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ESPNsports1 day ago
Big 12 Keeps Lawsuit Active While Reviewing Sorsby Options
The conference has not withdrawn its federal lawsuit over Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility. A board call is scheduled for next week to consider next steps.
New York Postpolitics4 days agoUpdated
U.S. Government Moves to Stop Illinois City’s Race-Based Reparations Program
The Justice Department asked a federal judge Tuesday to stop Evanston, Illinois from continuing its reparations payments to Black residents. The city has already distributed more than $7 million under the program launched in 2021.
nationalobserver.compolitics5 days ago
Youth and environmental groups sue federal government over climate policy changes
Three young people and two environmental groups filed a Federal Court application Monday seeking an order that the government produce a plan meeting Canada's 2030 emissions targets. The suit alleges recent policy changes violate the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.
koreaboo.comtechnology9 days ago
Google Files Lawsuit Against Group Using Its AI to Create Fake Websites
Google filed a lawsuit accusing an unnamed Chinese cybercrime group of using its Gemini AI system to build hundreds of fake corporate and government websites. The complaint does not name specific individuals or detail further actions by the group.
Le Mondesports13 days ago
Former UEFA President Files Complaints in French Courts Over 2015 FIFA Presidency Bid
Michel Platini announced Monday that he filed a civil suit and criminal complaint in France. The actions target alleged efforts to block his 2015 candidacy for FIFA president.
abcnews.go.compolitics13 days ago
Law Firm Seeks Court Order to Block UFC Event at White House
A public interest law firm filed a legal action one week before a scheduled Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House. The filing seeks to prevent the event from occurring on the planned date.
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flipboard.comai18 days ago
Labour MP files lawsuit against xAI over AI-generated images
A member of Parliament submitted a claim in London high court alleging that xAI's Grok tool created non-consensual sexualised images of her. The case seeks to test liability rules for AI developers.
truthout.orgworld22 days ago
Lawsuit Filed Over Conditions at Texas Immigration Detention Facility
A federal lawsuit alleges inadequate medical care and mistreatment at a tent facility on Fort Bliss that has operated for nine months. Three deaths have occurred, and inspectors documented dozens of violations earlier this year.
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nbcnews.comworld24 days ago
Pro-Israel Group Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Park Slope Food Co-op Over Israel Boycott
A legal and civil rights group filed a cease-and-desist letter against the Park Slope Food Co-op after members voted to boycott Israeli products. The letter alleges the boycott violates cooperative rules and state law.
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New York Postworld28 days ago
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against GKN Aerospace Over Garden Grove Chemical Tank
A class-action lawsuit was filed against GKN Aerospace over a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove, California. The suit seeks compensation for evacuation costs and related damages after a leak was reported.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics4 days ago
Cuba Distributes Survival Pamphlets After U.S. Indictment of Raul Castro
Cuban authorities have begun distributing survival pamphlets following a U.S. Department of Justice indictment of Raul Castro. The indictment concerns the deaths of Americans attributed to actions by the Cuban government.
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foxnews.comworld32 days ago
Nebraska Attorney General Sues Proxy Advisory Firm Over ESG and DEI Advice
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Institutional Shareholder Services alleging the firm violated fiduciary duties by incorporating ESG and DEI considerations into its proxy advice. The suit claims ISS coordinated with activist groups and failed to prio…
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foxnews.comworld32 days ago
Nebraska Attorney General Sues Proxy Advisory Firm Over ESG and DEI Advice
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Institutional Shareholder Services on May 20, 2026, alleging the firm violated fiduciary duties by incorporating ESG and DEI considerations into its proxy advice. The suit claims ISS coordinated with activist groups a…
nbcnews.comai33 days ago
Anthropic Sues Trump Administration Over Defense Department Blacklisting
Anthropic is suing the Trump administration after the Department of War designated the company a supply chain risk. The company’s co-founder is also scheduled to speak at the Vatican on artificial intelligence guidance.
The Hillpolitics34 days ago
New York Times Sues Pentagon Over Escort Requirement for Reporters
The New York Times filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block a Pentagon rule requiring escorts for reporters on its grounds. The suit follows an earlier court order that blocked stricter credentialing limits on defense reporters.
nbcnews.comscience36 days ago
UCAR Sues Trump Administration Over Planned Closure of Federally Funded National Center for Atmospheric Research
The Trump administration announced in November it would dismantle the federally funded National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing its contribution to what it calls climate alarmism. The center's parent organization filed suit, arguing the move is retali…
techjuice.pktechnology38 days ago
Public Integrity Project Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over TikTok Divestiture and Issues Records Demand to Paramount
Brendan Ballou's new public interest law firm filed suits against President Trump and the attorney general while issuing a books and records demand to Paramount over potential quid pro quo involving the Ellison family. The actions, announced in a May 14, 2026 interview, target al…
The Independentpolitics39 days ago
Waspi Campaigners Announce New Legal Challenge Over State Pension Compensation
The Women Against State Pension Inequality group said it is launching fresh legal action against the government after a January decision that denied compensation for the second time. The group cited the rediscovery of a 2007 Department for Work and Pensions evaluation that led to…
Nbc Newspolitics41 days ago
Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix Over User Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix on Monday accusing the company of collecting user data without consent and designing addictive features. The suit alleges Netflix tracks viewing habits and other behavioral data across adult and children's profiles…
The Guardianpolitics41 days ago
Legal Action Seeks to Block Plan to Open 24 Million Acres of Federal Land to Cattle Grazing
A new legal action aims to prevent a Trump administration plan to open up to 24 million acres of federal lands to cattle grazing. The proposal includes parts of Grand Canyon National Park and other sensitive landscapes. Opponents say the change would harm wildlife and protected s…
Varietypolitics41 days agoUpdated
Texas AG Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit Against Netflix Alleging Deceptive Data Practices
Texas filed suit in Collin County accusing Netflix of tracking users without consent, selling their data to brokers including Experian and Acxiom, and designing an addictive platform while misrepresenting its privacy and advertising policies. The complaint cites Reed Hastings' 20…
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Naftali Bennett Files NIS 2 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Psychiatric Medication Claims
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett filed a NIS 2 million defamation lawsuit against Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman, MK Ohad Tal, and Channel 14. The suit concerns statements alleging that Bennett took psychiatric medications to function. Bennett stated the claim…
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link.springer.comfinance45 days ago
Chinese Fuel Trader HY Energy Sues JP Morgan and Citigroup Over $40 Million in Blocked Payments
HY Energy filed two lawsuits in Chinese courts against the U.S. banks for failing to process transfers to China Oil and Petroleum Company Limited in 2023. The payments were blocked a year before the U.S. Treasury sanctioned the Hong Kong-based firm for ties to Iran's Islamic Revo…