Diane Lilli

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A Fumble for Bumble: Class Action Suit Results in $3 Million Settlement

A California-based class-action lawsuit brought by app users successfully resulted in a large settlement this week against Bumble. In total, the new settlement is $3 million and will go to male app users who qualify under specific guidelines. The class-action lawsuit alleged Bumble discriminated against male app users, specifically those... Read More about A Fumble for Bumble: Class Action Suit Results in $3 Million Settlement

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Jared Kushner Pal Kenneth Kurson, Pardoned by Trump in 2020, Now Charged with Installing Spyware on Now Ex-wife’s Computer, Echoing Similar Charges

Kenneth Kurson, the prior editor of the New York Observer and close friend of Jared Kushner, was pardoned by President Trump but is now facing two state felony charges in New York. He was arrested on Wednesday and charged with eavesdropping and computer trespass. New York prosecutors charged Kurson with... Read More about Jared Kushner Pal Kenneth Kurson, Pardoned by Trump in 2020, Now Charged with Installing Spyware on Now Ex-wife’s Computer, Echoing Similar Charges

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US Rep. Ayanna Pressley and US Senator Tammy Duckworth Propose New Bill for Women Who Endure Miscarriages and More

In the US, about 10 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Simultaneously, millions of women experience heartbreak due to unsuccessful adoptions, surrogacy efforts or infertility treatments. Last week, US Rep. Ayanna Pressley, a Massachusetts Democrat, introduced a new bill that speaks to the numerous painful and expensive realities that... Read More about US Rep. Ayanna Pressley and US Senator Tammy Duckworth Propose New Bill for Women Who Endure Miscarriages and More

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NY Governor Cuomo, Facing Numerous Criminal Investigations, May Face Civil Lawsuits Next by Accusers

The spectacular free-fall of the governor recently hailed as a hero during the pandemic continues to reach new lows. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat serving his third term, is under criminal investigation in five separate New York counties and the state of New York. He is facing charges he... Read More about NY Governor Cuomo, Facing Numerous Criminal Investigations, May Face Civil Lawsuits Next by Accusers

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After a Six-Year Legal Battle, Walmart must pay $125 Million in Damages to Woman Fired with Down Syndrome

Marlo Spaeth, who has Down Syndrome and was fired from Walmart, handily won a drawn-out legal battle against the giant retailer. Spaeth’s sister, Amy Jo Stevenson, worked with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in their lawsuit against Walmart. Walmart, the largest private employer in the US, has over... Read More about After a Six-Year Legal Battle, Walmart must pay $125 Million in Damages to Woman Fired with Down Syndrome

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As Private Judge Ouderkirk is Dismissed from Case, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Fight Over Shared Custody of Five Minor Children

A once-private bitter divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is making legal news. Judge John W. Ouderkirk was ordered to step down after Jolie successfully accused of him taking sides with her former husband. Pitt did not agree to remove the judge from their case. The judge handling the... Read More about As Private Judge Ouderkirk is Dismissed from Case, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Fight Over Shared Custody of Five Minor Children

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Britney Spears, 39, Fights to End 13-Year Conservatorship as California Law Comes Under Scrutiny, Creating “Britney” Legislative Interest

Celebrity Britney Spears, though living under a public microscope for most of her life, is still trapped in a gilded cage dominated by legal guardians who control every move she makes. For thirteen years, Ms. Spears has lived under a legally binding arrangement that gives power over her personal, business,... Read More about Britney Spears, 39, Fights to End 13-Year Conservatorship as California Law Comes Under Scrutiny, Creating “Britney” Legislative Interest

Rescue workers search through the rubble of the collapsed Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, as recovery efforts continue.

