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fromABA Journal
1 day ago

Judge grants stay in February 2025 California bar examinees' case against ProctorU

The February 2025 exam faced numerous technical issues, including server problems and ineffective tech support, leading to a joint request for a stay in the case against ProctorU.
Law
#fraud
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Maryland man receives 20-year sentence for pet crematorium scam

A man was sentenced to 20 years for defrauding pet owners by returning rocks instead of ashes from his fake crematorium.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lawsuit launched after scammer posing as NFL star Xavier McKinney stole $4.4m

A lender was scammed into wiring $4.375 million to an impersonator of NFL player Xavier McKinney.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Stefon Diggs has trial date set in strangulation, assault case

The charges stem from an alleged dispute between Diggs and his personal chef over money he owed her for her work. The chef told Dedham police that he 'smacked her across the face' and 'tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck.'
New England Patriots
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Ali Zafar wins defamation case against Meesha Shafi: Why it matters

The court found that her allegations of sexual harassment of a physical nature had not been proved to be true or shown to be made for the public good, and therefore constituted actionable defamation.
Women in technology
#social-media
fromNature
3 days ago
Mental health

Is social media addictive? Why a formal diagnosis is still out of reach

fromPoynter
1 week ago
Digital life

Big Tech just lost a 'social media addiction' case. It may not be the last. - Poynter

fromThe Conversation
1 week ago
Digital life

Meta and Google just lost a landmark social media addiction case. A tech law expert explains the fallout

A jury ruled that Instagram and YouTube are addictive due to design defects, awarding $6 million in damages in a landmark case.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Jury rules against Meta and YouTube in social media addiction case

Meta and YouTube were found negligent and ordered to pay $3 million in damages for social media addiction affecting minors.
Mental health
fromNature
3 days ago

Is social media addictive? Why a formal diagnosis is still out of reach

A California trial awarded $6 million for social media addiction harm, but researchers question the validity of labeling social media use as addiction.
Digital life
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Big Tech just lost a 'social media addiction' case. It may not be the last. - Poynter

A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for causing harm to a young woman due to addictive platform designs.
Digital life
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Meta and Google just lost a landmark social media addiction case. A tech law expert explains the fallout

A jury ruled that Instagram and YouTube are addictive due to design defects, awarding $6 million in damages in a landmark case.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Jury rules against Meta and YouTube in social media addiction case

Meta and YouTube were found negligent and ordered to pay $3 million in damages for social media addiction affecting minors.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Rapper jailed for owning XL bully which killed pensioner two days after breed ban

A rapper was sentenced to over 10 years for owning a banned XL bully dog that killed a pensioner.
fromPatently-O
4 days ago

Disclosed but Still Secret? The Federal Circuit Weighs Patent Publications Against Trade Secret Claims

The technology at issue is a subcutaneous cosmetic penile implant, a silicone sleeve placed between the skin and 'Buck's fascia' to enhance girth and length.
Intellectual property law
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Mystery surrounds paternity of child whose mother had sex with identical twins

Current DNA testing cannot determine the biological father between identical twins, leaving parental responsibility unresolved in a legal case.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

After mix-up, Matthew Farwell's lawyers amend court filing, say unnamed person fathered Sandra Birchmore's unborn child

Matthew Farwell's lawyers corrected a court filing that mistakenly named his twin brother as the father of Sandra Birchmore's child.
#social-media-addiction
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Social media marketing

What Science Can Teach Us About the Pull of Social Media

Social media addiction lacks clear diagnostic criteria, yet recent legal rulings suggest its recognition and the need for further research and potential legislation.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Digital life

Meta, YouTube must pay $3M to woman who got hooked on apps as a child

Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $3 million for designing addictive apps that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Social media marketing
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Science Can Teach Us About the Pull of Social Media

Social media addiction lacks clear diagnostic criteria, yet recent legal rulings suggest its recognition and the need for further research and potential legislation.
Digital life
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Meta, YouTube must pay $3M to woman who got hooked on apps as a child

Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $3 million for designing addictive apps that harmed a young woman's mental health.
#meta
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Law

Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was "inevitable" on its apps

A jury is deadlocked on financial damages in a case against Meta, which plans to appeal a New Mexico verdict regarding child safety.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Tech industry

Zuckerberg considered changing how Meta studies social issues after research got it in trouble

Meta's internal research showed Instagram worsened body-image for many teen girls, prompting Zuckerberg to reconsider social-harms research amid a legal case alleging deceptive safety claims.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was "inevitable" on its apps

A jury is deadlocked on financial damages in a case against Meta, which plans to appeal a New Mexico verdict regarding child safety.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Tech industry

Zuckerberg considered changing how Meta studies social issues after research got it in trouble

Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

State appeals court approves firing of teacher who read "divisive" children's book on gender - LGBTQ Nation

The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld the firing of a teacher for reading a book on gender fluidity to her students.
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Nevada opposes Polymarket appeal delay in court

"This is a state enforcement action," the filing states, describing how regulators sued Polymarket for offering sports and event-based betting in Nevada without complying with licensing rules.
Law
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

Streaming fraud perpetrator Michael Smith faces the music

Michael Smith has preempted his trial by pleading guilty to the fraud scheme, facing a maximum penalty of five years in jail for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Music production
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: Partners Complain about Slow Ads Rollout on ChatGPT; Musk Liable in Twitter Fraud Case; Broadcasters Push EU for Tougher Smart TV Rules

ChatGPT's ad rollout is slower than expected, causing frustration among partners despite initial interest and investment.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Pensioners sue Environment Agency for 4.5m over damage to historic royal home

A retired couple is suing the Environment Agency for £4.5 million over damage to their historic Tudor home caused by flood defense work.
#murder
Law
fromInc
1 week ago

A Mom Requested to Work From Home for Her High-Risk Pregnancy. Her Company Said No. Now They Owe $22.5M

An Ohio jury found Total Quality Logistics liable for a newborn's death due to denying a work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

The trial of Kelsey Fitzsimmons begins this week. Here's what to know.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a North Andover police officer, was shot by a colleague during an armed confrontation in her home while being served a restraining order.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

A voodoo doll, a love triangle, and an alleged poisoning: Testimony begins in Salisbury antifreeze murder trial

Church allegedly joked about poisoning Fowler, saying, 'Oh yeah, that's one of our jokes: I joke about poisoning him.' This remark is central to the prosecution's case.
Humor
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Why fitness influencer won't face homicide charge after hubby found covered in blood, fatally stabbed on toilet in NYC home

Donald Zibenhood will not face homicide charges despite his husband's fatal injuries due to reasonable doubt about the cause of death.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man claims estranged wife filmed passwords to steal 180m of bitcoin'

A businessman alleges his estranged wife secretly filmed him entering bitcoin passwords via hidden CCTV, then stole approximately £180 million in cryptocurrency from his cold wallet.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Lil Nas X sends love to fans as lawyer seeks diversion in LAPD battery case

Lil Nas X appeared in court seeking diversion program eligibility to avoid jail time for his police battery case from an August arrest.
#domestic-violence
Miami
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Cops responded to multiple 911 calls before James Pearce Jr. arrest

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested on felony battery and stalking charges after allegedly ramming his Lamborghini into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car, following multiple 911 calls from his girlfriend reporting harassment and break-in attempts.
#harry-maguire
Manchester United
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Harry Maguire given suspended sentence for Greece incident

Harry Maguire received a 15-month suspended sentence from Greece's Supreme Court for a 2020 Mykonos incident and plans to appeal, maintaining his innocence.
Manchester United
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Harry Maguire given suspended sentence for Greece incident

