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theverge.comworld2 hrs ago
Singapore Court Rules for Ministers in Bloomberg Libel Case
A Singapore judge ruled in favor of two government ministers in a defamation lawsuit brought against Bloomberg. The case tested the application of the country's libel laws to foreign media reporting.
The Japan Timesbusiness5 hrs ago
Kyoto Court Rejects Lawsuit Seeking to Halt Oi Nuclear Plant Operations
The Kyoto District Court on Tuesday rejected a petition by more than 3,400 plaintiffs to suspend two reactors at Kansai Electric Power’s Oi plant. The ruling followed arguments over foundation stability and evacuation planning.
Yonhapworld7 hrs ago
Seoul High Court Suspends FTC Designation of Coupang Founder as Identical Person
The Seoul High Court on Tuesday partially granted an injunction that suspends the Fair Trade Commission's May 1 designation of Kim Bom as the identical person of Coupang. The suspension lasts until 30 days after a ruling on the main lawsuit filed by Coupang Corp.
soranews24.comsports16 hrs ago
Eleven Division I athletes sue NCAA over new eligibility rules
A federal class action lawsuit filed in Colorado alleges the NCAA's five-year eligibility rule unfairly excludes athletes who exhausted eligibility in 2025-26. The suit seeks to let those athletes compete and earn NIL benefits in 2026-27.
Al Jazeeraworld19 hrs ago
France Orders Nationwide Review of 88,000 Child Abuse Cases After Failures in 11-Year-Old’s Murder Investigation
Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin directed prosecutors to examine every open complaint by July 14 after an inquiry found delays in handling accusations against the suspect in Lyhanna's killing. Protests and a petition have demanded broader reforms to child protection laws.
Statscience20 hrs ago
UnitedHealth reports 97% of home-visit diagnoses supported by records
UnitedHealth Group released results from an internal audit of home-visit diagnoses for its Medicare Advantage members. The company said 97% of the diagnoses were backed by medical records. Other health insurers filed separate lawsuits against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
New York Postbusiness20 hrs ago
Federal Judge Declares California Resident Vexatious Litigant After Airline Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled a California man who filed dozens of lawsuits against airlines a vexatious litigant. The order followed a case against Scandinavian Airlines over a vegetarian meal served instead of chicken.
South China Morning Postworld23 hrs ago
Hong Kong Says Northern Metropolis Laws Will Run Alongside Environmental Rules
Authorities said dedicated fast-track legislation for the Northern Metropolis will operate alongside the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance. Contractors must meet standards under both sets of rules simultaneously. The clarification followed a Monday meeting focused on cons…
middleeasteye.netpolitics1 day ago
Judge Dismisses H-1B Visa Delay Lawsuit, Rules Consular Officers Control Decisions and Two-Year Waits Are Reasonable
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly dismissed Navdeep Sharma's suit on July 10 after finding no unreasonable delay in his visa case. Sharma has been in India for roughly 18 months awaiting a decision on his approved H-1B extension.
propublica.orgworld1 day ago
Investigation Examines How Federal Prisons Handle Inmate Mistreatment Complaints and Resulting Retaliation Claims
NPR and The Marshall Project examined how federal prison guards prevent lawsuits from advancing. Prisoners may file complaints about mistreatment, but the process frequently triggers retaliation.
middleeasteye.netpolitics1 day ago
Lawsuit Claims ICE Visits After Email Calling Acting Director 'America's Reinhard Heydrich' Were Unconstitutional
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued the Department of Homeland Security on July 6 in federal court in Washington. The complaint alleges agents visited David Streever at his home and hotel to discourage criticism of ICE. It seeks an order halting the alleged c…
France 24world1 day agoUpdated
South Korean Court Sentences Former President Yoon to Two Years, Appeal Possible
The Seoul Central District Court on Monday sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to two years in prison for violating political funding laws. The ruling concerns 14 rounds of free opinion polling services valued at 270 million won.
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business16 hrs agoUpdated
South Bow to Pay $26.9 Million Penalty and Spend $40 Million on Pipeline Safety After 2022 Kansas Spill
A proposed settlement filed in U.S. District Court in Kansas requires South Bow to pay a civil penalty and spend roughly $40 million on prevention measures after the largest onshore crude pipeline spill in the United States in nine years. The agreement resolves allegations that t…
jurist.orgworld1 day ago
Transparency International Zimbabwe Urges Stricter Political Finance Laws
AllAfrica reported that Transparency International Zimbabwe called for tighter campaign finance rules and faster anti-corruption steps as Zimbabwe marked Africa Anti-Corruption Day. The group welcomed the gazetting of a new whistleblower protection bill.