As Death Counts Rise Daily in Surfside Condo Disaster, Lawsuits, Building Reforms, & a New Pro-Bono Movement Grow

The deadly condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, now transformed from a search and rescue mission to the recovery of bodies, has ignited numerous lawsuits, federal and local probes, building reforms, and reviews by numerous towns scrambling to avoid a similar disaster. Currently, ninety-five bodies or partial remains have been pulled... Read More about As Death Counts Rise Daily in Surfside Condo Disaster, Lawsuits, Building Reforms, & a New Pro-Bono Movement Grow

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Recipe for Confusion as Martha Stewart, Former Board Member and Director of Sequential Brand Group, Sells Stocks Days Before Company Reported to Be Planning Bankruptcy

Martha Stewart, the queen of culinary and lifestyle excellence and a former convicted felon and tax evader who spent time in prison, recently resigned from the board and her position as Director of Sequential Brands Group, a fashion group with clients like the Jessica Simpson brand. Stewart's lawyer said she... Read More about Recipe for Confusion as Martha Stewart, Former Board Member and Director of Sequential Brand Group, Sells Stocks Days Before Company Reported to Be Planning Bankruptcy

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Boy Scouts Settle with Victims for $850 Million in Largest Child Sexual Abuse Settlement in US History.

In a historic settlement on Friday, the Boy Scouts of America agreed to give $850 million to tens of thousands of former scouts to settle sexual abuse claims. This agreement is the largest ever child sexual abuse settlement in the history of the US. The lawsuit was filed by more... Read More about Boy Scouts Settle with Victims for $850 Million in Largest Child Sexual Abuse Settlement in US History.

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Smallville Star Allison Mack Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Nxivm Crimes

Smallville actress Allison Mack, 38, is heading to federal prison for three years for her participation in racketeering and conspiracy in the cult group Nxivm. She had originally faced sentencing of up to forty years in prison. US District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis sentenced Mack to three years in prison... Read More about Smallville Star Allison Mack Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Nxivm Crimes

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Ongoing Kanye West & Walmart Feud Escalates as Celeb Sues Retailer for Knocking Off Foam Runner shoe

The lawsuits between celebrity Kanye West and Walmart are piling up. On Thursday in a Los Angeles Superior Court, West accused mega-retailer Walmart of knocking off his popular foam runner sliders. A month ago, Walmart sued West for his Yeezy brand logo, which the giant retailer claims violates copyright laws... Read More about Ongoing Kanye West & Walmart Feud Escalates as Celeb Sues Retailer for Knocking Off Foam Runner shoe

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Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Trump Organization and Top Executive CFO Allen Weisselberg with Fifteen Counts of Schemes to Defraud, Conspiracy, Criminal Tax Fraud, and Falsifying Business Records

Today, a long-brewing investigation by numerous government agencies resulted in a grand jury indictment against the Trump Organization, Trump Payroll Corporation, and CFO Alan Weisselberg, 73. In total, the indictment included fifteen counts regarding alleged illegal schemes dating as far back as fifteen years.The defendants are charged with illegal schemes... Read More about Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Trump Organization and Top Executive CFO Allen Weisselberg with Fifteen Counts of Schemes to Defraud, Conspiracy, Criminal Tax Fraud, and Falsifying Business Records

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Dionne Warwick, Sam Moore & Industry Leaders Join Legislators Issa and Deutch to In-troduce Bipartisan Bill for Fair Pay to Musicians

A bipartisan effort supported by legendary musicians is underway, led by Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Darrell Issa (R-CA). Deutch and Issa were joined by celebrities including Dionne Warwick, Sam Moore, Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys and others as Deutch and Issa introduced new legislation to Congress on Thursday. Issa... Read More about Dionne Warwick, Sam Moore & Industry Leaders Join Legislators Issa and Deutch to In-troduce Bipartisan Bill for Fair Pay to Musicians

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As Resident Files 1st Class Action Lawsuit, Tragic Collapse of Surfside, Fla. Condo Raises Legal Questions for Victims & Families.

The heart-breaking wall with pasted flyers of over a hundred faces shows signs of wear and tear as day four breaks over the tragedy in Surfside, Florida. Not one face of a loved one has been removed from this memorial since no one has been pulled from the concrete carnage... Read More about As Resident Files 1st Class Action Lawsuit, Tragic Collapse of Surfside, Fla. Condo Raises Legal Questions for Victims & Families.

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