Lawsuits: News
Punjab-Haryana HC rejects Kangana Ranaut's plea to quash defamation case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a plea by actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.
Google loses appeal in Epic case, must revamp app store
Google has lost an appeal against a court order mandating the tech giant to overhaul its app store.
Judge tosses Alec Baldwin's defamation lawsuit against 'Rust' case prosecutors
A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin against prosecutors and sheriff's officials for "malicious abuse of process, intentional spoliation of evidence, defamation, and violation of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act."
Why SpaceX has been sued by ex-employees in the US
SpaceX is facing two separate lawsuits from former employees in the US, both of whom claim they were wrongfully terminated after raising safety concerns.
Why oil refiner Nayara Energy has withdrawn lawsuit against Microsoft
Russia-backed Nayara Energy, one of India's leading oil refining companies, has withdrawn its lawsuit against tech giant Microsoft.
Why Trump seeks Rupert Murdoch's swift deposition in Epstein lawsuit
US President Donald Trump has requested a speedy deposition of media mogul Rupert Murdoch in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.
Ilaiyaraaja v/s Sony Music: SC refuses to transfer copyright suit
The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed a petition filed by renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja.
Kiss cam controversy: Astronomer's Andy Byron plans to sue Coldplay
Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is reportedly considering legal action against Coldplay and event organizers, over the viral kiss cam incident that led to his resignation.
Matthew Perry's death: Ketamine supplier doctor to plead guilty today
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, the doctor accused of supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine before his overdose death, is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday.
Fired executive sues Netflix for harassment, discrimination
A former labor relations executive at Netflix, Nhu-Y Phan, has filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant.
Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser over alleged iOS 26 leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and his associate Michael Ramacciotti for allegedly stealing trade secrets and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (a US federal law enacted in 1986).
'HIT 3 script is entirely original...': Nani on plagiarism allegations
Actor Nani has denied allegations of plagiarism in his recent Telugu film HIT: The Third Case.
Former NCT member Taeil gets 3.5-year sentence in rape case
Moon Tae-il, aka Taeil, a former member of the popular K-pop group NCT and its subunit NCT 127, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for aggravated sexual assault.
Brad Pitt seeking ex-wife Angelina Jolie's private texts? Details here
Veteran actor Brad Pitt has filed a motion in court to obtain private communications from his ex-wife, actor Angelina Jolie, as part of their ongoing legal dispute over the French winery Chateau Miraval.
How German footwear brand Birkenstock is tackling fakes in India
Birkenstock, the German footwear brand, has taken legal action against counterfeit manufacturers in India.
Inmates gave standing ovation to Diddy after sex crime acquittal
Sean "Diddy" Combs was met with a standing ovation from his fellow inmates upon returning to prison after being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges.
Why Diddy was denied bail despite acquittal in trafficking charges
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail after being found guilty of prostitution charges in a high-profile federal sex crimes trial. He was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Why Diddy was acquitted of the most serious charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the infamous music mogul, was found guilty of prostitution charges on Wednesday night (IST). However, he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering after a seven-week trial.
Ubisoft chiefs found guilty of workplace harassment in #MeToo verdict
Three former executives of video game company Ubisoft have been found guilty of fostering a culture of sexual and psychological harassment in the workplace.
Diddy found guilty of prostitution; dodges other charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the infamous hip-hop mogul and Bad Boy Records founder, has been found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Diddy hit with new $10M rape lawsuit from male model
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the infamous rapper and music mogul, is facing a new lawsuit.
Diddy jury reaches verdict on all charges except racketeering
A Manhattan federal jury has reached a unanimous verdict on four of the five charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs in his criminal trial. The decided charges include two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation for prostitution.
Why Tesla is facing a trial in US next month
A trial is scheduled for next month over an incident involving Tesla's Autopilot system.
'Blatant act of...': Fat Joe responds to sexual misconduct allegations
Rapper Fat Joe (54), aka Joseph Antonio Cartagena, has denied the recent accusations of sexual misconduct against minors and exploitation of employees.
HDFC Bank CEO faces ₹1,000cr defamation suit from Lilavati Trust
The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMM Trust) has filed a ₹1,000 crore civil defamation lawsuit against Sashidhar Jagdishan, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank.
Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in London
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing grievous bodily harm during an alleged nightclub attack in London, England.
Why BBC is threatening legal action against Perplexity AI
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has threatened legal action against Perplexity, an artificial intelligence (AI) search engine.
Why PVR Inox at Chennai's Aerohub might close down?
The five-screen PVR INOX multiplex at Chennai airport's Aerohub is facing a potential shutdown due to a legal dispute.
Inside Ye and Bianca Censori's $170K-a-week luxury rehab stay
Controversial rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has reportedly checked into a luxury rehab facility on a Mediterranean island.
