Neil Young and his newest group, the Chrome Hearts, are facing a legal battle with the luxury fashion label that has carried the same name for decades. The rock icon and his band were sued this week by Chrome Hearts, the Los Angeles–based company known for its high-end jewelry, clothing,... Read More »
A California judge has ordered Kanye West to pay more than $76,000 in legal fees to a former employee after ruling that his early attempt to throw out her lawsuit was frivolous. The decision marks another setback for the musician, who faces allegations of antisemitism, sexual harassment, and retaliation from... Read More »
A federal judge has allowed central antitrust claims against Epic Systems Corp. to move forward, ruling that the healthcare software company must face allegations it used its dominance to suppress competition in the market for medical record “payer platforms.” U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald of the Southern District of... Read More »
Two months after Jane’s Addiction was rocked by a $10 million lawsuit filed by Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins against frontman Perry Farrell, the singer has officially responded. In a new legal filing, Farrell denies liability and outlines 35 affirmative defenses, escalating an already bitter dispute that has... Read More »
A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration from subpoenaing medical records of transgender patients at Boston Children’s Hospital, ruling the Justice Department’s request improper and politically motivated. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued the decision Tuesday, finding that the subpoena “was motivated only by bad faith.” The... Read More »
A Michigan judge has dismissed all charges against 15 Republicans accused of falsely certifying Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election, marking one of the most significant setbacks to date in state-level prosecutions of the so-called “fake electors” plan. District Court Judge Kristen D. Simmons ruled on Tuesday... Read More »
Nevada has agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that prison guards fatally beat an inmate at High Desert State Prison in 2023, according to the attorney representing his family. Christian Walker, 44, died shortly after being transferred to the prison near Las Vegas. While the Clark... Read More »
Twenty One Pilots have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Temu, alleging that the China-based online marketplace has facilitated the sale of counterfeit merchandise bearing the band’s name and artwork. The case, filed in federal court, highlights growing tensions between artists and rapidly expanding e-commerce platforms accused of inadequate oversight... Read More »
A federal judge in Washington has blocked President Donald Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, ruling that the president’s attempt likely violated legal protections for the central bank’s independence. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb issued a preliminary injunction late Tuesday, finding that Cook’s claim of improper dismissal had... Read More »
A former head of security at WhatsApp has filed a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging the company ignored significant flaws in the app’s digital defenses and retaliated against him for raising concerns. The complaint was brought by Attaullah Baig, who served as WhatsApp’s head of security from 2021... Read More »
