On Tuesday, Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle. Zhao, often referred to... Read More »
The Biden administration has taken a significant step towards fulfilling a key campaign promise made by President Joe Biden in 2019. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a proposal to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance. This move could have substantial legal and social implications, reflecting a shift in... Read More »
Renowned hip-hop artist and producer Madlib is facing legal action over the unauthorized use of the animated character "Lord Quas." The lawsuit, filed by artist Keith Griego, alleges that Lord Quas was created specifically for the cover of Madlib's 1999 single "Microphone Mathematics." Griego claims that Madlib has since used... Read More »
Nine couples in California have come together to file a joint lawsuit against in vitro fertilization provider Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, California. The couples say that workers at the fertility clinic’s lab knowingly passed on nonviable embryos to be implanted in patients, despite knowing that the embryos were not... Read More »
The family of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager from Kansas City, Missouri, has filed a lawsuit against Andrew Lester, a white homeowner who shot Yarl multiple times after he accidentally rang the wrong doorbell. The lawsuit, filed on Monday in the Clay County Circuit Court, also names the HOA of... Read More »
Trendy grocery and restaurant-style establishment, Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market is facing a class action lawsuit after workers say the company violated federal and state employee laws in a mass layoff that left all employees out of a job, with just a couple hours of notice. The class action... Read More »
Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken action to dismiss certain claims in a sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by Joi Dickerson-Neal. The lawsuit, filed in November, alleges that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted Dickerson-Neal during a date in 1991. Dickerson-Neal claims that Diddy recorded the alleged incident and shared the... Read More »
Social media influencer turned professional wrestler Logan Paul is facing several lawsuits about the contents of his popular Prime Hydration drinks. The drink was founded by Paul and KSI —whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams — and is owned by Louisville-based company Congo Brands. While the beverages are marketed... Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court has been petitioned to examine whether the $667 million awarded in legal fees to plaintiffs' attorneys in a $2.7 billion class-action settlement with Blue Cross Blue Shield is excessively high. The settlement addressed accusations against the insurance giant for overcharging millions of subscribers nationwide due to... Read More »
A Houston judge has ruled that rapper Travis Scott must face a jury trial concerning the tragic events at the 2021 Astroworld music festival, where a deadly crowd crush during his performance resulted in ten deaths and hundreds of injuries. Judge Kristen Hawkins denied Scott’s motion for dismissal, keeping him... Read More »
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by the New York State Court of Appeals on Thursday, leading to the prospect of a new trial. The decision stems from allegations of unfair conduct by the judge during the high-profile #MeToo trial. The court ruled 4-3 in favor of overturning... Read More »
On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a landmark final rule that bans noncompete clauses nationwide, heralding a major shift in labor and competitive practices across the United States. This move aims to enhance worker mobility, stimulate innovation, and encourage the formation of new businesses. FTC Chair Lina M.... Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided as it revisited the contentious issue of abortion access, weighing Idaho's strict abortion ban against the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which mandates that patients receive necessary emergency care. The justices heard arguments in an appeal by Idaho officials against a... Read More »
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with more than 100 victims of former Olympic gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against him. The $138.7 million agreement resolves administrative claims against the FBI for its failure to adequately investigate Nassar's abuse allegations... Read More »
In a legal battle spanning over a year and a half, Nike has emerged victorious against Bill Omar Carrasquillo, popularly known as Omi in a Hellcat, in a trademark infringement lawsuit. On April 19, 2024, a New York judge granted a default judgment in favor of Nike, requiring Carrasquillo to... Read More »
