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Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

NY Attorney General Letitia James hails court win over President Trump's elections directive

NY Attorney General Letitia James wins court order against Trump’s election executive order, protecting voter rights.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC politics

Lawsuit against USDOT alleges ultimatum tying transportation needs to immigration agenda

AG Letitia James is suing the DOT for unlawfully tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement compliance.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
San Francisco 49ers

Civil rights leaders challenge disqualification of CA high school sprinter for win celebration

Civil rights leaders challenge the disqualification of Clara Adams for her celebration after winning a state title.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

NY Attorney General Letitia James hails court win over President Trump's elections directive

NY Attorney General Letitia James wins court order against Trump’s election executive order, protecting voter rights.
NYC LGBT
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

NYPD Gang Database Targets Black and Latino People, Suit Says

The NYPD's gang database disproportionately targets Black and Latino individuals, leading to systemic racial profiling and legal consequences.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Attorneys General urge DHS to keep open offices that oversee agency and protect people's rights

NY Attorney General urges DHS to keep civil rights oversight offices open to protect citizens and noncitizens' rights.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Lawsuit against USDOT alleges ultimatum tying transportation needs to immigration agenda

AG Letitia James is suing the DOT for unlawfully tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement compliance.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

California sues Trump admin over threats to trans athletes

California sues the Trump administration over its transgender-inclusive school sports policy after a request to change it.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
San Francisco

California sues DOJ over transgender athlete funding threat

California's Attorney General files a lawsuit to protect transgender athletes amid potential legal challenges from the Trump administration.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

California sues Trump admin over threats to trans athletes

California sues the Trump administration over its transgender-inclusive school sports policy after a request to change it.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Transgender teens sue Kansas over 'harmful' gender-affirming care ban

Trans teens and their families are suing Kansas over a law banning gender-affirming care for youth with gender dysphoria, alleging constitutional violations.
#negligence
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Atlanta Braves

Bay Area woman sues airline, alleges man assaulted her on red-eye from SFO

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Atlanta Braves

Bay Area woman sues airline, alleges man assaulted her on red-eye from SFO

#ai-ethics
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Bay Area city gets settlement in AI pornography case, while Deepnude' owner remains defiant

AI technology is under legal scrutiny for enabling non-consensual image modifications, with one company settling but others contesting the lawsuit.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Bay Area city gets settlement in AI pornography case, while Deepnude' owner remains defiant

AI technology is under legal scrutiny for enabling non-consensual image modifications, with one company settling but others contesting the lawsuit.
#meta
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Today
3 days ago

Meta Takes Legal Action Against AI Apps That Generate Fake Nude Images

Meta is legally challenging Joy Timeline HK Limited for promoting the non-consensual CrushAI app, indicating a crackdown on unethical AI-generated content.
Marketing tech
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Meta sues app-maker as part of crack down on 'nudifying'

Meta has sued CrushAI to halt misleading ads for AI nudifying apps, emphasizing community protection from non-consensual image manipulation.
Marketing tech
fromUPI
2 days ago

Meta sues developers of 'nudify' apps for running ads on its platforms - UPI.com

Meta is suing Joy Timeline HK for promoting an app that creates AI-generated explicit images without consent, reinforcing its community protection efforts.
Marketing tech
fromwww.cnn.com
2 days ago

Meta sues maker of explicit deepfake app for dodging its rules to advertise AI nudifying' tech

Meta is suing CrushAI for circumventing ad rules and promoting explicit deepfakes.
The lawsuit aims to address the rising issue of non-consensual sexualized images.
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Today
3 days ago

Meta Takes Legal Action Against AI Apps That Generate Fake Nude Images

Meta is legally challenging Joy Timeline HK Limited for promoting the non-consensual CrushAI app, indicating a crackdown on unethical AI-generated content.
Marketing tech
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Meta sues app-maker as part of crack down on 'nudifying'

Meta has sued CrushAI to halt misleading ads for AI nudifying apps, emphasizing community protection from non-consensual image manipulation.
Marketing tech
fromUPI
2 days ago

