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fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Women

Shannon Sharpe naming his accuser reveals the weakening grip of #MeToo - for better or worse

Shannon Sharpe challenges the believe-all-women narrative of the #MeToo movement after facing a $50 million lawsuit.
fromflipboard.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Blake Lively's Wardrobe Demands Pushed It Ends With Us $400K Over Budget

Blake Lively is facing legal issues related to her alleged interference in 'It Ends with Us' and a defamation lawsuit from a PR company.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Women

Shannon Sharpe naming his accuser reveals the weakening grip of #MeToo - for better or worse

Shannon Sharpe challenges the believe-all-women narrative of the #MeToo movement after facing a $50 million lawsuit.
fromflipboard.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Blake Lively's Wardrobe Demands Pushed It Ends With Us $400K Over Budget

Blake Lively is facing legal issues related to her alleged interference in 'It Ends with Us' and a defamation lawsuit from a PR company.
more#legal-issues
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC politics

'King of All Pimps' - who recruited then-NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer hooker Ashley Dupre - claims his reputation was trashed by murder claim

Itzler sues for defamation, denying murder allegations from a YouTube video regarding an unsolved death.
#drake
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Our five favorite dunks from Drake's label over his 'Not Like Us' lawsuit

UMG counters Drake's lawsuit by highlighting his previous comments on creative expression and the context of competitive rap.
Toronto Raptors
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drake alleges Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him in amended suit against music company

Drake claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him, alleging a pervasive defamation strategy by Universal Music Group.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

UMG Asks to Dismiss Drake's Federal Lawsuit, Blames Him for Losing Rap Battle to Kendrick Lamar

UMG seeks dismissal of Drake's defamation lawsuit, asserting his claims lack merit and stem from a lost rap battle.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Drake lost a rap battle': Universal files motion to dismiss rapper's misguided' lawsuit

UMG seeks to dismiss Drake's defamation lawsuit, alleging it stems from his inability to accept defeat in a rap battle.
LA Lakers
fromPage Six
1 week ago

Drake complains about Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Super Bowl performance in new defamation claims

Drake's lawsuit claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him, adding to accusations against UMG for promoting the diss track containing serious allegations.
London music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Drake's lawyers say "millions of people" believe Kendrick Lamar's pedophile claim

Drake's legal team claims Kendrick Lamar's diss track falsely portrays him as a pedophile, leading to public belief in this allegation.
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Our five favorite dunks from Drake's label over his 'Not Like Us' lawsuit

UMG counters Drake's lawsuit by highlighting his previous comments on creative expression and the context of competitive rap.
Toronto Raptors
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drake alleges Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him in amended suit against music company

Drake claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him, alleging a pervasive defamation strategy by Universal Music Group.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

UMG Asks to Dismiss Drake's Federal Lawsuit, Blames Him for Losing Rap Battle to Kendrick Lamar

UMG seeks dismissal of Drake's defamation lawsuit, asserting his claims lack merit and stem from a lost rap battle.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Drake lost a rap battle': Universal files motion to dismiss rapper's misguided' lawsuit

UMG seeks to dismiss Drake's defamation lawsuit, alleging it stems from his inability to accept defeat in a rap battle.
LA Lakers
fromPage Six
1 week ago

Drake complains about Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Super Bowl performance in new defamation claims

Drake's lawsuit claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance defamed him, adding to accusations against UMG for promoting the diss track containing serious allegations.
London music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Drake's lawyers say "millions of people" believe Kendrick Lamar's pedophile claim

Drake's legal team claims Kendrick Lamar's diss track falsely portrays him as a pedophile, leading to public belief in this allegation.
more#drake
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
3 days ago

US judge blocks Musk's X from using Ireland as venue in 'libel tourism' action

X is facing criticism for allowing ads to appear alongside pro-Nazi content, raising concerns about brand safety and content moderation.
The media watchdog Media Matters claimed X is waging a defamation campaign against them following allegations of inappropriate ad placements.
#sarah-palin
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Sarah Palin goes on Rangers date with hockey hunk Ron Duguay while in NY for New York Times libel trial

Sarah Palin is balancing her defamation retrial against the New York Times with personal time spent with her boyfriend, Ron Duguay.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin's Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins

Sarah Palin's retrial against The New York Times focuses on whether the editorial acted with actual malice in linking her language to a mass shooting.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin's Bombshell Case Against the New York Times Is Back. Guess What's Different This Time.

