An attorney for the family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez alleges D4vd concealed substantial assets despite being approved for publicly funded legal representation in his criminal case.Patrick Steinfeld, who represents the 14-year-old’s family, is challenging that determination and accuses D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, of holding money through... Read More »
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told the judge for a second straight day Wednesday that they could not reach a unanimous verdict, prompting a rare jury instruction and moving the case closer to a possible mistrial.The 12-member panel ended its fifth day of deliberations without a verdict after... Read More »
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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 »
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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 »