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Raising Cane’s Sues Boston Landlord Over Lease Termination and Alleged Odor Nuisance

Raising Cane's has filed a lawsuit against the landlord of one of its Boston locations, alleging that the property owner is attempting to terminate a long-term commercial lease by characterizing the chicken-finger fast-food restaurant’s normal cooking smells as a legal nuisance. The dispute involves a restaurant in the Back Bay... Read More about Raising Cane’s Sues Boston Landlord Over Lease Termination and Alleged Odor Nuisance

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Former NFL Head Coach Jon Gruden Seeks Over $150 Million in Lawsuit Against the NFL

Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden is continuing a long-running lawsuit against the National Football League and Commissioner Roger Goodell, alleging the league leaked private emails to force his resignation and damage his career. In a recent court filing, Gruden’s attorneys state that his claimed losses exceed $150 million, citing... Read More about Former NFL Head Coach Jon Gruden Seeks Over $150 Million in Lawsuit Against the NFL

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California Federal Jury Finds Medtronic Liable for Antitrust Violations Over Surgical Devices, Awards $382 Million

A federal jury in California has ordered Medtronic to pay $382 million after finding that the company unlawfully monopolized the market for blood vessel sealing devices used in surgery. The verdict, returned Thursday in federal court in Santa Ana, California, found that Medtronic violated federal antitrust law through pricing and... Read More about California Federal Jury Finds Medtronic Liable for Antitrust Violations Over Surgical Devices, Awards $382 Million

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Chris Brown Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties for “Monalisa” and “Sensational”

Chris Brown is facing a new lawsuit from a songwriter who claims the singer excluded him from songwriting credit and compensation tied to two commercially successful tracks, “Monalisa” and “Sensational.” The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court by songwriter Steve Chokpelle, who alleges he contributed original lyrics to... Read More about Chris Brown Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties for “Monalisa” and “Sensational”

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Supreme Court Allows California to Use New Congressional Map in 2026 Midterm Elections

The Supreme Court has allowed California to use its newly approved congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, rejecting an emergency request to block the districts and clearing the way for the state to proceed under lines drawn last year. The decision keeps the voter-approved map in place as Democrats... Read More about Supreme Court Allows California to Use New Congressional Map in 2026 Midterm Elections

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Federal Prosecutors Seek to Admit Lil Durk’s Lyrics and Music Videos at Murder-for-Hire Trial

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow the use of Lil Durk’s lyrics, music videos, and related visual imagery as evidence at his upcoming murder-for-hire trial, arguing that the material is directly relevant to establishing motive, intent, and participation in the alleged crime. In court filings, the government pushed... Read More about Federal Prosecutors Seek to Admit Lil Durk’s Lyrics and Music Videos at Murder-for-Hire Trial

Former Starbucks Executive Sues Company Over Alleged Retaliation After Raising Safety Concerns

Starbucks is facing a lawsuit from a former senior executive who alleges the company terminated her after she raised internal concerns about safety risks associated with new in-store equipment. According to court filings, Janice Waszak, a former Starbucks executive involved in equipment development, claims the company retaliated against her after... Read More about Former Starbucks Executive Sues Company Over Alleged Retaliation After Raising Safety Concerns

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Florida Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After IVF Embryo Mix-Up

A Florida couple has filed a lawsuit against a fertility clinic and a physician, alleging that the wrong embryo was implanted during their in vitro fertilization treatment and that the child born as a result is not genetically related to either parent. According to court filings, the couple, identified as... Read More about Florida Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After IVF Embryo Mix-Up

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Judge Sanctions Attorney for Violating Court Order During Cardi B Assault Trial

A Los Angeles County judge has fined an attorney $1,500 for violating a pretrial court order during testimony by Cardi B in a civil assault case that ended decisively in the rapper’s favor last year. In a six-page ruling issued Wednesday, Judge Ian C. Fusselman found that attorney Ron A.... Read More about Judge Sanctions Attorney for Violating Court Order During Cardi B Assault Trial

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Judge Allows California Claims to Proceed in Steven Tyler Abuse Lawsuit, Dismisses Others

A Los Angeles County judge ruled Wednesday that Steven Tyler must face trial in California over child sexual abuse allegations brought by Julia Misley, while dismissing related claims tied to alleged conduct in Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts. After a series of hearings, Judge Patricia A. Young said the claims arising... Read More about Judge Allows California Claims to Proceed in Steven Tyler Abuse Lawsuit, Dismisses Others

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Bank of America Must Face Sex Trafficking Claims Tied to Jeffrey Epstein, Judge Rules

A federal judge has ruled that Bank of America must face key claims in a class action lawsuit accusing the bank of knowingly benefiting from Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking by continuing to provide financial services to him. The decision allows two claims under federal anti-trafficking law to proceed while dismissing... Read More about Bank of America Must Face Sex Trafficking Claims Tied to Jeffrey Epstein, Judge Rules

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Mötley Crüe Prevails in Arbitration Against Founding Guitarist Mick Mars

Mötley Crüe has prevailed in its legal dispute with founding guitarist Mick Mars, after a retired judge ruled in favor of the band in a binding arbitration stemming from Mars’ departure during the group’s 2022 stadium tour. In a final arbitration award filed in Los Angeles and disclosed Thursday, the... Read More about Mötley Crüe Prevails in Arbitration Against Founding Guitarist Mick Mars

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Withholding EV Charging Funds From Wisconsin

Wisconsin will retain tens of millions of dollars in federal funding for electric-vehicle charging infrastructure after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully sought to withhold money allocated to the states. In a decision issued earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Tana Lin of the U.S. District Court... Read More about Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Withholding EV Charging Funds From Wisconsin

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Former Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother who called 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home. The sentence, imposed Thursday, is the maximum allowed under state law and concludes the criminal... Read More about Former Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey

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Federal Judge Blocks Transfer and Removal of 5-Year-Old Child Detained by ICE in Minnesota

A federal judge has temporarily blocked immigration authorities from transferring or removing a 5-year-old Minnesota boy and his father while a legal challenge to their detention proceeds, raising legal questions about how immigration enforcement actions involving children are reviewed by the courts. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery issued the order... Read More about Federal Judge Blocks Transfer and Removal of 5-Year-Old Child Detained by ICE in Minnesota