Harry Maguire received a 15-month suspended sentence from Greece's Supreme Court for a 2020 Mykonos incident and plans to appeal, maintaining his innocence.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Harry Maguire handed 15-month suspended sentence by Greek court over Mykonos incident

Harry Maguire will appeal a 15-month suspended sentence from a Greek court for a 2020 Mykonos incident involving assault, resisting arrest, and bribery attempts.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A vision splendid or eyesore? South Australian court to rule on Blue Blob' sculpture vandalism charge

A Mount Gambier sculpture, Cast in Blue, was damaged by novelty googly eyes; repairs restored it while a court case against Amelia Vanderhorst continues.
#animal-welfare
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

iOS 26 leak co-defendant says Jon Prosser paid him $650

Earlier this year, Apple sued leaker Jon Prosser alongside Michael Ramacciotti, alleging the two had a "coordinated scheme to break into an Apple development iPhone, steal Apple's trade secrets, and profit from the theft." However, in a new filing, Ramacciotti "denies that he planned or participated in any conspiracy or coordinated scheme" with Prosser" and that, to the best of his recollection, any payment he received from Prosser "was paid after the fact and was not agreed to in advance of the actions and communications."
Apple
London
fromianVisits
6 months ago

The London Buzz - 23rd September 2025

London incidents include a Koran-burning assault spared jail, green-belt caravan developments, development protests, station-proximity housing premiums, and diverse cultural events.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromMail Online
6 months ago

World Cup winner, 37, retires after former club tore up his contract

Jerome Boateng retires from professional football at 37 after a nearly two-decade career with 363 Bayern appearances and a 2014 World Cup win.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Cardiff's Sala court action against Nantes adjourned

Cardiff City’s legal case against Nantes over Emiliano Sala's death was adjourned to 8 December amid a €120.2m damages claim.
California
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Humpday Headlines: Missing 11-Year-Old Prompts Multi-County Alert

An Endangered Missing alert for an 11-year-old, a protest over ICE at Stanford Medical Center, local incidents, and weather and legal updates occurred.
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

Swiss prosecutors end case against ex-FIFA big wigs Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini | amNewYork

Federal prosecutors in Switzerland have ended a decade-long case against former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini. After the duo was acquitted of fraud, forgery, mismanagement, and appropriation charges in March, the office of Switzerland's attorney general said Thursday that it would not appeal against the decisions. The trial, which took place in 2022, accused Blatter and Platini of misappropriating a $2 million-plus payment in 2011.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

14-year-old killed in Bay Area crash, driver arrested

A 14-year-old girl named Emanuely Da Silva Souza has died after a crash in Novato where the vehicle she was in struck a tree. The incident occurred when the car was driven by 18-year-old Cristofer Alexander Larreinaga Corea, who faces multiple charges including hit-and-run and reckless driving. Following the crash, Emanuely was taken to a trauma center but passed away after being hospitalized. Authorities have raised his bail to $500,000 as they await further investigation before deciding on additional charges. A hearing is set for Aug. 19.
Public health
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
7 months ago

How 'Irish orphan' Nicholas Rossi created lies of a childhood in Dublin and faked his own death, but is finally facing justice in the US

Arthur Knight was convicted of raping a former girlfriend.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge express doubt over whether airline truly contrite'

Justice Michael Lee stated that the $90m penalty was significantly below the maximum, and that $50m would be allocated to the Transport Workers' Union, with uncertainty over the remaining $40m allocation.
US politics
NYC politics
fromAol
7 months ago

Brooklyn construction magnate gets probation for funneling illegal donations to NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Brooklyn construction magnate Erden Arkan sentenced to probation for funneling illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams.
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Browns' Judkins won't face charge for July arrest

"This incident was not captured on any video surveillance. There are no independent witnesses to the incident. Although the victim had photos showing injuries sustained, there were also videos in that same time frame where no injuries were observed to the victim."
US news
US politics
fromIndependent
7 months ago

