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San Francisco Files Lawsuit Against Oakland Over Airport Name Change
San Francisco has sued Oakland over the proposed name change of Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, citing potential confusion and financial impact on San Francisco International Airport. San Francisco is seeking a court order to prevent the name change, alleging trademark violation, while Oakland officials plan to defend their decision in court, asserting their right to claim their spot on the San Francisco Bay.
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"Judge Denies ACC's Motion to Stay in FSU Lawsuit"
A judge in North Carolina denied Florida State University's request to dismiss the Atlantic Coast Conference's lawsuit, leading to a focus on the upcoming hearing in Leon Circuit Civil court. The judge expressed concerns about forum shopping and the ACC's anticipatory filing, leaning more towards FSU's argument regarding the grant of rights. The hearing addressed issues of sovereign immunity, media rights, and public records laws, with FSU's legal team emphasizing the importance of the ESPN contract. The dispute revolves around FSU's desire to leave the ACC without penalty, while the ACC seeks to uphold the Grant of Rights agreement.
"Angelina Jolie's Allegations of Brad Pitt's Pre-2016 Abuse in Winery Lawsuit"
Angelina Jolie's legal team filed a motion to obtain Brad Pitt's communications related to a nondisclosure agreement that allegedly hindered the sale of her share of their Chateau Miraval winery to him. The motion accuses Pitt of attempting to control and financially drain Jolie, and of trying to conceal his alleged history of abuse. The dispute also involves allegations of abuse, custody issues, and the collapse of the winery sale deal. Jolie's team is seeking Pitt's communications with various authorities regarding a private flight incident, while Pitt's team claims Jolie sold her stake vindictively after an adverse custody ruling. The legal battle continues to unfold amid the ex-couple's protracted divorce proceedings.
Mistakenly Built $500K House on Woman's Hawaiian Lot Leads to Lawsuit
A woman in Hawaii discovered a $500,000 house built on her property by mistake and is now facing a lawsuit from the developer. The developer, Keaau Development Partnership, mistakenly built the house on Annaleine Reynolds' property in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Reynolds, who purchased the lot at a county tax auction, is being sued along with the construction company and others. The developer offered her a neighboring lot as compensation, but she rejected it, leading to legal wrangling over the situation.
Texas Judge Blocks Attorney General's Attempt to Obtain Records from Migrant Shelter
A judge has ruled against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his legal battle with the nonprofit Annunciation House, which helps migrants, stating that Paxton's administrative subpoena is trumped by Texas' rules of civil procedure about discovery. The dispute began when Paxton's office ordered the nonprofit to turn over documents within one day, alleging "alien harboring, human smuggling, and operating a stash house." The judge questioned Paxton's true motivation and ordered both parties to litigate within the guidelines of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
"Judge Upholds Order for Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones to Take Paternity Test"
A judge has upheld a decision requiring Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take a paternity test as part of a legal dispute with a 27-year-old woman who claims he is her biological father. Jones had appealed the ruling but was rejected, and his attorneys are challenging the constitutionality of the Texas law that would compel genetic testing. The woman, Alexandra Davis, alleges that Jones had a relationship with her mother in the mid-1990s and that a 1998 settlement between Jones and her mother included financial support in exchange for not publicly acknowledging paternity. Jones denies being her father, and his attorneys claim that Davis has already received millions of dollars from him in her lifetime.
Judge Orders Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones to Take Paternity DNA Test
A judge has upheld a decision requiring Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take a paternity test as part of a legal dispute with a 27-year-old woman who claims he is her biological father. Jones is challenging the constitutionality of the Texas law that would compel genetic testing, while the woman, Alexandra Davis, seeks to prove her paternity. The dispute stems from a 1998 settlement in which Jones allegedly agreed to support Davis and her mother financially as long as they didn't publicly acknowledge his paternity, something Jones has denied.
"Judge Orders Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones to Take Paternity Test in Lawsuit"
A judge has upheld the decision requiring Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take a paternity test as part of a legal dispute with a 27-year-old woman who claims he is her biological father. The woman, Alexandra Davis, alleges that her mother reached a settlement with Jones in 1998, which included financial support in exchange for not publicly acknowledging paternity. Jones and his attorneys are challenging the constitutionality of the Texas law that would compel genetic testing, while Davis dropped a previous lawsuit and is now seeking to prove Jones is her father.
"Judge Dismisses Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Over Special Tax District"
A federal judge has dismissed Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over changes to the Reedy Creek Improvement District's governing structure, which Disney alleged was in retaliation for criticizing the "Don't Say Gay" law. The judge ruled in the governor's favor, stating that Disney lacked standing to sue and that constitutional laws cannot be alleged as a violation of free speech. Disney has vowed to continue its fight, while the governor's office sees the ruling as an end to Disney's attempts to control its own special government.
"Take-Two and Remedy Clash Over 'R' Logo in Trademark Dispute"
Take Two Interactive has filed trademark claims against Remedy Entertainment, alleging that the latter's new logo resembles the R* logo of Rockstar Games, leading to a likelihood of confusion. Remedy's new logo, a stylized R, was introduced in April last year to reflect the company's evolution and portfolio of games. Both trademark claims for variations of the logo were opposed by Take-Two, and the dispute remains ongoing.
Grieving Groom Battles Mother-in-Law Over Estate After Bride's Tragic Death
The mother of a bride killed by a drunk driver on her wedding day is taking legal action against her son-in-law, accusing him of fraud and dishonoring her daughter. The dispute revolves around insurance claims and settlement cash, with the mother petitioning the court to remove the son-in-law as executor of his late wife's estate and challenging the validity of their marriage. The legal settlement, potentially substantial, is at stake, and the son-in-law has offered his mother-in-law half of the cash on the condition that she stops pursuing legal challenges to their marriage.