Meta sues developers of 'nudify' apps for running ads on its platforms - UPI.com

Meta is suing Joy Timeline HK for promoting an app that creates AI-generated explicit images without consent, reinforcing its community protection efforts.
Marketing tech
fromwww.cnn.com
2 days ago

Meta sues maker of explicit deepfake app for dodging its rules to advertise AI nudifying' tech

Meta is suing CrushAI for circumventing ad rules and promoting explicit deepfakes.
The lawsuit aims to address the rising issue of non-consensual sexualized images.
European startups
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Google faces billion-quid bruising over UK Play Store fees

The UK legal action against Google over Play Store fees is progressing, potentially allowing affected developers to claim substantial compensation.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

India: Investigating sexual abuse allegations in Kerala's film industry

The Kerala film industry is facing a reckoning over systemic sexual abuse allegations against powerful figures.
#user-privacy
Marketing tech
from404 Media
2 days ago

Meta Sues Nudify App That Keeps Advertising on Instagram

Meta is suing a nudify app for violating ad policies on its platforms.
The lawsuit aims to prevent non-consensual media generation facilitated through CrushAI.
Meta plans to share URLs of removed nudify apps with tech companies.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Culture Department tells Arts Council to pause spending on legal action against contractors, committee hears

Ms Kennelly stated that the Arts Council's legal actions aim to mitigate costs to taxpayers regarding an IT system overhaul, indicating serious accountability issues.
Arts
#elon-musk
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Met Police officer who called Des O'Connor's daughter hot' faces new misconduct hearing

"I can assure you that I am as determined in my pursuit of criminals as I am of beautiful women."
London politics
#discrimination
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Student banned from graduation after coming out online, lawsuit says

Morgan Armstrong came out as gay on social media days before graduation and faced severe consequences from her school.
Manchester City
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Manchester City fans take legal action against club over season-ticket policy

Manchester City supporters are challenging a new season-ticket policy they view as discriminatory, requiring attendance at 10 matches to retain tickets.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Student banned from graduation after coming out online, lawsuit says

Morgan Armstrong came out as gay on social media days before graduation and faced severe consequences from her school.
Manchester City
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Manchester City fans take legal action against club over season-ticket policy

Manchester City supporters are challenging a new season-ticket policy they view as discriminatory, requiring attendance at 10 matches to retain tickets.
#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY AG Letitia James planning to sue Trump's HHS over healthcare funding cuts

Letitia James plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration's HHS over healthcare funding cuts affecting essential programs.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston food

Trump tried to block international students from Harvard - here's how 1,400 readers reacted

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY AG Letitia James planning to sue Trump's HHS over healthcare funding cuts

Letitia James plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration's HHS over healthcare funding cuts affecting essential programs.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Letitia James files lawsuit against US DOT over federal transportation funding

New York AG Letitia James leads legal action against the Trump administration over unlawful transportation funding tied to immigration enforcement.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump violating right to life with anti-environment orders, youth lawsuit says

Young Americans are suing the Trump administration over environmental executive orders that allegedly violate their constitutional rights.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Trump tried to block international students from Harvard - here's how 1,400 readers reacted

Harvard University successfully blocked the Trump administration's attempt to bar international students, asserting the move violates constitutional rights and harms the institution.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

All the ways the Trump administration is going after colleges and universities

The Trump administration is intensifying its conflict with elite universities, particularly focusing on Harvard through legal challenges and funding cuts.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

University sues administration over move to bar international students, scholars- Harvard Gazette

Harvard seeks to block a Trump administration decision to revoke its ability to enroll international students, viewing it as unconstitutional.
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Microsoft given until 25 July to respond to UK cloud licensing legal claim | Computer Weekly

Microsoft must respond to a £2bn legal claim by July 2025 regarding alleged overcharges for its Windows server software in competitors' cloud environments.
European startups
#california
Los Angeles
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Trump administration deploys Marines to LA and says California governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested

California Governor Newsom plans to sue the federal government over the illegal deployment of National Guard troops.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Justice Department ratchets up pressure on California school districts to bar trans athletes

