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Apple
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Apple exec 'outright lied' during Epic trial

Judge rules Apple executives committed perjury regarding commission fees on external purchases.
Referrals for criminal contempt proceedings against Apple and an executive may ensue.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Apple

Google paid Samsung enormous sums' for Gemini AI app installs

Google is paying Samsung to preinstall its generative AI app, Gemini, despite previous legal violations regarding similar practices.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
SF real estate

Gibson plaintiffs denied motion to intervene in eXp, Weichert settlements

Judge Mark H. Cohen denied the intervention in the Hooper case, aligning eXp and Weichert's settlements with the Gibson suit.
The Hooper case is part of wider legal scrutiny over real estate commission practices.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Apple exec 'outright lied' during Epic trial

Judge rules Apple executives committed perjury regarding commission fees on external purchases.
Referrals for criminal contempt proceedings against Apple and an executive may ensue.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Apple

Google paid Samsung enormous sums' for Gemini AI app installs

Google is paying Samsung to preinstall its generative AI app, Gemini, despite previous legal violations regarding similar practices.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
SF real estate

Gibson plaintiffs denied motion to intervene in eXp, Weichert settlements

Judge Mark H. Cohen denied the intervention in the Hooper case, aligning eXp and Weichert's settlements with the Gibson suit.
The Hooper case is part of wider legal scrutiny over real estate commission practices.
more#antitrust
#cybercrime
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Portland

Feds: Man pleads guilty to bombing PG&E transformers in South San Jose

Peter Karasev pleaded guilty to bombing PG&E transformers and faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
fromTheregister
2 days ago
Information security

Ex-Disney employee gets three years in prison for menu hacks

Michael Scheuer was sentenced to prison for unauthorized changes to Disney's restaurant menu software, leading to significant operational disruption.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Portland

Feds: Man pleads guilty to bombing PG&E transformers in South San Jose

Peter Karasev pleaded guilty to bombing PG&E transformers and faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
fromTheregister
2 days ago
Information security

Ex-Disney employee gets three years in prison for menu hacks

Michael Scheuer was sentenced to prison for unauthorized changes to Disney's restaurant menu software, leading to significant operational disruption.
more#cybercrime
#sexual-assault
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber merged in far-reaching court ruling

The 9th Circuit Court permits over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber to proceed, challenging the company's legal defenses.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Friend of Alexander brothers charged in sexual assault case has ankle monitor removed

Ohad Fisherman's ankle monitor was removed following a lack of evidence linking him to further crimes related to a 2016 rape case.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

New sexual assault trial for 5 ex-junior hockey players begins in London, Ont. | CBC

Mistrial declared in sexual assault case against five former world junior hockey players, with specific reasons protected by a publication ban.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
National Hockey League

Mistrial declared in sex assault case against 5 ex-world junior hockey players in London, Ont. | CBC News

The case against five former junior hockey players has been declared a mistrial by Justice Maria Carroccia.
NYC startup
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber merged in far-reaching court ruling

The 9th Circuit Court permits over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber to proceed, challenging the company's legal defenses.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Friend of Alexander brothers charged in sexual assault case has ankle monitor removed

Ohad Fisherman's ankle monitor was removed following a lack of evidence linking him to further crimes related to a 2016 rape case.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

New sexual assault trial for 5 ex-junior hockey players begins in London, Ont. | CBC

Mistrial declared in sexual assault case against five former world junior hockey players, with specific reasons protected by a publication ban.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
National Hockey League

Mistrial declared in sex assault case against 5 ex-world junior hockey players in London, Ont. | CBC News

The case against five former junior hockey players has been declared a mistrial by Justice Maria Carroccia.
more#sexual-assault
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
SF parents

Day Around The Bay: Bibliophiles Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day Saturday As Amazon Holds Overlapping Sale

