Defamation Suit Ordered

Prince Harry’s Suit Against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Set to Start

Barring a late settlement, Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers will begin Monday, with potential consequences for the royal family, the media baron and even The Washington Post.

The New York Times - 1h

CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Jury Found It Liable for Smearing Navy Veteran in Afghanistan Evacuation Story

News network reached a deal with Zachary Young as it was facing potentially tens of millions of dollars in punitive damages.

The Wall Street Journal - 8h

CBS Owner Discusses Settling Trump Suit, With Merger Review on Tap

Paramount, owner of CBS, its namesake studio and several cable channels, has a major piece of business in front of the new administration: its planned merger with Skydance Media.

The Wall Street Journal - 11h

Canada, Trump and the new world order

Michael Ignatieff on what the US president-elect’s threats mean for the Americas and beyond

Financial Times - 1h

CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million

The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.

The New York Times - 8h

CNN Ordered to Pay at Least $5 Million for Defaming Security Contractor

The jury decision came after a two-week trial where lawyers for the contractor argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegal activity.

The New York Times - 12h

Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for Defamation

The lawsuit is the latest legal action in a feud tied to the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” which starred Ms. Lively and Mr. Baldoni, who also directed the film.

The New York Times - 1d

Giuliani Keeps His Condo in Settlement of Defamation Case

An agreement allowed the former mayor of New York City to keep his apartments and other valuables in return for an undisclosed payment to two election workers he defamed after the 2020 vote.

The New York Times - 1d

Giuliani says he has settled defamation dispute and will keep Florida condo

Trump ally says he has reached deal with election workers he defamed and will not have to turn over key possessions . Rudy Giuliani ’s trial over whether he must turn over his Florida condo and ...

The Guardian - 1d

Justin Baldoni files $400M defamation suit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

“It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation on Thursday in the latest step in a bitter ...

NBC News - 1d

SEC Chair Gensler’s Exit Punctuated by Suit Against Musk and a Judicial Rebuff

New litigation charging Musk violated disclosure rules during his 2022 acquisition of Twitter may be more about symbolism than enforcement, but ensures his term won’t end with a court’s ...

Inc. - 2d

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Suit Is Swinging Into Marvel Rivals Soon

Marvel Rivals is celebrating the launch of Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 on PC by having the game's iconic suit swing on to the PvP hero shooter's store starting January 30. A post about the ...

GameSpot - 2d

Mastercard Agrees to Settle Pay Discrimination Suit for $26 Million

The complaint accuses the company of underpaying female, Black and Hispanic employees compared with their male and white counterparts.

The New York Times - 3d

The class-action suit against Israel's funding defies law and logic

Their case is entirely without legal merit.

The Hill - 4d

Goodbye ‘Accountant Archetype.’ Former CFOs Are Dominating the C-Suite

As CFOs gain more operational experience—and activist shareholders continue to loom—they are increasingly attractive CEO candidates.

Inc. - 4d

'There is going to be shock and awe with executive orders'

Republican Sen. John Barrasso predicted Donald Trump will hit the ground running.

Politico - 5d

We Need More Taxi-Drivers in the C-Suite

The same skills that preserve cognitive health can create better leaders.

Inc. - 6d

Judge Finds Giuliani in Contempt for Continued Defamation of Election Workers

In November, Rudy Giuliani repeated accusations against the women at least four times, after Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Jordan, Hamlin Defeat NASCAR Motion, Suit Heads to Discovery

A federal district judge on Friday denied NASCAR’s motion to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing, which is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports. The ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for defaming Georgia election workers

A federal judge on Friday held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt for skirting an agreement not to make new false claims about two Georgia election workers he was ordered to pay $146 million for ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case

Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt after $148 million defamation award

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million ...

ABC News - Jan. 10

Fox Must Face Smartmatic's Defamation Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules

The voting-machine company seeks billions in damages.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Fox Must Face Smartmatic’s $2.7 Billion Defamation Lawsuit, Court Rules

The complaint, which arose out of Fox News’s promotion of vote-rigging conspiracy theories after the 2020 U.S. presidential election, is on track to proceed to trial.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Ex-WSU coach loses suit over vax-related firing

Former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich has lost a lawsuit against the school that he filed after he was fired in 2021 over his refusal to comply with the state's COVID-19 vaccination ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Exxon Sues California Official, Claiming He Defamed the Company

The lawsuit, an unusual strategy for the oil giant, comes after California’s attorney general sued Exxon last year alleging it misled the public about plastics recycling.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Rudy Giuliani Is Held in Contempt of Court in Defamation Case

Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, has failed to turn over his assets to two Georgia poll workers who won a defamation lawsuit against him.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court over response to defamation judgment

Judge makes ruling after Trump ally fails to comply with requests for information as he turns over assets. Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for failing to provide financial ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court in defamation case

A judge found the former Trump lawyer in contempt for not complying with orders to turn over information about his assets to two former Georgia election workers he defamed.

NBC News - Jan. 6

House Democrats argue GOP Jan. 6 report defamed Cheney

A report from House Democrats is refuting GOP claims that former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) acted inappropriately by being in touch with star witness Cassidy Hutchinson, arguing a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

TikTok Knew Livestreams Exploited Minors, Suit Claims

A Utah lawsuit alleges that TikTok was aware livestream posed risks to children.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Suit for $95 Million

Despite a reputation for prioritizing customer privacy, plaintiffs claimed the company activated Siri to collect data even when users didn’t summon the virtual assistant.