netflix faces a $105 million lawsuit after a hard drive containing an unreleased World War II film starring Nicolas Cage was stolen from its office.
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xAI’s last-minute scramble to stop Minnesota’s anti-nudification app law
xAI has initiated legal action against Minnesota, challenging the state's new law that prohibits the use of AI-driven nudification technology.
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Prince Harry hit with financial blow after devastating lawsuit loss
Prince Harry and a group of co-claimants face massive legal costs following a high-profile court defeat against the Daily Mail.
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Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told
Legal challenges against artificial intelligence developers are mounting as plaintiffs allege their technology is being used to generate non-consensual imagery.
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Exclusive | Netflix exec goes ballistic after being fired for stunning 'trust exercise' confession at retreat: suit
A former Netflix executive has launched a lawsuit following his termination over disclosures made during a corporate retreat.
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Ariana Grande Sues Over Yearslong Hacking Campaign Targeting Inner Circle
Ariana Grande has initiated legal action against hackers following a protracted campaign targeting her music and personal privacy.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Widow Sues His Mother Over Prenuptial Agreement
Tenisha Warner has initiated legal action against the mother of late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner regarding a $1.2 million estate dispute.
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Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until Monday to file claim in $2.5 billion settlement
Eligible Amazon Prime customers are nearing the deadline to file claims in a $2.5 billion settlement involving the FTC.
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Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana files new lawsuit
Former JPMorgan executive Chirayu Rana has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit against the bank alleging systemic workplace misconduct.
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Federal judge blocks Minnesota’s prediction market ban days before it takes effect
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction halting Minnesota's upcoming ban on prediction market betting.
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Tech billionaire ordered to pay $640mn in South Korea’s ‘divorce of the century’
A South Korean AI tech billionaire has been ordered to pay $644 million in cash to his ex-wife following a property division retrial.
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Judge Temporarily Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
A judge has extended a temporary freeze on the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over
Sony Music has launched a second lawsuit against AI startup Udio, targeting over 30,000 recordings in an escalating copyright dispute.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner failed to honor prenup, widow says in lawsuit
The widow of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner is suing his mother, alleging a failure to honor a $1.2 million prenuptial agreement regarding the estate.
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Jury finds Nike discriminated against former employee due to her gender
A jury has reached a verdict in a long-standing gender discrimination lawsuit filed against Nike by a former engineer.
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Nintendo says it has no legal duty to pass its U.S. tariff refunds on to consumers
Nintendo has filed a motion to dismiss a consumer lawsuit regarding potential U.S. tariff refunds, asserting no legal duty to pass savings to purchasers.
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Apple Fixes Hide My Email Vulnerability After 404 Media Coverage
Apple has patched a long-standing vulnerability in its Hide My Email service following reports that it exposed real user addresses in mail logs.
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, alleging misleading GLP-1 advertising
Novo Nordisk has launched legal action against Eli Lilly, alleging that its rival engaged in deceptive marketing practices regarding weight-loss medications.
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Madison Square Garden Kept a List of Gay Celebrities
Madison Square Garden has launched a defamation lawsuit against Wired following reports that the venue tracked LGBTQ+ celebrities in a surveillance database.
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Will Smith's Former Friend Trying to Drag Him Into Legal War With Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith faces a request to testify in a $3 million lawsuit involving his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and former associate Bilaal Salaam.
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California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta challenges the viability of a CNN spin-off as a solution to the ongoing Paramount and Warner Bros. merger litigation.
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Apple targets dozens of OpenAI employees with legal letters
Apple is initiating legal action against dozens of former employees now working at OpenAI, alleging misconduct regarding proprietary hardware.
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Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims
Twenty-six current and former Meta employees have filed a lawsuit alleging that an AI tool was used to target workers on medical or parental leave for layoffs.
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Apple in Early Settlement Talks With DOJ Over Antitrust Case
Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice are entering preliminary talks to settle the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the technology giant.
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Yes, Even Celebrities Have To Pay Their Attorneys
Nicki Minaj faces a new legal challenge regarding allegations of unpaid fees totaling $230,000 for representation in a copyright lawsuit.
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Lawsuit claims Meta’s layoff decisions were made by AI, not humans
A new lawsuit alleges that Meta utilized artificial intelligence to systematically target specific employees for layoffs.
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Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar on X after Apple files OpenAI lawsuit
Apple has initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging the theft of trade secrets, prompting a public exchange between Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
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World’s largest berry company accused of ‘greenwashing’ strawberries
Driscoll’s faces multiple accusations regarding pesticide safety and marketing claims, sparking a wave of legal and workplace misconduct allegations.
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Brazilian Courts Force Xbox To Restore Hacked Account And Pay Damages
A Brazilian gamer has successfully secured a court order compelling Microsoft to restore a permanently banned, hacked Xbox account.
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OpenAI is breaking Silicon Valley's unwritten code. That's why Apple is so angry.
Apple and OpenAI are locked in a legal battle, challenging industry norms regarding employee departures and intellectual property ownership.
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Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users
Meta is challenging a jury verdict holding the company responsible for social media addiction among young users.