Jeremy Yeh sentenced to 25 years for molesting students; lawsuit claims victim was silenced.
Kehlani faces backlash for pro-Palestine stance; continues to advocate for her views.
New bill aims to protect students from drug overdose penalties; promotes harm reduction.
fromDatabreaches
4 days ago
UK news

High Court rules landlord entitled to additional 6m indemnity from insurance broker after data breach

Gallagher Insurance Brokers was found liable for negligence, leading to a significant financial loss for Watford Community Housing.
#immigration
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago
US news

Lawyers Seek Return of Migrants Deported Under Wartime Act

Immigration lawyers have halted the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act in multiple states.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

Brown University professor is deported despite a judge's order

Immigration authorities unlawfully deported Dr. Rasha Alawieh, despite her valid visa and a court order blocking her expulsion.
fromKqed
1 month ago
US news

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act | KQED

The ACLU and Democracy Forward challenged the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for removing individuals without due process.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago
Miami food

Federal judge 'astounded' that Florida cops violated her order on immigration arrests

Florida authorities violated a federal judge's order blocking state law arrests of undocumented immigrants, raising concerns over legal compliance.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Lawyers Seek Return of Migrants Deported Under Wartime Act

Immigration lawyers have halted the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act in multiple states.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Brown University professor is deported despite a judge's order

Immigration authorities unlawfully deported Dr. Rasha Alawieh, despite her valid visa and a court order blocking her expulsion.
US news
fromKqed
1 month ago

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act | KQED

The ACLU and Democracy Forward challenged the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for removing individuals without due process.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Federal judge 'astounded' that Florida cops violated her order on immigration arrests

Florida authorities violated a federal judge's order blocking state law arrests of undocumented immigrants, raising concerns over legal compliance.
more#immigration
#crime
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Child killer Thomas Sanders whose sentence was commuted by Biden faces death penalty in Louisiana

Former President Biden commuted the death sentence of convicted child murderer Thomas S. Sanders, who is now facing new charges.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Law

A Unique Crime: What Fraud Reveals About Ourselves

Fraud uniquely involves deception requiring participation from both victim and perpetrator, unlike other crimes.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Cambridge and Watertown, gets 4 years in prison

Han Lee was sentenced to four years for operating a high-end brothel network generating over $5 million.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Queens Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Acting as Agent of China

A businessman was sentenced for threatening a U.S. resident to return to China for alleged crimes.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
Law

Man stabs girlfriend with steak knife at Hawaii resort while visiting from CA, cops say

Richard Lopez sentenced to 20 years for attempted manslaughter after stabbing girlfriend in Hawaii.
Lopez must serve at least 6 years and 8 months in prison.
fromBay Shore, NY Patch
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

'Violent Murder' Gets Brooklyn Man 40 Years To Life In Prison: DA

Basheer Vinson was sentenced to 40 years to life for the second-degree murder of Mark Birthwright during an attempted robbery in 2020.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Child killer Thomas Sanders whose sentence was commuted by Biden faces death penalty in Louisiana

Former President Biden commuted the death sentence of convicted child murderer Thomas S. Sanders, who is now facing new charges.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Law

A Unique Crime: What Fraud Reveals About Ourselves

Fraud uniquely involves deception requiring participation from both victim and perpetrator, unlike other crimes.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Cambridge and Watertown, gets 4 years in prison

Han Lee was sentenced to four years for operating a high-end brothel network generating over $5 million.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Queens Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Acting as Agent of China

A businessman was sentenced for threatening a U.S. resident to return to China for alleged crimes.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
Law

Man stabs girlfriend with steak knife at Hawaii resort while visiting from CA, cops say

Richard Lopez sentenced to 20 years for attempted manslaughter after stabbing girlfriend in Hawaii.
Lopez must serve at least 6 years and 8 months in prison.
fromBay Shore, NY Patch
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

'Violent Murder' Gets Brooklyn Man 40 Years To Life In Prison: DA

Basheer Vinson was sentenced to 40 years to life for the second-degree murder of Mark Birthwright during an attempted robbery in 2020.
more#crime
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Subletter to get 120,000 kronor back for overpriced Stockholm rental

