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X Objects to Unmasking Anonymous Users in Tate Brothers' Defamation Lawsuitmartechseries.com
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X Objects to Unmasking Anonymous Users in Tate Brothers' Defamation Lawsuit

X filed a response on May 11, 2026, arguing that a Florida lawsuit by Andrew and Tristan Tate fails to meet First Amendment standards required to unmask anonymous users. The social media platform cited long-standing Supreme Court protections for anonymous internet speech. The cas…

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JioStar Sues Zee Entertainment Over Alleged Unauthorized Bollywood Film BroadcastsThe Independent
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JioStar Sues Zee Entertainment Over Alleged Unauthorized Bollywood Film Broadcasts

JioStar has filed a legal case against Zee Entertainment alleging the unauthorized broadcast of 12 films for which it holds exclusive rights. The dispute was lodged with a Delhi mediation committee on 4 May. Both companies are already involved in a separate $1 billion arbitration…

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Closing Arguments Delivered in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam AltmanBBC News
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Closing Arguments Delivered in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Attorneys for Elon Musk and OpenAI presented closing arguments Thursday in federal court as a jury weighs whether Musk's $38 million investment in the organization carried conditions that it remain strictly nonprofit. Evidence presented during the trial showed both sides initiall…

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Closing Arguments Held in Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Altmanthestreet.com
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Closing Arguments Held in Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Altman

Attorneys for Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman delivered closing arguments Thursday in a trial centered on claims that OpenAI abandoned its founding nonprofit mission. Musk's team accused the company of prioritizing profits while Altman's lawyers called the allegations unsubst…

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Max Miller Sues Ex-Wife and Attorney for Defamation in Divorce and Custody CaseNbc News
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Max Miller Sues Ex-Wife and Attorney for Defamation in Divorce and Custody Case

Rep. Max Miller filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Emily Moreno, her attorney and the law firm, seeking at least $25,000 in damages. The suit escalates a bitter divorce and custody battle that has included domestic abuse claims reported by media outlets. House Speaker…

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Ex-Girlfriend Alleges Rep. Thomas Massie Offered $5,000 to Drop Wrongful Termination SuitFox News
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Ex-Girlfriend Alleges Rep. Thomas Massie Offered $5,000 to Drop Wrongful Termination Suit

An ex-girlfriend of Rep. Thomas Massie has alleged he arranged a job for her in another congressional office and later offered $5,000 to settle a wrongful termination lawsuit she filed. The allegations were made public days before Kentucky's May 19 primary election in which Massi…

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Real Madrid Wins Legal Dispute Over Stadium Concert Noiseprofootballtalk.nbcsports.com
world16 days ago

Real Madrid Wins Legal Dispute Over Stadium Concert Noise

Real Madrid announced on Wednesday that it prevailed in a court case against a residents' association that had complained about noise from concerts at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The club said the ruling allows it to continue hosting large events at the venue. The dispute cent…

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Warner Bros Discovery and Village Roadshow Settle Long-Running 'Matrix' Co-Financing Dispute for $57 MillionDeadline
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Warner Bros Discovery and Village Roadshow Settle Long-Running 'Matrix' Co-Financing Dispute for $57 Million

Warner Bros Discovery has received a $57 million payment from bankrupt co-financier Village Roadshow and withdrawn its attempt to enforce a $125 million judgment over The Matrix: Resurrections. The withdrawal, filed without prejudice in LA Superior Court this week, follows years…

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle legal dispute before trialnypost.com
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle legal dispute before trial

The actors reached a settlement in their dispute two weeks before a scheduled trial. Justin Baldoni's lawyer stated that Blake Lively settled because she was scared to testify. Lively's team described the outcome as a resounding victory and said their mission to hold others accou…

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Gauteng High Court to Rule on Whether Baby Boxes Violate Children's Actcitizen.co.za
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Gauteng High Court to Rule on Whether Baby Boxes Violate Children's Act

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is scheduled to decide on 7 May 2026 whether baby saving boxes are legal. The Minister of Social Development argues that parents who place infants in them are guilty of abandonment under the Children's Act. Multiple rights organisations, admitte…

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle LawsuitForbes
world21 days ago

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Lawsuit

The actors reached a settlement this week resolving most claims from their dispute over the film "It Ends With Us." The actress is continuing to pursue damages and attorney fees under a 2023 California law aimed at protecting sexual misconduct accusers from retaliatory defamation…

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John Paulson and Jenny Paulson Reach Divorce Settlementnypost.com
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John Paulson and Jenny Paulson Reach Divorce Settlement

The billionaire hedge funder and his ex-wife filed their divorce settlement on May 4, ending litigation that began in 2022 over trusts and assets. Both sides described the resolution as amicable and private. John Paulson, 70, is engaged to 38-year-old Alina de Almeida, with whom…

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Greg Brockman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAIapp.buzzsumo.com
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Greg Brockman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI

The federal trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI and its leaders entered its second week, with president Greg Brockman confirming his personal stake in the company is worth roughly $30 billion. Musk seeks to unwind OpenAI's for-profit structure and remove top executives. The ca…

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Judge Allows Maintenance at East Potomac Golf Links, Requires Notice for Major ChangesABC News
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Judge Allows Maintenance at East Potomac Golf Links, Requires Notice for Major Changes

