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Lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X against nonprofit CCDH thrown out by judge on free speech grounds
A suit filed by X against CCDH was dismissed by a federal judge, who wrote that Elon Musk's company was "punishing" the nonprofit for speech.CNBC - Business -
Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ supporters don’t want the governor’s appointees answering questions under oath as part of a lawsuit against DisneyABC News - Entertainment -
Disney agrees to settle Florida lawsuit with special district backed by DeSantis
The suit was related to the takeover of the district at the behest of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after Disney had opposed the state's "Don't Say Gay" law.CNBC - Business - Florida -
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Ron DeSantis allies and Disney
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district.NBC News - Top stories -
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Gov. DeSantis allies and Disney
The settlement ended almost two years of litigationCBS News - Top stories -
Disney and DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit
Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District settle a lawsuit over the powers of the special body that controls the land Walt Disney World sits on.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Florida -
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies
A settlement was reached, ending almost two years of litigation.ABC News - Entertainment - Florida -
Federal judge dismisses Musk lawsuit against hate-speech watchdog
A case brought by Elon Musk, the owner of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, against a hate-speech watchdog group was dismissed by a federal court in San Francisco on Monday. In his case against the Center for Countering Digital Hate ...The Hill - Politics - Elon Musk -
Judge Rejects X Lawsuit Against Research Group That Accused It of Allowing Hate Speech
The Center for Countering Digital Hate is a nonprofit that has published research critical of content moderation on X.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. against the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased by the Tesla ownerABC News - Tech -
Lawsuit by Musk’s X against anti-hate group dismissed
US judge says case appeared to be directed at ‘punishing’ non-profit Center for Countering Digital HateFinancial Times - Business -
The frightening chill on free speech
In the tussle between good intentions and bad actors, society is in danger of losing sight of what it most needs to protectFinancial Times - Business -
Disney, DeSantis-backed board reach settlement agreement
Disney and the state of Florida have reached a settlement agreement in their lawsuit about who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board announced Wednesday. Members of the board approved ...The Hill - Politics -
Disney Succumbs to DeSantis in Fight Over Florida Tax District
The Republican governor says the truce vindicates the state, while the entertainment company views the agreement as serving the interests of all parties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Florida -
Disney Settles with DeSantis Over Florida Tax District
The entertainment giant has been in a long-running fight with the Republican governor over laws targeting a tax district that covers the land that houses Walt Disney World.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Florida -
Disney and DeSantis allies end legal dispute
The two sides have been fighting over who gets control of Disney's Florida theme park resort.BBC News - Top stories -
Disney settles lawsuit in Florida theme-park dispute
Deal resolves legal fight between Republican governor Ron DeSantis and one of the state’s biggest private employersFinancial Times - Business - Florida -
Disney and DeSantis allies reach settlement in special district fight
Disney and allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over control of a special district in the state. The litigation began after DeSantis' attempted takeover of the district after the company voiced opposition to ...NBC News - Politics -
Disney Ends Its Fight With DeSantis Over Resort Development
The entertainment giant and the Florida governor have been sparring for two years over control of a tax district that encompasses Walt Disney World.The New York Times - Business -
Free speech hangs in the balance in 3 Supreme Court cases
Liberal justices long acted as the bulwark for free speech on the court. They are now viewed as the weakest link.The Hill - Politics -
The battle between preventing misinformation, protecting free speech online
Social media companies, lawmakers and the courts are grappling with the balance between stopping the spread of harmful and false information online, and protecting First Amendment rights.CBS News - Top stories -
Trump hush money trial will start April 15, judge rules
Jury selection in the criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump will begin April 15, a New York judge ruled in a court hearing.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Elon Musk's X lawsuit against hate-speech watchdog group is tossed out
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X against the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital HateCBS News - Top stories -
Judge throws out Elon Musk's X lawsuit against nonprofit
A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit filed last year by Elon Musk’s X platform against the nonprofit organization Center for Countering Digital Hate.NBC News - Top stories -
Judge dismisses suit by Musk's X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. against the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased by the Tesla ownerABC News - Top stories -
Free speech warriors take note, if film censors can move with the times, you can too | Martha Gill
As a fascinating film rating survey shows, what is deemed taboo simply shifts with different mores. A familiar set of headlines last week: Brits are growing more prudish. The James Bond film From Russia With Love would today be slapped with a ...The Guardian - World -
‘Free speech is a facade’: how Gaza war has deepened divisions in German arts world
Strong pro-Israel consensus among political leaders has led to conflict with Berlin’s diverse cultural sector and a fraught debate over antisemitism. Two weeks after Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, Berlin’s senate for culture ...The Guardian - World -
Judge quotes Dr. Seuss in tossing out Blagojevich lawsuit: "Will you please go now!"
"The simple reality is that federal courts have no role to play when it comes to a state impeachment," Judge Steven Seeger said.CBS News - Politics -
Judge dismisses ‘vapid’ Elon Musk lawsuit against group that cataloged racist content on X
Center for Countering Digital Hate has chronicled rise of racist, antisemitic and extremist content on X since Musk’s acquisition. A judge in California on Monday dismissed the tech billionaire Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the Center for Countering ...The Guardian - World - Elon Musk -
Walt Disney backed down from a long-running legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of the Orlando-area land that is home to the company's most important resort.
Walt Disney backed down from a long-running legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of the Orlando-area land that is home to the company’s most important resort.The Wall Street Journal - World - Florida -
Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump "hush money" case
The New York judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump rejected his bid to delay the trial again.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
UFC fighter gets tattoo of opponent's bite mark
Igor Severino is disqualified from UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas after biting Andre Lima on the arm during their flyweight bout.BBC News - Top stories - UFC -
Edelman, Slater rip ‘The Dynasty' for Belichick's portrayal
Julian Edelman and Matthew Slater both took part in Apple TV+'s "The Dynasty," but they weren't pleased with how Bill Belichick was portrayed in the series.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
NASCAR disqualifies Justin Haley's car after COTA race
Justin Haley came across the finish line 17th but will be credited with a 39th-place finish.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Being HIV-positive will no longer automatically disqualify police candidates in Tennessee city
A Tennessee city has agreed to update its civil service policies so that having HIV will no longer automatically disqualify someone from serving as a police officer or first responderABC News - Health -
Pompeo rips US decision at UN, says it thrilled Hamas
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday criticized the Biden administration's decision to abstain from a vote on a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, arguing it made Hamas and Iran happy. “Hamas, ...The Hill - Politics -
Chris Cuomo rips NBC's reversal on Ronna McDaniel hiring
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo criticized NBC’s News’s decision to oust former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor. “How is this not a ‘[Former President Trump] and his people tried to rig the election, we ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump rips hush money gag order as illegal, 'un-American,' unconstitutional
Former President Trump went after the judge in his New York hush money trial Wednesday after he placed a gag order on the former president the day prior, limiting what he can say publicly about the case. Trump called the order, the third of its ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
More Chinese Companies to Be Added to U.S. Import Ban List
A list of companies banned over forced labor concerns is expected to grow in the next few months, says Laura Murphy, a Homeland Security adviser.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NBC Drops Former RNC Chief Ronna McDaniel Amid Backlash
Hiring of former Republican National Committee Chairwoman sparked an unprecedented on-air backlash from anchors and commentators.The Wall Street Journal - World