A subletter will receive over 120,000 kronor back due to overpaid rent in a Stockholm case ruling.
#documentation
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
Media industry

The Role of Video Transcription in Legal and Medical Fields

Video transcription is essential for legal and medical professionals to improve accuracy, searchability, and compliance.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Pedigree breeders win High Court injunction to stop lenders selling their family land

A High Court injunction prevents the sale of Liam Philpott's land, citing a letter that claims the loan was cleared 12 years ago.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
Media industry

The Role of Video Transcription in Legal and Medical Fields

Video transcription is essential for legal and medical professionals to improve accuracy, searchability, and compliance.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Pedigree breeders win High Court injunction to stop lenders selling their family land

A High Court injunction prevents the sale of Liam Philpott's land, citing a letter that claims the loan was cleared 12 years ago.
more#documentation
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

OpenAI Would Love to Buy Google Chrome Browser: ChatGPT Exec | Entrepreneur

OpenAI expressed interest in acquiring Google Chrome if Alphabet is mandated to divest it.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Booker in high-end brothel ring sentenced, may get deported, says U.S. Attorney

A Korean national was sentenced to one year in prison for his role in a high-end prostitution network.
fromHR Dive
1 week ago
NYC startup

Former KPMG manager working remotely in Georgia can sue under New York law, court says

A former KPMG manager can sue for discrimination despite remote work, as New York laws protect nonresidents seeking employment opportunities.
Remote work policies must comply with human rights laws, even post-COVID.
#fraud
NYC startup
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

California anti-poverty advocate among 2 arrested in alleged fraud that cost investors $145 million, federal prosecutors say

Prominent businessman arrested for allegedly defrauding investors of over $145 million.
Sanberg and co-conspirator misled investors about financial stability, leading to significant losses.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man charged with pocketing $50,000 check from Steph and Ayesha Curry meant for local boxing club

Federal charges against Howard Solomon for embezzling a $50,000 donation intended for a boxing club highlight serious nonprofit abuses.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

Javice found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan in $175M startup purchase | TechCrunch

Charlie Javice was found guilty of defrauding JP Morgan by inflating her startup Frank's customer numbers.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Former high-ranking Keolis employee sentenced for stealing $8.5 million from MBTA commuter rail

A former Keolis engineer was sentenced to over five years in prison for stealing $8.5 million intended for the commuter rail system.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
NYC startup

Frank founder Charlie Javice says feds won't let JPMorgan fraud jury see her website - and asked for a mistrial

Charlie Javice allegedly misled JPMorgan about the user base of her startup Frank, leading to a $175M purchase.
NYC startup
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

California anti-poverty advocate among 2 arrested in alleged fraud that cost investors $145 million, federal prosecutors say

Prominent businessman arrested for allegedly defrauding investors of over $145 million.
Sanberg and co-conspirator misled investors about financial stability, leading to significant losses.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man charged with pocketing $50,000 check from Steph and Ayesha Curry meant for local boxing club

Federal charges against Howard Solomon for embezzling a $50,000 donation intended for a boxing club highlight serious nonprofit abuses.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

Javice found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan in $175M startup purchase | TechCrunch

Charlie Javice was found guilty of defrauding JP Morgan by inflating her startup Frank's customer numbers.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Former high-ranking Keolis employee sentenced for stealing $8.5 million from MBTA commuter rail

A former Keolis engineer was sentenced to over five years in prison for stealing $8.5 million intended for the commuter rail system.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
NYC startup

Frank founder Charlie Javice says feds won't let JPMorgan fraud jury see her website - and asked for a mistrial

Charlie Javice allegedly misled JPMorgan about the user base of her startup Frank, leading to a $175M purchase.
more#fraud
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Suffers Day of Losses in His Retribution Campaign Against Law Firms

