The misstatement of the legal definition of implied malice has led to the reversal of a second-degree murder conviction in California. During defendant John Fay’s murder trial that caused the death of Anthony Davis, the prosecutor said that Fay had the mental state for implied malice because he was “aware... Read More »
Philips has agreed to a settlement exceeding $1 billion to resolve lawsuits involving thousands of individuals who allege they were harmed by the company’s breathing machines. These devices, used for sleep apnea and ventilation, were found to potentially release toxic particles and fumes, posing severe health risks to users. The... Read More »
HomeServices of America, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is now embroiled in a new proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Miami federal court. This lawsuit accuses the real estate brokerage of engaging in practices that allegedly inflate the cost of buying homes in the United States. This legal challenge... Read More »
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 »
