Diane Lilli

Ancestry.com DNA test kits stacked in a warehouse.

Outcry Over Citizens’ Rights of Privacy and Publicity Fuels Class Action Suit Against Ancestry.com in Illinois

When numerous Illinois residents discovered their names and likenesses were being used without their knowledge or consent by ancestry.com for commercial purposes, they banded together to send a strong message about their legal right to privacy. The over 100 citizens brought a class action suit against the behemoth international company,... Read More about Outcry Over Citizens’ Rights of Privacy and Publicity Fuels Class Action Suit Against Ancestry.com in Illinois

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In a Public Nod to US Prisons as Inhumane, UK Court Rules WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Appeal Extradition to the US

In yet another twist in an almost decade-long espionage case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, 49, a UK court ruled he can appeal his extradition to the US. Assange’s attorneys successfully argued it would be harmful to his mental health to return to the US via extradition to face espionage... Read More about In a Public Nod to US Prisons as Inhumane, UK Court Rules WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Appeal Extradition to the US

Tennessee couple Liz and Gabe Rutan-Ram, who are suing for discrimination by the state child services due to their Jewish faith.

Tennessee Couple Sues Child Services for State-Funded Dept. for Discrimination, Alleging Discrimination Because They are Jewish

Like most couples who want to have a child, Tennessean couple Liz and Gabe Rutan-Ram were saddened to learn they could not have a biological baby. Instead of giving up their dream, they decided to become parents by adopting, working with the Tennessee Child Services Department, and were willing to... Read More about Tennessee Couple Sues Child Services for State-Funded Dept. for Discrimination, Alleging Discrimination Because They are Jewish

Martin Shkreli leaving a courthouse surrounded by people and media.

Federal Judge Rules Martin Shkreli to Pay $64.6 Million in Fines and Receive a Lifetime Ban From Working in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Imprisoned Martin Shkreli, aka “Pharma Boy,” is now facing a ruling by a federal judge that orders him to be banned “for life” from the drug industry plus pay fines of $64.6 million to seven states. The order follows the infamous trial where then-CEO Shkreli and company Vyera Pharmaceuticals were... Read More about Federal Judge Rules Martin Shkreli to Pay $64.6 Million in Fines and Receive a Lifetime Ban From Working in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., & Others Face Lawsuit in Alleged Crypto Scam

Digital tokens and mega-celebrity social media plugs led to a class action suit from the Central District of California. Major big-name celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., NBA star Paul Pierce, and company EthereumMax, are facing the lawsuit for an alleged pump and dump scam. Court documents accuse... Read More about Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., & Others Face Lawsuit in Alleged Crypto Scam

Kanye West, also known as Ye, leaving a building while wearing sunglasses and a mask.

Kanye West, AKA Ye, Accused of Battery After Punching Man, Admits He Did it, Yet Says He Suffers From Bipolar Disorder, Which May Offer Protection Under CA Law

If a celebrity readily admits guilt to punching someone, what are the repercussions? And, if that celebrity suffers from bipolar disorder, what does that mean for him if he is charged with a battery offense? These questions will be addressed as investigators named Kanye West, 44, now known as Ye,... Read More about Kanye West, AKA Ye, Accused of Battery After Punching Man, Admits He Did it, Yet Says He Suffers From Bipolar Disorder, Which May Offer Protection Under CA Law

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Sarah Palin Requests Federal Judge to Keep Videos and Other Documents From Jurors in Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin filed a lawsuit against the New York Times in 2017, alleging defamation over a published piece she said blamed her for a 2011 shooting in Arizona. The case will be brought to trial in a few weeks, despite the numerous attempts by the New... Read More about Sarah Palin Requests Federal Judge to Keep Videos and Other Documents From Jurors in Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Nike Sues Lululemon for Alleged Patent Infringement in Hot-Ticket Item The Mirror

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in court, how you create the image is about to be on trial. A fight over the hottest new fitness tool, Lululemon’s The Mirror, is now heading to the US District Court in Manhattan, as powerhouse fitness firm Nike sues Lululemon... Read More about Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Nike Sues Lululemon for Alleged Patent Infringement in Hot-Ticket Item The Mirror

A group of individuals attempting to breach the Capitol building during the January 6 riots, showcasing various actions of climbing and navigating the structure.