Federal judges blocked Trump's punitive actions against law firms involved in investigations, citing concerns over pro bono representation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

AG Letitia James calls claims of mortgage fraud 'baseless,' but refuses to give details in new interview

Letitia James refutes Trump administration's allegations of mortgage fraud as baseless and part of a revenge agenda.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Court, in Strong Words, Presses White House to Play Active Role in Freeing Maryland Man

The court ruled that the White House must take action to secure the release of a deported Maryland man despite prior court orders.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

'No negotiation': A law firm targeted by Trump says it won't change who it represents

Elias Law Group stands firm against Trump's memo threatening lawyers handling lawsuits against his administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Alina Habba Is Trump's Pick for Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

Trump appoints Alina Habba as New Jersey's interim U.S. attorney, continuing his trend of placing former lawyers in law enforcement roles.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB

CFPB employees secured a temporary reprieve from layoffs after a federal judge's ruling, highlighting ongoing legal challenges against the Trump administration's actions.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Suffers Day of Losses in His Retribution Campaign Against Law Firms

Federal judges blocked Trump's punitive actions against law firms involved in investigations, citing concerns over pro bono representation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

AG Letitia James calls claims of mortgage fraud 'baseless,' but refuses to give details in new interview

Letitia James refutes Trump administration's allegations of mortgage fraud as baseless and part of a revenge agenda.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Court, in Strong Words, Presses White House to Play Active Role in Freeing Maryland Man

The court ruled that the White House must take action to secure the release of a deported Maryland man despite prior court orders.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

'No negotiation': A law firm targeted by Trump says it won't change who it represents

Elias Law Group stands firm against Trump's memo threatening lawyers handling lawsuits against his administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Alina Habba Is Trump's Pick for Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

Trump appoints Alina Habba as New Jersey's interim U.S. attorney, continuing his trend of placing former lawyers in law enforcement roles.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB

CFPB employees secured a temporary reprieve from layoffs after a federal judge's ruling, highlighting ongoing legal challenges against the Trump administration's actions.
more#trump-administration
#indictment
Law
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Luigi Mangione indicted by feds as death penalty sought in NYC murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the alleged assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the death penalty sought by prosecutors.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Luigi Mangione indicted by feds as death penalty sought in NYC murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the alleged assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the death penalty sought by prosecutors.
more#indictment
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 week ago

Common Sense Caucus backs NYC retirees in Medicare Advantage legal fight - QNS

The City Council supports retirees' efforts to retain Medicare supplemental insurance, opposing the city's shift to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan.
#judiciary
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Senate Judiciary Democrats probe D.C. U.S. attorney for alleged misconduct involving Trump's lawyers.
Judge reduces Adnan Syed's sentence, affirming he poses no public danger.
Justice Barrett faces backlash from Trump's allies for ruling against him.
Sixth Circuit unanimously rejects Kim Davis's appeal regarding same-sex marriage licenses.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Bruce M. Selya Dead: Federal Judge Known for Polysyllabic Prose Dies at 90

Federal Judge Bruce M. Selya, known for his unique writing style and unpredictable rulings, passed away at age 90.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
EU data protection

DOJ Confesses They Hid Alleged DOGE Administrator Amy Gleason Under the Bed at HHS - emptywheel

Judge John Bates granted significant discovery concerning DOGE data sharing, impacting ongoing legal proceedings.
Defendant agencies are attempting to challenge the facts surrounding DOGE personnel employment in response to a lawsuit.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump Could Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia Home if He Wanted To

Judge Paula Xinis firmly rebuked DOJ lawyers, emphasizing the Supreme Court mandates the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Senate Judiciary Democrats probe D.C. U.S. attorney for alleged misconduct involving Trump's lawyers.
Judge reduces Adnan Syed's sentence, affirming he poses no public danger.
Justice Barrett faces backlash from Trump's allies for ruling against him.
Sixth Circuit unanimously rejects Kim Davis's appeal regarding same-sex marriage licenses.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Bruce M. Selya Dead: Federal Judge Known for Polysyllabic Prose Dies at 90

