German court rules Facebook users can claim money over data breach

Dutch appeals court overturns landmark ruling that ordered energy firm Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Ghana's Supreme Court restores ruling party's parliamentary majority ahead of Dec. 7 election

Ghana’s Supreme Court has ruled that the parliamentary speaker's declaration of four seats as vacant was unconstitutional, effectively restoring the ruling party’s majority in the legislature ahead ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Brands told to rein in ‘aggressive’ trademarks after UK court ruling against Sky

Media company had claimed intellectual property rights for goods including antiperspirants, tuxedos and biofuels

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson's execution to proceed

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against lawmakers who used their subpoena power to halt the execution of a death row inmate for his daughter’s “shaken baby” death, paving the way for it to proceed.

Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate claims

The now-exonerated men allege Trump spoke falsely of their case with "reckless disregard".

Harrods in the process of settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed

The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.

UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims

Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.

Meta Platforms Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over Child Safety Claims

The plaintiffs said Meta misled them about how it makes Instagram and Facebook safe for younger users. A federal judge in San Francisco disagreed.

Business - Inc. - October 23

England claim hard-fought win over Samoa in series opener

England hold off a physical Samoa side to claim a hard-fought victory in Wigan in the opening match of their two-Test series.

Urgent care boss 'out of depth' over Letby claims

Karen Townsend told the Thirlwall Inquiry she was only aware of "vague" concerns.

Alarm grows over Trump and Musk’s blizzard of baseless voter-fraud claims

Falsehoods swirling on X and other platforms undermine trust and create potential for violence, critics warn. US election 2024 live: latest updates US election results 2024 – live tracker ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

FA investigates Premier League club boss over sex claims

The FA opens a safeguarding inquiry into a Premier League club boss, a year on from a BBC report.

KFC sues Church's Texas Chicken over "original recipe" ad claims

KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.

Ben & Jerry’s claims Unilever ‘silenced’ it over support for Palestinian refugees

Owner rejects accusation it breached agreement allowing the brand to pursue its own social mission

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Top radio host charged with sexually abusing 8 people

Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday.

Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception

A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...

Judge rules against GOP over weekend absentee ballot returns in Georgia

A federal judge ruled against Republicans in a challenge to Democratic strongholds in Georgia that opened locations over the weekend and Monday for voters to return their absentee ballots in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Vandy QB Pavia suing NCAA over eligibility rules

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is suing the NCAA in federal court, challenging the organization's eligibility restrictions regarding junior college players.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Paint thrown over Georgia elections chief as ruling party victory confirmed

US and EU have called for investigation into alleged irregularities in pro-Russia ruling party’s election victory. The head of Georgia’s election commission was splashed with paint as the body ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Amgen says no concerns around weight loss drug’s bone density data after stock falls

Analysts chewed over early data showing the highest dose of Amgen's MariTide was linked to roughly 4% loss of bone mineral density over 12 weeks.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Battle over abortion access stretches to state supreme court races

Voters in at least 30 states will decide who will fill 69 state supreme court seats in judicial elections in November.

Oaktree-backed bank under court administration over mafia-linked loans

Milan prosecutor says there is evidence of state-guaranteed loans given to businesses connected to organised crime

World - Financial Times - October 24

A Thai court drops a case over the deaths of Muslim protesters in 2004

A court in southern Thailand has dropped a case against former state security personnel and officials over the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters in 2004, saying none of the suspects had been apprehended

World - ABC News - October 28

In Italy, a Fight Over Migration Pits Meloni Against the Courts

Conservatives in the country have often accused the courts of overreach. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to outsource asylum requests is now part of that longstanding battle.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Republicans turn to Supreme Court in dispute over Pennsylvania provisional ballots

The Republican National Committee is seeking to put on hold a decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving provisional ballots.

Musk ordered to attend court hearing over $1 million voter giveaway

Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.

Mexico’s Supreme Court seeks compromise in clash over elected judges

Justice Juan Luis González Alcántara tells Financial Times he has issued draft opinion in bid to head off constitutional crisis

World - Financial Times - October 31

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