Yonhapworld1 day ago
South Korea Launches Task Force on Stalking and Dating Violence After Namyangju Murder
A government task force launched Monday to address gaps exposed by recent stalking murders. It announced 20 measures focused on laws, coordination, victim support and awareness.
nypost.comworld1 day ago
California Seeks to Block Paramount's $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
State regulators are preparing to challenge the merger. Paramount has offered concessions and discussed contingency plans if the deal faces a lawsuit.
New York Postbusiness13 hrs agoUpdated
Twelve States File Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Paramount Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Twelve Democratic state attorneys general sued Monday in federal court to halt the $111 billion deal. The complaint alleges reduced competition in film distribution and cable channel licensing. The Department of Justice approved the merger in mid-June.
middleeasteye.netpolitics2 days ago
Lawsuit alleges U.S. officials shared Iranian asylum seeker data with Iran
An advocacy group filed suit claiming the Trump administration gave Iran confidential information on Iranian asylum applicants scheduled for deportation. Twelve senators raised concerns about the planned returns in a February 2026 letter.
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theconversation.comtechnology2 days ago
Fitness Influencers Found Selling Steroids and Peptides on Telegram
A Guardian investigation found fitness influencers using Telegram to sell anabolic steroids and unregulated experimental peptides. Experts warned of health risks and gaps in UK oversight. Officials said enforcement targets illegal sales under existing laws.
leftfootforward.orgpolitics2 days ago
Russian Intelligence Operations Reported in Japan Following Ukraine Invasion
After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, multiple Russian intelligence operatives moved to Japan, citing the country's relatively weak counter-espionage laws and advanced technology sector. The relocation has drawn attention from Japanese security officials monitoring foreign act…
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sbs.com.aupolitics2 days ago
Federal Court Challenge Filed Over Northern Territory Compensation Caps
A legal challenge was filed in the Federal Court against laws that limit compensation payments when the government acts unlawfully in prisons. The case centers on a youth detainee and questions whether the caps violate federal discrimination law.
politics2 days ago
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Media Outlets
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a nonprofit and an individual against 34 media organizations. The court found the plaintiffs lacked standing to pursue claims that the outlets had failed to report on their work.
thegatewaypundit.comworld2 days ago
Federal appeals court allows Florida to resume lawsuit against pediatricians group
A full federal appeals court cleared Florida to resume a lawsuit accusing the American Academy of Pediatrics of misleading the public about the safety of gender-transition treatments for minors. The court stayed a lower-court injunction that had blocked the case.
world2 days ago
1990 Scalia Letter Defends Smith Ruling That Neutral Laws Apply Despite Religious Practice
A letter written by Justice Antonin Scalia on May 25, 1990, defends his majority opinion in Employment Division v. Smith. The signed document on Supreme Court stationery was found in his papers at Harvard Law School. washingtontimes.com reported the discovery on July 11, 2026.
theverge.comtechnology3 days ago
Meta Adds Camera Shutoff on Tampered Ray-Ban Glasses While Testing Always-On Sensing Prototypes
Meta is adding a safeguard to its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses that disables the camera if the recording LED is tampered with or destroyed. The change follows a lawsuit over privacy and reports of prototype testing for continuous sensing.
thehindu.comworld3 days ago
Philippine defence chief says new laws block broader China talks
The Philippines will maintain limited military communication channels with China but will not pursue broader engagement unless Beijing changes its conduct in disputed waters. The defence chief made the remarks after a command conference with military leaders.
benzinga.combusiness3 days ago
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Sues Newspaper Over Promotion Decision
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in May alleging the newspaper discriminated against a white male employee denied a promotion. The newspaper has described the suit as retaliation for its reporting.
petapixel.comai3 days ago
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade-Secret Theft by Former Employee
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday claiming the AI company stole trade secrets through a former employee and recruitment practices. The suit seeks damages and court orders to block use of the information. Business Insider reported the allegations in detail.
globalnews.caworld3 days ago
Justin Baldoni Releases Video After Settling Blake Lively Lawsuit
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily posted an Instagram video thanking supporters after their May 2026 settlement with Blake Lively. The couple addressed the two-year legal dispute and their focus on healing.
yna.co.krbusiness3 days ago
YouTuber Signs With CAA During Lego Dispute
Ben Schneider, known online as Reckless Ben, has signed with CAA for representation. The agreement follows a YouTube investigation into a missing Lego collection that led to arrests, lawsuits, and misdemeanor charges against the creator.
