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'Consent more important than sex': Russell Brand denies rape allegations
British comedian Russell Brand has vehemently denied all allegations of rape and sexual assault during his trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.
OpenAI sued over woman's death due to wrong medical advice
The parents of Bowen Wan, a 31-year-old Amazon software engineer who suffered from epilepsy, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI.
Russell Brand's ex-assistant calls out his 'bad behaviour,' 'sexual appetite'
Helen Berger, a former personal assistant to comedian Russell Brand, has made explosive allegations against him in court.
Why OpenAI and Sam Altman have been sued by Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.
Halle Berry's 13-year-old son to testify against her?
Hollywood star Halle Berry's son Maceo, 13, is reportedly eager to testify in court for custody hearings. His father, actor Olivier Martinez, has revealed this in new court documents.
Russell Brand's rape trial begins
British comedian and actor Russell Brand, 51, has arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London to stand trial for rape and sexual assault charges.
Why TikTok has agreed to pay $100M to Alabama
TikTok has settled a lawsuit with the state of Alabama, agreeing to pay at least $100 million and impose restrictions on teenage users.
Woman who accused Jay-Z of rape withdraws all allegations
The woman who accused rapper Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) of raping her in 2000 has recanted her allegations.
Why OpenAI, Sam Altman have been sued by British Columbia
The Canadian province of British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.
Delaware ruling could shed new light on Fox's corporate history
A Delaware judge has ordered Fox Corporation to hand over documents sought by shareholders in a lawsuit examining how Rupert Murdoch and other directors handled major scandals at the company and its predecessor businesses, NPR reported on the order.
Why Disha's father sent Aaditya Thackeray a ₹500cr legal notice
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has been sent a ₹500 crore legal notice by Satish Salian. The notice is in connection with the alleged defamation of his daughter Disha Salian's death case.
Why Nick Reiner won't face death penalty even if convicted
Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife-photographer Michele, will not face the death penalty if convicted of murdering his parents.
Why OpenAI, Microsoft have been sued by Seattle Times, Newsday
The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement.
'Aasmani' row intensifies: Sayani Gupta sues filmmaker for defamation
Actor-filmmaker Sayani Gupta has filed a ₹9 crore defamation suit against filmmaker Vinita Negi, accusing Negi of making false and defamatory statements about her short film Aasmani.
Former gang leader found guilty of murdering rap icon Tupac
Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of first-degree murder for his role in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
Closing arguments to begin in Tupac murder trial
The trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, is set to enter its final phase on Monday (local time) as closing arguments will be presented.
Why Anthropic has been sued by Sony Music, Warner Chappell
Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, and several other music publishers have sued AI lab Anthropic and its co-founders Dario Amodei and Benjamin Mann.
Lawyers awarded $147M in Google data privacy case
A US judge has awarded nearly $147 million in legal fees to the attorneys who represented plaintiffs in a data privacy trial against Google last year.
Meta agrees to $18B settlement over child safety
Meta has agreed to pay $18 billion in a settlement with 29 US states over claims that it endangered children on its platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook.
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit in US for $16.68B
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a massive settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit.
Deloitte paying $21.5M to settle investigation into hiring practices
Deloitte, a leading accounting firm, has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into its diversity and inclusion practices.
Disney ignored on-set sexual assault, ex-child star alleges in lawsuit
Former child star Raquel Lee Bolleau has filed a civil negligence lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, alleging that she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a then-Disney employee while filming The Poof Point in 2001.
Why Urban Company has sued Kent RO
Urban Company has filed a defamation and disparagement suit against Kent RO Systems in the Delhi High Court.
Abbott agrees to $670M settlement over infant formula lawsuits
Abbott Laboratories has agreed to a $670 million settlement to partially resolve ongoing litigation over its specialty formulas for preterm infants.
Apple opposes OpenAI's bid to dismiss trade secret lawsuit
Apple has responded to OpenAI's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed recently by the iPhone maker.
Tupac Shakur murder trial: Shooting erupts outside courthouse
A shooting incident reportedly occurred outside a Las Vegas courthouse on Tuesday, August 18, just as the family of late rapper Tupac Shakur was leaving for lunch.
Why Meta is staring at potential $200B penalty in US
A coalition of US states is seeking around $200 billion in damages from Meta.
US: Customers can't file class-action lawsuits against Amazon anymore
Amazon has reintroduced binding arbitration for its US customers, effectively barring them from filing class-action lawsuits.
Selena Gomez hit with lawsuit over mental health startup
Investors in Selena Gomez's mental health startup, Wondermind, have filed a lawsuit against the actor-singer.
Reporter sues over firing linked to Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni case
The fallout from the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute has led to yet another lawsuit, Page Six revealed.
Why Meta, Google, Snapchat are staring at thousands of lawsuits
A US appeals court has allowed thousands of lawsuits against social media giants Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat to proceed.
Stolen Nicolas Cage movie lands Netflix in $105M lawsuit
Netflix is facing a lawsuit after an unreleased film, Fortitude, was stolen from its Los Angeles office last month.
Monalisa can't be taken out of Ernakulam without consent: Court
The Kerala High Court has ordered that Monalisa, an aspiring actor who went viral during the Kumbh Mela, should not be taken out of Ernakulam without her consent or the court's permission.