Feds Consider Mobster Racketeering Laws to Prosecute Broader Scope of Illegal Activities by Far-Right Groups Including Proud Boys and Oath Keepers

Federal prosecutors are brushing off the famous mob-centric laws from decades ago and handily repurposing them in new ways for new offenses. Armed with RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act passed into law in 1970, Feds are now discussing using these statutes to charge Capitol Hill Rioters. Under... Read More about Feds Consider Mobster Racketeering Laws to Prosecute Broader Scope of Illegal Activities by Far-Right Groups Including Proud Boys and Oath Keepers

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Jury Finds Teva Pharm Liable for New York State’s Drug Epidemic in Landmark Lawsuit

After a six-month trail, a six-member jury in New York found Teva Pharmaceuticals, based in Israel, and numerous subsidiary firms, liable for New York state's drug epidemic. This landmark case deemed Teva Pharmaceuticals is responsible for New York state's severe opioid crisis, connecting the dots from manufacturing to sales to... Read More about Jury Finds Teva Pharm Liable for New York State’s Drug Epidemic in Landmark Lawsuit

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Cyber Ninjas Closes Day After Judge Finds Them in Contempt, Orders Them to Hand Over Public Records and Pay $50,000 a Day in Fines, after 2020 Presidential Election Audit Riddled with Falsehoods

Cyber Ninjas, a Florida firm hired by the Arizona State Senate to review presidential election results in Maricopa County after former Donald Trump claimed the election had been stolen from him, was fined by Judge John Hannah $50,000 a day last week for contempt. The company, which has been criticized... Read More about Cyber Ninjas Closes Day After Judge Finds Them in Contempt, Orders Them to Hand Over Public Records and Pay $50,000 a Day in Fines, after 2020 Presidential Election Audit Riddled with Falsehoods

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, appearing in court following her conviction on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy.

Guilty of Four Counts Including Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud: Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos Blood-Testing Start-Up Faces up to 20 Years of Jail Time

A jury of four women and eight men deliberated for more than fifty hours and returned with a unanimous guilty verdict convicting Elizabeth Holmes, 37, founder of biotech company Theranos, of three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In total, she had been... Read More about Guilty of Four Counts Including Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud: Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos Blood-Testing Start-Up Faces up to 20 Years of Jail Time

Pentagon Review Updates Rules for Extremism in Military Ranks but Offers no Clear Guidance

The Department of Defense (DoD) under the umbrella of the Pentagon released a report discussing political extremism in the US military. The Pentagon review was triggered in April by the January 6 Capitol Hill Riots, after the DoD discovered numerous former members of the military participated in the DC insurrection.... Read More about Pentagon Review Updates Rules for Extremism in Military Ranks but Offers no Clear Guidance

A large crowd of supporters holding flags and signs at the "Save America Rally" in front of the White House on January 6, 2021, prior to the Capitol riot.

Three Federal Judges Deny Trump’s Bid to Block Release of White House Records at Time of Capitol Riot Attack

A unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel upheld a prior, lower court’s decision that former President Trump’s White House records can be shared with the January 6 Capitol riot committee. The federal D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Trump’s bid to stop the release of sections of his White House... Read More about Three Federal Judges Deny Trump’s Bid to Block Release of White House Records at Time of Capitol Riot Attack

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Claiming Political Bias and Violation of Fourth Amendment, Trump sues NY Attorney General Letitia James

Former President Donald Trump is still fighting federal and civil lawsuits claiming he is the victim of political bias, this time over ongoing New York investigations launched in 2019 into his business practices and other matters. This week, Trump filed a lawsuit against New York State attorney general Letitia James.... Read More about Claiming Political Bias and Violation of Fourth Amendment, Trump sues NY Attorney General Letitia James

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