Why Justin Baldoni wants access to Blake Lively-Taylor Swift texts
In a recent ruling, on Wednesday, US District Judge Lewis Liman permitted actor-director Justin Baldoni to access the private messages between singer Taylor Swift and actor Blake Lively.
Napster and Sonos hit with $3.4M royalty lawsuit: Here's why
Napster and Sonos are facing a lawsuit over alleged unpaid copyright royalties.
Kolkata: Complaint filed against 'Kesari Chapter 2' for distorting history
The Hindi film Kesari Chapter 2, which was recently released on JioHotstar, has landed in controversy after a police complaint was filed against it in West Bengal.
HC dismisses Firoz Nadiadwala's plea to quash ₹24cr suit
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition by filmmaker Firoz A Nadiadwala, seeking to quash a commercial suit of ₹24cr against him.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial ends in mistrial after juror walks out
A New York judge has declared a mistrial on the final charge in the sexual assault retrial of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Judge says Amazon must face lawsuit by indie audiobook authors
Amazon must face a lawsuit from independent authors who accuse the e-commerce giant of monopolizing the audiobook retail market and driving up their distribution costs, a federal judge has ruled.
Kim Soo-hyun wins court case to seize Garosero's properties
In one of Korean entertainment's biggest scandals, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, has secured a court order to temporarily seize two luxury properties.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial turns ugly as jurors attack each other
The jury deliberating on Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial has hit a snag, with the foreperson complaining to Judge Curtis Farber about some jurors "attacking" and "fighting" with others.
Why was Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively dismissed?
A United States judge has dismissed actor-director Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against actors Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, The New York Times, and publicist Leslie Sloane.
Ex-Ubisoft executives face trial for bullying, harassment in #MeToo case
Three former executives of French video game giant Ubisoft are facing trial for bullying and sexual harassment.
OpenAI appeals order to preserve ChatGPT data in NYT lawsuit
OpenAI has appealed a court order in a copyright case filed by The New York Times.
'I have nightmares': Diddy 'dangled' ex-employee over 17th-floor balcony
A former graphic designer for Sean "Diddy" Combs has accused the hip-hop mogul of dangling her from a 17th-floor balcony in 2016, causing severe trauma.
Apple's bid to delay App Store changes denied by court
Apple has lost its appeal to delay key parts of a federal judge's order, which mandates the tech giant to open its App Store to more competition.
Four claims against Vin Diesel dismissed in sexual abuse lawsuit
Hollywood actor Vin Diesel has successfully managed to get four claims in a lawsuit filed by his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, dismissed.
Eminem's music publisher sues Meta for $109M over copyright infringement
Eight Mile Style, the music publishing company that manages Eminem's early catalog, is suing Meta Platforms for over $109 million.
Diddy paid $100K to suppress video of beating Cassie: Witness
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, is currently undergoing a sex-trafficking trial in New York City.
Blake Lively drops emotional distress claims against Justin Baldoni
Hollywood actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are embroiled in a legal dispute that started in December 2024.
Who is the model accusing Diddy and Weinstein of rape?
Crystal McKinney, a former model who accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault last year, has now filed a lawsuit against the infamous film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Former 'Doctor Odyssey' crew sues Disney; find out why
Three ex-crew members of the ABC medical drama Doctor Odyssey have filed a lawsuit against 20th Television and its parent company, Disney.
Judge considers breaking up Google, limiting its AI dominance
The US District Court is contemplating major changes to Google, including a potential breakup and restrictions on its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
This patent infringement lawsuit puts Uber's future at risk
Uber is embroiled in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Carma Technology, a company founded in 2007 by Sean O'Sullivan.
US judge allows lawsuit against Musk and DOGE to proceed
A US District Court judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s alleged illegal control over federal government operations can continue.
Power, pearls, and lawsuits: Kim K's courtroom fashion decoded
Kim Kardashian, the co-founder of Skims, made a powerful statement with her courtroom attire as she testified in a Paris robbery case recently.
Did Diddy bomb Kid Cudi's car, invade his home?
In hiphop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs's ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering trial, rapper-actor Kid Cudi (real name Scott Mescudi) testified on Thursday that he believed Combs was behind the 2012 bombing of his Porsche.
'Hera Pheri': Rawal has 1-2 days to tackle ₹25cr notice
Cape of Good Films, the production house of Akshay Kumar, has sent a legal notice to veteran actor Paresh Rawal.
US Judge allows lawsuit against Google, Character.AI over teen's suicide
A US District Court has ordered Google and AI start-up Character. AI (majority stake owned by Google) to answer a lawsuit filed by a Florida mother.
Why Jennifer Lopez was sued for posting her own pictures
Jennifer Lopez has been sued for posting her own images on social media.