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2 days ago
Law

California cop cleared in fatal shooting left department after sexual-assault allegation

Officer Alex Millan was cleared in a shooting case but left the Fontana police due to separate sexual assault allegations.
The city settled a wrongful death suit for $2 million after Millan's actions led to a man's death.
#mental-health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Education

Ex-dancer settles with Royal Ballet School over 'body-shaming'

The Royal Ballet School reached a settlement with a former student over body-shaming and its lasting psychological impact.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
London politics

Ambulance service and NHS trust admit failures over death of musician

Both the ambulance service and NHS trust failed in their duty of care leading to Ebow Graham's death after ignoring urgent mental health concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Education

Ex-dancer settles with Royal Ballet School over 'body-shaming'

The Royal Ballet School reached a settlement with a former student over body-shaming and its lasting psychological impact.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
London politics

Ambulance service and NHS trust admit failures over death of musician

Both the ambulance service and NHS trust failed in their duty of care leading to Ebow Graham's death after ignoring urgent mental health concerns.
more#mental-health
#college-sports
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement

The House settlement represents a historic shift in college sports, enabling payment to student-athletes and changing roster management.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA passes new rules to allow direct payments to players

The NCAA is allowing colleges to pay athletes directly, marking a historic change in college sports.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Football League

NCAA to let schools offer NIL before enrollment

The NCAA has permanently lifted restrictions on athletes negotiating NIL deals before enrolling, aligning college sports with a more business-like model.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players

The NCAA settlement could reshape college sports with significant athlete compensation changes.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement

The House settlement represents a historic shift in college sports, enabling payment to student-athletes and changing roster management.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Football League

NCAA to let schools offer NIL before enrollment

The NCAA has permanently lifted restrictions on athletes negotiating NIL deals before enrolling, aligning college sports with a more business-like model.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players

The NCAA settlement could reshape college sports with significant athlete compensation changes.
more#college-sports
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Former Cuomo Aide Settles Sexual Harassment Claim for $450,000

Charlotte Bennett has settled her sexual harassment lawsuit against Andrew Cuomo for $450,000, concluding a lengthy legal battle.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Stanislaus County settles notorious malicious prosecution case for $22.5 million

Stanislaus County settles a wrongful prosecution case for $22.5 million, exposing flawed investigations by the DA's office against defense attorney Frank Carson and co-defendants.
#meta
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta settles UK 'right to object to ad-tracking' lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff | TechCrunch

Tanya O'Carroll secured a settlement with Meta, preventing them from using her data for targeted advertising.
The case sets a precedent for others to object to direct marketing by tech companies.
EU data protection
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

Meta Could Look to Offer UK Users an Ad-Free Subscription to its Apps

Meta reached a settlement with Tanya O'Carroll regarding the use of personal data for targeted ads, reflecting ongoing data rights debates.
Marketing tech
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Meta settles lawsuit over surveillance business model | Computer Weekly

Meta will halt using Tanya O'Carroll's personal data for targeted ads, marking a significant legal milestone for privacy rights in the UK.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta settles UK 'right to object to ad-tracking' lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff | TechCrunch

Tanya O'Carroll secured a settlement with Meta, preventing them from using her data for targeted advertising.
The case sets a precedent for others to object to direct marketing by tech companies.
EU data protection
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

Meta Could Look to Offer UK Users an Ad-Free Subscription to its Apps

Meta reached a settlement with Tanya O'Carroll regarding the use of personal data for targeted ads, reflecting ongoing data rights debates.
Marketing tech
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Meta settles lawsuit over surveillance business model | Computer Weekly

Meta will halt using Tanya O'Carroll's personal data for targeted ads, marking a significant legal milestone for privacy rights in the UK.
more#meta
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

A $4 Billion Sex Abuse Settlement in L.A., After Childhoods of Pure Hell'

A historic $4 billion settlement was reached for nearly 7,000 victims of childhood sexual abuse in Los Angeles County's foster care system.
#insurance
Miami Marlins
fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

Insurer rebuts new attorney general's claim he secured $30 million to resolve fraud claim

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Corp. will repay over $30 million for fraudulent claims associated with Hurricane Irma, following a whistleblower investigation.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case

A federal judge upheld a settlement in a historic class action against Aetna, ensuring equal fertility treatment coverage for LGBTQ+ couples.
Miami Marlins
fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

Insurer rebuts new attorney general's claim he secured $30 million to resolve fraud claim

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Corp. will repay over $30 million for fraudulent claims associated with Hurricane Irma, following a whistleblower investigation.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case

A federal judge upheld a settlement in a historic class action against Aetna, ensuring equal fertility treatment coverage for LGBTQ+ couples.
more#insurance
Law
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Bayer ordered to pay $2 billion in latest Roundup weedkiller lawsuit

