Tucker Carlson called Trump a ‘demonic force’, lawsuit reveals Fox News says defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems is an assault on First Amendment The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
Lawyers representing children in federal foster care lawsuit rebuked for hiring lobbyists Texas lawmakers and a federal judge say attorneys in the case against the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services should not hire lobbyists using funds won in court. The Texas Tribune · Feb 17, 2023
Court settlement prompts changes to Indiana absentee voting regulations On Feb. 6, parties in an Indiana lawsuit seeking accommodations for voters with visual disabilities settled, allowing these voters to use a computer software program to complete their ballot and submit it via email. Ballotpedia · Feb 17, 2023
Fox: Dominion defamation suit is assault on First Amendment Attorneys for Fox News say a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against the network over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election is an assault on the First Amendment The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
Who will pay $3.3M settlement in whistleblower suit against Texas AG Ken Paxton’s office? AUSTIN, Texas — What happens now that Ken Paxton’s office has settled the lawsuit filed by four whistleblowers who accused him of bribery and abuse of office? Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023
Man jailed in Lawrence for more than five years before charges were dropped files lawsuit KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man who was jailed in Lawrence, Kansas, for more than five years and released after charges were dropped has filed a lawsuit alleging he was deprived of his constitutional rights. Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023
Trans woman's lawsuit raises 'constitutional matters' A lawyer for a social media platform where a transgender woman was removed after being "considered male" says a lawsuit raises constitutional matters. AAP · Feb 16, 2023
Federal judge dismisses Wendy Davis’ challenge to Texas abortion ban Davis, best known for her 13-hour filibuster of a 2013 abortion bill, sought to block the state’s ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. A federal judge found Davis had not “articulated a credible, imminent threat.” The Texas Tribune · Feb 16, 2023
Toxic oil destroyed LA couple’s embryos, lawsuit claims LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles couple filed a lawsuit Thursday against a maker of a crucial oil used by fertility clinics, saying it was toxic and destroyed their embryos. Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023
District Court Halts New York Law Forcing Online Platforms To 'Respond' to 'Hateful' Speech "Today's decision is a victory for the First Amendment that should be celebrated by everyone who hopes to see the internet continue as a place where even difficult and contentious issues can be debated and discussed freely," said one attorney. Reason · Feb 16, 2023
How the world’s most sought-after haircare giant fell from grace Olaplex rose to cult fame on TikTok, becoming the best-selling hair care product in the world. Now, the beloved brand has been shaken by an ingredient ban and a lawsuit. Will Olaplex overcome its recent controversy, or will the internet declare a new winner in hair care before it’s too… The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Legal group filing bar complaints against Kari Lake’s lawyers The 65 Project is slated to file a lawsuit against Ms Lake’s lawyers that could get them disbarred The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Texas challenges federal spending law over proxy voting rule - Roll Call Texas filed a federal lawsuit that seeks to wipe out the $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 spending package over former House rules for proxy voting. Roll Call · Feb 16, 2023
Woman blows $10million of her company's money 'partying at Las Vegas Strip casino' Sara Jacqueline King, from Orange County in California, US, was working as a lawyer for LDR International Limited in the British Virgin Islands when she allegedly spent the company's funds Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 Ohio train derailment: East Palestine residents launch wave of class action lawsuits against Norfolk Southern Residents of East Palestine allege the rail company prioritised restoring train services and shareholders by opting to burn spilled toxic chemicals
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023 Ex-Barclays boss accused of holding discussions with Jeffrey Epstein about photos of young women US lawsuit claims Jes Staley received pictures of young women in seductive poses from the sex offender
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 Who are the key players in Alex Murdaugh murder trial? Who’s who in the double murder trial of disgraced legal dynasty heir Alex Murdaugh
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023 Rubbish situation: Sydney bins left uncollected for weeks as workers strike over pay Fair Work Commission intervenes after union files lawsuit against waste contractor Cleanaway
Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023 Meghan Markle bids to end sister’s ‘offensive and inappropriate’ defamation lawsuit Case is ‘offensive’ and ‘inappropriate’, Meghan’s lawyer told a judge in Florida courtroom
Chicago Tribune · Feb 16, 2023 Commentary: Big Tech makes billions off our personal data. It’s time for the US to pull in the reins Every day, the $6.7 trillion Big Tech industry affects our lives in ways that empower and harm. Despite recent hits in earnings, current layoffs and Google getting slapped with yet another lawsuit from the Justice Department, the tech giants are still all-powerful in our society, economy and daily lives. They…
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 Olaplex customers file lawsuit blaming products for hair loss and ‘serious injury’ The lawsuit claims that women who used the products were left with ‘dry, brittle, frizzy and dull’ hair
WEKU · Feb 16, 2023 Nearly 30 women are suing Olaplex, alleging products caused hair loss Women claim in a lawsuit Olaplex's range of products, numbered 0 through 9, contain allergens and irritants that caused hair loss and other problems, including contact dermatitis and brittleness.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2023 Banks Warn against Lebanon 'Isolation' Banks in Lebanon warned of the “gravity” of judicial accusations leveled against a number of them for “money laundering” and said that this will have repercussions on banking transactions. In a first, a new lawsuit affected an Arab bank operating in Lebanon, which is the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK).…
Reuters · Feb 16, 2023 Kazakhstan challenges large asset transfer by ex-president's foundation (This Feb. 16 story has been corrected to show foundation is run by former education minister Aslan Sarinjipov, not Nazarbayev's daughter Dariga in paragraph 8)
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 Judge slaps $335K penalty on Ronaldo accuser's Vegas lawyer A U.S. judge has slapped a Las Vegas lawyer with a $335,000 penalty for pressing a bid to force international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions of dollars more than a hush money settlement he paid to a Nevada woman who claimed Ronaldo raped her in Las Vegas in…