A Texas federal judge has ruled against dismissing X’s lawsuit targeting Media Matters, a watchdog organization accused of defaming the social media giant. The lawsuit arises from a Media Matters report alleging that X, previously known as Twitter, placed major brand ads alongside extremist content. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth …
In a landmark decision, New Hampshire’s highest court affirmed a policy from the Manchester School District that supports keeping transgender students’ identities private from their parents unless the students give explicit consent. On a 3-1 vote, the New Hampshire Supreme Court sided with the district, ruling that the policy does not violate parental rights as …
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In a dramatic turn of events, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is now being sued by the two former Georgia election workers who secured a $148 million judgment against him. Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea’ “Shaye” Moss, have filed a civil lawsuit accusing Giuliani of attempting to shield his luxury Florida condominium …
In a significant move to address the opioid epidemic, three major U.S. drug distributors—McKesson Corp, Cencora Inc, and Cardinal Health Inc—have reached a $300 million settlement with health insurers and benefit plans. This settlement is intended to resolve allegations that these companies contributed to the crisis by failing to control the distribution of addictive painkillers. …
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In a dramatic escalation of a protracted legal battle, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator has taken steps to block access to Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter. This action follows a court order mandating the platform’s suspension until it fulfills several legal obligations, including appointing a local representative and settling substantial fines. The …
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In a significant legal development, General Motors (GM) has been directed by a federal appeals court to confront a class action lawsuit alleging it breached the laws of 26 states. The lawsuit claims GM knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles with defective transmissions. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lower …
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In a dramatic turn of events, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has issued an ultimatum to Elon Musk: appoint a legal representative for your messaging platform, X, within 24 hours or face a shutdown in Brazil. The Heart of the Conflict The dispute stems from X’s alleged non-compliance with orders to block accounts …
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In a fresh twist of courtroom drama, Texas is under fire from a nonprofit advocating for sustainable business practices. The American Sustainable Business Council has filed a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 13, a 2021 state law that bars Texas from investing in or contracting with businesses deemed to “boycott” the oil and gas sector. The …
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In a significant move to diversify the federal judiciary, President Joe Biden has put forward nominations for three federal district court positions: longtime prosecutors Elizabeth Coombe and Sarah Davenport, and corporate lawyer Sharad Desai. Coombe, based in Albany, New York, has a long track record as a federal prosecutor and has served as the first …
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In a dramatic twist, the attorneys who challenged Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package are pushing for a record $6 billion in legal fees. Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, who is set to decide on this unprecedented request, has been advised by the state’s top court to avoid granting excessive windfalls. The core issue at hand …
Legal Feud Over Musk’s Tesla Pay Sparks Debate on Lawyers’ Fees Read More »
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