U.S. DOJ warns schools in California to bar transgender athletes from competitions or face legal action.
Los Angeles
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Trump administration deploys Marines to LA and says California governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested

California Governor Newsom plans to sue the federal government over the illegal deployment of National Guard troops.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Justice Department ratchets up pressure on California school districts to bar trans athletes

U.S. DOJ warns schools in California to bar transgender athletes from competitions or face legal action.
#public-safety
Social justice
fromSCSJ
5 days ago

Filings Argue Violence Prevention Cuts Will Destroy Community Safety

DOJ's funding cuts to violence prevention programs are contested in court for threatening community safety.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Family of victim killed after man fell from Toronto's Leaside Bridge sues city over lack of suicide barriers | CBC News

A tragic accident due to the lack of suicide barriers on the Leaside Bridge led to a family's lawsuit against the city for negligence.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
5 days ago

Filings Argue Violence Prevention Cuts Will Destroy Community Safety

DOJ's funding cuts to violence prevention programs are contested in court for threatening community safety.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Family of victim killed after man fell from Toronto's Leaside Bridge sues city over lack of suicide barriers | CBC News

A tragic accident due to the lack of suicide barriers on the Leaside Bridge led to a family's lawsuit against the city for negligence.
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware AGs announce lawsuit against Trump administration over gun attachment settlement

"We're seeking a preliminary injunction to block the redistribution of forced reset triggers into our states," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said Monday morning. "This is just part of what we're doing in New Jersey and in the states we're representing to reduce gun violence."
DC food
Artificial intelligence
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

All in on AI, San Francisco is also battling its dark side

San Francisco's lawsuit against AI-generated pornography highlights a critical legal battle against nonconsensual deepfakes, underlining the city's pivotal role in AI.
#defamation
Alternative medicine
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Attorneys general ask FDA to lift restrictions on abortion drug mifepristone

The FDA should eliminate outdated restrictions on mifepristone, as it is safe and effective according to petitioners, including several state attorneys general.
#affordable-housing
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Brooklyn leaders say NY can't suspend millions in affordable housing penalties for Atlantic Yards

Community leaders question state's authority to waive penalties for affordable housing delays.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Despite Promises of Housing, Hoops and Jobs, State Has Given up on Affordable Units in Prospect Heights, Critics Say

Brooklyn community leaders demand accountability from developers for promised affordable housing units, hinting at potential legal action over missed deadlines.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Brooklyn leaders say NY can't suspend millions in affordable housing penalties for Atlantic Yards

Community leaders question state's authority to waive penalties for affordable housing delays.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Despite Promises of Housing, Hoops and Jobs, State Has Given up on Affordable Units in Prospect Heights, Critics Say

Brooklyn community leaders demand accountability from developers for promised affordable housing units, hinting at potential legal action over missed deadlines.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

ICE still can't enter Rikers Island, judge rules

A New York Judge extended a restraining order preventing ICE from accessing Rikers Island amid a City Council lawsuit.
#roman-abramovich
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

Britain is pursuing legal action to ensure proceeds from Abramovich's sale of Chelsea FC support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

Britain is pursuing legal action to ensure proceeds from Abramovich's sale of Chelsea FC support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Westminster Council appeals judge ruling that led to Leicester Square busker ban

Constant busker noise in Leicester Square likened to psychological torture by a judge, prompting legal action against Westminster Council.
NYC parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Parents launch High Court bid to save Islington school

Parents are legally challenging Islington Council's decision to close their school, claiming unfair manipulation of critical financial information.
#donald-trump
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NYC laundromat drags pizza joint next door to court over odor

Laundry Project 23 claims that the odors and fumes from Pizza Studio are contaminating their laundromat, significantly disrupting operations and harming their reputation.
NYC startup
#public-health
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Chagos deal paused by last-minute legal action

High Court judge issues injunction preventing UK government from finalizing Chagos Islands negotiations.
fromSocketSite
3 years ago

Upp Yours! Foreclosed upon Pac Heights Landlord is Fighting Back

Arden Van Upp, alleging she was a victim of predatory lending, filed suit to void a mortgage she claims she never signed and seeks damages.
NYC real estate
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 weeks ago

