In recent years, social media platforms have become a key battleground for copyright infringement disputes, with music rights holders targeting brands that use copyrighted tracks in social media […]
Federal Judge Restricts ‘Continuous’ Employment Harassment Claims to 300-Day Window
A department director for the University of Illinois Chicago can continue with her hostile work environment and retaliation claim against her employer, but can only cite the university’s […]
Cassie Cross-Exam Ends, Dawn Richard Testifies
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, faced probing questions about her financial motivations on her last day of testimony in the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial on Friday (May 16), […]
When Is Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege Waived in Emotional Distress Case?
A federal judge in Illinois is allowing a woman, who claims she was wrongfully convicted of the murder of an infant, to review her mental health records for […]
Live Nation, AEG Face Criminal Investigation Over Pandemic Refunds
The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into whether Live Nation and AEG illegally colluded in their concert refund policies at the beginning of the […]
Judge Stands By $1 Damages Award in Contract Dispute Over Multimillion Dollar Turbine Project
A federal judge has denied a subcontractor’s attempts to alter a jury’s $1 nominal damages award in favor of the opposing party in a contract dispute involving a […]
Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship Order and Nationwide Injunctions — Justia News — May 16, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Thursday in a case involving President Trump’s January 2025 executive order that sought to prevent certain children born in the […]
What Type of Lawyer Sues Insurance Companies? — A Best Guide
Insurance is designed to provide financial protection against risks, whether from accidents, property damage, health issues, or business liabilities. However, sometimes insurance companies deny valid claims, delay payments, […]
Smokey Robinson Faces Criminal Investigation for Sexual Assault Claims
The housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault have now filed a police report, leading the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to open a criminal investigation on top […]
US Judges Deal 2 Setbacks to White House, Restoring ABA’s Domestic Violence Grants and Blocking a ‘Union Busting’ Executive Order
Two federal judges in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday issued orders tapping the brakes on White House initiatives. One blocked the U.S. Department of Justice from withholding the American […]