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Apple Sues OpenAI, Accusing It of Stealing Company Secrets
Apple’s legal battle with OpenAI escalates as trade secrets and ex-employee leaks become center stage
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Conor McGregor confronted with sexual assault verdict ahead of UFC 329 comeback: 'It stings deep'
UFC 329 concludes with a loss for Conor McGregor against Max Holloway following a leg injury, amidst ongoing civil litigation.
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How Apple’s Lawsuit Threatens to Disrupt OpenAI’s Bid to Rival the iPhone
Apple has launched a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the theft of trade secrets related to AI hardware development.
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'They Now Wait for This Storm to Pass' — PS5 Owners Are Cancelling PlayStation Plus Subscriptions to Protest Sony Killing Discs, but Analysts Say It Won't Make Any Difference
Sony’s disc-free PS5 push sparks backlash, legal threats, and a digital ownership reckoning
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Microsoft loses lawsuit after blocking hacked Xbox account with digital games
A Brazilian court has ruled against Microsoft in a lawsuit concerning the loss of digital games following a hacked Xbox account.
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Sony, Bungie settle with ex-Marathon director they accused of "predatory behaviour", bringing $200m wrongful dismissal lawsuit to a close
Sony and Bungie have reached a settlement in a $200 million wrongful dismissal lawsuit involving a former Marathon and Destiny 2 director.
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United must face lawsuit over 'window seats' that don't have windows, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that United Airlines must proceed to trial in a class-action lawsuit concerning seats sold as 'window' options that lack windows.
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Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'
Apple has launched a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a widespread scheme to misappropriate trade secrets involving former Apple employees.
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Former executive accuses Mayo of cutting corners on AI research
A former Mayo Clinic executive has initiated a lawsuit alleging retaliatory actions following concerns raised regarding AI research practices.
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After losing to the Mail, Prince Harry seems doomed to a sad life in California. And he did it to himself
Prince Harry faces new legal and financial scrutiny following the High Court dismissal of his privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
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Judge allows suit over airline window seats without a window to proceed
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against United Airlines concerning seats marketed as window seats that lack windows may proceed.
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Four states seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in child social media addiction trial, Meta says
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion penalty demand from four states as litigation regarding youth social media addiction proceeds toward an August trial.
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Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
A bankruptcy court has approved a $46.75 million settlement for victims of the 2023 23andMe data breach.
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‘Injustice and pain’: Justin Baldoni makes first public statement on Blake Lively lawsuit
Justin Baldoni has publicly addressed his legal dispute with Blake Lively for the first time following a settlement.
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AirPods Max Condensation Lawsuit Largely Dismissed by NY Judge
Apple’s AirPods Max condensation lawsuit collapses as a judge strips away most claims
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Residents sue Microsoft over noise from Mount Pleasant data center
Wisconsin residents sue Microsoft over alleged noise pollution from a new Mount Pleasant data center
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California founder fired for ignoring his company’s own return-to-office mandate
A billion-dollar firm’s co-founder is suing for $30M after being fired for violating his own return-to-office policy
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A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell
A California farmer’s 182,000-pound nectarine giveaway sparks legal and agricultural buzz
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7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max with Slurpee maker's colors
Fast-food giant and sneaker brand clash over a colorway tied to a viral marketing day
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Apple Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Three YouTube Channels
Apple moves to dismiss lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of YouTube videos for AI training
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Prosser denies conspiring to steal Apple secrets in lawsuit response, blames Ramacciotti
YouTuber Jon Prosser has formally responded to Apple's lawsuit regarding trade secret leaks, shifting responsibility to his co-defendant.
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Pilot Was Bitten by Bat After Swarm Invaded Hotel Room, Lawsuit Says
A pilot has filed a lawsuit against a Denver hotel, alleging he was bitten by a bat after a swarm entered his room while he slept.
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Companies will donate 53 million eggs to settle price inflation allegations
Multiple egg producers have reached federal and state settlements following allegations of market manipulation and price-fixing.
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T.I. and Tiny Awarded $0 in Punitive Damages at OMG Girlz Trial, Jury Rules
A jury has denied punitive damages to T.I. and Tiny in their legal dispute against MGA Entertainment over the OMG Girlz doll line.
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Judge refuses to dismiss state AGs' Meta child addiction lawsuit
A US judge has cleared the path for a high-stakes trial regarding allegations that Meta's platforms are designed to addict children.
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Supreme Court will hear Apple’s appeal over the App Store contempt finding in Epic case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal regarding a contempt ruling connected to its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games.
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‘Dirty Jobs’ host Mike Rowe sues for millions in alleged unpaid ‘Deadliest Catch’ voiceover money
Mike Rowe has initiated legal action against Discovery, alleging millions in unpaid compensation for voiceover work on 'Deadliest Catch' spinoffs.
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Jury Says Chris Brown Owes Housekeeper $13 Million for Disfigurement in Dog Mauling Attack
A jury has ordered Chris Brown to pay $13 million in damages following a trial regarding a dog attack on his housekeeper at his California home.