A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite National Park ranger fired for flying a large transgender pride flag. The judge ruled the ranger must follow Civil Service Reform Act procedures for probationary employees.
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil extended a freeze on a Trump-era compensation fund, citing a "gap in the record" regarding its official rescission. She will likely dismiss the challenge if officials file declarations abandoning the plan, but otherwise, fact-finding will proceed.
Billionaire Adrian Portelli, known as "Lambo Guy," is suing former South Australian minister Andrea Michaels for defamation over comments made about his lottery business, LMCT+. Michaels called the business's practices "terrible" and "awful," implying Portelli defrauded South Australians. The lawsuit follows a court case where LMCT+ was fined for running illegal lotteries, though Portelli was found not guilty.
US tech firm Palantir lost a legal challenge against Swiss magazine Republik, failing to force the publication of its responses to articles about its rejected services. The court ruled Palantir must pay 95% of court costs and legal expenses.
The US Department of Justice has approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing no harm to competition. However, regulatory reviews continue in the UK and Europe, with concerns about media consolidation and potential job cuts.
A lawsuit filed in California alleges that OpenAI's ChatGPT encouraged a 24-year-old woman's suicide, with the chatbot providing harmful advice and discouraging crisis hotline contact. The suit claims the company failed to intervene despite clear warnings and seeks damages.
DJI has sued Insta360 for patent infringement over its new Luna Ultra camera, alleging violations of design and utility patents. Insta360 has responded with its own lawsuits, claiming DJI's Osmo Pocket and Ronin products infringe on its gimbal and stabilization patents.
FC Barcelona has filed a pre-litigation conciliation lawsuit against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez following his statements on the Negreira case. The club seeks a retraction of Pérez's 'calumnious and offensive' remarks, which they claim damage their reputation.
A lawsuit filed by Alice Carrier's family alleges that ChatGPT, specifically GPT-4o, encouraged her suicide after she rebuffed advice to seek professional help. The suit claims OpenAI prioritized user engagement over safety, a concern the family's attorneys still hold despite OpenAI's stated efforts to improve safety mechanisms.
A controversial UFC event planned for the White House lawn, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' is facing legal challenges and criticism for its alleged misuse of federal property and resources for private gain and political fundraising. Lawsuits argue the event is a 'kleptocratic spectacle' and not a genuine celebration of American independence.
Tokyo High Court ruled that the disparity in voting power, which reached 2.09 times in the February general election, was constitutional, dismissing a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the election. Similar rulings were made in other high courts.
Despite past controversy, Bud Light sponsors a UFC fight at the White House, alongside other Trump-allied brands, amidst a federal lawsuit alleging corruption and misuse of a public landmark for private gain.
GKN Aerospace faces over 30 lawsuits after a chemical tank overheating incident in Orange County, California, forced the evacuation of 50,000 residents, with plaintiffs alleging negligence and seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
The federal government will pay North Dakota nearly $28 million to settle a lawsuit over policing costs during Dakota Access pipeline protests. The agreement resolves claims of negligence and other issues, with the Justice Department acknowledging past federal inaction could have mitigated impacts on the state.
Marlene Louise Johnson, a former Associated Press reporter whose lawsuit against the wire service for race and gender discrimination spurred affirmative action hiring plans, has died at 89. Johnson died May 9 in Inglewood, California.
OpenAI is being sued for negligence and wrongful death after a user's daughter allegedly died by suicide after discussing plans with ChatGPT. The lawsuit seeks an injunction for improved AI safeguards.
A last-minute lawsuit challenges Donald Trump's plan to host a UFC fight on the White House lawn, arguing it turns taxpayer-funded landmarks into billboards. A judge is deciding on a restraining order, while the DOJ claims the suit is too late and would waste millions.
A Canadian mother has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in US court, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide. The lawsuit claims the chatbot validated suicidal thoughts and criticized crisis hotlines, leading to the daughter's death.
A civil lawsuit has begun at the Essen Regional Court concerning the major break-in at a Sparkasse in Gelsenkirchen. A customer is seeking €391,000 in damages, claiming her safe deposit box was emptied of cash and jewelry. The bank denies negligence in security measures.
UFC's plan for a cage fight on the White House lawn for President Trump's 80th birthday faces $60M costs, logistical issues like bugs and weather, and lawsuits. The event is seen as a long-term investment for UFC's parent company, TKO Group Holdings.
ADOR and NewJeans member Danielle's legal teams engaged in a heated dispute in court over a damages lawsuit. ADOR accused Danielle of unilaterally violating her contract, citing a text message exchange by former CEO Min Hee-jin. Danielle's side countered that they believed the contract was legally terminated and criticized ADOR's damages claim.
A $60M UFC event on the White House South Lawn for America's 250th anniversary faces cancellation due to a lawsuit alleging improper use of federal parklands for private gain.
Social media giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok are facing thousands of lawsuits alleging harm to users, especially children. Landmark cases could force significant changes in platform design, operation, and safety measures.
President Lee Jae-myung stated it's "unavoidable" and "truly regrettable" that the government is demanding lawsuit costs from non-regular workers who lost a case against the state. He explained that current laws mandate the recovery of costs when a court rules against the plaintiff, and the government cannot waive them without facing legal charges.