Gardai investigating alleged perjury in Conor McGregor case focus on couple's whereabouts

The location of two witnesses is critical to a Garda investigation into perjury allegations in Conor McGregor's legal case.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Oakland man got house arrest, probation for starting child porn OnlyFans

Kevin Jimenez, 25, was sentenced to six months of house arrest and two years of probation for possessing child sexual abuse material on an OnlyFans account.
US news
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Duane Morris On The Hook To Fight Nonequity Partner Suit - Above the Law

A California federal judge has allowed the bulk of a former nonequity partner's claims that Duane Morris systemically misclassified and shifted costs of business onto non-equity partners and made discriminatory pay decisions based on her race and gender to move forward.
Law
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
7 months ago

Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Guilty on One Count in Federal Crypto Case

Roman Storm was found guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, facing up to five years in prison.
Mobile UX
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Woman awarded 150,000 after LG phone sparks fire in her home

LG was found liable for a fire caused by a defective phone, resulting in nearly $150,000 in damages awarded to the victim.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Meaning of woman' goes beyond dictionary definition, court hears as Giggle for Girls appeal concludes

The case was the first gender identity discrimination case to reach the federal court and centred on the definition of sex and what it means to be a woman.
LGBT
US politics
fromNewsday
7 months ago

Manhattan jury awards $4M to LI ophthalmologist Dr. Habeeb Ahmad, court records show

A Manhattan jury awarded $4 million to Dr. Habeeb Ahmad for discrimination after he became disabled from COVID-19, emphasizing employers' duty to accommodate disabled employees.
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Jury finds Meta broke wiretap law by collecting data from period-tracker app

The jury determined that Meta violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act by collecting data from a period-tracker app without user consent, eavesdropping on users’ private communications.
Privacy professionals
#tesla
fromFortune
8 months ago
Cars

Jury's order for Tesla to pay $243 million in Autopilot crash will 'send shock waves' throughout the industry, analyst says

fromFortune
8 months ago
Cars

Jury's order for Tesla to pay $243 million in Autopilot crash will 'send shock waves' throughout the industry, analyst says

Miscellaneous
fromInsideHook
8 months ago

Columbia Sportswear Targets Ivy League University With Lawsuit

Columbia Sportswear is suing Columbia University for trademark infringement over clothing similarities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Man who attempted to kidnap Princess Anne in 1974 claims innocence

Ian Ball claims innocence in the 1974 attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne, alleging conspiracy and claiming he was framed.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Musk's X must face claim of negligence over child abuse images, judge rules

A federal appeals court revived part of a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X regarding child exploitation claims and negligence in reporting explicit content.
Wine
fromNew York Daily News
8 months ago

Rare wine scammer pleads guilty in Brooklyn to $99 million Ponzi scheme

Stephen Burton admitted to running a $99 million Ponzi scheme using false wine collateral.
US politics
fromShore News Network
8 months ago

Brooklyn man accused of stealing $555K in gold bars from Ephrata woman waives hearing

A New York man is charged with stealing over $555,000 in gold bars by impersonating a federal agent.
fromAxios
8 months ago

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell secures DOJ "limited" immunity: News reports

Maxwell's immunity was deemed 'limited' as it only applies if she tells the truth, highlighting the conditional nature of her cooperation with authorities.
US politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Exclusive | CVS worker rips prosecutors after he's acquitted in fatal stabbing of serial shoplifter in Times Square

A CVS worker was acquitted of manslaughter after fatally stabbing a shoplifter in self-defense.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Court grants leave for Australian women to sue Qatar Airways over alleged invasive physical examinations

Five Australian women can sue Qatar Airways directly over alleged unlawful treatment during a 2020 incident at Doha airport.
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Man pleads guilty to lacing ice cream with THC that was then sold at N.H. cafe

A Maine man laced ice cream with THC, served it to customers, and caused health issues leading to hospitalization.
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Former Armagh GAA captain Aidan Nugent ordered to stand trial in the North over eight sexual assault charges

