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New York Postbusiness6 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.
New York Postworld4 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.
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.
Bloombergbusiness18 days ago
Court Orders Former Element Capital Trader to Repay More Than a Year’s Compensation
A former Element Capital Management trader was ordered to repay more than a year's compensation after stealing trade secrets before joining rival Squarepoint Capital. Jeffrey Talpins' hedge fund received the ruling. @business reported the outcome.
nknews.orgworld26 days ago
Justice Department Seeks to Join Lawsuit Against Evanston Reparations Program
The Civil Rights Division alleges the city’s program distributing cash and housing aid based on race violates the Equal Protection Clause and the Fair Housing Act. Evanston has paid out more than $5 million since adopting the program in 2019.
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thehindubusinessline.compolitics41 days ago
Pentagon Restricts Unescorted Press Access to Shared SCIF to Protect Classified Information
The Defense Department has redesignated its press office a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility and now requires an escort for any journalist entry. The change follows months of tightened access rules and ongoing litigation with The New York Times.
thehindu.comworld51 days ago
Ireland Emerges as Major Center for Patent Assertion Litigation
Irish companies have filed numerous patent lawsuits in U.S. courts against technology and automotive firms. Several firms backed by U.S. hedge funds now hold large patent portfolios acquired from companies including BlackBerry and Ericsson.
New York Postworld53 days ago
Meta Reaches Settlement With Kentucky School District in Social Media Case
Meta has settled a lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district that alleged social media platforms contributed to addiction and mental health issues among students. The agreement ends a scheduled June trial in California federal court.
finance.yahoo.comworld57 days ago
Trucking Industry Reports Rising Litigation Costs and Insurance Premium Increases
Trucking companies face higher commercial insurance premiums linked to increased litigation, according to industry groups. These costs may affect freight rates and consumer prices for goods.
Bloombergworld59 days ago
YouTube and Snap Settle First Social Media Lawsuit Set for Trial
YouTube and Snap reached agreements to settle the first lawsuit headed to trial over claims that addiction to social media platforms has disrupted learning and pushed schools to fight a mental health crisis. The settlement, disclosed in court filings, removes the case from what w…
Semaforai59 days ago
Jury in Musk v. Altman Trial to Begin Deliberating Monday
The jury in the Oakland trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman will begin deliberations following closing arguments on Thursday. Betting markets show declining odds for a Musk victory. The case centers on allegations that OpenAI deviated from its original nonprofit structure afte…
New York Postai62 days ago
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Over OpenAI For-Profit Shift
Microsoft's CEO testified in federal court that OpenAI's transition to a for-profit structure was necessary to pursue its mission and that the company has delivered strong returns on its investment. The testimony came during the third week of Elon Musk's trial accusing OpenAI of…
prnewswire.comscience66 days ago
Capricor Therapeutics Sues Nippon Shinyaku and NS Pharma Over Pricing Dispute on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapy Deramiocel
Capricor Therapeutics filed suit in New Jersey state court on May 8, 2026, accusing Nippon Shinyaku and its U.S. subsidiary NS Pharma of failing to execute marketing plans for deramiocel and refusing to correct a pricing formula flaw discovered in March 2025.
Wiredai67 days ago
Musk Offered OpenAI CEO Position to Tesla Board in 2017, Zilis Testifies
A former OpenAI board member and mother of four of Elon Musk's children testified that Musk proposed OpenAI join Tesla and offered its CEO a seat on Tesla's board. The testimony came during the second week of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI over its shift to a for-profit structure.…
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The Japan Timesworld68 days ago
Climate Groups Sue NZ Government Over 2035 Emissions Target and Technology Strategy
Lawyers for Climate Action and the Environmental Law Initiative filed suit against Climate Change Minister Simon Watts in March 2026, arguing the government is not doing enough to meet its legally binding emissions targets. The case centers on the center-right coalition's rollbac…
lamag.comai68 days ago
OpenAI President Testifies Musk Threatened to Hit Him During 2017 Control Dispute
Greg Brockman told a federal jury in Oakland that Elon Musk's demeanor changed abruptly during a 2017 meeting when Brockman rejected a proposal for greater control over the then-nonprofit AI startup. Brockman said he feared Musk would hit him and that Musk then announced he would…
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Federal Judge Dismisses One Civil Lawsuit Against HaloMD
A federal judge dismissed one of four pending civil lawsuits against HaloMD, a company that represents healthcare providers in arbitration cases under the No Surprises Act. The ruling reduces the number of active cases against the company. Details of the dismissal were reported b…
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