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Rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is suing New York City jeweler TraxNYC for $5 million, accusing the jeweler of trademark infringement and violating his right of publicity. The lawsuit stems from Trax’s alleged use of 50 Cent’s likeness to promote its jewelry without permission, leading consumers to believe the rapper is affiliated with…
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Warby Parker successfully convinced a federal appeals court on Tuesday to uphold a decision affirming that its use of a competitor’s name to redirect search-engine users to its online contact lens store did not violate U.S. trademark law. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled that 1-800 Contacts failed to demonstrate…
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U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Richard Glossip’s Death Row Conviction Amid Allegations of False Testimony
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, whose conviction has been under intense scrutiny following revelations of false testimony by a key witness and the state’s failure to disclose critical information. The case raises significant questions about prosecutorial conduct and the reliability of witness…
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Siemens Energy Inc has filed a lawsuit in a Texas court against Citgo Petroleum’s parent company, PDV Holding, seeking to recover approximately $200 million from a promissory note that Venezuela defaulted on. This lawsuit emerged as creditors involved in an auction of Citgo’s parent shares in Delaware begin turning to other U.S. courts to enforce…
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Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre is facing legal trouble once again, this time from his former marriage counselor, Dr. Charles Sophy. In a new lawsuit, Sophy alleges that Dre harassed and threatened him following the counseling sessions he conducted for Dre and his ex-wife, Nicole Young, during their highly publicized divorce. Sophy claims Dre’s threats escalated…
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The looming trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, set for May 5, has left his family reeling, with his mother, Janice Combs, at the forefront of a public plea for justice. Combs’ mother flew in from Florida to support her son, sitting with his children and extended family during his first court appearance before Manhattan federal…
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The Supreme Court declined to hear Uber and Lyft’s challenge against lawsuits filed by the state of California. The state argues that the companies owe money to drivers misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. The justices rejected the appeals following a California state appeals court ruling that allowed the Democratic-led attorney general and labor…
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A group of FTX investors informed a Miami federal court on Wednesday that they will voluntarily dismiss their proposed class action against the prominent U.S. law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. The investors accused Sullivan & Cromwell of participating in the multibillion-dollar fraud of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange and enriching itself as FTX’s lead bankruptcy counsel.…
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On Wednesday, U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed concerns about a judicial decision allowing Richard Glossip’s execution to proceed as they considered the Oklahoma death row inmate’s appeal regarding his conviction for a 1997 murder-for-hire. During the arguments, the justices examined whether an Oklahoma court appropriately evaluated newly revealed information that Glossip’s lawyers claimed would have…
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé have issued a forceful response through their legal team, denying the recent allegations made by singer Jaguar Wright during an interview with Piers Morgan. Wright, known for making controversial claims about several celebrities, accused the couple of holding “victims” against their will and insinuated their involvement in matters relating to the late…
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