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fromwww.theguardian.com

How Texas's bankruptcy courts are used to shield a prison healthcare provider

Wellpath Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to manage lawsuits and limit liability amid allegations of inadequate healthcare for inmates.

Startup companies

fromTechCrunch

1 day ago

Troubled startup CaaStle is now facing two new lawsuits and more allegations | TechCrunch

CaaStle faces lawsuits for financial misconduct and fraud, including allegations from partners over unpaid dues and misleading financial practices.

4 weeks ago

Johnson & Johnson Loses in Court Again in Bid to Settle Talc Cases

Judge rejects J&J's $9B talc settlement, citing ongoing litigation and denial of asbestos-linked cancer claims.

fromwww.theguardian.com

How Texas's bankruptcy courts are used to shield a prison healthcare provider

Wellpath Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to manage lawsuits and limit liability amid allegations of inadequate healthcare for inmates.

Startup companies

fromTechCrunch

1 day ago

Troubled startup CaaStle is now facing two new lawsuits and more allegations | TechCrunch

CaaStle faces lawsuits for financial misconduct and fraud, including allegations from partners over unpaid dues and misleading financial practices.

4 weeks ago

Johnson & Johnson Loses in Court Again in Bid to Settle Talc Cases

Judge rejects J&J's $9B talc settlement, citing ongoing litigation and denial of asbestos-linked cancer claims.

more#bankruptcy

#trump-administration

Two Weeks of Work: Hampton Dellinger - emptywheel

Lawsuits can expose critical issues and create precedents, even if they do not succeed.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

President Trump's 'election reforms' are unconstitutional, says coalition of 19 attorneys general

Democratic officials filed a lawsuit against Trump's election reforms, claiming they violate the states' rights to conduct elections.

They had glowing reviews before getting fired from their government jobs. Now they're planning to fight back.

Federal workers are claiming wrongful termination despite positive performance reviews, leading to appeals and potential lawsuits.

Trump just ordered the attorney general to report 'frivolous' lawsuits against his administration so he can consider executive actions against firms. Read the memo.

Trump directed Attorney General to flag law firms for punitive actions over 'frivolous' lawsuits, escalating tensions with legal institutions.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

1 week ago

More than 1,000 international students have had visas or legal status revoked

Over 1,000 international students have had their visas revoked, leading to lawsuits against the Trump administration for alleged due process violations.

How the powerful are using lawsuit threats to silence media and 'Murder the Truth'

Free speech and the press face increased threats through lawsuits and political pressure from leaders like President Trump.

Two Weeks of Work: Hampton Dellinger - emptywheel

Lawsuits can expose critical issues and create precedents, even if they do not succeed.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

President Trump's 'election reforms' are unconstitutional, says coalition of 19 attorneys general

Democratic officials filed a lawsuit against Trump's election reforms, claiming they violate the states' rights to conduct elections.

They had glowing reviews before getting fired from their government jobs. Now they're planning to fight back.

Federal workers are claiming wrongful termination despite positive performance reviews, leading to appeals and potential lawsuits.

Trump just ordered the attorney general to report 'frivolous' lawsuits against his administration so he can consider executive actions against firms. Read the memo.

Trump directed Attorney General to flag law firms for punitive actions over 'frivolous' lawsuits, escalating tensions with legal institutions.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

1 week ago

More than 1,000 international students have had visas or legal status revoked

Over 1,000 international students have had their visas revoked, leading to lawsuits against the Trump administration for alleged due process violations.

more#trump-administration

How the powerful are using lawsuit threats to silence media and 'Murder the Truth'

Free speech and the press face increased threats through lawsuits and political pressure from leaders like President Trump.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

1 day ago

DC food

DC Takes Maryland and Virginia Drivers to Court - Washingtonian

DC files lawsuits against out-of-state drivers for unpaid traffic fines totaling over $400,000 since new law allows such actions.

Trump's lawsuits against the press are about power, not winning - Poynter

Trump uses lawsuits as intimidation tools against the media rather than pursuing legal victories.