Oregon Humanities sues over federal funding cuts * Oregon ArtsWatch

"What knits our communities together is the opportunity to hear each other, to hear differences of opinion, to understand how we're different and how we're similar, and that's what builds the ground on which democracy can grow."
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Gran Canaria centre for unaccompanied migrant children closed over abuse allegations

The Canary Islands court shut down a center for unaccompanied migrant children due to severe allegations of abuse, prompting immediate police action and investigations.
UK news
US news
fromJust The News
3 weeks ago

Alan Dershowitz says news outlets could sue over lost ad revenues due to federally funded censorship

Alan Dershowitz suggests legal actions could be taken against government censorship impacting news organizations.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Valencia threaten to sue over Netflix Vini doc

"In light of the injustice and falsehoods committed against Valencia CF fans, the Club has demanded in writing an immediate rectification from the documentary's production company regarding the events at Mestalla, which do not correspond to reality."
Real Madrid
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Florida man allegedly shot neighbor's pregnant cow 5 times, riddling it with bullets

Hung Trinh, 54, allegedly shot a neighbor's pregnant cow several times after it wandered onto his property, leading to his arrest for animal cruelty.
Agriculture
#cultural-heritage
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Shocking video shows Uber driver pulling gun on Fla. rapper, her pal: 'She got them crazy eyes'

"Get out of my vehicle now!" the driver yells while calling 911. "You're no longer in the ride. Get out!"
Miami food
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Thailand: 17 wanted over deadly Bangkok tower collapse DW 05/16/2025

The suddenness and speed of the collapse has raised questions about the quality of its construction, leading to arrest warrants for 17 people implicated in the disaster.
UK news
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Eaton fire victims, others claim insurance adjuster stole repair money

The California Department of Insurance has charged an Encino-based insurance adjuster with theft of funds from fire victims, alleging fraud through false claims and uncompleted repairs.
LA real estate
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NY attorney general sues DHS over threat to withhold disaster relief funds

States are suing the federal government over the withholding of disaster relief funds tied to immigration enforcement compliance.
#mental-health
#constitutional-law
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

AG James moves to halt Trump's executive order on elections, citing threat to voter access | amNewYork

Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition to block Trump's election integrity order, citing it as unconstitutional and detrimental to voter access.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

The U.S. Department of Transportation's funding threats over immigration policy violate state rights and constitutional separation of powers.
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

AG James moves to halt Trump's executive order on elections, citing threat to voter access | amNewYork

Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition to block Trump's election integrity order, citing it as unconstitutional and detrimental to voter access.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

The U.S. Department of Transportation's funding threats over immigration policy violate state rights and constitutional separation of powers.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First.

Hawaii intends to sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages; federal intervention has already begun to block these lawsuits.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's Justice Department sues Michigan and Hawaii over plans to take Big Oil to court

The DOJ's lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan challenge state actions against fossil fuel companies, asserting federal authority over climate regulation.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First.

Hawaii intends to sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages; federal intervention has already begun to block these lawsuits.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's Justice Department sues Michigan and Hawaii over plans to take Big Oil to court

The DOJ's lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan challenge state actions against fossil fuel companies, asserting federal authority over climate regulation.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London woman fined over 8,000 after blasting music for seven hours through night enraging neighbours

A North London woman was fined over £8,000 for continuously playing loud music for seven hours, disrupting her neighbors despite a prior noise abatement notice.
London politics
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London takeaway fined 13,000 after dumping grease in sewers for seven years

China Panda takeaway was fined for dumping waste, reflecting the serious impact of improper waste disposal on sewer systems.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 month ago

New York asks judge to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program

NYC and MTA are taking legal action against the Trump administration to protect congestion pricing.
The congestion pricing program aims to reduce traffic and fund mass transit improvements.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Legal letters and copyright rows as GAA accuses coaches and companies of "seeking to line their own pockets"

The GAA has issued several legal letters against companies violating trademark rules, alleging they are taking advantage of the association to profit financially.
Social media marketing
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