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 »
FKA Twigs has filed a new lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf, arguing that a non-disclosure agreement tied to their prior legal settlement is unlawful and cannot be enforced under California law. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, centers on a dispute that emerged months after the two reached a... Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications, ruling that internet service providers cannot be held liable for copyright infringement committed by users on their networks based only on knowledge of that activity. The ruling reverses a lower court decision that had allowed the... Read More »
A Los Angeles jury has found Google and Meta Platforms liable in a lawsuit alleging their social media platforms contributed to a young user’s addiction and psychological harm, in a case that centers on how their platforms are designed. Jurors found both companies negligent and concluded they failed to warn... Read More »
Minnesota officials have sued the Trump administration, asking a court to require federal agencies to turn over evidence they say is needed to investigate three shootings involving federal officers, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, seeks a court order compelling the release of... Read More »