Left-wing politics

Thomas Krause Says Trump Had to Close USAID because of Trump's Poor COVID Management - emptywheel

Trump's recent messaging regarding legal challenges has shown improvement.

fromPortlandTribune.com

US politics

Oregon AG launches website to track anti-Trump lawsuits

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield created a Federal Oversight webpage for tracking lawsuits against Trump's executive actions.

fromPoynter

Trump's lawsuits against the press are about power, not winning - Poynter

Trump uses lawsuits as intimidation tools against the media rather than pursuing legal victories.

Left-wing politics

Thomas Krause Says Trump Had to Close USAID because of Trump's Poor COVID Management - emptywheel

Trump's recent messaging regarding legal challenges has shown improvement.

fromPortlandTribune.com

US politics

Oregon AG launches website to track anti-Trump lawsuits

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield created a Federal Oversight webpage for tracking lawsuits against Trump's executive actions.

More than 5 million Americans just had their personal information exposed in the Yale New Haven Health data breach - and lawsuits are already rolling in

A significant data breach at Yale New Haven Health exposed personal information of over 5.5 million patients, prompting lawsuits and legal scrutiny.

fromDatabreaches

Privacy professionals

Several more lawsuits filed against Frederick Health Hospital related to data breach, cybersecurity failures

Frederick Health Hospital faces lawsuits for failing to protect patient data during a ransomware attack.

Healthcare

fromIT Pro

More than 5 million Americans just had their personal information exposed in the Yale New Haven Health data breach - and lawsuits are already rolling in

A significant data breach at Yale New Haven Health exposed personal information of over 5.5 million patients, prompting lawsuits and legal scrutiny.

fromDatabreaches

Privacy professionals

Several more lawsuits filed against Frederick Health Hospital related to data breach, cybersecurity failures

Frederick Health Hospital faces lawsuits for failing to protect patient data during a ransomware attack.

California farm allegedly linked to E. coli outbreak; FDA stayed mum

Taylor Farms is implicated in a multi-state E. coli outbreak, denying responsibility amid lawsuits linking them to the illness.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 week ago

Foreign students sue Trump officials over revoked visas as 1,000 affected

International students are suing the Trump administration over visa revocations, claiming due process violations and risking deportation.

GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash

A lawsuit by Republican AGs seeks to challenge disability protections, sparking deep concern among advocates and parents about broader implications.

NYC startup

fromNew York Post

2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Wheelchair-bound Brooklyn man received tens of thousands in settlements through alleged 'shakedown' lawsuits over access

A paraplegic man has filed numerous lawsuits against businesses claiming lack of ADA compliance, leading to accusations of profit exploitation through settlements.

Social justice

fromstateline.org

GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash

A lawsuit by Republican AGs seeks to challenge disability protections, sparking deep concern among advocates and parents about broader implications.

NYC startup

fromNew York Post

2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Wheelchair-bound Brooklyn man received tens of thousands in settlements through alleged 'shakedown' lawsuits over access

A paraplegic man has filed numerous lawsuits against businesses claiming lack of ADA compliance, leading to accusations of profit exploitation through settlements.

more#disability-rights

fromABC7 Chicago

2 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Kansas man who was falsely accused of being a shooter after Chiefs' 2024 Super Bowl win has died

Denton Loudermill Jr. passed away after being falsely accused in a rally shooting incident, leading to lawsuits against several politicians that were dismissed.

US politics

Big Law's biggest players are absent from brief opposing Trump's attacks on law firms

Big Law firms largely abstained from opposing Trump's attacks despite pressure from hundreds of peers.

Before Google Was Blamed for the Suicide of a Teen Chatbot User, Its Researchers Published a Paper Warning of Those Exact Dangers

Google faces allegations related to its support of Character.AI, which deployed harmful AI chatbots that affected minors.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.mercurynews.com

TikTok's new owner stands to inherit 1,500 safety, privacy lawsuits

TikTok's legal challenges pose significant risks for potential US buyers amid ongoing lawsuits regarding child safety and privacy concerns.

