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No, All Black Founders Are Not the Same
Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was just sentenced to nearly 10 years for attempting to defraud investors. Counter to his claims, it doesn’t spell a downfall for all Black founders.Inc. - 6h -
Is It Ever OK to Go Barefoot in Public?
A shoeless talk-show appearance leads a reader to contemplate the current rules around going barefoot in public, and our critic weighs in on naked feet in fashion and society.The New York Times - 2d -
The NBA All-Star Game is going full playground with new format
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith will serve as captains. One perennial All-Star has already weighed in on the format: 'I hate it.'Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Scarborough: Trump media lawsuits 'all going to get thrown out'
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough dismissed President-elect Trump's threats to sue media outlets, pollsters and others he feels have wronged him. "Ann Selzer ... Ann doesn’t have to worry. The Des Moines ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage
The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.The New York Times - 3d -
ABC agrees to settle Trump's defamation lawsuit with $15 million contribution
ABC News agreed to contribute $15 million to Trump's "presidential foundation and museum" to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump against the network and anchor George Stephanopoulos after ...CBS News - 4d -
Jay-Z asks court to dismiss rape lawsuit over inconsistencies
The accuser acknowledges making "some mistakes" in her accusation, but stands by her claim.BBC News - 4d -
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by Nigel Lythgoe
US star had alleged British TV producer sexually assaulted her when she was judge on talent shows. Paula Abdul has settled a lawsuit with the American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe after alleging ...The Guardian - 4d -
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit
The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.The New York Times - 4d -
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by Nigel Lythgoe
The Grammy and Emmy winner sued the British TV producer a year ago. He described her claims as "an appalling smear".BBC News - 5d -
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.CBS News - 5d -
Record archive nonprofit facing lawsuit from music labels
The Internet Archive has been working to make early sound recording accessible online through their "Great 78" project. Now, they are facing a lawsuit from major record labels. NBC News' Ellison ...NBC News - 5d -
Three men accuse Diddy of rape and sexual assault in new lawsuits
The anonymous plaintiffs allege the rapper drugged them with laced drinks and assaulted them while they were unconscious.BBC News - 6d -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting 3 men in new lawsuits
One of the men worked for Combs and alleged his former boss raped him at a New York hotel.ABC News - 6d -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of drugging and raping three men in lawsuits
John Does claim rapper fed them spiked drinks and sexually assaulted them while unconscious as recently as 2022. Three more accusers have filed sexual assault lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs ...The Guardian - 6d -
Air Force Academy facing lawsuit over race-conscious admissions
The group that overturned affirmative action in most universities is suing the Air Force Academy in an attempt to extend its win to the nation’s military schools. Students for Fair Admissions ...The Hill - 6d -
Lawsuit Calls Scale AI ‘the Sordid Underbelly of the Generative AI Industry’
CEO Alexandr Wang is named in the suit, which cites emotional distress for contractors who worked on a self-harm-prevention project for Meta.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Supreme Court dismisses Nvidia’s appeal in securities lawsuit
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal from Nvidia in a securities lawsuit against the chipmaking giant, allowing the case to move forward. The court dismissed the appeal as ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Athletes in $2.8B college lawsuit tell judge they want to create players' association
The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that ...ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Judge allows Navy veteran to proceed with defamation lawsuit against CNN
A judge in Florida has cleared the way for a lawsuit brought by a Navy veteran against CNN to proceed, according to multiple reports. The suit, brought by veteran Zachary Young, accuses the network ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Shell agrees to settle $2.1m lawsuit over Greenpeace protest
Campaign group will pay no money to oil and gas company, but will donate £300,000 to RNLI. Business live – latest updates Shell has agreed to settle its controversial multimillion-dollar ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Shell and Greenpeace settle ‘Cousin Greg’ lawsuit over protesters boarding vessel
Environmental group to give £300,000 to charity and stay away from four North Sea platforms for at least five yearsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Judge pauses sexual abuse lawsuit against Trump pick for Education secretary
A Maryland judge has paused a sexual abuse lawsuit against President-elect Trump's Education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, as another case in the state could affect its outcome. A federal ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Jay-Z accused with Diddy in lawsuit of raping girl, 13, in 2000
Jay-Z has dismissed the action as a "blackmail attempt", while Diddy has denied the claims against him.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud
Victims of abuse are seeking more than $1.2 billion in damages, arguing that the company abandoned a 2021 system it developed to find abusive material.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Mastercard settlement puts UK class action lawsuits on trial
Financial backer of landmark case complains £200mn deal ‘too low’, as other large companies face wave of claimsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
A ‘Clean Girl’ Influencer’s Lawsuit Asks: Can You Copyright a Vibe?
One influencer is suing another, accusing her of copying her minimalist aesthetic on social media. It turns out there is a lot of gray area in shades of beige.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Judge OKs landmark class action settlement in LGBTQ fertility lawsuit
A judge approved a landmark class-action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who said the insurance behemoth discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Trump Still Faces 8 Civil Lawsuits Over the Jan. 6 Attack
Donald J. Trump has successfully defeated or impeded many legal challenges against him over the storming of the Capitol, but eight lawsuits on the matter remain in the courts.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Pete Hegseth's lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against accuser
Pete Hegseth's lawyer threatened an extortion lawsuit against his client's sexual assault accuser if Hegseth is not confirmed as secretary of Defense. Tim Parlatore told CNN that the woman who has ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. Now, They Want Protection From Lawsuits.
A company controlled by Goldman Sachs is helping to lead a lobbying effort by makers of fertilizer linked to “forever chemicals.”The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Judge Mathis faces lawsuit for allegedly threatening to shoot a city worker
A Los Angeles man is gearing up to sue reality TV star Judge Greg Mathis for allegedly threatening to shoot him while he was working for the city outside Mathis' home.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Axl Rose settles sexual assault lawsuit, doubles down on defense: 'There was no assault'
Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses 'will now be able to move on with his life' after settling a sexual assault lawsuit, his attorney told The Times in a statement.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Rudy Giuliani blows off contempt response deadline in massive defamation lawsuit
Giuliani has continued to speak out against the Georgia poll workers he defamedYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Judge considers first lawsuit to overturn Missouri's near-total abortion ban
A judge is weighing which of Missouri's sweeping abortion restrictions will fall under a new constitutional amendmentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Researchers Counted All the Biases Women Face at Work. You’re Going to Be Shocked by the Number
Researchers rounded up all the irrelevant factors, double standards, and annoying biases women face at work. It’s a lot.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court wrestles with Hungary’s effort to end Holocaust survivor lawsuit
The Supreme Court on Tuesday probed the international consequences of allowing a group of Holocaust survivors and their heirs to leverage U.S. courts to seek compensation from Hungary for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Lawsuit Claims Apple Spies on Employees’ Personal Devices
A digital advertising specialist says the tech giant forces people to install software that lets the company track their personal information, while also preventing them from discussing their ...Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Microsoft Faces $1.3 Billion Antitrust Lawsuit Over Cloud Services in U.K.
Microsoft faces a dispute in the U.K. over how it charges customers who buy cloud software services that rival its own Azure, the latest antitrust challenge to the U.S. tech giant’s approach to ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3
