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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 - 4h

Florida jury convicts CNN of libeling Navy veteran in Afghan story

Zachary Young blamed CNN for destroying his business by showing his face onscreen in a story about a “black market” of smuggling out desperate Afghans for high fees.

NBC News - 10h

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 - 10h

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 - 13h

Jury finds CNN defamed security consultant in Afghanistan evacuation report

CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt defended his story on Zachary Young, a security consultant who charged $14,000 or more to evacuate people from Afghanistan.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

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 - 10h

Jury finds CNN defamed Navy veteran with segment on Afghan refugees

A jury in Florida on Friday found that CNN defamed a Navy veteran with a report on his business that aired in 2021 and awarded him $5 million damages. The plaintiff, Zachary Young, sued the network ...

The Hill - 14h

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

We Need More Taxi-Drivers in the C-Suite

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

Inc. - 6d

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

Federal Grand Jury Has Heard More Evidence in Case Against Mayor Adams

Prosecutors have presented additional evidence to a grand jury in the case against Eric Adams, his lawyer said in court papers, a sign new charges may be near.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

How a Revamped McDonald’s Value Menu May Force Rivals to Follow Suit Again

Initially introduced last June as a limited promo, a revived and extended $5 “McValue” menu seeks to lure back larger volumes of inflation-rattled customers to McDonald’s.

Inc. - Jan. 8

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

Could fandom cause jury nullification in Luigi Mangione trial?

With overwhelming evidence against Mangione, jury nullification could be what gets him acquitted or the result of a mistrial.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Suit claims Fox Sports ex-host offered hairstylist $1.5 million for sex

Attorneys for Noushin Faraji are seeking unspecified damages from Skip Bayless, Fox Sports and Fox Corporation, according to the lawsuit.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Cocksure Kim Jong-un is raising the nuclear stakes. Is it time for South Korea to follow suit? | Simon Tisdall

Under Donald Trump, the US may become an unreliable ally. The case is getting stronger for Seoul to build its own deterrent. So-called frozen conflicts can suddenly turn hot without warning. Look ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

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.