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A federal appeals court overturned a staggering $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications, calling for a fresh trial to determine the appropriate damages for illegal downloads facilitated by its customers.
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John Cheeks, a resident of Washington, D.C., is taking legal action against Powerball, alleging that the lottery owes him a staggering $340 million due to erroneous winning numbers posted on the game’s website. The 60-year-old asserts that he purchased a ticket for the January 7 drawing in 2023 and was initially led to believe he…
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The Supreme Court’s recent decision to decline reviewing a challenge to a Virginia high school’s “race-neutral” admissions policy has reignited debates surrounding affirmative action, particularly in the wake of landmark rulings.
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In a controversial decision that reverberates beyond state lines, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), are to be legally considered “children” under Alabama law. The ruling, handed down on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, has ignited debates over reproductive rights and healthcare access. The case in question…
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Justice Department Sues Tennessee for Enforcing State Law that Discriminates Against People with HIV
The Justice Department on Feb. 15 filed a lawsuit against the State of Tennessee and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department previously notified Tennessee and the TBI that they violated the ADA by enforcing the state’s aggravated prostitution statute against people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). That letter of findings…
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In a recent legal development, court documents have surfaced revealing allegations of rape against music mogul Russell Simmons. The accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” claims that Simmons raped her during her employment at Def Jam Recordings in the late 1990s. According to the court filings, Jane Doe visited Simmons’ apartment to discuss video editing when…
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Even former presidents must play by the same rules, New York Attorney General Letitia James asserts after her landmark victory against Donald Trump on Friday.
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In a case that sparked nationwide outrage, the family of Black girls who were handcuffed by police and held at gunpoint has reached a $1.9 million settlement with city officials in Aurora, Colorado. The incident, which occurred in 2021, involved Brittney Gilliam and her daughters, who were mistakenly detained by police officers who believed the…
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Renowned actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has initiated legal action against Home Depot, seeking damages exceeding $1 million for alleged racial discrimination encountered by himself and two associates at one of the retailer’s stores. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, details an incident that occurred at a Home Depot location in West Hills, California, on February…
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Snoop Dogg and Master P, iconic figures in the rap industry, have taken legal action against retail giant Walmart and food manufacturer Post Consumer Brands. The rappers are alleging deliberate attempts to undermine their cereal product’s success. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, and spanning 34 pages, accuses Walmart and Post of intentionally…
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