Privacy technologies

fromFuturism

Before Google Was Blamed for the Suicide of a Teen Chatbot User, Its Researchers Published a Paper Warning of Those Exact Dangers

Google faces allegations related to its support of Character.AI, which deployed harmful AI chatbots that affected minors.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.mercurynews.com

TikTok's new owner stands to inherit 1,500 safety, privacy lawsuits

TikTok's legal challenges pose significant risks for potential US buyers amid ongoing lawsuits regarding child safety and privacy concerns.

more#child-safety

fromArs Technica

Marketing tech

Overblown quantum dot conspiracy theories make important points about QLED TVs

Recent lawsuits raise doubt about whether QLED TVs actually use quantum dots, affecting consumer trust.

#elon-musk

Social media marketing

Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault

Media Matters has sued Elon Musk's platform X for breach of contract over his global lawsuits, claiming violation of its own terms of service.

What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.

The Department of Government Efficiency has significant influence over federal operations, sparking legal challenges regarding Elon Musk's role.

Social media marketing

Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault

Media Matters has sued Elon Musk's platform X for breach of contract over his global lawsuits, claiming violation of its own terms of service.

What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.

The Department of Government Efficiency has significant influence over federal operations, sparking legal challenges regarding Elon Musk's role.

more#elon-musk

Privacy professionals

The List of Rules Marko Elez Didn't Sign - emptywheel

Details emerge about Marko Elez's controversial access to Treasury data, raising privacy concerns amid ongoing litigation.

LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

GOP proposes bill that would punish supporting trans youth through new names and haircuts

Arkansas Republicans propose a bill allowing lawsuits against those supporting transgender youth's social transitions, undermining support for their identities.

Alexander Brothers Face More Lawsuits Accusing Them of Sexual Assault

The Alexander brothers face 17 lawsuits for sexual assaults and drugging, shaking the luxury real estate sector.

SF real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Howard Hanna calls for recusal of judge in Gibson commission suit

Judicial conflicts arise from Andrea Bough's financial ties and decisions related to significant real estate lawsuits in Kansas City.

LA real estate

Alexander Brothers Face More Lawsuits Accusing Them of Sexual Assault

The Alexander brothers face 17 lawsuits for sexual assaults and drugging, shaking the luxury real estate sector.

SF real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Howard Hanna calls for recusal of judge in Gibson commission suit

Judicial conflicts arise from Andrea Bough's financial ties and decisions related to significant real estate lawsuits in Kansas City.

Influencers' Commission Hijacking Suits Have Rocky Legal Road

Influencers face challenges in proving PayPal's practices are illegal concerning affiliate marketing commissions.

fromVulture

A Guide to Celebrity Defamation Cases

Celebrities are increasingly pursuing defamation lawsuits to protect their reputations, influenced by recent high-profile legal battles.

Los Angeles

fromwww.dailynews.com

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging its equipment triggered Eaton fire

Los Angeles County and two cities are suing Southern California Edison over costs incurred from a fire allegedly caused by the utility's equipment.

NYC startup

fromTheregister

Cybereason CEO quits amid dispute with key investors

Eric Gan is no longer CEO of Cybereason after a conflict with investors and unresolved funding issues.

fromFlowingData

USDA sued for removing climate data

Farmers are suing the USDA over the removal of vital climate data, which is essential for adapting to changing weather patterns.

fromBoston.com

Here's what Mass. Democrats say they're doing to counter Trump's 'all-out assault'

Democrats, despite being in the minority, are employing strategies like lawsuits and grassroots organizing to challenge President Trump's executive orders.

fromTechCrunch

Miscellaneous

Exclusive: Carta settles two more lawsuits that alleged sexual harassment and discrimination

Carta has settled multiple lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and discrimination against female employees since 2023.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Woman's lawsuit claims Motel 6 and other chains allowed her to be raped nearly 1,000 times

Hotel chains face lawsuits for allegedly enabling sex trafficking, particularly regarding knowledge of trafficking at their locations.

fromNew York Post