Bayer's Roundup linked to cancer; jury orders almost $2.1 billion in damages.
#child-welfare
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire

The expiration of a court-ordered child protection system at the border raises fears of deteriorating conditions under a less immigrant-friendly administration.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million

The New Hampshire attorney general's office agreed to a $10 million settlement for a man abused at a youth detention center in the 1990s.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire

The expiration of a court-ordered child protection system at the border raises fears of deteriorating conditions under a less immigrant-friendly administration.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million

The New Hampshire attorney general's office agreed to a $10 million settlement for a man abused at a youth detention center in the 1990s.
more#child-welfare
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa

Conservationists and fishing groups reached a legal settlement creating no-fishing zones to protect the critically endangered African penguin.
#defamation
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.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Georgia Election Workers and Giuliani Reach New Settlement

Rudy Giuliani settled with Georgia election workers after falsely accusing them of fraud, agreeing to avoid further defamation and provide compensation.
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.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Georgia Election Workers and Giuliani Reach New Settlement

Rudy Giuliani settled with Georgia election workers after falsely accusing them of fraud, agreeing to avoid further defamation and provide compensation.
more#defamation
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
1 month ago

Thousands of cans of baby formula to be distributed to Bronx families after price gouging settlement - Bronx Times

A legal settlement mandates the donation of baby formula to Bronx families after companies engaged in price gouging during the 2022 shortage.
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rudy Giuliani tries once more to sell his NYC apartment - this time with a $1.4M price cut

Rudy Giuliani is selling his lavish Manhattan home following a resolution of his legal issues with Georgia election workers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Real estate

Nearly two dozen plaintiffs added to Batton 2 commission lawsuit

The NAR's settlement does not shield it from ongoing homebuyer commission lawsuits, including the recently amended Batton 2 case.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rudy Giuliani tries once more to sell his NYC apartment - this time with a $1.4M price cut

Rudy Giuliani is selling his lavish Manhattan home following a resolution of his legal issues with Georgia election workers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Real estate

Nearly two dozen plaintiffs added to Batton 2 commission lawsuit

The NAR's settlement does not shield it from ongoing homebuyer commission lawsuits, including the recently amended Batton 2 case.
more#real-estate
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California city pays $2 million to woman who blamed life-altering injuries on missing stop sign

San Diego will pay $2 million to a woman injured in a crash linked to a missing stop sign, highlighting municipal negligence.
Toronto Raptors
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Drake Settles Legal Dispute With iHeartMedia Over "Not Like Us" Promotion

Drake and iHeartMedia settle legal dispute over alleged pay-to-play scheme.
No damages or payments were exchanged between the parties.
Drake continues to pursue a separate lawsuit against Universal Music Group.
#pokemon
Intellectual property law
fromPolygon
2 months ago

The Pokemon Company reaches settlement with copycat developer. No, not that one. A different one

Pokémon Company secured a settlement against Chinese developers for IP infringement involving a mobile game that mimicked its franchise designs.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Games

It Took 10 Years For The Makers Of This Blatant Pokemon Rip-Off To Apologize And Pay $15 Million

The Pokémon Company settled with the developers of Pocket Monster: Remake, who publicly apologized for copyright infringement after a significant legal battle.
Intellectual property law
fromPolygon
2 months ago

The Pokemon Company reaches settlement with copycat developer. No, not that one. A different one

Pokémon Company secured a settlement against Chinese developers for IP infringement involving a mobile game that mimicked its franchise designs.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

It Took 10 Years For The Makers Of This Blatant Pokemon Rip-Off To Apologize And Pay $15 Million

The Pokémon Company settled with the developers of Pocket Monster: Remake, who publicly apologized for copyright infringement after a significant legal battle.
more#pokemon
EU data protection
fromAP News
2 months ago

Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle tax evasion investigation

Google has settled a tax evasion investigation in Italy by agreeing to pay 326 million euros.
Prosecutors are seeking to drop the investigation due to the settlement.
#personal-injury
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Woman wins 95k settlement after moped collision

Chronic pain has severely impacted Loraine White's quality of life after a moped accident.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Girl left scarred by hot meal on Aer Lingus flight to Orlando is awarded 22,500

Scarlet Seery Kearney suffered a burn from a meal incident on a flight, impacting her holiday experience significantly.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Woman wins 95k settlement after moped collision

Chronic pain has severely impacted Loraine White's quality of life after a moped accident.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Girl left scarred by hot meal on Aer Lingus flight to Orlando is awarded 22,500

Scarlet Seery Kearney suffered a burn from a meal incident on a flight, impacting her holiday experience significantly.
more#personal-injury
Miscellaneous
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

City settles restraining order case with political organizer Seneca Scott

The city settles a lawsuit against an activist for harassing a staffer, including disclosing personal information online.
#media-coverage
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Dancer settles body shaming' legal case against Royal Ballet School