Judge Rakoff reopened the defamation case where Sarah Palin challenges the New York Times' editorial linking her to political violence, amidst intensified political climate.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
6 days ago

Sarah Palin Loses Appeal on Her Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Leaving Landmark 'Sullivan' Decision Unchallenged

Sarah Palin lost her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times regarding an editorial linking her PAC to inciting violence.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I Blew It': Ex-NY Times Editor Offers Tearful Apology to Sarah Palin at Libel Hearing

Former NY Times editor James Bennet apologized to Sarah Palin in court for erroneously linking her PAC to a 2011 mass shooting.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Jury finds 'The New York Times' did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

The New York Times was not found liable for libel against Sarah Palin regarding a 2017 editorial.
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Sarah Palin goes on Rangers date with hockey hunk Ron Duguay while in NY for New York Times libel trial

Sarah Palin is balancing her defamation retrial against the New York Times with personal time spent with her boyfriend, Ron Duguay.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin's Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins

Sarah Palin's retrial against The New York Times focuses on whether the editorial acted with actual malice in linking her language to a mass shooting.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin's Bombshell Case Against the New York Times Is Back. Guess What's Different This Time.

Judge Rakoff reopened the defamation case where Sarah Palin challenges the New York Times' editorial linking her to political violence, amidst intensified political climate.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
6 days ago

Sarah Palin Loses Appeal on Her Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Leaving Landmark 'Sullivan' Decision Unchallenged

Sarah Palin lost her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times regarding an editorial linking her PAC to inciting violence.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I Blew It': Ex-NY Times Editor Offers Tearful Apology to Sarah Palin at Libel Hearing

Former NY Times editor James Bennet apologized to Sarah Palin in court for erroneously linking her PAC to a 2011 mass shooting.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Jury finds 'The New York Times' did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

The New York Times was not found liable for libel against Sarah Palin regarding a 2017 editorial.
more#sarah-palin
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

I have $30 million in net worth, but is $10 million in general liability insurance enough for me?

Alex Jones lost his appeal against a $1.4 billion defamation judgment, raising concerns about legal exploitation of wealthy individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe to sue Nigel Farage for defamation

Rupert Lowe is suing Nigel Farage and others for defamation over allegations of bullying and threats.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe sues Nigel Farage for defamation

The Independent focuses on providing accessible journalism while covering critical political stories, such as internal conflicts within Reform UK amidst election pressures.
#lawsuit
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Jay-Z Sues Woman Who Accused Him of Rape

Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against those behind a dropped rape allegation against him, claiming the allegations were false and extortionate.
US news
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Newsmax will pay $40 million to settle Smartmatic voting machine allegations

Newsmax settles defamation claims with Smartmatic, agreeing to pay $40 million.
US Elections
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Trump supporter accused of plotting to assassinate Trump at CA rally. He sues sheriff

Man detained outside Trump rally sues sheriff for $100 million after being falsely accused of assassination attempt.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Blake Lively claims Justin Baldoni made other women 'uncomfortable' on 'It Ends With Us' set

Blake Lively amended her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, adding evidence and claims that he made women uncomfortable on set.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Jeff Strain is suing investor NetEase, claiming internal gossip caused his game company to shut down

Jeff and Annie Strain are suing NetEase for defamation, claiming their actions led to the collapse of Prytania Media and its studios.
NYC startup
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Game publisher blames NetEase leaks for implosion in $900M lawsuit

Prytania Media is suing NetEase for defamation, claiming false statements led to the company's destruction and a demand for $900 million in damages.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Jay-Z Sues Woman Who Accused Him of Rape

Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against those behind a dropped rape allegation against him, claiming the allegations were false and extortionate.
US news
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Newsmax will pay $40 million to settle Smartmatic voting machine allegations

Newsmax settles defamation claims with Smartmatic, agreeing to pay $40 million.
US Elections
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Trump supporter accused of plotting to assassinate Trump at CA rally. He sues sheriff

Man detained outside Trump rally sues sheriff for $100 million after being falsely accused of assassination attempt.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Blake Lively claims Justin Baldoni made other women 'uncomfortable' on 'It Ends With Us' set

Blake Lively amended her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, adding evidence and claims that he made women uncomfortable on set.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Jeff Strain is suing investor NetEase, claiming internal gossip caused his game company to shut down

Jeff and Annie Strain are suing NetEase for defamation, claiming their actions led to the collapse of Prytania Media and its studios.
NYC startup
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Game publisher blames NetEase leaks for implosion in $900M lawsuit

Prytania Media is suing NetEase for defamation, claiming false statements led to the company's destruction and a demand for $900 million in damages.
more#lawsuit
#2020-election
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Wow!' See Fox News Host React as Trump Drops Stolen Election Claim in Middle of Interview

Trump continues to assert he won the 2020 election despite legal challenges and a substantial defamation settlement against Fox News.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company

A judge found Newsmax aired false claims about Dominion Voting Systems, prompting a legal challenge set for trial.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Wow!' See Fox News Host React as Trump Drops Stolen Election Claim in Middle of Interview

