USA Archive - Law Commentary

Lindsay Clancy Faces Retrial After Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Murder Charges

A Massachusetts judge has rejected Lindsay Clancy's attempt to dismiss three murder charges in the deaths of her young children, allowing prosecutors to pursue a second trial after a September mistrial. Her attorneys plan to challenge the decision before the state's highest court.Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan ruled on... Read More about Lindsay Clancy Faces Retrial After Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Murder Charges

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Rutgers Turning Point USA Leader Alleges Assault at Summit

A former Rutgers University Turning Point USA leader says she reported an assault by a fellow chapter member to campus police after several men allegedly watched and recorded the encounter during the organization's July 2026 leadership summit in Maryland. Turning Point USA disputes her account and says witnesses interviewed during... Read More about Rutgers Turning Point USA Leader Alleges Assault at Summit

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Quavo 'Bubble Gum' Copyright Lawsuit Nears Settlement

Universal Music Group affiliates and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing have reached a settlement in principle with a musician who accused Quavo of copying his unreleased demo for the rapper's 2018 song "Bubble Gum," moving a copyright lawsuit filed in 2024 closer to resolution.In a joint notice filed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the... Read More about Quavo 'Bubble Gum' Copyright Lawsuit Nears Settlement

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Russell Brand's Ex Jemima Goldsmith Accuses Him of Abuse

Jemima Goldsmith, a former partner of Russell Brand, has accused the comedian of violence, coercive control and abuse, saying she called the police to remove him from her home during a violent incident in 2014.Goldsmith made the allegations on Monday, November 9, 2026, hours after Brand was sentenced to 10... Read More about Russell Brand's Ex Jemima Goldsmith Accuses Him of Abuse

YouTube global head of music Lyor Cohen speaks into a microphone onstage in front of a YouTube Music backdrop.

YouTube Returns to Billboard Charts in 2027 After Streaming Dispute

YouTube will return to Billboard's U.S. music charts in 2027 after the publication agreed to give advertising-supported streams greater weight, resolving a disagreement that prompted the video platform to withdraw its data earlier this year.YouTube's global head of music, Lyor Cohen, confirmed the decision Monday, November 9, 2026, after Billboard... Read More about YouTube Returns to Billboard Charts in 2027 After Streaming Dispute

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Federal Judge Removes All Four Lawyers From Case Over Fake AI Citations

A federal judge in Mississippi removed all four attorneys from a civil lawsuit, imposed $8,000 in fines, and barred two lawyers from appearing in the district for two years after both sides submitted court filings containing fake legal citations generated by artificial intelligence.U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock issued the sanctions... Read More about Federal Judge Removes All Four Lawyers From Case Over Fake AI Citations

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Chinese Spy Scandal

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday, November 12, 2026, amid allegations involving his affair with a suspected Chinese spy, as the chipmaker faces a shareholder lawsuit, federal scrutiny of its chip exports and congressional demands for information about its dealings with China.The company appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as... Read More about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Chinese Spy Scandal

A man stands with his back to the camera at John F. Kennedy’s gravesite, facing the eternal flame and wreaths beneath the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater.

Kennedy Family Sues to Block Trump's Arch Over JFK Gravesite

Nine members of the Kennedy family are seeking to stop President Donald Trump from building a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing that the monument would cast shadows over family gravesites, obstruct views of former President John F. Kennedy's eternal flame and violate federal law.In a motion filed... Read More about Kennedy Family Sues to Block Trump's Arch Over JFK Gravesite

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Steven Tyler Sexual Abuse Trial Set for May 2027 as Judge Reviews Dismissed Claims

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler's civil sexual abuse trial has been rescheduled for May 3, 2027, after a new Los Angeles judge agreed to reconsider rulings that dismissed much of the lawsuit brought by a woman who alleges the singer sexually abused her when she was a teenager in the 1970s.Los... Read More about Steven Tyler Sexual Abuse Trial Set for May 2027 as Judge Reviews Dismissed Claims

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United Airlines Bans AI Bots From Booking Flights Under New Rules

United Airlines has banned unauthorized third-party artificial intelligence agents from booking, changing or managing flights under new rules announced November 11, 2026, giving the carrier grounds to cancel reservations made through the automated tools.The airline revised its Contract of Carriage to prohibit AI agents from purchasing tickets and other services,... Read More about United Airlines Bans AI Bots From Booking Flights Under New Rules

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D.C. Fights SeatGeek, Vivid Seats Bid to Block Ticket Resale Cap

The District of Columbia is urging a federal judge to reject an attempt by SeatGeek, Vivid Seats and two other ticket resale platforms to block a new law limiting ticket markups to 10%, arguing that the companies' financial concerns do not justify suspending consumer protections.In a brief filed Monday, November... Read More about D.C. Fights SeatGeek, Vivid Seats Bid to Block Ticket Resale Cap

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Kylie Jenner Sued by Housekeeper Alleging Dog Bite, Retaliation

Kylie Jenner is facing another workplace lawsuit after a former housekeeper alleged she was injured by an unsecured pepper spray canister, bitten by one of Jenner's dogs and trapped inside a closet before being fired after raising concerns about her working conditions.Dinora Carolina Cabria Amaya filed the complaint Thursday, November... Read More about Kylie Jenner Sued by Housekeeper Alleging Dog Bite, Retaliation

Ye and Tyrone William Griffin Jr., known professionally as Ty Dolla $ign, pose in separate portraits.

Ye and Ty Dolla $ign Sued Over 'Vultures' Sample From Friend

Ye and Ty Dolla $ign are facing a federal copyright lawsuit from two producers who accuse the rappers of using a sample from their 2018 recording in the song "Vultures" without permission or payment.Producers Jaraed Deal and Marlon Barrow filed the complaint Friday, November 6, 2026, in Los Angeles federal... Read More about Ye and Ty Dolla $ign Sued Over 'Vultures' Sample From Friend

Appeals Court Rules Kari Lake Illegally Fired Voice of America Director

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Kari Lake and other Trump administration officials illegally fired Voice of America director Michael Abramowitz, upholding a permanent injunction that blocks his removal without approval from an independent oversight board.The unanimous November 10, 2026, decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the... Read More about Appeals Court Rules Kari Lake Illegally Fired Voice of America Director

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Trump’s Former Lawyer Alina Habba Fired From $50 Million Deal With Pardoned Banker’s Family

Alina Habba Mildon, a former attorney for President Donald Trump, has been fired from a contract worth more than $50 million with a company established by the daughter of a Venezuelan banker whom Trump pardoned weeks after she began working for the firm. The termination follows the president's public criticism... Read More about Trump’s Former Lawyer Alina Habba Fired From $50 Million Deal With Pardoned Banker’s Family