All articles tagged with #litigation
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Guardian
Democrats successfully removed a rider from a US appropriations bill that would have limited lawsuits against pesticide companies like Bayer, aiming to protect consumer rights and state warnings about pesticide risks, amidst industry lobbying and ongoing legal battles over glyphosate-based products.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Business Insider
Jaymie Parkkinen, an Elon Musk lawyer involved in a high-profile legal dispute with Sam Altman over OpenAI, is also a professional clown who performs improv-style comedy and runs a 'Clown Cardio' business, blending his legal career with his passion for clowning and physical comedy.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Honeywell expects to record a $470 million charge in Q4 related to a settlement in a legal dispute with Flexjet over aircraft engine maintenance, amid ongoing damages claims and a lowered profit forecast for 2025.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Dr. Phil lost a court case that challenged his media startup's bankruptcy, which the court found was improperly filed to favor certain creditors and involved misconduct such as deleting incriminating messages. The case will now proceed as a Chapter 7 liquidation, with a trustee overseeing asset sales and ongoing litigation, including allegations of financial misconduct and breach of contract.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
North Carolina Republicans plan to vote on a new House map amid ongoing legal challenges and nationwide debates over gerrymandering, with the outcome potentially impacting the balance of power in the upcoming midterm elections and influenced by litigation alleging racial discrimination in district boundaries.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Applegreen, the winning bidder to redevelop 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts, has dropped out of the project due to unresolved negotiations, legal costs, and litigation threats from a competing bidder, leading MassDOT to seek a new partner to complete the redevelopment.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Takeout
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, once rapidly expanding, is now facing significant decline with closures and legal disputes, largely due to franchisee dissatisfaction and allegations of misrepresentation, highlighting the importance of strong parent-franchise relationships for success.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Above the Law
BTI Consulting Group's annual ranking highlights the most feared litigation firms by in-house counsel, with Quinn Emanuel, Kirkland & Ellis, Skadden, and Gibson Dunn topping the list as the 'Fearsome Foursome,' while other firms are recognized as 'Feared,' 'Awesome,' or 'Intimidating Opponents' in the legal industry.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Lawfare
Anthropic paid $1.5 billion to settle a copyright lawsuit, highlighting the US's inability to handle AI copyright disputes without risking massive liabilities that could hinder AI development and national security. The article suggests using the Defense Production Act to swiftly license training data, avoiding prolonged legal battles and supporting US AI competitiveness against China.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloomberg Law News
The US Supreme Court allowed President Trump to proceed with federal government restructuring plans, creating uncertainty and potential chaos for federal employees and agencies, as lower courts had previously blocked these actions. The decision emphasizes the difficulty in challenging executive actions and may lead to varied rulings across agencies, raising concerns about the impact on federal workers and government services.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
A U.S. judge has ruled that UBS must face lawsuits from investors claiming they were defrauded by Credit Suisse before its collapse in 2023, specifically regarding false statements about its financial health and the writedown of AT1 bonds, which were ordered by Swiss regulators and contributed to the bank's demise.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
Elon Musk's tenure with DOGE, a government cost-cutting initiative, has ended amid legal battles and controversy over its impact on federal agencies and employees. While Musk claims significant savings, ongoing lawsuits and court decisions will shape his legacy and the future of DOGE's influence on government operations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
With Donald Trump's return to the presidency, the cryptocurrency industry anticipates a reduction in regulatory hurdles, as the SEC's aggressive litigation against major crypto exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken may be paused or dismissed. Trump's administration is expected to support the digital asset industry and potentially appoint a new SEC chair who favors a more lenient approach, marking a shift from the adversarial stance under Gary Gensler.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Netflix is facing at least two class-action lawsuits over its failure to deliver a satisfactory experience during the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson boxing event. This situation raises concerns for the NFL, which plans to stream Christmas games on Netflix, as similar issues could lead to legal scrutiny. The lawsuits highlight the ease of filing class actions, a risk the NFL constantly faces. Additionally, Jake Paul's admission of not fully engaging in the fight to avoid embarrassing Tyson could lead to further legal challenges, especially from bettors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
In Pennsylvania, legal battles over the use of mail ballots in elections persist, highlighting ongoing disputes about voting procedures and election integrity.