Trump continues to assert he won the 2020 election despite legal challenges and a substantial defamation settlement against Fox News.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company

A judge found Newsmax aired false claims about Dominion Voting Systems, prompting a legal challenge set for trial.
more#2020-election
#first-amendment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Palin v. New York Times Heads Back to Trial

The upcoming retrial will assess First Amendment protections for journalists amidst declining trust in media.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Environment

A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace's Huge Loss

The recent verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to free speech and activism for nonprofits involved in political protests.
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 month ago
Podcast

The Briefing: Diana Copeland - "Surviving R. Kelly" But Not Netflix's Motion to Dismiss

The Copeland v. Netflix case illustrates the high bar for public figures in defamation lawsuits centered around 'actual malice'.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Palin v. New York Times Heads Back to Trial

The upcoming retrial will assess First Amendment protections for journalists amidst declining trust in media.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Environment

A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace's Huge Loss

The recent verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to free speech and activism for nonprofits involved in political protests.
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 month ago
Podcast

The Briefing: Diana Copeland - "Surviving R. Kelly" But Not Netflix's Motion to Dismiss

The Copeland v. Netflix case illustrates the high bar for public figures in defamation lawsuits centered around 'actual malice'.
more#first-amendment
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago
Video games

Former Donkey Kong Champion Billy Mitchell Wins Defamation Case Against YouTuber

Billy Mitchell won a defamation lawsuit against Karl Jobst for damaging his reputation with false cheating allegations.
#san-mateo-county
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Mission District

County manager files claim against Corpus, Aenlle and the county for $10.5 million

San Mateo County Manager claims Sheriff and chief of staff made defamatory remarks to distract from their own alleged misconduct.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF politics

San Mateo County executive files $10.5 million claim against embattled sheriff

San Mateo County Executive Mike Callagy is suing Sheriff Christina Corpus for defamation, claiming her false statements damaged his reputation.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
Mission District

County manager files claim against Corpus, Aenlle and the county for $10.5 million

San Mateo County Manager claims Sheriff and chief of staff made defamatory remarks to distract from their own alleged misconduct.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF politics

San Mateo County executive files $10.5 million claim against embattled sheriff

San Mateo County Executive Mike Callagy is suing Sheriff Christina Corpus for defamation, claiming her false statements damaged his reputation.
more#san-mateo-county
#justin-baldoni
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' costar Justin Baldoni of abusing the courts with countersuit

Blake Lively seeks dismissal of Justin Baldoni's countersuit, calling it retaliatory after she filed for sexual harassment and defamation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Ryan Reynolds says in court docs there's nothing wrong with calling Justin Baldoni a 'predator'

Ryan Reynolds is seeking to dismiss Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit, claiming that his comments are protected opinions.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' costar Justin Baldoni of abusing the courts with countersuit

Blake Lively seeks dismissal of Justin Baldoni's countersuit, calling it retaliatory after she filed for sexual harassment and defamation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Ryan Reynolds says in court docs there's nothing wrong with calling Justin Baldoni a 'predator'

Ryan Reynolds is seeking to dismiss Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit, claiming that his comments are protected opinions.
more#justin-baldoni
#greenpeace
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Jury says Greenpeace owes hundreds of millions of dollars for Dakota pipeline protest

Greenpeace found liable for defamation and trespassing, facing $660 million in damages, raising free speech concerns.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Environment

Greenpeace loses massive lawsuit; must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to pipeline company

Greenpeace was found liable for defamation linked to protests against the Dakota Access pipeline.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Jury says Greenpeace owes hundreds of millions of dollars for Dakota pipeline protest

Greenpeace found liable for defamation and trespassing, facing $660 million in damages, raising free speech concerns.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Environment

Greenpeace loses massive lawsuit; must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to pipeline company

Greenpeace was found liable for defamation linked to protests against the Dakota Access pipeline.
more#greenpeace
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Newsmax's $40M Secret Settlement With Smartmatic Revealed in New Filing

Newsmax settled a defamation lawsuit with Smartmatic for $40 million, impacting its financial outlook amid legal challenges.
#meta
more#meta
#celebrities
Law
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Guide to Celebrity Defamation Cases

Celebrities are increasingly pursuing defamation lawsuits to protect their reputations, influenced by recent high-profile legal battles.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds demand their texts with celebrities be hidden over fears Justin Baldoni will leak them to press: 'Chance of irreparable harm'

Lawyer argues for protecting celebrity texts amid court battle to prevent potential leaks to tabloids.
Law
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Guide to Celebrity Defamation Cases

Celebrities are increasingly pursuing defamation lawsuits to protect their reputations, influenced by recent high-profile legal battles.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds demand their texts with celebrities be hidden over fears Justin Baldoni will leak them to press: 'Chance of irreparable harm'

