USA Archive - Law Commentary

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

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks onstage between Supermicro server systems.

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

Steven Tyler at a public event wearing a patterned jacket and layered necklaces.

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

United Airlines aircraft parked on the airport tarmac, with a second United plane in the background.

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

Kylie Jenner poses on a red carpet in a black sleeveless dress.

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

Alina Habba Mildon stands outdoors in a blue-and-white plaid jacket.

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

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson pose together at an event.

Jordon Hudson Sues Airbnb Hosts Over Shirtless Bill Belichick Video

Jordon Hudson has sued two Massachusetts Airbnb hosts, accusing them of leaking security-camera footage of a shirtless Bill Belichick that exposed their relationship and subjected her to unwanted publicity and ridicule.The lawsuit, filed November 6, 2026, in Suffolk County Superior Court, names Elise McDevitt and Craig Nolan, owners of a... Read More about Jordon Hudson Sues Airbnb Hosts Over Shirtless Bill Belichick Video

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds a microphone and smiles against a bright green backdrop.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Sued Over Alleged Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy

A shareholder has filed a proposed class action against Nvidia and its CEO, Jensen Huang, accusing them of concealing Huang's alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy and misleading investors about national security risks that could threaten the chipmaker's business and reputation.The proposed class action, filed November 9, 2026, in... Read More about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Sued Over Alleged Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy

Stevie Wonder, wearing sunglasses, performs at a keyboard with a microphone in front of him.

Sony Music Publishing Faces $150K Lawsuit Over Stevie Wonder Photo

Sony Music Publishing is facing a $150,000 copyright infringement lawsuit from photographer Alan Satterwhite, who alleges that the company used his photograph of Stevie Wonder in an Instagram post without obtaining permission or paying a licensing fee.Satterwhite filed the complaint Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for... Read More about Sony Music Publishing Faces $150K Lawsuit Over Stevie Wonder Photo

Russell Brand's Victims Tell Court How His Attacks Changed Their Lives

Four women raped or sexually assaulted by Russell Brand described years of anxiety, damaged relationships and lost confidence in statements delivered to a London court Monday, November 9, 2026, recounting how the comedian's crimes continued to affect their lives long after the attacks.Three victim impact statements were read by prosecutors... Read More about Russell Brand's Victims Tell Court How His Attacks Changed Their Lives

Pete Hegseth stands onstage in a blue suit with his hands clasped, beside a row of flags and red curtains.

House Blocks Pete Hegseth Impeachment as 11 Democrats Miss Vote

The Republican-controlled House voted 211-204 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to block an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sending eight articles accusing him of unlawful military operations and abuse of power to the House Judiciary Committee. Eleven Democrats were among 18 lawmakers who did not vote.Republican Rep. Thomas... Read More about House Blocks Pete Hegseth Impeachment as 11 Democrats Miss Vote

David Walliams speaks into a microphone at a public event.

David Walliams Accused of Grooming Girls After Losing Court Bid

British comedian and children's author David Walliams has been accused of grooming teenage girls and sexual misconduct involving young women in an investigation published Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after he failed to prevent two news organizations from releasing their findings.The joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News draws on... Read More about David Walliams Accused of Grooming Girls After Losing Court Bid