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apnews.comTribes File New Lawsuit Seeking Clarity on Great Lakes Treaty Fishing Rights
Fifty years after Albert 'Big Abe' LeBlanc's lawsuit reshaped commercial fishing, tribes now face fresh legal challenges to their rights on the Great Lakes.
9to5mac.comOpenAI and Apple Discuss ChatGPT Integration With Siri
OpenAI has enlisted an outside law firm to examine options including potential legal action against Apple after the ChatGPT integration into Siri failed to generate expected subscriptions. Executives expressed disappointment that the feature is buried and hard to find. Any move w…
wwd.comVictoria’s Secret Accuses Australian Billionaire Brett Blundy of Obtaining Trade Secrets
The lingerie retailer has accused investor Brett Blundy of spying on the company to obtain trade secrets. Blundy is an Australian billionaire. Victoria’s Secret is a lingerie retailer.
insurancejournal.comBHP Loses Bid to Appeal Ruling on 2015 Brazil Dam Collapse Liability
BHP has lost its attempt to appeal a ruling that could make the company liable for a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil. The Fundao dam was jointly owned and operated by BHP and Vale through their Samarco joint venture. The collapse killed 19 people and released more than 40 million cub…
techcentral.co.zaBrockman Testifies OpenAI Stake Worth $30 Billion in Musk Lawsuit
OpenAI co-founder and President Greg Brockman testified in a federal trial that his stake in the company is worth nearly $30 billion, amid allegations from Elon Musk that OpenAI unlawfully shifted from nonprofit to for-profit status. The disclosure came during questioning by Musk…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuit
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their legal dispute stemming from the 2024 film 'It Ends With Us,' avoiding a trial scheduled for May 18. Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign, though a judge dismiss…
pymnts.comWorld Liberty Financial Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Justin Sun
World Liberty Financial has sued crypto billionaire Justin Sun for defamation, alleging he conducted a short-and-distort scheme against its token. The suit follows Sun's earlier fraud lawsuit against the company. The Florida-based firm seeks damages and a retraction of Sun's publ…
finance.yahoo.comCalifornia Billionaire Tax Measure Qualifies for November Ballot
A proposed wealth tax on California's billionaires has secured enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, drawing opposition from Silicon Valley figures. The measure targets assets over $1 billion with a 5% one-time levy to fund healthcare. Meanwhile, data center expansi…
washingtonpost.comMusk Testifies in Lawsuit Accusing OpenAI of Abandoning Nonprofit Mission
Elon Musk testified on April 30, 2026, in his lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman, alleging the organization abandoned its nonprofit mission. During cross-examination, Musk clashed with lawyers over past discussions of a for-profit structure. He seeks $150 billi…
BloombergMercuria Sues Baltic Exchange Over Middle East Oil Shipping Benchmark
Energy trader Mercuria has sued the Baltic Exchange, alleging distortion of a key benchmark for Middle East oil shipping costs. The suit relates to impacts from the Hormuz incident. Details remain limited as the case unfolds.
rte.ieDocuments Unsealed in Musk v. Altman OpenAI Founding Lawsuit
The jury trial in Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft over OpenAI's mission began on Monday in a California federal court. Exhibits including emails and documents from 2015 detail early plans for the AI lab, its governance, and funding.
under30ceo.comJury Sworn In for Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI in Oakland Federal Court
A federal trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman commenced with jury selection on April 27 in Oakland, California. Musk seeks over $130 billion in damages, alleging betrayal of the company's nonprofit mission through its for-profit shift.
New York PostWorld Liberty Financial Files Countersuit Against Justin Sun
World Liberty Financial, linked to President Donald Trump and his family, filed a countersuit against cryptocurrency billionaire Justin Sun in Florida state court, accusing him of defamation after freezing his tokens. Sun had previously sued the firm for fraud. The dispute highli…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewElon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Narrowed to Two Claims, Set for Trial in Oakland
Elon Musk dropped fraud claims against OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, leaving two claims for trial starting Monday in Oakland, California. The case alleges OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission after Microsoft backing and seeks up to $134 billion in damages.
MarketWatchMicrosoft and OpenAI Revise Partnership Agreement, Removing Exclusivity Through 2032
Microsoft and OpenAI have revised their agreement, making Microsoft's license to OpenAI's technology non-exclusive and ending revenue sharing. The changes allow OpenAI to offer products on any cloud while Microsoft retains access through 2032. The announcement coincides with a la…
dailywire.comCompass Expands Pre-Market Listings Amid Acquisitions and Industry Shifts
Compass has introduced a new listing format that omits sales history details, allowing homes to be marketed and sold before officially hitting the market. The brokerage's strategy, led by CEO Robert Reffkin, has prompted partnerships and legal disputes with rivals like Zillow and…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLender Sues to Appoint Receiver for Greenbrier Resort in $360M Debt Dispute
TRT Holdings, owned by Texas billionaire Robert Rowling, has sued U.S. Senator Jim Justice to appoint a receiver over the Greenbrier Resort amid a $360 million debt dispute. The Justice family countered with their own lawsuit accusing TRT of attempting to unlawfully take the prop…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJane Street Seeks Dismissal of Terraform Labs' Bankruptcy Lawsuit Alleging Insider Trading in 2022 UST
Jane Street submitted two filings on April 24, 2026, to a federal court in New York seeking dismissal of a lawsuit from Terraform Labs' bankruptcy estate. The suit accuses the trading firm of using insider information in trades preceding the 2022 TerraUSD stablecoin collapse. Jan…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJudge Dismisses Patel Defamation Suit Against Trump Venture; Crypto Investor Sues Trump Venture
A federal judge in Texas dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi over a comment about nightclubs. Separately, blockchain entrepreneur Justin Sun filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, a crypto project cofounded…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRyan Reynolds Expresses Support for Blake Lively in Legal Dispute with Justin Baldoni
Actor Ryan Reynolds addressed the ongoing legal battle between his wife, Blake Lively, and Justin Baldoni in an interview. He stated he has never been more proud of Lively and noted that the public lacks the full context. The comments come amid the dispute, as reported by @ABC.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHomeowners in Bexhill Receive Demands for Fees Under Revived Restrictive Covenants
Asset Invest Ltd acquired titles to land under roads in a Bexhill estate in August 2023 and began enforcing 1960s and 1970s restrictive covenants. Over a dozen residents received letters last August requiring retrospective approval for property alterations, with fees up to £11,50…