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Texas court lets ExxonMobil defamation suit proceed against California AG over recycling remarks
legal10 hours ago

Texas court lets ExxonMobil defamation suit proceed against California AG over recycling remarks

A U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of Texas ruled that ExxonMobil can pursue a defamation suit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta over his remarks about plastic recycling, including the claim that only 5% of plastic is recycled and that Exxon lied. The judge rejected Bonta’s official-immunity defense for a campaign email sent to Texas residents, allowing the suit to move forward against him, while dismissing the environmental groups’ claims.

via Yahoo|
#defamation#exxonmobil#legal
Parents sue Camp Mystic owners after daughter’s disappearance in Texas flood
legal19 days ago

Parents sue Camp Mystic owners after daughter’s disappearance in Texas flood

The parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, an 8-year-old who vanished during flash floods at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, are suing the camp’s operators and related Eastland family members for more than $1 million in damages. They allege gross negligence, an inadequate evacuation plan, and ignoring National Weather Service flood warnings as waters rose, leading to Cile’s presumed death and the deaths of others at the all-girls camp; the lawsuit, filed in Travis County, follows earlier suits, and notes Camp Mystic’s reopening plans at a new Cypress Lake location.

via NBC News|
#camp-mystic#flood#lawsuit
legal20 days ago

Paul Weiss Chair Quits Amid Epstein Ties Fallout

Brad Karp resigns as chair of Paul, Weiss amid backlash over his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein; Scott Barshay will replace him, with Karp remaining involved in client service. The firm says it never represented Epstein and maintained boundaries with him. The Epstein matter ties into ongoing DOJ-file disclosures and broader scrutiny of high‑profile legal figures and the firm’s past criticisms over diversity and pro bono commitments.

via Politico|
#brad-karp#epstein-files#jeffrey-epstein
Lawsuit claims Dollar Tree failed to rescue mom of two trapped in freezer
legal24 days ago

Lawsuit claims Dollar Tree failed to rescue mom of two trapped in freezer

A Florida anesthesiologist and mother of two was found dead inside a walk-in freezer at a Miami Dollar Tree (968 SW 8th St., Little Havana) on December 14. Her family has filed a $50 million lawsuit alleging the store failed to maintain the freezer and protect patrons, including accusing the store manager of instructing an employee not to review surveillance footage or take action to locate the missing woman, and alleging defective safety mechanisms and improper closing procedures contributed to her death.

via Law and Crime News|
#dollar-tree#freezer-death#lawsuit
Lawsuit challenges ICE's warrantless home entries under new policy
legal26 days ago

Lawsuit challenges ICE's warrantless home entries under new policy

Immigrant-rights groups filed a federal lawsuit in Boston challenging ICE's May policy allowing agents to enter homes to arrest people based on administrative warrants (Form I-205) issued by DHS, arguing the Fourth Amendment requires a judge's warrant. The policy, disclosed after a whistleblower complaint, marks a shift in ICE enforcement, while DHS says the warrants ensure due process and removal orders.

via NBC News|
#civil-rights-lawsuit#fourth-amendment#ice
Lawsuits Claim Social Apps Fuel Youth Addiction
legal1 month ago

Lawsuits Claim Social Apps Fuel Youth Addiction

Open class-action lawsuits accuse major social media platforms—Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat—of engineering features to maximize engagement, contributing to depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia and other mental-health harms in minors. Eligible claimants are individuals who started using social media between ages 8 and 18, are now 25 or younger, used these apps for 3+ hours daily, and have sought treatment for related conditions; the actions are led by Wagstaff & Cartmell and LegaFi Law, inviting affected people to join by submitting information to verify eligibility.

via Class Action Lawsuits|
#class-action#instagram#legal
Prosecutors Seek Detention for Timothy Busfield, Citing Reoffense Risk in Child-Sex Case
legal1 month ago

Prosecutors Seek Detention for Timothy Busfield, Citing Reoffense Risk in Child-Sex Case