Federal Judge Bruce M. Selya, known for his unique writing style and unpredictable rulings, passed away at age 90.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
EU data protection

DOJ Confesses They Hid Alleged DOGE Administrator Amy Gleason Under the Bed at HHS - emptywheel

Judge John Bates granted significant discovery concerning DOGE data sharing, impacting ongoing legal proceedings.
Defendant agencies are attempting to challenge the facts surrounding DOGE personnel employment in response to a lawsuit.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump Could Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia Home if He Wanted To

Judge Paula Xinis firmly rebuked DOJ lawyers, emphasizing the Supreme Court mandates the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
more#judiciary
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Santa Cruz County nurse faces life in prison after being found guilty of child molestation

A nurse was convicted of multiple counts of child molestation and faces life imprisonment.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Paramount to begin mediation with President Trump in $20B lawsuit over '60 Minutes' interview: report

Paramount Global and Trump have begun mediation over his $20 billion lawsuit regarding a '60 Minutes' interview.
#court-ruling
France news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'James Kilroy deprived Valerie's children of their mother. He should get nothing'

David French gains control of his sister's estate, but her husband's murder conviction complicates ownership rights.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US news

South Korea court cancels impeached President Yoon's arrest warrant

A South Korean court's decision cancels the arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol, potentially allowing his release from detention.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

Gibson plaintiffs barred from replying to Hooper suit filings

Judge Cohen ruled against Gibson plaintiffs, affirming their lack of standing in the Hooper suit, but they can voice concerns in a future fairness hearing.
France news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'James Kilroy deprived Valerie's children of their mother. He should get nothing'

David French gains control of his sister's estate, but her husband's murder conviction complicates ownership rights.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US news

South Korea court cancels impeached President Yoon's arrest warrant

A South Korean court's decision cancels the arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol, potentially allowing his release from detention.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

Gibson plaintiffs barred from replying to Hooper suit filings

Judge Cohen ruled against Gibson plaintiffs, affirming their lack of standing in the Hooper suit, but they can voice concerns in a future fairness hearing.
more#court-ruling
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks ago

North Carolina Supreme Court rules family can sue over COVID-19 force-vaccination of teen without parental consent

Non-consensual vaccinations can lead to lawsuits as parental rights and bodily autonomy are upheld by state law.
#privacy
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Woman beat housemate with knuckleduster after nude photo of her showed up as his phone screensaver, court told

A woman escaped jail time despite attacking her flatmate over unauthorized photos of her.
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Yahoo Hit With Privacy Suit Over Tracker Using Email Addresses

Yahoo's ConnectID allegedly uses email addresses for tracking without consent, raising privacy concerns and prompting a federal lawsuit.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Woman beat housemate with knuckleduster after nude photo of her showed up as his phone screensaver, court told

A woman escaped jail time despite attacking her flatmate over unauthorized photos of her.
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Yahoo Hit With Privacy Suit Over Tracker Using Email Addresses

Yahoo's ConnectID allegedly uses email addresses for tracking without consent, raising privacy concerns and prompting a federal lawsuit.
more#privacy
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Woman Accused in Deadly Crash Remanded After First Court Appearance

Miriam Yarimi appeared in court facing serious charges, including causing a fatal accident.
She was remanded after her attorney's plea for bail was denied.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Anthony Becker's attorney asks judge for probation not jail time ahead of sentencing

Anthony Becker's attorney is requesting probation instead of jail time, arguing that his conviction has severely impacted his career and reputation.
#child-exploitation
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former Northeastern admissions councilor gets 5 years on child porn charges

A Dorchester admissions counselor has been sentenced to five years for possessing child pornography obtained through Zoom chat rooms.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
EU data protection