Aidan Nugent, a 31-year-old man from Co Armagh, has been ordered to stand trial for eight charges of sexual assault. These incidents are alleged to have occurred in the United States.
Miscellaneous
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
8 months ago

Mike Lynch's estate hit with 700m bill as High Court rules in HP's favour over Autonomy fraud

Hewlett Packard Enterprise was awarded £730 million in damages due to fraudulent valuation of Autonomy by Mike Lynch and Sushovan Hussain.
fromwww.cnn.com
8 months ago

Appeals court orders new trial for man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case

Pedro Hernandez was convicted in the 1979 killing of Etan Patz and awarded a new trial after a federal appeals court overturned the guilty verdict due to jury handling issues.
US politics
#immigration
New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 months ago

Carriage driver Ian McKeever acquitted in trial after horse collapsed and died

Ian McKeever was acquitted of animal cruelty charges after a horse collapsed while pulling a carriage in Manhattan.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Ex-USC star Jordan Addison, found asleep at the wheel of a Rolls, won't get jail time in DUI case

Jordan Addison avoided jail time for a DUI citation by pleading no contest to a lesser charge.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

US supports Argentina in lawsuit against the nationalization of YPF

The U.S. government supports Argentina's defense in the YPF case regarding its oil company nationalization, citing legal risks in forced asset transfers.
US news
fromTODAY.com
8 months ago

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

Charges may be filed against Brady Kiser related to the drowning death of his son Trigg.
US politics
fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com
8 months ago

From a bus stop to plaintiffs, California immigrants at forefront of seismic pause on ICE raids

Federal judge restricts immigration agencies from conducting detentions without reasonable suspicion, affecting practices relating to immigration enforcement in Southern California.
fromsfist.com
8 months ago

Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

The manager of the Castro Walgreens punched a shoplifter in the face with a key protruding from his knuckles, injuring the shoplifter's eye.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Death of man in Indiana jail highlights cruelty of solitary confinement: A national disgrace'

Video footage shows staff members checking on other inmates while paying little attention to Bryant. This evidence contradicts the jail's claims about his care.
Public health
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

The Downfall of Sean Combs, Former Media and Hip Hop Mogul

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty of physical abuse against ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and remains in jail while facing serious allegations.
Health
fromsfist.com
8 months ago

San Jose Woman Still Suing Thai Restaurant For Serving Her Spicy Meatballs That She Says Injured Her

A San Jose doctor claims a spicy dish caused her permanent internal injuries.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

Couple awarded 500,000 after luxury tower blocked light to their South Bank flat

A retired couple received a £500,000 payout after a tower blocked natural light to their apartment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Man Sentenced to Prison for Hillary Clinton Meme Has Conviction Overturned in Court of Appeals

The court ruled that the mere fact that Mackey posted memes, even with intent to injure others' voting rights, is not enough to prove a violation of Section 241.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Jewellery shop worker, 60, loses case over claim boss called him an old git'

A worker sued for age discrimination over 'old git' comment; tribunal found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
8 months ago

Romford Porsche driver who lied about A13 crash injuries wasn't even in the car

"Mr Brooks claimed he was sitting in his Porsche, belted up and injured. The dashcam showed him in the bushes. We still don't know what he was doing there but we do know he wasn't in the car."
Cars
US politics
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

'Extremely dangerous' - Driver serving road ban found asleep at wheel while almost five times over the limit

Sumod George Sam was found slumped in a running car with a high alcohol level, despite being disqualified from driving.
Music
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Diddy Found Guilty on 2 Counts in Sex-Trafficking Trial: What Does This Mean for the Future of His $61.5 Million 'Freak Off' Mansion?

Sean Combs was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
US politics
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Kerry man avoids conviction for 'serious' election fraud in June 2024 polls

A man avoided conviction for using a polling card registered to another address during local elections.
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