Ariana Grande is suing hackers for leaking unreleased music
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against unidentified hackers who allegedly gained unauthorized access to devices, leading to the leak of her unreleased songs and footage from recording sessions and music videos.
Paramount's $110B merger with Warner Bros paused until June 2027
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, until a court rules on a lawsuit filed by 12 US states challenging the deal or until June 1, 2027.
Cher must pay own legal fees despite copyright lawsuit win
Pop icon Cher will be footing her own legal bills, which exceed $1 million, following a protracted court dispute with the widow of her late ex-husband, Sonny Bono.
Why Anthropic has been sued by University of Tennessee
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has been sued by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation for patent infringement.
Apple sends legal letters to ex-employees now at OpenAI
Apple has sent preservation letters to around 40 former employees now working at OpenAI.
Apple just got a $32.8B lawsuit dismissed in US
A US judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit against Apple, alleging its failure to prevent the distribution of child sexual abuse material on its iCloud data storage service.
Why Google has been sued by publishers in the US
A consortium of leading publishers, including Hachette, Cengage, and Elsevier, has sued tech giant Google.
'Samay Raina brazenly violated our orders': SC slaps ₹3L fine
The Supreme Court has imposed a ₹3L fine on comedian Samay Raina for allegedly making false statements before the court and failing to comply with its previous orders in connection with the India's Got Latent controversy.
Why Paramount is being sued by 12 US states
A coalition of 12 US states led by California has filed a lawsuit against Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
BTS's 'Swim' was copied? Superstars' agency slams allegations
BigHit Music, the agency behind global sensation BTS, has strongly denied allegations that their latest song Swim has plagiarized an unreleased track by three American songwriters.
Why was ₹250cr suit filed against 'Queen 2' makers?
Phantom Studios, the producer of Queen (2014), has filed a lawsuit against JioStar, the production house behind the upcoming sequel Queen 2.
'Kala Hiran' row: Case deferred; makers delay censor submission
The Delhi High Court deferred the hearing of actor Salman Khan's plea against the makers of Kala Hiran on Wednesday.
Chris Brown owes former housekeeper $13M after vicious dog attack
A Los Angeles jury has ruled in favor of a housekeeper, Maria Avila, who was severely injured by a dog owned by singer Chris Brown.
Sudha Kongara takes 'Parasakthi' makers to court over unpaid dues
Acclaimed filmmaker Sudha Kongara filed a petition in the Madras High Court on Tuesday, seeking interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Hollywood director gets 30-month prison sentence for $11M Netflix fraud
Carl Rinsch, the director of the Hollywood film 47 Ronin, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for defrauding Netflix of nearly $11 million.
Brad Pitt secures legal victory over Angelina in winery dispute
Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been locked in a legal battle since 2022 over the sale of their co-owned French winery, Chateau Miraval.
Why Uber's board is being sued by shareholders
Uber's board of directors has been sued by shareholders for allegedly allowing the company to bypass compliance protocols.
Why US government wants lawsuit against xAI to be dismissed
The US Justice Department has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, a company accused of operating without proper permits.
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' docuseries
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, claiming that the streaming giant's docuseries, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, misrepresented her.
Palantir has faced a legal setback in Switzerland
Palantir, a leading US technology company, has lost a legal battle against a Swiss independent magazine.
Palantir to sue London mayor for blocking £50M Met contract
Palantir, a US spy-tech company, is planning to sue London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Why xAI, SpaceX are facing class-action lawsuit in the US
Elon Musk's companies, xAI and SpaceX, are facing a class-action lawsuit filed by residents of Mississippi, US.
Why was Brad Pitt's skincare line sued?
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is facing legal trouble after a Malibu-based skincare brand, Beau D., accused his company of trademark infringement.
Australia sues 3M over 'forever chemicals' contamination in firefighting foam
The Australian government has filed a lawsuit against multinational conglomerate 3M, seeking damages of over $2 billion.
Why Wingtech has sued Dutch chipmaker Nexperia for $1.2B
China's Wingtech Technology has filed a lawsuit against chipmaker Nexperia and five other entities, seeking CNY 8 billion ($1.2 billion) in compensation for economic losses.
Why Google has been sued by an ex-AI engineer
Google is facing a lawsuit from an AI engineer who claims he was wrongfully terminated after protesting the tech giant's work with the Israeli government, The Guardian has reported.
PwC sued by liquidators of China Evergrande for $8.4B
The liquidators of China Evergrande, a major Chinese property developer that went bankrupt, are suing accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for CNY 57 billion ($8.4 billion).
YouTube, TikTok, Snap settle social media addiction case
YouTube, TikTok, and Snap have settled a case related to social media addiction.
Not an 'ER' knockoff, 'The Pitt' fights lawsuit
The makers of HBO Max's The Pitt have filed a final brief in response to allegations that their show is a derivative work of the NBC series ER (1994-2009).
Sunjay Kapur's mother moves fresh plea against RK Family Trust
The Supreme Court recently likened the ongoing ₹30,000 crore Kapur family estate dispute to the epic Mahabharat.
Lawsuit as an asset class? Indian investors now think so
In a first for India, investors are now funding commercial lawsuits in exchange for a share of future settlements or court awards.
Why Meta has been sued by a California county
California's Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
GM to pay $12.75M for selling driving data of Californians
General Motors (GM) has agreed to a $12.75 million settlement over allegations of illegally selling the location and driving behavior data of hundreds of thousands of Californians.