Prosecutors in Albuquerque request the pretrial detention of Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield as he faces two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse, arguing he could reoffend and de-emphasizing a polygraph he passed due to lack of raw data; the defense says the evidence is weak and highlights prior uncharged allegations, with a ruling on detention expected.

via Deadline|
#child-sex-abuse#legal#lie-detector
Busfield Fights Jail Time as Defense Argues Lack of Evidence in Child-Sex Case
legal1 month ago

Busfield Fights Jail Time as Defense Argues Lack of Evidence in Child-Sex Case

Timothy Busfield, the Emmy-winning actor known for Thirtysomething, remains in custody in Albuquerque on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse, as prosecutors seek to keep him jailed pending trial. His lawyers and allies — including his wife Melissa Gilbert and fellow Thirtysomething castmates — contend the state’s case lacks genuine evidence of dangerousness and point to an independent review, polygraph results, and a favorable ABEL assessment supporting release under supervision. A pre-trial detention hearing is set for January 20; depending on the ruling, Busfield could be released on bail or remain in custody. He surrendered January 13 and has been held without bond, with reports of a new allegation involving two brothers who appeared on a project he directed. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to about a decade in state prison.

via Deadline|
#cast-support#child-sexual-abuse-charges#legal
Oracle Bondholders Sue Over AI Buildout Financing Disclosure
legal1 month ago

Oracle Bondholders Sue Over AI Buildout Financing Disclosure

Bondholders filed a class-action in New York state court alleging Oracle and top executives failed to disclose the need to raise substantial additional debt to fund AI infrastructure after announcing a major OpenAI computing deal, a move that coincided with a drop in bond values as Oracle borrowed to back data-center projects.

via Reuters|
#artificial-intelligence#consumer-protection#corporate-debt-corporate-debt-financing
Timothy Busfield Loses Agency Support as Court Case Moves Forward
legal1 month ago

Timothy Busfield Loses Agency Support as Court Case Moves Forward

Emmy-winning actor-director Timothy Busfield was dropped by Innovative Artists the same day he appeared in Albuquerque court on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse tied to alleged incidents with two young actors on The Cleaning Lady; prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed ahead of trial, and a new allegation involving a 16-year-old girl was disclosed, adding to older, uncharged claims.

via Deadline|
#albuquerque#child-sex-abuse-charges#innovative-artists
Busfield Silent At First NM Hearing On Child Sex Abuse Charges
legal1 month ago

Busfield Silent At First NM Hearing On Child Sex Abuse Charges

Timothy Busfield, 68, did not enter a plea at his first Albuquerque court appearance on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse involving two boys from The Cleaning Lady; he remains in custody as prosecutors seek a pretrial detention order, with a hearing scheduled to determine if he stays jailed during the trial after his surrender following an arrest warrant.

via Deadline|
#child-sexual-abuse#detention-motion#legal
New Allegation Emerges Against Timothy Busfield as DA Criticizes Studio Probe
legal1 month ago

New Allegation Emerges Against Timothy Busfield as DA Criticizes Studio Probe

Emmy-winner Timothy Busfield faces a fresh sexual-abuse accusation as he prepares for a Bernalillo County court appearance on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse; prosecutors say he poses an ongoing danger and seek his continued detention, while a filing also blasts Warner Bros for limited cooperation in its internal probe related to misconduct on The Cleaning Lady set.

via Deadline|
#bernalillo-county-district-attorney#child-sexual-abuse-charges#legal
legal1 month ago

Court freezes Trump parole revocation plan affecting thousands of immigrants

A federal judge in Boston issued a temporary restraining order delaying the Trump administration’s plan to end ‘family reunification parole’ for more than 10,000 immigrants, finding that officials failed to provide proper direct notice. The order extends current parole status while the case proceeds, noting that many affected individuals may not have online accounts for notice. The decision comes amid broader immigration crackdowns and ongoing legal challenges to the administration’s deportation efforts.

via Politico|
#family-reunification#immigration#judiciary