The first legal settlement for body shaming in ballet highlights the serious consequences of such behavior and emphasizes the need for systemic change.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

What Prince Harry's Settlement Means for Him and Britain's Royal Family

Prince Harry's recent settlement with tabloids illustrates the challenging realities of engaging with the British press.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Dancer settles body shaming' legal case against Royal Ballet School

The first legal settlement for body shaming in ballet highlights the serious consequences of such behavior and emphasizes the need for systemic change.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

What Prince Harry's Settlement Means for Him and Britain's Royal Family

Prince Harry's recent settlement with tabloids illustrates the challenging realities of engaging with the British press.
more#media-coverage
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Metropolitan Water District votes to replace top manager after investigation into sexism allegations

The Metropolitan Water District appointed Deven Upadhyay as new general manager after a controversial investigation led to a settlement offer for the former manager.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
New York City

Former North Miami Beach mayoral reprieve: Plead guilty to election fraud, get probation

Anthony DeFillipo avoids prison by agreeing to probation and community service after pleading guilty to election fraud.
#prince-harry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Prince Harry settles legal claim against Sun publisher

Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against News Group Newspapers over phone hacking, receiving an apology and compensation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Watch outside court as Harry agrees settlement with Murdoch's News Group Newspapers

The Independent champions accessible journalism, reporting critical issues without paywalls while covering key stories like Prince Harry's recent trial settlement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Prince Harry settles legal claim against Sun publisher

Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against News Group Newspapers over phone hacking, receiving an apology and compensation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Watch outside court as Harry agrees settlement with Murdoch's News Group Newspapers

The Independent champions accessible journalism, reporting critical issues without paywalls while covering key stories like Prince Harry's recent trial settlement.
more#prince-harry
fromEater SF
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Quince Versus Quince: Michelin-Starred Restaurant Quince Settles Lawsuit With E-Retailer of the Same Name

The Quince lawsuit reflects ongoing tensions over trademark use between established restaurants and newer online brands.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Anthropic reaches deal with music publishers over lyric dispute

Anthropic has settled a copyright infringement lawsuit by ensuring AI guardrails to protect song lyrics from being misused or infringed upon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after eight years

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly reached a divorce settlement after eight years of contentious legal battles.
Miscellaneous
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Tenants Win $2.9 Million in Settlement With Midwood Landlord

Tenants in Brooklyn won $2.9 million in restitution due to extensive housing violations including lead hazards and mold.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Case

American Airlines settled a lawsuit regarding racial discrimination after three Black men were wrongly removed from a flight, emphasizing the need for inclusivity.
Major League Baseball
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Column: He refused the COVID vaccine. He exiled himself from baseball. Was it worth it?

Benny Gallo's life in baseball ended due to refusal of mandatory COVID vaccination and ensuing legal battle over religious beliefs.
#mckinsey
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis

McKinsey and Company agreed to pay $650 million to settle charges over its role in promoting OxyContin amid rising opioid crises.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

McKinsey is nearing a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement with a payout exceeding $600 million.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role

McKinsey acknowledges wrongdoing and pays $650 million related to the opioid epidemic settlement over five years.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

McKinsey agrees to pay $122 million to settle South African bribery charges in the US

McKinsey agrees to pay over $122 million to settle bribery claims related to its operations in South Africa.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis

McKinsey and Company agreed to pay $650 million to settle charges over its role in promoting OxyContin amid rising opioid crises.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

McKinsey is nearing a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement with a payout exceeding $600 million.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role

McKinsey acknowledges wrongdoing and pays $650 million related to the opioid epidemic settlement over five years.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

McKinsey agrees to pay $122 million to settle South African bribery charges in the US

McKinsey agrees to pay over $122 million to settle bribery claims related to its operations in South Africa.
more#mckinsey
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department

McKinsey has settled a Justice Department investigation with a $650 million payment related to its work with Purdue Pharma during the opioid crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Shell agrees to settle $2.1m lawsuit over Greenpeace protest

Shell settled a lawsuit against Greenpeace, with no liability for Greenpeace and a donation to charity instead.
#prison-reform
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guards

Historic settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victims

The settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guards

Historic settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victims

The settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.
more#prison-reform
fromFortune
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former SmileDirectClub customers might be eligible for a refund from $4.8 million recovered from shuttered company

New York AG Letitia James recovers $4.8 million for over 28,000 consumers wronged by SmileDirectClub's illegal charges after ceasing operations.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

In the town Erin Brockovich made famous, residents still fear dirty water

The settlement did not resolve ongoing contamination issues in Hinkley; many residents still struggle with health problems and disillusionment.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Trump Is Banned From Separating Families at the Border Again. Will He Fight It?

Trump is legally barred from reviving family separation policies due to a court settlement, which aims to protect separated families.
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