Alanis Morissette has sued her former tour manager, alleging the woman threatened to accuse her of drug trafficking unless the singer agreed to employ her for 15 years and provide substantial compensation.Filed Tuesday in federal court in Los Angeles, the lawsuit names Keren Urinov and accuses her of civil extortion,... Read More »
California lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose new requirements on attorneys who use generative artificial intelligence, including verifying AI-generated work, disclosing its use in court filings, and protecting confidential client information.Senate Bill 574, known as the Court A.I. Protection Act, passed the Legislature and was sent to Gov. Gavin... Read More »
Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a Justice Department lawsuit accusing its pharmacies of knowingly filling thousands of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, ending a federal enforcement case that began nearly six years ago. Walmart did not admit liability.The Justice Department announced the settlement... Read More »
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department’s effort to force Google to sell a key part of its online advertising business, allowing the technology giant to keep its AdX advertising exchange despite an earlier ruling that Google illegally monopolized parts of the digital advertising market.U.S. District Judge Leonie... Read More »
A San Diego jury awarded $105 million to a substance abuse counselor who said she was fired after reporting sexual harassment, a hidden camera in an employee bathroom, and concerns about patient safety at an opioid treatment facility.The May 12 verdict in Michelle Giaquinta v. San Diego Health Alliance, Inc.... Read More »
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday denied Mackenzie Shirilla’s latest bid to revive her postconviction challenge, refusing to reconsider its June decision not to hear an appeal stemming from a petition filed one day late.The court issued no opinion explaining the denial. Justices Patrick DeWine and Jennifer Brunner dissented. DeWine... Read More »
A.B. Quintanilla III has confirmed legal action against his sister, Suzette Quintanilla-Arriaga, amid reports that the family dispute could involve as much as $48 million and interests tied to Selena’s estate and legacy.The musician and producer said the lawsuit also concerns facts and circumstances related to their late father, Abraham... Read More »
Los Angeles County has sued State Farm over its handling of claims from the 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires, accusing the insurer of delaying, underpaying and denying benefits owed to wildfire survivors.The lawsuit, filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleges State Farm engaged in unfair business practices while... Read More »
An executive producer of Obsession is suing the production company behind the horror blockbuster, alleging she was denied a promised share of profits after the low-budget film grossed more than $505 million worldwide.Leonora Ann Darby filed the lawsuit Aug. 28 in Los Angeles Superior Court against Tea Shop Productions and... Read More »
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug has received six months of deferred adjudication after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor weapons charge stemming from his 2025 arrest, as he separately faces new DWI, marijuana, and firearm charges.The musician, whose legal name is Xavier Landum, appeared Friday in Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4... Read More »
“Below Deck Mediterranean” star Nathan Gallagher was convicted of three domestic violence offenses Tuesday after failing to appear in a Sydney court, where a judge issued a warrant for his arrest as authorities confirmed he is believed to be overseas.Gallagher, 28, had pleaded not guilty to charges of assault occasioning... Read More »
A federal judge has dismissed the remaining harassment and discrimination claims brought by wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels against Lizzo’s touring company, ending the nearly three-year lawsuit stemming from the singer’s 2023 European tour.U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha granted summary judgment Tuesday in favor of Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.,... Read More »
Apple has accused OpenAI of destroying potential evidence in its federal trade secrets case, telling a judge that a forensic review of a former Apple engineer’s MacBook found he used a confidential circuit schematic after joining the artificial intelligence company.The Aug. 31 filing adds new allegations against former Apple engineer... Read More »
California lawmakers ended the legislative session Tuesday without voting on a major wildfire liability bill after rejecting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push to reduce what electric utilities could owe wildfire victims, insurers and local governments when their equipment sparks catastrophic fires.The Assembly declined to take up Senate Bill 492 on Sept.... Read More »
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, says he has about $1.2 billion in debt and wants even more, arguing that borrowing to buy income-producing real estate is one of the ways he builds wealth. But most of that $1.2 billion is not debt he personally owes.Kim Kiyosaki,... Read More »
