All articles tagged with #legal agreement
Originally Published 18 days ago — by TMZ
Bam Margera has agreed to pay $2,500 monthly in child support to his estranged wife Nikki Boyd for their son Phoenix, starting January 1. The couple's separation has been contentious, with disputes over the legitimacy of their marriage and Bam's past substance issues. Bam claims sobriety and credits his new wife for his change. Nikki initially sought $15,000 per month but settled for a lower amount.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban quietly divorced after nearly 20 years, with detailed legal agreements covering property division, child custody, and support, emphasizing privacy and civility to protect their reputations and focus on their children.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime, citing a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights. The court ruled that the state could not prosecute Smollett a second time after an initial agreement to drop charges in exchange for a $10,000 payment and community service. This decision highlights the importance of the state honoring agreements made with defendants, drawing parallels to the overturned conviction of Bill Cosby. The case has been sent back to the lower court to officially dismiss the charges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Conservative operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay up to $1.25 million in a settlement with New York state over a 2020 robocall scheme aimed at dissuading Black people from voting. The robocalls, which falsely warned of arrest, debt collection, and forced vaccination if people voted by mail, targeted predominantly Black neighborhoods in several states. The settlement also requires the operatives to notify the attorney general's office before any lobbying or political campaigning in New York and submit future election-related communications for review. Attorney General Letitia James emphasized the importance of protecting the right to vote and stated that the pair orchestrated a disinformation campaign to intimidate Black voters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Intercept
Georgia is preparing to execute Willie Pye, who was sentenced to death in 1996 for murdering his former girlfriend. His case raises concerns about racial discrimination and ineffective representation, as well as the timing of his execution in relation to a legal agreement that had placed executions on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pye's lawyers argue that he is being unfairly excluded from the agreement, violating his constitutional rights. The case highlights systemic issues in Georgia's death penalty system, including the historical influence of racism and the lack of adequate legal representation for defendants.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
New York City has reached a settlement agreement to significantly scale back its longstanding legal obligation to provide shelter to homeless migrant adults, allowing them to stay in shelters for only 30 days, with some exceptions for medical disabilities or extenuating circumstances. This marks a major shift in policy for the city, which had previously guaranteed a bed to any homeless person who sought one. The new rules, stemming from a state court case, are intended to temporarily address the migrant crisis, affecting adult migrants aged 18 to 23, while families with children will not be impacted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Charlie Sheen has filed an emergency request to formalize an agreement with ex-wife Brooke Mueller, requiring her to undergo drug testing and risk losing custody of their children if she relapses on drugs or alcohol. The agreement stipulates that the children will primarily live with Charlie, but Brooke will have visitation rights contingent on regular drug and alcohol testing. The court granted Charlie's request, making the agreement part of the official divorce case.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Michael Oher, the subject of the film "The Blind Side," has filed a petition to end the nearly 20-year conservatorship held by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, who took him in as a teenager. Oher alleges that the Tuohys used the conservatorship to profit from his story, including through the movie deal, in ways he was unaware of. The Tuohys, who deny cheating Oher, have agreed to end the conservatorship. The legal arrangement, which granted the Tuohys wide authority over Oher's affairs, departed from Tennessee legal norms and raised questions about their motives. The conservatorship was initially established to help Oher qualify academically to play college football at the University of Mississippi, the Tuohys' alma mater, while staying within NCAA rules.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
Steve Wynn, the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, has agreed to stay out of Nevada's gambling industry as part of a new settlement. The agreement comes after a lengthy investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Wynn. Under the settlement, Wynn will not be able to participate in any gaming activities or have any involvement in the state's gambling industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO Europe
The European Union has approved a new data-transfer deal with the United States, ending years of uncertainty and allowing for the free flow of digital information between the two regions. The agreement, known as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, recognizes the U.S. as having sufficient protection for Europeans' personal data, resolving concerns over U.S. intelligence agencies' surveillance. The deal aims to ensure safe data flows and provide legal certainty for companies on both sides of the Atlantic.