Orlando Bloom gets caught up in Katy Perry’s legal battle with 1 800 Flowers founder over $15 million real estate deal

Orlando Bloom gets caught up in Katy Perry’s legal battle with 1-800-Flowers founder over $15 million real estate deal

Bloom has been asked to testify in a trial next year in which Perry seeks damages from a man whose mansion she purchased in 2020.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

The real-estate industry is battling over how homes are listed for sale. Here’s why that matters to buyers and sellers.

The outcome of a real-estate industry dispute could change how the average American finds for-sale home listings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Lahaina Fire Settlement is Caught up in Legal Fight With Insurers

Insurers that paid claims say a deal unfairly keeps them from recouping their own losses.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?

Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...

Rising insurance costs are another storm gathering over commercial real estate

Skyrocketing insurance premiums are a growing problem — and not only for homeowners.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

EU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over 'abusive' Marketplace practices

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

Musk’s $1 Million Offer Raises New Legal Questions

Some election lawyers said the giveaway may run into laws that prohibit paying people to register to vote.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts

Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.

Is Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes legal? Experts weigh in.

The giveaway seems illegal, but occupies a blurry area of law, experts told ABC News.

Intel wins lengthy EU legal battle over £880m competition fine

Chipmaker disputed 2009 decision that it abused its market position in case dating back two decades. The US chipmaker Intel has won a long-running battle to quash a fine of more than €1bn imposed ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Race heats up in Michigan as candidates battle for state's 15 electoral votes

With close to 50 visits, both candidates see Michigan as crucial to their path to victory. Michigan has 15 electoral votes. Jericka Duncan reports from Detroit on the final moments of this ...

Michael Bloomberg’s $50 million donation to Harris campaign could be half of what the billionaire’s real estate is worth

From the Hamptons to the Bahamas, Bloomberg has amassed an incredible portfolio of lavish properties around the globe.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Crypto has designs on real estate

Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Living in Las Vegas: Lisa Vanderpump snaps up $5 million Nevada estate

The British-born mogul, famous for her hospitality empire, decided to make Vegas her second home after wrapping filming for her show.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Dr. Dre gets restraining order dropped in legal battle with former divorce therapist

Dr. Dre's former divorce therapist is denied a permanent restraining order against the mogul after a judge finds no 'substantial' proof of threats.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Elon Musk could face ‘legal liability’ for his $1 million giveaway, says election law expert

NBC News Election Law Analyst Nate Persily discusses the legal questions surrounding billionaire tech founder Elon Musk’s latest election effort to support former President Trump ahead of the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 21

Elon Musk's $1 million voter petition lottery falls in a legal gray area, experts say

Elon Musk’s daily $1 million lottery for registered swing state voters who sign his super PAC’s petition falls into a legal gray area and could potentially violate election law, three experts told ...

Legal battle over Pennsylvania mail ballots with date issues returns as Senate recount begins

Republicans asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Thursday to again ensure mail ballots with a missing or improper date are not counted in this year’s election, accusing multiple counties of ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven

The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Feeling fine: the rise of ‘wellness real estate’

The Global Wellness Institute estimates that the sector could be worth $913bn by the end of 2028. It’s a big development for what was once regarded as ‘woo-woo’

Business - Financial Times - November 8

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.

Over 15 million under fire weather alerts in California amid dry, windy conditions

More than 15 million people are under fire weather alerts in California -- from Redding to Sacramento to San Francisco to Burbank -- due to dry and windy conditions.

Warcraft 1 And 2 Remastered Make Up A New Warcraft Battle Chest, Available Today

Blizzard's classic RTS titles Warcraft: Orcs and Humans and Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness are both getting the "remastered" treatment to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary, and they'll ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

No. 5 Georgia's strong first half leads Bulldogs to 30-15 win over No. 1 Texas

There are no undefeated teams remaining in the SEC.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

French court convicts 18 people over involvement in human smuggling network, jailing 1 for 15 years

World - ABC News - November 5

Why did Patriots trade Josh Uche? Curran, Perry analyze deal

How did Josh Uche go from one of the Patriots' best pass rushers to off the team? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Uche's trade to the Chiefs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

NBA contract extensions: Alperen Sengun, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Suggs get big deals, plus an unprecedented pact

Some notable players from the 2021 NBA Draft class signed new deals on Monday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.

Harris up by 1 point over Trump in Pennsylvania survey

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck-and-neck among likely voters in Pennsylvania, according to the University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Public Opinion and YouGov poll ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects

Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.

Business - CNBC - October 17

C.E.O. of Real Estate Giant Douglas Elliman Retires Amid Mounting Criticism

Howard Lorber faced calls to reduce his compensation, amid allegations of sexual assault by agents and plummeting stock prices.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

What Commercial Real Estate Property Owners Need to Know

The multifamily market is experiencing mayhem—here’s what you should do.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Forget Screen Time. We Need to Talk About Screen Real Estate

Spending many hours daily looking at screens feels like a foregone conclusion. The new challenge is paring down what fills them.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

A Real Estate Queen and the Secret She Couldn’t Keep Hidden

Alice Mason was New York City’s broker to the elite and a master at the art of hosting. One fête would alter her legacy and strain her relationship with her daughter.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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