Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is currently facing a wave of legal complaints from nine European countries, accusing the company of breaching data privacy laws under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The complaints, filed by the NGO None of Your Business (Noyb), were submitted to regulatory authorities in France, Belgium, Austria, Spain, the…
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the White House is receiving significant support from Paul Weiss, a prominent law firm with strong ties to the Democratic Party. Paul Weiss, favored by Big Tech and Wall Street, has seen its employees donate more to Democratic candidates this election cycle than any other law firm. A…
Hip-hop mogul Rick Ross is facing a lawsuit from Darris Straughter, a disabled fan who claims he was unable to attend Ross’s third annual Car & Bike Show due to inadequate wheelchair accessibility. Straughter, who traveled to Georgia for the event, is suing Ross for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Americans…
SpaceX’s legal challenge against the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will remain in Texas federal court for now, after a U.S. appeals court overturned a previous decision that would have transferred the lawsuit to California. A panel from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a two-sentence order on Friday, vacating…
The U.S. Department of State’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals substantial retrogression in EB-3 categories, with no progression in any listed categories. This update aligns with the Department’s earlier warnings about potential delays and backward movement in employment-based visa categories. Key Points: The final action date chart from the State Department’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin is available below: Future…
A California man, David Nicholas Dempsey, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his violent actions against police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The sentence was handed down by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday, marking one of the most severe…
India’s Byju’s announced on Thursday that a U.S. court rejected its lenders’ attempts to block the company’s settlement with the Indian cricket board, calling it a “win” for its ongoing “turnaround efforts.” The education technology company recently resolved a $19 million payment dispute with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Following this…
Disco legend Gloria Gaynor, the iconic voice behind the anthem “I Will Survive,” has filed a $2 million lawsuit against her former producer, Joel Diamond, alleging financial misconduct and unauthorized exploitation of her music. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on July 26, 2024, accuses Diamond and his associated companies of…
A Florida teenager with autism, Brendan Depa, has been sentenced to five years in state prison following his conviction for assaulting a teacher’s aide at Matanzas High School after she confiscated his Nintendo Switch. The sentencing took place on Aug. 6, 2024, in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in Flagler County. Depa, 18, who pleaded…
As the August 10 deadline for filing claims related to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune passes, the massive injury case against the U.S. government remains largely unresolved, leaving the future uncertain. Over 385,000 people have filed administrative claims with the U.S. Navy, alleging harm from the toxic water at the Jacksonville, North…