USA Archive - Law Commentary

Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Fate Hinges on Incoming Trump Administration

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law banning TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the popular app. The decision, delivered unanimously, puts TikTok on course for a potential nationwide shutdown starting Jan. 19, just one day before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. The... Read More about Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Fate Hinges on Incoming Trump Administration

Widow of San Diego Padres Owner Peter Seidler Sues Two Brothers-in-Law for Control of Team as Defendants Cry Foul

A beloved baseball team and a family fighting over control are headed for court. When the San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, 63, died in November 2023, his widow Sheel Seidler said her husband wanted her to take over the team and become the “control person.” As noted in a... Read More about Widow of San Diego Padres Owner Peter Seidler Sues Two Brothers-in-Law for Control of Team as Defendants Cry Foul

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Former Baltimore Principal Sues Over AI Audio Clip

Eric Eiswert, the former principal at Pikesville High School in Baltimore, Maryland, has filed a lawsuit against Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and other school officials after an AI-generated audio went viral last year depicting the former principal using profane hate speech against students and teachers. The clip would later... Read More about Former Baltimore Principal Sues Over AI Audio Clip

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Victims of New Orleans Truck Attack Sue City and Contractors, Claiming Defendants Failed to Implement a Safety System

In a scene eerily familiar to one in Germany just weeks prior, an Army veteran wreaked havoc on innocent families in New Orleans on New Year's Eve when he sped around a makeshift barricade and ran over numerous people. In total, American Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar killed fourteen people and... Read More about Victims of New Orleans Truck Attack Sue City and Contractors, Claiming Defendants Failed to Implement a Safety System

New York Jets Player Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner and Barstool Sports Sued for Defamation by Mississippi Mom and Buffalo Bills Fan

On December 31, 2024, professional New York Jets player Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner and Barstool Sports, a digital media outlet, were sued by Kalli Mariakis, a 42-year-old mother from Mississippi and a Buffalo Bills fan. The suit was filed on December 31, 2024, in Morris County, New Jersey, Superior Court. Ms.... Read More about New York Jets Player Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner and Barstool Sports Sued for Defamation by Mississippi Mom and Buffalo Bills Fan

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Aetna Sues Florida Radiology Group for ‘Purely Profit-Driven’ Fraud Scheme

CVS-owned healthcare insurer Aetna has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida against Radiology Partners, Inc. and its affiliate, Mori, Bean & Brooks (MBB). The lawsuit accuses the companies of orchestrating a healthcare fraud scheme that allegedly cost Aetna and their plan sponsors... Read More about Aetna Sues Florida Radiology Group for ‘Purely Profit-Driven’ Fraud Scheme

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Former Tour Employee Sues Grammy Winner Nicki Minaj for Assault and Emotional Abuse

Global rap star Nicki Minaj is facing a lawsuit by a former employee, Brandon Jovan Garrett, for assault. Ms. Minaj, 42, whose legal name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, is accused by Mr. Garrett of hitting him numerous times and intentionally inflicting emotional distress on him during a tour in Detroit.... Read More about Former Tour Employee Sues Grammy Winner Nicki Minaj for Assault and Emotional Abuse

New York Woman Sues Arby’s Over Shrinkflation Fries

The New York Post is reporting on the newest lawsuit to hit the national fast food chain, Arby's. The lawsuit, which was filed in December 2024 in Queens County Supreme Court, targets Arby's over its fast food sizes and what is being described as “deceptive” business practices. The lawsuit accuses... Read More about New York Woman Sues Arby’s Over Shrinkflation Fries

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Apple Agrees to $95M Settlement Over Siri Privacy Claims

Apple has agreed to enter into a $95 million settlement agreement to end a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the tech giant of listening in on user conversations through its Siri voice-activated assistant. A preliminary settlement was reached on December 13, 2024, in an Oakland, California, federal court. The... Read More about Apple Agrees to $95M Settlement Over Siri Privacy Claims

Map showing the status of abortion laws across the United States in January 2025, highlighting states with various restrictions and gestational limits.

Abortion Laws and Restrictions Keep Changing. Here Is Where Federal and State Abortion Laws Stand in January 2025

It’s a fresh new year, but the deep, ongoing battle lines drawn among states continue to deepen regarding abortion laws, access and restrictions across the U.S. Incoming President Donald Trump has sworn not to change the federal law regarding abortion and to leave the legal issue of abortion “to the... Read More about Abortion Laws and Restrictions Keep Changing. Here Is Where Federal and State Abortion Laws Stand in January 2025

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Sued for Deceptive Practices, Exxon Countersues CA Attorney General and Others for Defamation

Global oil company Exxon Mobil filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the Sierra Club, and other environmental organizations including San Francisco Baykeeper, Heal the Bay and the Surfrider Foundation, claiming they worked in concert to defame the energy giant in a previous court battle. Exxon Mobil filed... Read More about Sued for Deceptive Practices, Exxon Countersues CA Attorney General and Others for Defamation

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3D-printed Guns Are on the Rise, With No Federal Laws in Place as States Rely on Weak ‘Honor System’ to Track Deadly Weapons

Easily accessible yet deadly 3D-printed guns are becoming commonplace in violent crimes as individuals, including teenagers, flock to the simplicity and affordability of creating their own weapons. These untraceable “ghost guns” are cheap and impossible to track back to their owners, and they are fast becoming the top choice of... Read More about 3D-printed Guns Are on the Rise, With No Federal Laws in Place as States Rely on Weak ‘Honor System’ to Track Deadly Weapons

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Woman Who Targeted Florida Pregnancy Resource Centers Convicted of Civil Rights Conspiracy

Florida resident Gabriella Oropesa of Cooper City was convicted for participating in a scheme to “injure, oppress, threaten or intimidate” the employees of numerous pro-life pregnancy centers. The charges include Ms. Oropesa’s attempts to thwart “the free exercise of the right to provide and seek to provide reproductive health services.”... Read More about Woman Who Targeted Florida Pregnancy Resource Centers Convicted of Civil Rights Conspiracy

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Paula Abdul Settles Lawsuit Against ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe Stemming From Alleged 2000s Sexual Assault

Singer, dancer and former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul has agreed to settle a sexual assault lawsuit against producer Nigel Lythgoe. Ms. Abdul filed the legal paperwork to settle the case last week in Los Angeles Superior Court. The notice of settlement must be approved by a judge. The lawsuit... Read More about Paula Abdul Settles Lawsuit Against ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe Stemming From Alleged 2000s Sexual Assault

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California Restaurant Closes Following ‘Ladies Night’ Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

A family-owned restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area is closing its doors permanently after a lawsuit settlement drained the company of financial resources that would allow it to continue operations. John Marquez, the chef and owner of Lima Restaurant, a mom-and-pop establishment in Concord, shared with reporters that the... Read More about California Restaurant Closes Following ‘Ladies Night’ Gender Discrimination Lawsuit