The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against the City of Los Angeles, alleging its sanctuary city ordinance violates the Constitution and obstructs federal immigration enforcement. The complaint names the city itself, Mayor Karen Bass, the City Council, and its president, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, accusing them of adopting policies... Read More »
Music mogul Sean Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges but convicted of transporting individuals for prostitution following an eight-week federal trial in Manhattan. Combs, 55, celebrated after the jury found him not guilty on Wednesday of the most severe charges. However, he was convicted of the... Read More »
A federal judge in New York blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary deportation protections and work permits for approximately 521,000 Haitian immigrants before the scheduled expiration of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan, in Brooklyn, ruled on Tuesday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem... Read More »
Lululemon is taking legal action against Costco, alleging the wholesale retailer is selling unauthorized imitations of its high-priced athletic wear under the Kirkland brand. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, accuses Costco of infringing on Lululemon’s trademark and design rights by distributing garments that closely resemble its original... Read More »
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the network of intentionally spreading false claims about a recent phone call between him and President Donald Trump. This happened during a time of heightened tensions over immigration raids and protests in Los Angeles last... Read More »
In a 6–3 decision issued Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, even for services unrelated to abortion. The ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) interprets Medicaid’s "free choice of provider" provision and could open the door... Read More »
A federal judge in Philadelphia has approved a $1.1 million settlement in a securities fraud case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against beverage startup The3rdBevco Inc. and its founder, Peter Scalise III, over a scheme involving false claims of a celebrity-backed product and the misuse of... Read More »
Three former crew members have filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Studios, and affiliated entities, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination on the set of the television series Doctor Odyssey. The complaint, filed May 30 in Los Angeles Superior Court by prop department members Caroline... Read More »
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer continues to face legal hurdles, with recent setbacks in a lawsuit against Lindsey Hill and ongoing litigation involving an Arizona woman named Darcy Esemonu. Bauer has not pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2021, after allegations of sexual assault emerged. Bauer's latest... Read More »
A class action lawsuit filed on June 2 in Multnomah County Circuit Court accuses Grocery Outlet and dozens of its affiliated store operators in Oregon of deceptive pricing practices that violate state consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs allege that the retailer used fabricated "elsewhere" prices to create the illusion of... Read More »
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed legislation on Sunday that sought to ban all THC consumables, permitting the state's substantial market for THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other products to continue operations. Abbott, a Republican, announced the veto at the last moment, rejecting what would have been one of the nation's most... Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that a family whose home was mistakenly raided by federal agents has the right to sue the U.S. government, significantly clarifying the scope of federal liability in cases known as "wrong-house raids." Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the unanimous opinion, addressing the critical issue... Read More »
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday to ease the standard of proof required for students with disabilities who seek to enforce their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related federal laws designed to guarantee appropriate education. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the opinion, emphasizing that while the... Read More »
A federal judge on Thursday granted bail to Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher, who faces charges of smuggling frog embryos into the United States. Petrova, 30, had been held in federal custody since her arrest in February. Petrova was returning to the U.S. from a vacation... Read More »
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one count of sexual assault but acquitted of another in his sex-crimes retrial in New York on Wednesday, marking a significant yet partial victory for the #MeToo movement that contributed to his public downfall. After two high-profile trials and numerous accusations spanning several years,... Read More »
