Miley Cyrus is facing a lawsuit that claims her chart-topping hit, "Flowers," infringes on elements from Bruno Mars’ 2013 single, "When I Was Your Man." Filed in Los Angeles by Tempo Music Investments, the suit alleges that "Flowers" unlawfully borrows musical components from Mars' ballad, including melody, harmony, and lyrical... Read More »
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the prominent hip-hop artist who has faced various accusations and lawsuits over the last year alleging sexual misconduct and abuse, is facing serious legal charges after a federal grand jury indicted him on counts of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The indictment... Read More »
Walgreens, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the U.S., has agreed to pay $106 million to settle multiple lawsuits accusing the company of improperly billing government healthcare programs for prescriptions that were never dispensed. The settlement covers lawsuits filed in New Mexico, Texas, and Florida, with allegations that the... Read More »
Francis Ford Coppola, the renowned director behind classic films like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has filed a lawsuit against Variety and two of the story’s reporters, claiming that the entertainment trade publication defamed him with an article published in July. The article, which Coppola alleges was based on anonymous... Read More »
A recent ruling in Michigan has put Sean “Diddy” Combs in the spotlight for a civil lawsuit involving a $100 million default judgment, stemming from a 1997 allegation of sexual assault. This judgment, issued by the Lenawee County Circuit Court, comes after a Michigan inmate, Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, filed a... Read More »
The San Francisco District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder following the shooting of Ricky Pearsall, a rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. The incident occurred over the weekend during an alleged robbery attempt in San Francisco’s Union Square, a popular... Read More »
Shein, the fast-fashion powerhouse known for its affordable and trendy clothing, has filed another lawsuit against its competitor, Temu, accusing the e-commerce platform of intellectual property theft, counterfeiting, and fraudulent practices. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal court in Washington, D.C., adds another chapter to the escalating legal battle between... Read More »
Glynn Simmons, who spent nearly five decades in prison for a crime he did not commit, has reached a $7.15 million settlement with the city of Edmond, Oklahoma. The agreement marks a major step in Simmons' long fight for justice, as he continues to pursue legal action against other parties... Read More »
According to AP News, Iowa abortion providers have decided to drop their lawsuit challenging the state's stringent abortion law. This move comes after the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, a period before many women even know they are pregnant. The... Read More »
Dearica Hamby, a current forward for the Los Angeles Sparks and former player for the Las Vegas Aces, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Aces, alleging discrimination and retaliation following her disclosure of her pregnancy in 2022. The legal action, initiated on August 12, 2024, names both the WNBA... Read More »
The family of the late Isaac Hayes has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his 2024 campaign, alleging unauthorized use of Hayes’ song “Hold On, I’m Coming.” Isaac Hayes, known for his profound influence on soul music, co-wrote “Hold On, I’m Coming” with David Porter. Over the... Read More »
The aftermath of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, has seen significant legal developments as the families of the victims seek justice. Recently, multi-million dollar settlements were reached with Nikolas Cruz, the shooter responsible for the massacre on February 14, 2018, in which 17... Read More »
Harvard University has been ordered to confront a lawsuit brought by Jewish students who claim the institution failed to address pervasive antisemitism on its campus. The lawsuit, which seeks an injunction to prevent further alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, argues that Harvard's handling... Read More »
Gideon Cody, the former police chief of Marion, Kansas, will be facing criminal charges related to his conduct following a highly criticized raid on the Marion County Record last year. This development comes after a comprehensive 124-page report by special prosecutors Marc Bennett and Barry Wilkerson, which concludes that Cody's... Read More »
Elon Musk has reignited his legal conflict with OpenAI, filing a new lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company and its key figures, CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman. This lawsuit, lodged in federal court in Northern California, comes nearly two months after Musk withdrew a similar case from state... Read More »
