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ForbesPatagonia Sues Drag Performer Pattie Gonia for Trademark Infringement Over Apparel Sales
Patagonia filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Wyn Wiley in January 2026. Wiley performs as Pattie Gonia and began selling apparel under that name in 2025.
france24.comFrance Repeals Obsolete Code Noir 176 Years After Abolishing Slavery
France repealed the Code Noir last week, more than 175 years after abolishing slavery in 1848. Historian Olivette Otele said the repeal opens discussion on reparations.
indianexpress.comJudge Issues Two-Week Restraining Order Blocking Removal of '86 47' Protest Flag, While Secret Service Continues 1,300+ Threat Investigations
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss issued a two-week restraining order Monday barring the National Park Service from revoking Accountability Now USA’s permit or interfering with its display of an “86 47” flag near the National Mall.
RapplerPhilippine Police Arrest Tony Meloto on Trafficking and Abuse Charges
Police detained 76-year-old Tony Meloto on May 29 at his farm in Bulacan. The arrest follows complaints filed nearly two years earlier alleging lascivious acts, sexual harassment, and trafficking in persons.
bbc.co.ukFormer Shaolin Abbot Sentenced to 24 Years for Embezzlement and Bribery
A Chinese court sentenced Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, to 24 years in prison and fined him 3.5 million yuan after convicting him of embezzling over 131 million yuan and taking bribes.
claimsjournal.comMissouri Appeals Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against University Radio Station
A state appeals court ruled that sovereign immunity bars a former station manager's defamation claims against the university that operates the station. The decision leaves open the possibility of claims against individual authors.
The TimesWriter Says He Placed Pet Ashes in Coffins Despite Legal Ban
A writer told the Hay Festival that he had placed the ashes of dogs inside owners' coffins on multiple occasions. He said the practice violated rules separating human and animal remains.
thegatewaypundit.comFederal Appeals Court Allows Professor's Defamation Suit Against National Academy of Sciences to Proceed
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that a Peruvian archaeology professor can move forward with defamation claims after the National Academy of Sciences rescinded his membership. The court found the statements capable of defamatory meaning but sent the negligence…
Le MondeSenegal Prime Minister Says West Seeks to Impose Homosexuality
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed lawmakers on Friday, May 22, and criticized Western countries for attempting to impose acceptance of same-sex relations. He spoke weeks after Senegal enacted a law that increased prison terms for same-sex acts.
montrealgazette.comCourt Preserves Access to Mail-Order Abortion Pills
A court decision has kept nationwide access to mail-order abortion pills in place for now. The ruling comes as legal challenges continue over medication access and potential restrictions.
France 24Two Capitol Police Officers Sue to Block Trump Administration Fund
Two officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, filed suit to stop payouts from a nearly $1.8 billion fund created under a settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
The TimesFreelance Journalist Files Discrimination Claim Over Bar Internship Scheme
Sophie Corcoran has filed a discrimination claim against the Bar Council and the 10,000 Interns Foundation. The claim states that the internship programme is open only to black students. The Bar Council and the foundation have filed a defence and stated that the programme is lawf…
ForbesJan. 6 Officers Sue to Block Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
Two police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 filed suit in federal court to stop the Trump administration from distributing $1.8 billion to people who claim they were victims of prosecutorial overreach. The officers allege the fund is illegal and will compensate individ…
freepressjournal.inU.S. Tech Platforms Begin Compliance With Take It Down Act on May 19
Starting May 19, platforms must provide a process for reporting nonconsensual intimate images and videos. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the requirements established by the law.
app.buzzsumo.comKim Kardashian Delays Next California Bar Exam Attempt Until 2027
Kim Kardashian has decided to skip the upcoming California Bar Exam due to her demanding schedule as a single mother and ongoing production work. A source close to the 45-year-old reality star and businesswoman said she wants to prepare when she feels ready and confident.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThai Court Accepts Case Against Opposition Lawmakers on Royal Insult Law Amendment
A court in Thailand has accepted a case accusing opposition lawmakers of violating ethical standards. The case relates to their failed attempt to amend the country's royal insult law, known as lese majeste. This development occurs amid discussions on legal reforms in Thailand.