Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing Yellowstone idea in copyright lawsuit IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 23
Ben & Jerry's Lawsuit Over "Social-Mission"-Related Contract Related to Its Earlier Sale A summary from Reuters (Jonathan Stempel) Friday: A federal judge on Friday dismissed major portions of a Ben & Jerry's lawsuit… The post Ben & Jerry's Lawsuit Over "Social-Mission"-Related Contract Related to Its Earlier Sale appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Aug 23
Convicted Teacher Brooke Anderson Faces Lawsuit After Victim Lost Faith Due to 'Heinous Sex Acts' Convicted teacher Brooke Anderson, now serving a 30‑month sentence for abusing a student, faces a $100,000 (£73,400) lawsuit from the teen, who says her 'heinous sex acts' left him traumatised and robbed him of his faith in God. International Business Times UK · Aug 23
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit Writer Lauren J Salkin claims ‘Yellowstone’ included ‘specific expressive choices already embodied’ in a show she pitched to Sheridan in 2016 The Independent UK · Aug 23
Ariana Grande Roasts Hackers: 'I'll See You in Jail, Literally' For Causing Severe 'Irreparable Harm' Ariana Grande wins court approval to fast‑track subpoenas in her hunt for alleged music hackers, as she balances a legal fight with plans for a career hiatus. International Business Times UK · Aug 23
Ohio company sues woman over one-star Google review, seeks more than $25,000 in defamation lawsuit An Ohio manufacturing company has filed a defamation lawsuit against a woman over a one-star Google review, alleging she made false claims about its quality and manufacturing practices. Starr Manufacturing Inc. is seeking more than $25,000 in damages, while the company's attorney claims the review stemmed from a personal dispute… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Buc-ee’s picked a fight with a tiny Ohio store over a beaver. Now an entire town is fighting back Gas station giant Buc-ee’s has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits The Independent UK · Aug 23
"Erika and TPUSA are watching every single one of her shows": Candace Owens could face costly legal battle as Erika Kirk and Turning Point USA reportedly prepare for potential lawsuit Candace Owens could face a costly legal battle as speculation grows over potential action from Erika Kirk and Turning Point USA. The claims stem from allegations that Owens’ broadcasts may be documented for possible defamation proceedings. The prediction suggests legal action could follow Tyler Robinson’s trial, depending on its outcome… The Times of India · Aug 23
50 Cent Breaks Silence After Diddy Files Lawsuit Linked To His Netflix Docuseries The "P.I.M.P." performer weighed in. Cinemablend · Aug 22
Logitech faces lawsuit for withholding $61M in tariff refunds from customers — lawsuit claims company extracted up to $97M from consumers in 2026 through tariff-justified price increases Consumers who bought products from Logitech after it increased its prices due to tariffs still haven't received their refunds, even after the U.S. government returned $61 million to the company. Now they're suing for their refunds, saying that 'Company extracted approximately $73 million to $97 million from consumers.' Tom’s Hardware · Aug 22
Wendy’s faces lawsuit from woman who was hospitalized after eating ‘bacteria-tainted’ burger EXCLUSIVE: Roxie Ellis Douglas, 68, has spent nearly $100,000 on medical bills since the meal in question, court filings show The Independent UK · Aug 22
ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the major GTA 6 leaks to Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Meta, Rockstar and more for August 22, 2026. TechRadar · Aug 22
US judge strikes down Trump policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries A U.S. judge invalidated a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visas. This policy had targeted applicants from seventy-five different countries. The judge stated the policy exceeded the Secretary of State's statutory authority. The State Department announced this suspension in January, impacting many nations. Immigrant rights groups and visa applicants… The Economic Times · Aug 22
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice. This resolution addresses allegations of violating federal children's privacy laws. The company will pay $300 million immediately and $100 million later. This action follows a 2024 lawsuit concerning data collection practices. The settlement aims to protect… The Economic Times · Aug 22
The Independent UK · Aug 22 TikTok agrees to $400m settlement with DOJ over children’s privacy The settlement resolves a 2024 lawsuit alleging the platform violated federal children’s privacy laws
We Got This Covered · Aug 21 Disney and ABC sue FCC, accuses it of running a ‘retaliatory campaign’ on behalf of Trump administratiom “We’re going to stand up to what we believe is journalistic integrity.”
Bangkok Post · Aug 21 TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children's privacy case SAN FRANCISCO (UNITED STATES) - TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday.
The Guardian - US · Aug 21 Trump threatens $5bn lawsuit over liberal national guard policy report A report released by thinktank Cap argues the deployment of the national guard failed to have a measurable impact on crime, despite costing billions
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Under-fire Jeanine Pirro praises Trump’s troop surge with her job on the line after Reflecting Pool debacle DC’s top prosecutor defends Trump’s troop deployments as the president threatens lawsuits over a report that doubted their impact
Reason · Aug 21 Police in Atlanta Settle Eric André Lawsuit, End Airport Drug Searches While the settlement is a good thing, it's unfortunately still the case that at airports, the Bill of Rights is more of a list of suggestions.
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Group blasts Trump’s ‘baseless’ threats of $5B defamation lawsuit over National Guard report he didn’t like Center for American Progress CEO Neera Tanden says the president is trying to ‘silence’ the group with yet another First Amendment threat
Reason · Aug 21 $9.25M Verdict Against N.Y. Times, in Libel Case Brought by Alabama Basketball Player The N.Y. Times (Katie Robertson) so reports, and adds that "The Times had not lost a defamation lawsuit brought in… The post $9.25M Verdict Against N.Y. Times, in Libel Case Brought by Alabama Basketball Player appeared first on Reason.com.
The Times of India · Aug 21 Man claims Meta fired him after he refused to sign a Green Card letter for a Chinese visa worker, seeks $1 million in lawsuit James Tillinghast, a former Meta employee, has filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that he was fired after he refused to sign a letter seeking Green Card for a Chinese employee in 2024. The lawsuit said that the letter that Tillinghast refused to sign contained factual assertions that he…
The Times of India · Aug 21 George Floyd mockery, Django Unchained reenactment: Lawsuit details racist conduct at Phoenix airport A lawsuit filed by the estate of a former Piedmont Airlines employee has alleged a years-long pattern of racist conduct at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. These behaviours include white workers mocking George Floyd’s death, reenacting scenes from Django Unchained while appearing to imitate the Ku Klux Klan and leaving…
Reason · Aug 21 "Pussy Valley" Autobiography Appropriation Lawsuit over Starz' "P-Valley" Thrown Out Wednesday, District Judge Mark Norris (W.D. Tenn.) accepted the July 30 recommendations from Magistrate Judge Annie Christoff in Johnson v.… The post "Pussy Valley" Autobiography Appropriation Lawsuit over Starz' "P-Valley" Thrown Out appeared first on Reason.com.