focustaiwan.twpolitics4 days ago
AFL-CIO Sues Labor Department Over New Union Financial Disclosure Rule
The AFL-CIO filed suit against the U.S. Department of Labor last week challenging a new financial disclosure rule. The federation represents 65 unions and 15 million workers. The lawsuit claims the rule blindsided large unions with sweeping changes.
finance4 days ago
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Steps Down After Six Years
The exchange's top legal executive is leaving after leading the company through its SEC lawsuit victory and IPO. The departure follows six years in the role.
news18.comworld4 days ago
Former Thai Cargo Ship Crew Members Sue Operator Over March Attack
Three former crew members of the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree filed a lawsuit Friday against the vessel’s operator. The suit alleges labor rights violations and unfair dismissal after the ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March.
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livemint.comworld4 days ago
StubHub CEO Discloses Side Fund That Sells Tickets on Platform
SEC filings show StubHub's chief executive also manages a fund that resells millions of dollars in tickets on the site. The company cancelled thousands of World Cup orders in 2025, prompting regulatory reviews and lawsuits.
theconversation.compolitics4 days ago
Federal court rules orchestra acted legitimately in cancelling pianist's concert
A federal court dismissed a pianist's lawsuit against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra after the orchestra cancelled an August 2024 performance. The judge found the cancellation was based on business concerns rather than the performer's political statements.
Yonhapworld4 days ago
BTS song 'Swim' faces U.S. plagiarism lawsuit; label rejects claim
Three songwriters filed a lawsuit in the United States alleging that BTS track 'Swim' copies their unpublished demo. The group's label called the allegations one-sided and said it will respond through legal proceedings.
en.globes.co.ilbusiness4 days ago
State budget signed at $63 billion without new taxes or vetoes
Officials approved a $63 billion spending plan that increases outlays by 4 percent from the prior year. The measure adds new laws on school funding and sexual assault protections while leaving tax and fee rates unchanged.
ai4 days ago
New York Times and Daily News Ask Judge to Sanction OpenAI Over Chat-Log Sample in Copyright Case
The outlets filed a motion alleging OpenAI withheld evidence and altered materials in their copyright lawsuit. They seek penalties including fees and limits on using a disputed chat-log sample.
Propublicapolitics4 days ago
Lawsuit Seeks Increase in New York Shelter Allowances After Legislature Rejects Bills to Tie Them to Market Rent
The Legal Aid Society and Empire Justice Center filed suit last month against New York State, arguing that shelter allowances for public assistance recipients fall far below market rents. Plaintiffs include two women facing eviction from their apartments in Queens and Brooklyn.
news.google.comworld4 days ago
Italian Parliament introduces bill to create restitution process for art seized under Fascist racial laws
The Italian Parliament introduced legislation on July 9, 2026, to establish a restitution process for art and cultural property seized under 1938 Fascist racial laws. The measure follows committee review in June and statements from Jewish community leaders.
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news.sky.comai4 days ago
Amended Complaint Adds Two Plaintiffs and Stability AI to Lawsuit Against SpaceXAI and Stability AI
Two new plaintiffs joined a class-action suit alleging AI tools from SpaceXAI and Stability AI were used to create child sexual abuse material. The filing expands claims against both companies and details failures in reporting abuse.
cnet.comscience4 days ago
Costco faces proposed class action over alleged heavy metals in Orgain protein powder
Seven customers filed a proposed class action lawsuit July 7 in Washington state federal court alleging Costco sells Orgain protein powder containing lead, cadmium and arsenic. The complaint cites independent testing by Clean Label Project and Consumer Reports.
espn.co.ukworld4 days ago
Parents sue fitness club over daycare incident that injured toddler
A couple filed a lawsuit July 2 against The Bay Club alleging an employee at its El Segundo childcare center threw their 23-month-old son into the air, dropped him, and caused a traumatic brain injury. The complaint says the club initially described the fall as minor and later pr…
New York Postworld5 days ago
Developer faces $376 million suit over alleged defects at Manhattan condo building
MetroLoft is defending a $376 million construction defect lawsuit at 443 Greenwich St. The case alleges structural flaws and other issues at the former factory converted into luxury residences.
The Federalistpolitics5 days ago
Texas Court Allows Detransitioner Lawsuit Against Therapist to Proceed
A Texas appeals court reversed lower court rulings and permitted a lawsuit alleging negligence and fraud by a therapist who recommended surgery for a patient experiencing gender dysphoria. The decision addressed the timing of the statute of limitations for the claim.
