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A Washington, D.C. appeals court revived the district’s lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc. on Thursday, ruling that the online retailer’s pricing policies could plausibly stifle competition. This decision reverses a previous ruling that dismissed the lawsuit, which accuses Amazon of restricting its suppliers and third-party sellers on Amazon.com, thereby harming competition. Amazon is currently seeking to…
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Record labels, including Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group, have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision that nullified a $1 billion jury verdict they won against Cox Communications. In a petition made public on Tuesday, the labels urged the high court to reconsider a ruling that absolved Cox of…
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Diddy Wins Dismissal in Lawsuit Filed by Colorado Inmate Alleging Defamation and Criminal Conspiracy
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a legal victory after a federal judge dismissed a bizarre lawsuit filed by Colorado inmate Alfredo P. Gonzalez. The inmate, who claims affiliation with the Sinaloa drug cartel, alleged that Diddy sought his assistance in arranging sex trafficking of minors. Gonzalez further claimed that when he refused, Diddy and…
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The U.S. Navy has received over 546,500 claims for compensation from individuals impacted by decades of water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, according to a recent court filing. This case is now one of the largest injury cases in history. The number of claims may fluctuate slightly, as the Navy…
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In a case highlighting racial disparities in the justice system, Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old white woman from Ocala, Florida, was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens, during a heated dispute. The verdict was delivered by an all-white jury after just 2 1/2 hours of deliberation, marking a significant step…
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) saw a significant drop in the diversity of its incoming freshman class this year, with just 16% of students identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander. This decline comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to ban race-based admissions practices, which had previously…
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Judge Grants Mayor Cantrell Extension to Respond to Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations
U.S. District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown has granted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell an extension to respond to a civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud. The suit, which accuses Cantrell and several other defendants of unlawfully disclosing Breaud’s personal information and photograph, was filed in July 2024. The defendants now have until September 10…
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The Biden administration has launched a new immigration initiative that could dramatically change the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and influence the 2024 election. Starting August 14, 2024, undocumented spouses can apply for “parole in place” status, allowing them to adjust their immigration status without leaving the U.S. Rodrigo de la Rosa, who…
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of Michael Maurice Mack, who is wanted in connection with a heinous crime involving the forced participation of his estranged wife in a murder. The incident reportedly took place on August 14, 2024, in Katy, Texas. According to the press release, authorities were…
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A federal judge on Monday allowed a lawsuit to proceed that challenges the mandatory membership in the Wisconsin State Bar, arguing that it violates the free speech rights of members who oppose certain initiatives, including diversity programs. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries denied the Wisconsin State Bar’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which was brought…
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