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Michael Hiltzik: Chase claims it's devoted to diversity. So why didn't it give California the data required by law?

The giant bank JPMorgan Chase & Co. is devoted to "diversity, equity and inclusion" in its workplace policies. We know this because it says so, right there on its website.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 2022

Fashion creators sue Hailey Bieber over her new brand's name

Two former college roommates who created a successful clothing line under the “Rhode” trademark are suing model Hailey Bieber, saying she's creating market confusion by marketing products under the Rhode name

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

Family of grandmother killed in Metra crash files wrongful death lawsuit

The lawsuit states that Metra should have warned its conductors to approach the crossing with caution and to look out for any vehicles stuck on the tracks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2022

Once a Hollywood golden boy, Paul Haggis now faces another sexual assault allegation

LOS ANGELES — Paul Haggis, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who directed “Crash,” has been living under a cloud since a woman sued him in civil court in 2017, alleging he raped her years ago after they met at an industry party in New York City.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 22, 2022

Environmentalists, property owners sue to block $2.5-billion dam project in Santa Clara County

As California endures water restrictions due to widespread drought, a proposed $2.5-billion reservoir expansion project in Santa Clara County promises to increase the amount of freshwater for more than a million people.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 22, 2022

NFL files to move ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit to arbitration

MIAMI — The NFL and the six teams named as defendants in former Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit have filed a motion to move the suit to private arbitration. The motion, filed Tuesday, also seeks to indefinitely suspend the litigation proceedings.

Miami Herald · Jun 22, 2022

Seattle's JumpStart tax on big businesses' salaries upheld by WA court

An appellate court judge upheld Seattle's JumpStart payroll tax on Tuesday, doubling down on a decision made in King County Superior Court last year.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores' racial discrimination suit

The NFL and six of its teams have filed for arbitration in the lawsuit that alleges they engaged in racial discrimination

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Ford faces land pollution lawsuit

The company is accused of dumping thousands of tons of toxic paint sludge and other pollutants

Salon · Jun 22, 2022

German sex abuse lawsuit targets former Pope Benedict

A lawsuit brought against an alleged paedophile priest in Germany is seeking to establish whether former Pope Benedict and other members of the clergy were culpable in a historical case of child sexual abuse, the plaintiff's lawyer said.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022