The Independentworld4 days agoUpdated
Actors in film dispute break silence after settlement
The co-stars of a major film have spoken publicly for the first time since settling a lawsuit that alleged on-set harassment and a subsequent reputation campaign. The two-year case concluded earlier this year without a trial.
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ABC Newspolitics5 days ago
Federal Staff Advances Trump's Proposed Arch Toward Approval; Lawsuit Pending
National Capital Planning Commission staff endorsed the proposed site and plans in principle for a ceremonial arch. The 250-foot structure requires design changes to meet federal height limits before further review.
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today.comworld5 days ago
Justin Baldoni and Wife Post First Public Video Since Blake Lively Lawsuit Settlement
@ABC reported that Justin Baldoni, 42, and Emily Baldoni, 41, shared an Instagram video on July 8, 2026, their first public remarks in nearly two years. The couple discussed gratitude, trauma, and the resolution of the legal case with Blake Lively. The dispute ended in a May 2026…
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thedailyblog.co.nzfinance5 days ago
New Zealand Bill Would Bar Private Lawsuits Over Greenhouse Gas Emissions and End Active Climate Case
The New Zealand government introduced legislation amending the Climate Change Response Act of 2002 to remove the ability of private parties to bring civil litigation relating to GHG emissions. The bill applies to active cases and is likely to pass. Similar protections for energy…
Ars Technicatechnology4 days agoUpdated
Judge Approves $1.5 Million SEC Settlement With Musk Trust
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan approved a consent judgment on July 8, 2026, requiring a trust in Elon Musk's name to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty. The settlement resolves an SEC lawsuit alleging untimely disclosure of Twitter stock purchases in 2022.
abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
Woman Sues After Being Denied Entry to Vice President Vance Event in Maine
Amanda McGonigle filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday alleging she was barred from a May 14 vice presidential event in Bangor, Maine, because of her online criticism of Vice President JD Vance. The suit claims the exclusion violated her First Amendment rights.
world5 days ago
Flight attendant sues tech investor’s husband over alleged 2024 jet incident
A flight attendant filed a federal lawsuit claiming injury from cooler bags thrown during a 2024 private flight. The defendant’s prior suit accuses her of extortion and breach of contract.
flipboard.comai5 days ago
Florida OpenAI lawsuit transferred to federal court
A state lawsuit against OpenAI was moved from Florida state court to federal court. The case involves allegations related to the company's operations.
benzinga.comtechnology5 days ago
Boston Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Over Student Mental Health
Boston joined more than 1,500 school districts in a federal lawsuit alleging that social media platforms use addictive design features that harm minors. The suit seeks compensation for increased mental health services and changes to platform features.
channel4.comtechnology6 days ago
Southport Inquiry to Examine Internet and Social Media Role in Violence
The second phase of the Southport Inquiry will examine how the internet and social media influence violence-fixated individuals. Hearings will also review knife-sale regulations and current laws.
news.sky.combusiness6 days ago
UK Housebuilders Face Lawsuit Seeking Up to £4.5 Billion in Compensation
A collective action on behalf of an estimated 700,000 buyers targets the seven largest UK housebuilders over alleged sharing of commercially sensitive information between 2015 and June 2026. The case seeks £3,100 to £6,200 per claimant if the Competition Appeal Tribunal allows it…
forbes.combusiness6 days ago
California judge allows class-action suit over airline window seats to proceed
A federal judge denied United Airlines' motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the airline charged extra for window seats that lack actual windows. The ruling found the passenger's claims plausible based on booking materials and the carrier's contract language.
business6 days ago
Judge Rejects United Motion to Dismiss Window Seat Lawsuit
A federal judge in San Francisco allowed a lawsuit against United Airlines over windowless window seats to proceed after rejecting the carrier's motion to dismiss. Delta Air Lines faces a similar case filed in August 2025 that remains pending.
ABC Newspolitics6 days ago
Lawsuit Alleges U.S. Shared Iranian Asylum Data; DHS Denies Claims
The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund filed suit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Washington alleging federal agencies disclosed confidential asylum information to Iranian officials. The complaint names the Departments of Homeland Security and State plus two cabinet secretarie…
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politics7 days ago
Man Sues Homeland Security After ICE Agents Visit Him on Vacation
David Streever of Rochester, New York, filed a lawsuit Monday claiming federal agents tracked him to a vacation spot after he sent a critical email to ICE. He alleges the visit violated his First Amendment rights.