A federal judge allowed the National Park Service to proceed with maintenance at a Washington, D.C., golf course but warned the Trump administration against starting major renovations without prior notice. The ruling came during a hearing prompted by a lawsuit from preservation g…

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Howard Stern Seeks Dismissal of Former Assistant's Lawsuit Over Nondisclosure Agreementsbrobible.com
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Howard Stern Seeks Dismissal of Former Assistant's Lawsuit Over Nondisclosure Agreements

Howard Stern has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from his former executive assistant, Leslie Kuhn, who claims she did not sign certain nondisclosure agreements. Stern states that evidence shows Kuhn signed the documents and alleges the suit aims to secure a payment. The case…

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Elon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Accusing OpenAI of Breaching Nonprofit OriginsSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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Elon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Accusing OpenAI of Breaching Nonprofit Origins

Elon Musk underwent questioning in a court case against OpenAI on Wednesday. He stated that the company had deceived him by transforming an altruistic endeavor into a profit-driven entity. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is the defendant in the ongoing legal proceedings.

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Trial Begins in Lawsuit Over OpenAI's Shift to For-ProfitSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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Trial Begins in Lawsuit Over OpenAI's Shift to For-Profit

Elon Musk testified in a California federal court trial accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of breaching the company's founding non-profit mission by converting to a for-profit entity. The lawsuit also names OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and investor Microsoft, seeking to revert…

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Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Proceeds to Trialunder30ceo.com
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Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Proceeds to Trial

Elon Musk accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of breaching the company's original nonprofit mission during opening testimony in a federal trial. The case examines OpenAI's shift to a commercial structure and involves claims of unjust enrichment. A verdict is expected in late May.

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Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Set for Trial Amid Other Company DevelopmentsSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Set for Trial Amid Other Company Developments

Elon Musk's ongoing legal dispute with OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to begin trial on Monday. Separately, Altman apologized for OpenAI's failure to alert authorities about a suspect's online behavior prior to a mass shooting in Canada. Altman is also advancing effor…

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Terraform Labs Sues Jane Street in Bankruptcy Case Over 2022 UST Collapse; Jane Street Moves to DismissSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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Terraform Labs Sues Jane Street in Bankruptcy Case Over 2022 UST Collapse; Jane Street Moves to Dismiss

Jane Street has asked a federal court to dismiss a bankruptcy lawsuit from Terraform Labs. The suit alleges the trading firm contributed to the 2022 collapse of the UST stablecoin. Jane Street described the action as an effort to shift blame for Terraform's own fraud.

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Talent Agency Partner Subpoenaed in Lawsuit Involving Former ExecutiveSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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Talent Agency Partner Subpoenaed in Lawsuit Involving Former Executive

A senior partner at a talent agency has been subpoenaed in a legal dispute between a high-stakes gambler and a former media executive. The subpoena relates to communications and materials about a reality show. The partner's son and another agency partner also received similar sub…

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Sable Offshore Advances Oil Drilling in California Amid Legal Disputeinsidermonkey.com
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Sable Offshore Advances Oil Drilling in California Amid Legal Dispute

Sable Offshore has accelerated oil production at its Santa Barbara platforms despite an ongoing court injunction. The company resumed operations following a presidential executive order, but state officials obtained a ruling to block the restart. Production is increasing with new…

New York Post
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WLFI Responds to Allegations by Justin Sun, Denies Claims and Threatens Legal ActionSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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WLFI Responds to Allegations by Justin Sun, Denies Claims and Threatens Legal Action

WLFI, a decentralized finance project, has rejected allegations made by Justin Sun, stating that they are false. The project announced it possesses evidence and intends to pursue court proceedings. This response follows Sun's recent claims against WLFI.

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Taylor Swift Named in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Dispute Ahead of TrialUnknown authorUnknown author / Wikimedia (Public domain)
world47 days ago

Taylor Swift Named in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Dispute Ahead of Trial

Taylor Swift has been referenced in the ongoing legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The case involves allegations related to their professional collaboration. The trial is scheduled to begin soon.

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CFTC Secures Temporary Restraining Order Against Arizona in Kalshi Criminal CaseSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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CFTC Secures Temporary Restraining Order Against Arizona in Kalshi Criminal Case

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced on Friday that it obtained a temporary restraining order to halt Arizona's criminal case against Kalshi. The order prevents Arizona from proceeding with the case for now. This development arises from a dispute over Kalshi's opera…

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New York Man Drops Lawsuit to Recover Seized 12-Foot Alligator Named AlbertSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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New York Man Drops Lawsuit to Recover Seized 12-Foot Alligator Named Albert

A man from the Buffalo area in New York has ended his legal effort to reclaim his alligator, Albert, which state authorities seized in March 2024. The 12-foot, 750-pound reptile had lived with him for over 30 years in an indoor swimming pool. The state cited an expired license an…

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Jeff Shell Resigns as President of Paramount Amid Legal DisputeSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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Jeff Shell Resigns as President of Paramount Amid Legal Dispute

Jeff Shell has stepped down as president of Paramount Global following his involvement in a legal battle with professional gambler R.J. Cipriani. Shell previously served as chief executive of NBCUniversal. The departure occurs amid ongoing litigation related to the dispute.

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