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fromCalifornia Post
9 hours ago

Exclusive | Hollywood director's son accused of lewd acts in water polo games goes into hiding - as his mom gives arrogant four-word message

The allegations against the water polo star surfaced in the suit filed last month by former teammate Romain, who says Van der Woude subjected him to months of racist harassment and sexual abuse while playing on Harvard-Westlake's elite team.
SF parents
Pets
fromCalifornia Post
10 hours ago

Exclusive | Insane haul from Penthouse Pet's luxury lair - as her alleged vicious four-word message to victim is revealed

Adva Lavie was found with over $200,000 in cash and accused of extorting money from wealthy men.
#blake-lively
Television
fromVulture
2 days ago

Blake Lively Speaks About 'Unfathomably Painful' Lawsuit

Blake Lively expresses gratitude for the court's ruling allowing her case against Justin Baldoni to proceed to trial, emphasizing the importance of speaking up against retaliation.
Law
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Blake Lively pledges to continue Justin Baldoni lawsuit after harassment setback

Blake Lively will continue her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni despite most claims being dismissed, focusing on retaliation and breach of contract.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
Arts

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains

Television
fromVulture
2 days ago

Blake Lively Speaks About 'Unfathomably Painful' Lawsuit

Blake Lively expresses gratitude for the court's ruling allowing her case against Justin Baldoni to proceed to trial, emphasizing the importance of speaking up against retaliation.
Law
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Blake Lively pledges to continue Justin Baldoni lawsuit after harassment setback

Blake Lively will continue her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni despite most claims being dismissed, focusing on retaliation and breach of contract.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
Arts

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Melissa Gilbert defends husband Timothy Busfield as actor faces child sexual abuse charges

"This has been the most traumatizing experience of our lives; our life as we knew it is done. We are grieving what we had."
US news
#defamation
fromABA Journal
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

fromABA Journal
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A Vegas showgirl just sued Taylor Swift-and Swifties are not having it

"Over the course of a decade, CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL grew into a brand encompassing performances, writing, and digital media-built by one person, city by city, and show by show."
NYC music
Miami food
fromVulture
4 days ago

A Judge Has Seen 'Enough' of the Copyright Lawsuit Against Cardi B

A Texas judge dismissed a $50 million copyright lawsuit against Cardi B, allowing plaintiffs to potentially refile their complaint.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

About bloody time': Prince Harry welcomes landmark suits against major tech companies

Prince Harry supports lawsuits against tech companies, emphasizing the need for accountability and protection for children from harmful social media practices.
#jen-shah
US news
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Jen Shah: Ghislaine Maxwell Has 'No Remorse,' Elizabeth Holmes Had 'Poop Duty'

Jen Shah shares experiences with fellow inmates Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting their bond and prison life challenges.
US news
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Jen Shah: Ghislaine Maxwell Has 'No Remorse,' Elizabeth Holmes Had 'Poop Duty'

Jen Shah shares experiences with fellow inmates Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting their bond and prison life challenges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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
Parenting
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Sage Steele Opens Up to Sean Hannity About How Her Kids Helped Push Her to Sue ESPN

Sage Steele's decision to sue ESPN was influenced by her children and her desire to stand up for her beliefs.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit From Ex-Fox News Journo Who Said He Was Fired for Calling Out False' Jan 6 Reports

A judge dismissed Jason Donner's lawsuit against Fox News for alleged retaliation over his refusal to report false information regarding the 2020 election.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
15 hours ago

Disturbing twist after sicko allegedly recorded families with spy cameras at rental mansion

A man was released on bail after facing felony charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and secretly recording guests at his rental property.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Justin Baldoni's lawyer says defendants are very good people' as Blake Lively lawsuit narrows

Most of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a federal judge, affirming the defendants' innocence regarding sexual harassment allegations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
#social-media
Law
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Law

The L.A. verdict could haunt social media platforms

A California jury awarded $3 million to a young woman, finding Meta and Alphabet liable for social media addiction's harm.
Digital life
fromLe Monde.fr
1 week ago

Courts finally recognize dangers of social media

Social media companies were found liable for endangering minors by exposing them to addictive content, marking a significant legal shift.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
Law
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The L.A. verdict could haunt social media platforms

A California jury awarded $3 million to a young woman, finding Meta and Alphabet liable for social media addiction's harm.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Television
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Dr. Phil-hosted NYPD reality show set for release in court settlement | amNewYork

A settlement allows Dr. Phil's NYPD reality show to be released with police department's final editorial control.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | Iconic LA actress reveals childhood connection to accused boy-toy trans killer

Mackenzie Phillips is shocked to learn that Emily Emerald Vogdt, whom she babysat, is accused of murdering her older lover.
fromJezebel
2 days ago

It Ends With Disappointment in the Legal System

The trial isn't going forward, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Law
#epstein-files
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Epstein Spectrum

The Epstein files reveal varying degrees of moral complicity among individuals connected to him, highlighting the complexity of their actions and motivations.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Epstein Spectrum

The Epstein files reveal varying degrees of moral complicity among individuals connected to him, highlighting the complexity of their actions and motivations.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Kevin Spacey Avoids His Next Trial

The disgraced actor was due to stand trial again reports the BBC later this year at Britain's High Court. The allegations stemmed from his last criminal trial in the country, which saw Spacey found not guilty of nine charges brought against him by four different men in 2023.
UK news
#kevin-spacey-settlement
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage

A court cleared rapper Afroman of wrongdoing after Ohio police sued him for defamation and emotional distress over mocking videos he created using footage from a 2022 drug raid on his home that found no evidence.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

