A Los Angeles County judge has denied an effort by Motown icon Smokey Robinson to dismiss portions of a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct and labor violations, allowing claims brought by two additional accusers to move forward, at least for now. The ruling, issued Monday by Judge Kevin Brazile, centers... Read More »
A legal dispute over the use of a stage name tied to one of pop music’s most recognizable eras has been quietly resolved. Apollonia, the singer and actress closely associated with Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain, has reached a confidential settlement with the late artist’s estate, ending a lawsuit that... Read More »
Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility following her recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to a representative for the singer. The decision comes weeks after the incident, which took place in early March in Southern California, and marks a significant step in what those... Read More »
Attorneys for Sean Combs appeared before a federal appeals court this week, pressing for a faster ruling on whether the music executive was improperly sentenced following his 2025 criminal conviction. The hearing marks a critical stage in Combs’ effort to reduce his prison time or potentially secure early release after... Read More »
A Los Angeles judge has allowed singer-songwriter Andra Day to proceed with a key claim in her ongoing legal battle against former manager Jeffrey Evans, marking a significant early development in a case centered on alleged financial misconduct. In a ruling issued this week, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge... Read More »
Agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company has agreed to pay $99 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the company of limiting farmers’ ability to repair their equipment and increasing maintenance costs. The proposed settlement, filed in federal court in Chicago, would also require Deere to expand access to... Read More »
A group of Washington taxpayers and business organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s newly enacted income tax, arguing the law violates the state constitution’s limits on taxing income. The case, filed in Klickitat County Superior Court shortly after the measure was signed on March 30, 2026, targets a... Read More »
Rapper Pooh Shiesty will remain in federal custody after a Texas judge denied his request for bail, citing the seriousness of the charges and the risk he could flee or pose a danger if released. The decision comes as prosecutors pursue a case that alleges a business dispute turned into... Read More »
Reality television personality Taylor Frankie Paul has filed for a protective order against her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, alleging a sustained pattern of abusive behavior, according to court documents. The filing, submitted on April 7 in Salt Lake City, comes amid an ongoing legal dispute between the former couple involving... Read More »
Costco is facing a proposed class action in federal court in California alleging the retailer failed to follow state rules governing automatic membership renewals, leading to charges that customers say they did not expect. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by California... Read More »