Man jailed for sending messages and sexually explicit photos to over 100 teenage girls on Snapchat

Mark Fitzgerald was sentenced to two years for sending explicit messages to over 100 teenage girls on Snapchat.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former Northeastern admissions councilor gets 5 years on child porn charges

A Dorchester admissions counselor has been sentenced to five years for possessing child pornography obtained through Zoom chat rooms.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
EU data protection

Man jailed for sending messages and sexually explicit photos to over 100 teenage girls on Snapchat

Mark Fitzgerald was sentenced to two years for sending explicit messages to over 100 teenage girls on Snapchat.
more#child-exploitation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Jury acquits Bay Area boater of felony assault against harbormaster

Kimberly Susan Slater was acquitted of felony charges related to an assault on a harbormaster, now facing only misdemeanor convictions.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

'NYPD Blue' star Kim Delaney won't be charged for felony assault after allegedly trying to run over her husband

Kim Delaney will not face charges after an alleged incident with her husband due to insufficient evidence.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Federal Court Partially Blocks Executive Order Targeting WilmerHale: USPTO Acting Director Among Named Defendants

Judge Leon partially granted WilmerHale's motion, protecting First Amendment rights against President Trump's executive order.
#corruption
Soccer (FIFA)
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Former FIFA leaders Blatter and Platini in court over 2.1m payment

Blatter and Platini face a new trial regarding a controversial payment, highlighting ongoing legal battles in football corruption cases.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter acquitted again in corruption case DW 03/25/2025

Blatter and Platini have been acquitted of corruption charges related to FIFA finances, marking a legally definitive end to the case.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Former FIFA leaders Blatter and Platini in court over 2.1m payment

Blatter and Platini face a new trial regarding a controversial payment, highlighting ongoing legal battles in football corruption cases.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter acquitted again in corruption case DW 03/25/2025

Blatter and Platini have been acquitted of corruption charges related to FIFA finances, marking a legally definitive end to the case.
more#corruption
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Music

Mariah Carey Did Not Copy All I Want For Christmas Is You' From Earlier Hit, Judge Rules

Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was ruled not to have infringed on another song by a federal judge.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

U.S. Treasury Lifts Tornado Cash Sanctions Amid North Korea Money Laundering Probe

U.S. Treasury lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer, citing evolving legal and technology landscapes.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago
Pets

Surbiton woman neglects pony leaving him with untreated lice

A woman was banned from keeping horses after neglecting her pony, which suffered from untreated lice and other health issues.
Business intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Celonis sues SAP, claiming it's gatekeeping customer data

Celonis is suing SAP for anti-competitive practices, claiming SAP restricts access to customer data essential for third-party software solutions.
#karen-read
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Federal judge denies Karen Read's 'double jeopardy' request

Karen Read's attempt to dismiss murder charges on double jeopardy grounds was denied by a federal judge after her mistrial.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Livestream: Karen Read's lawyers to argue motion to dismiss

Karen Read's defense argues for case dismissal, citing governmental misconduct and alleging a law enforcement coverup in the death of Boston Officer John O'Keefe.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Federal judge denies Karen Read's 'double jeopardy' request

Karen Read's attempt to dismiss murder charges on double jeopardy grounds was denied by a federal judge after her mistrial.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Livestream: Karen Read's lawyers to argue motion to dismiss

Karen Read's defense argues for case dismissal, citing governmental misconduct and alleging a law enforcement coverup in the death of Boston Officer John O'Keefe.
more#karen-read
Tech industry
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

A Lawyer At SXSW: Exploring The Future Of Law And Technology - Above the Law

SXSW is a unique blend of festival and conference that emphasizes ideas, discussions, and the societal impact of technology rather than just product showcases.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Request Filed to Unseal Hunter Biden Search Warrant Documents Judge Gives Parties One Week to Respond

A Delaware talk radio host filed a request to unseal search warrant documents in Hunter Biden's criminal case following his presidential pardon.
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