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nypost.comworld8 days ago
YouTuber Flees to Mexico After Criminal Charges in Lego Dispute
A California YouTuber known as Reckless Ben left the United States for Mexico after criminal charges were filed in a dispute over a $200,000 Star Wars Lego collection. The case began as a business disagreement and expanded into online campaigns, legal actions, and reported threat…
zerohedge.combusiness22 days ago
AfD's Weidel Secures Retraction and Legal Costs From Left Party Chair Over False Tax Claim
Ines Schwerdtner acknowledged error after lawsuit and agreed to pay legal fees. Welt TV removed the interview segment.
martechseries.comtechnology37 days ago
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…
The Independentworld37 days ago
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…
BBC Newsai37 days agoUpdated
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…
thestreet.comai38 days ago
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…
Nbc Newspolitics37 days ago
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…
Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
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…
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comworld39 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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Deadlinebusiness43 days ago
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…
nypost.comworld44 days ago
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…
citizen.co.zaworld44 days ago
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…
Forbesworld45 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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nypost.comworld45 days ago
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…
app.buzzsumo.comfinance47 days ago
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…
ABC Newspolitics48 days ago
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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brobible.compolitics52 days ago
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…
sfist.comai53 days ago
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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BBC Newsai53 days ago
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…
under30ceo.comai49 days agoUpdated
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.
The Guardianai55 days agoUpdated
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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cointelegraph.comfinance57 days ago
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.
gamesindustry.bizpolitics58 days ago
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…
insidermonkey.combusiness62 days ago
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…
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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 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 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 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 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.