Lawyer argues for protecting celebrity texts amid court battle to prevent potential leaks to tabloids.
more#celebrities
#celebrity-news
NYC music
fromVulture
1 month ago

Jay-Z Sues Rape Accuser for Defamation

Jay-Z is suing an anonymous woman and her lawyers for defamation after her rape accusation was retracted.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ryan Reynolds Poked Fun At His And Blake's Justin Baldoni Legal Battle, And People Have Thoughts

Ryan Reynolds made light of serious allegations during a live event, raising eyebrows amid ongoing legal disputes involving Blake Lively.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 month ago

Jay-Z Sues Rape Accuser for Defamation

Jay-Z is suing an anonymous woman and her lawyers for defamation after her rape accusation was retracted.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ryan Reynolds Poked Fun At His And Blake's Justin Baldoni Legal Battle, And People Have Thoughts

Ryan Reynolds made light of serious allegations during a live event, raising eyebrows amid ongoing legal disputes involving Blake Lively.
more#celebrity-news
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

NYT v. Sullivan: Will the Landmark Defamation Ruling Survive?

The Supreme Court's exclusive nature limits access for lawyers, making it hard to argue significant cases.
Intellectual property law
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Pictured: The young couple whose Louboutin shoes gift led to 150k court battle

High legal fees have emerged from a defamation case linked to a luxury gift gone wrong.
The couple's defamation case against Christian Louboutin stems from an incident involving a shoe return.
#social-media
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Kim Kardashian called him a Texas death row inmate on Instagram. He wasn't, and he's suing

Kim Kardashian faces a defamation lawsuit for mistakenly identifying an innocent man as a death row inmate, causing him emotional distress.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Doctor Fires Back at Absurd' Letter from Law Firm Demanding She Delete Posts Criticizing UnitedHealthcare and Apologize

UnitedHealth Group is pursuing legal action against a doctor over social media posts alleging coverage denial.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Kim Kardashian called him a Texas death row inmate on Instagram. He wasn't, and he's suing

Kim Kardashian faces a defamation lawsuit for mistakenly identifying an innocent man as a death row inmate, causing him emotional distress.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Doctor Fires Back at Absurd' Letter from Law Firm Demanding She Delete Posts Criticizing UnitedHealthcare and Apologize

UnitedHealth Group is pursuing legal action against a doctor over social media posts alleging coverage denial.
more#social-media
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

'Disturbing' text messages shared in Bungie's response to former exec's $200M wrongful termination, defamation suit

Sony aims to dismiss Barrett's lawsuit claims based on his alleged inappropriate behavior during interactions with female employees.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Media Watchdog Files Appeal After FCC Fails To Reinstate Dismissed Fox Challenge

The FCC's dismissal of MAD's petition against Fox raises concerns about political bias in regulatory decisions.
#giorgia-meloni
fromConsequence
2 months ago
UK politics

Placebo's Brian Molko charged with defamation after calling Italian prime minister a "fascist"

Brian Molko faces defamation charges for calling Italian PM Meloni a "fascist" during a festival.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago
US politics

Placebo's Brian Molko Charged With Defamation for Calling Italian Prime Minister "Fascist, Racist"

Brian Molko faces defamation charges after criticizing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a festival performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Placebo frontman Brian Molko charged with calling Meloni fascist' and racist'

Brian Molko is facing defamation charges in Italy after derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a festival performance.
fromConsequence
2 months ago
UK politics

Placebo's Brian Molko charged with defamation after calling Italian prime minister a "fascist"

Brian Molko faces defamation charges for calling Italian PM Meloni a "fascist" during a festival.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago
US politics

Placebo's Brian Molko Charged With Defamation for Calling Italian Prime Minister "Fascist, Racist"

Brian Molko faces defamation charges after criticizing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a festival performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Placebo frontman Brian Molko charged with calling Meloni fascist' and racist'

Brian Molko is facing defamation charges in Italy after derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a festival performance.
more#giorgia-meloni
fromeuronews
2 months ago
France politics

French PM says he will sue over school abuse cover-up allegations

François Bayrou plans to sue Mediapart for defamation regarding accusations of covering up sexual abuse.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

After CEO Is Gunned Down, UnitedHealthcare Lawyers Up To Fight Against Getting Dragged Online - Above the Law

UnitedHealthcare is fighting back against perceived inaccuracies online following the murder of its CEO, Brian Thompson, and subsequent accusations about the healthcare system.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Blake Lively Allegedly Demanded Justin Baldoni Be Cut From 'It Ends With Us' Poster

Legal disputes between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively center around allegations of harassment and defamation during the production of 'It Ends With Us.'
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