The U.S. Supreme Court on March 31 ruled that a Colorado law banning “conversion therapy” for minors triggers First Amendment concerns, siding with a licensed counselor who challenged the restriction as a limit on speech. In an 8-1 decision, the justices said the law targets speech based on viewpoint and... Read More »
Taylor Swift has been sued in federal court by a Nevada-based performer who claims a “showgirl” brand tied to the singer’s latest album infringes on her long-established trademark. The case was filed on March 30 in federal court in Los Angeles and names Swift, TAS Rights Management, UMG Recordings, and... Read More »
A legal dispute has emerged between Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi and South African composer Lebo M over a joke involving one of the most recognizable lines from The Lion King soundtrack. Jonasi is facing a $27 million defamation lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles after a viral podcast... Read More »
A new development has emerged in the case surrounding the death of Matthew Perry, as Perla Hudson, the former wife of Slash, is asking a federal judge to show leniency toward one of the defendants set to be sentenced next month. Hudson submitted a letter to the court in support... Read More »
Michigan’s cannabis industry has filed a new lawsuit challenging a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana, arguing the state’s tax structure improperly layers taxes and pushes collections beyond a constitutional limit. Filed March 28 in the Michigan Court of Claims, the case was brought by Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, along with... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the company behind SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, alleging its parks unlawfully banned certain mobility devices used by guests with disabilities. Filed March 26 in federal court in Orlando, the complaint claims the company violated the... Read More »
A federal judge in New York has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase of breaching contractual obligations tied to a $481 million commercial real estate loan, allowing the case to move forward. In a decision issued March 30, U.S. District Judge Dale Ho said the lawsuit can proceed,... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Justice told a federal judge it relied on incorrect federal guidance to defend a policy allowing immigration arrests at court hearings, according to a recent filing. In a March 24 letter filed in federal court in New York, government attorneys said they made a material error... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against a Southern California towing company, alleging it sold vehicles belonging to active-duty military personnel without required court approval. Filed March 25 in federal court in Los Angeles, the complaint claims S & K Towing, Inc. auctioned, sold, or otherwise... Read More »
David Thornton, the husband of Cyndi Lauper, has been named in a civil lawsuit filed in New York that stems from sexual assault allegations against the couple’s son, Declyn Lauper. The complaint was filed by an anonymous plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, and relates to an alleged incident that took... Read More »