The O.J. Simpson trial ushered in the era of infotainment - Poynter

The O.J. Simpson case transformed media coverage, merging crime and celebrity, and significantly influenced public perception of justice and race relations.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
#jeffrey-epstein
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Hollywood to Turn Julie Brown's Bombshell Jeffrey Epstein Book Into a Series

Julie K. Brown's reporting on Jeffrey Epstein is being adapted into a limited series starring Laura Dern.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Hollywood to Turn Julie Brown's Bombshell Jeffrey Epstein Book Into a Series

Julie K. Brown's reporting on Jeffrey Epstein is being adapted into a limited series starring Laura Dern.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
Law
fromVulture
3 days ago

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Claims in Upcoming Trial

Judge Liman dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, allowing only a few retaliation claims to proceed to trial.
Music production
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Let's Catch Up On The Hilarious Afroman Defamation Trial | Defector

Afroman sued by Adams County police for defamation after releasing songs mocking their failed 2022 raid on his home, which found no evidence and resulted in property damage and alleged theft.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Trump Argued He's Like A Rapper, Federal Judge Dropped Bars In Response - Above the Law

Donald Trump seeks to dismiss a civil case related to January 6, but a judge ruled some actions fall outside immunity protections.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Security guard at the center of Chappell Roan controversy breaks silence: 'I take full responsibility'

Pascal Duvier clarifies his role in an incident involving Ada Law, denying any connection to Chappell Roan's security team.
#meta
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromTNW | Insights
4 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
Law
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

As L.A. jury deliberates, another social media lawsuit ends in $375 million verdict

A jury in New Mexico awarded $375 million against Meta for endangering children through its products.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromTNW | Insights
4 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
Law
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Chicago
3 weeks ago

Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion identified as 35-year-old

A Florida woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder after firing shots at Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion while the singer was home, with bail set at over $10 million.
Podcast
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Kim Kardashian Denies Ray J's Claims She Lied Under Oath About Their Sex Tape

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner deny Ray J's allegations that they orchestrated the release of a 2007 sex tape and lied under oath in their ongoing defamation lawsuit.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
US politics

Trump Rages At Court Ruling to Halt Ballroom In Wild, Attack-Filled Post

Trump criticized a court ruling halting his White House ballroom project, claiming it is under budget and ahead of schedule.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Law

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Rages At Court Ruling to Halt Ballroom In Wild, Attack-Filled Post

Trump criticized a court ruling halting his White House ballroom project, claiming it is under budget and ahead of schedule.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Afroman prevails in cops' music video defamation suit after a brief but viral trial

Rapper Afroman created music and social media content mocking law enforcement officers who conducted an unproductive raid on his Ohio home, turning the incident into artistic expression and merchandise.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
US news
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

TV star's mysterious seven-word comment after arrest for shooting two Hispanic men in racial attack

A Hispanic TV news reporter was arrested for allegedly shooting at two Hispanic men in separate incidents on Palomar Mountain, facing possible hate crime charges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Legal Cases Against Social Media's Do No Harm

Social media companies cannot evade responsibility for mental health harm by claiming pre-existing conditions are the primary factor, as platforms may significantly worsen existing conditions regardless of baseline mental health status.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Hollywood heir' levied horrific abuse claims against four industry titans. How did he end up in prison?

Rovier Carrington admitted to altering evidence in his 2018 lawsuit alleging rape and blacklisting by Hollywood producers, ultimately undermining his claims against major industry figures.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Justin Timberlake sues Sag Harbor to block video release of DWI arrest. Yes, that one

Justin Timberlake sued Sag Harbor officials to prevent release of body camera footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest, citing privacy invasion and reputational harm.
Law
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Social media firms lost 2 bellwether cases, but future remains unclear - Harvard Gazette

Tech companies face increased legal liability for public health harms to young users on their platforms, marking a shift in legal protections.
Law
fromVulture
1 week ago

Justin Baldoni's Lawyers Want This Thing to Go on Even Longer

Baldoni and Lively are set to go to trial on May 18, with Baldoni's team requesting an extension due to extensive disclosures from Lively's team.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Propaganda Slop': Lightning Rod Journalist Calls Epstein Saga the Worst Covered Story' in Decades

Michael Tracey argues the Epstein case represents the worst-covered story in decades, criticizing narrative inflation and sensationalized media coverage rather than questioning Epstein's guilt.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Afroman And Elon Had Very Different Trial Experiences - Above the Law

Afroman's music response to a police raid led to a jury rejecting officers' $3.9 million lawsuit against him.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The 14 articles at the centre of Harry's case against the Daily Mail's publisher

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free reporting and seeks donations to support journalism covering politics, climate, reproductive rights, and the Duke of Sussex's legal claims.
Film
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Amber Heard Makes Rare Comments About Brutal Legal Battle With Ex Johnny Depp

Amber Heard appears in Silenced, saying she has lost her ability to speak and highlighting how defamation laws can silence abuse survivors.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Prince Harry returns to London Court in high profile privacy case against Daily Mail publisher - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Prince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited for alleged decades-long unlawful information gathering, including voicemail interception and phone bugs, in a nine-week High Court trial.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni appear in court together for first time amid legal battle

Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni for alleged sexual harassment, reputational harm, and nearly $500 million; Baldoni counter-sued for $400 million alleging extortion and defamation.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Yes, Wasserman should go. But what about all those other guys in the Epstein files?

Casey Wasserman faces mounting calls to resign as head of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee over a salacious email exchange with Ghislaine Maxwell.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Bravo star files sexual assault suit against Oren Alexander as brothers' NYC criminal trial wraps | amNewYork

Bravo star Tracy Tutor sued Oren Alexander for sex trafficking and gender-motivated violence under New York City's look-back window law, alleging he drugged and sexually assaulted her at a 2014 recruitment event.
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