TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for a violation of the First Amendment, aiming to prolong the time before being forced to sell or be banned. [ more ]
Woman sues police after her arm is broken during an arrest
The article highlights a lawsuit filed by Valeria Hernandez against the city of Palo Alto, alleging excessive force by Officer Ian Johnson during an incident at Pizza My Heart. [ more ]
Google fights $17 billion UK lawsuit over adtech practices By Reuters
Google parent Alphabet is facing a lawsuit accusing it of abusing dominance in the online advertising market, seeking damages of up to $16.9 billion in the UK. [ more ]
Trump Media Firm's Tech-Ad Partner Rumble Sues Google For $1B Over Alleged Ad Monopoly - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Trump Media & Technology (NASDAQ:DJT)
Rumble has initiated legal action against Google for alleged monopolistic practices in digital advertising, seeking damages exceeding $1 billion. [ more ]
Two expelled Bay Area high school students awarded $1 million in 'blackface' lawsuit
Former students awarded $1 million and tuition reimbursement for being expelled over acne face masks, leading to legal requirement for fair procedures in California private high schools. [ more ]
Jury awards teens $1 million after expulsion from Mountain View private school over face-mask photo
The Santa Clara County jury awarded $1 million and tuition reimbursement to two boys expelled for a racially-insensitive photo, citing lack of due process and breach of contract. [ more ]
Mother sued her school for being too supportive of trans kids. It didn't work out for her.
The court dismissed an anti-trans mother's lawsuit against a school district for not informing her about her child's social transition. The school policy favored parental notification. [ more ]
Trans people sue Arkansas over restrictive new drivers license rules
Arkansas faces lawsuit over removal of gender marker 'X' on driver's licenses, making it hard for transgender individuals to change their marker. [ more ]
TikTok is suing the U.S. over 'obviously unconstitutional' law that would ban it | CBC News
TikTok and ByteDance are suing the US over a law that would force them to sell the app, setting up a legal battle over its future in the country. [ more ]
Elon Musk's X tried and failed to make its own copyright system, judge says
US district judge dismisses X Corp's lawsuit against Bright Data for scraping and selling data, highlighting tensions between data control and safe harbor laws. [ more ]
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Judge Blocks New U.S. Rule Limiting Credit Card Late Fees
A new federal rule to cap late credit card payment fees at $8 per month was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in Fort Worth.
The rule, estimated to save American households $10 billion yearly, faced opposition from bank and credit card company lobbyists who deem it unconstitutional. [ more ]
Charles Oakley refuses to return to Madison Square Garden as long as he has a lawsuit against the team owner and wants an apology for the past incident. [ more ]
Judge considering lawsuit against Central Health - Austin Monitor
Judge Meachum is considering arguments in a lawsuit concerning Central Health's use of taxpayer money for the University of Texas' Dell Medical School. [ more ]
Judge rules that city is violating open meetings law and the city charter - Austin Monitor
City of Austin was found to be violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by limiting speakers to two minutes, overturned to three minutes per item. [ more ]
Parents are suing these video game giants over addiction fears
The lawsuit against video game companies claims harm caused by video game addiction, including brain damage and psychiatric disorders in children. [ more ]
Eight TikTok creators file their own suit against the divest-or-ban law
The lawsuit challenges the potential impact on creators' speech if TikTok is banned, emphasizing the platform's unique characteristics for expression. [ more ]
TikTok creators sue to block law forcing divestment or ban: 'Part of American life'
TikTok creators are suing to block a law that could force the app's divestiture, citing impact on their ability to express themselves and form community. [ more ]
Tesla sues Indian battery maker for trademark infringement with 'Tesla Power'. The Indian company continued using the brand name despite cease-and-desist notice. [ more ]
Ex-Sheriff Villanueva seeking $25 million from Los Angeles County for placement on do not rehire' list
Former Sheriff Alex Villaneuva plans to sue Los Angeles County for over $25 million due to being placed on a do not rehire list for alleged discriminatory remarks. [ more ]
3 former students file suit against Bay Area elementary school teacher charged with sexual misconduct
The Benicia Unified School District and a former teacher are facing a second lawsuit involving sexual misconduct allegations from multiple students. [ more ]
Lawsuit against Cowboys QB Dak Prescott moved from Dallas County to Collin County
The lawsuit against Dak Prescott over sexual assault claims was dropped in Dallas County and refiled in Collin County, still ongoing amid extortion accusations. [ more ]