A judge approved a $106 million settlement resolving lawsuits over the deadly 2019 partial collapse of an 18-story Hard Rock Hotel under construction in New Orleans, ending a six-year legal battle.
AI music platform Suno announced new audio watermarking, download limits, and stricter community guidelines to prevent copyright infringement and copycat tracks, as the company faces multiple lawsuits from major music labels.
South Africa and New Zealand kick off Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, featuring four provincial matches and four Tests, amid commercial motives, a legal background, and implications for the global rugby calendar.
Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia announced they will appeal the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a 2023 sexual harassment case, after a Delhi court found insufficient evidence.
Pacific marine monuments, home to rich biodiversity and intact food chains, face potential commercial fishing expansion under federal review, sparking legal battles and conservation concerns.
An Indian court acquitted former wrestling federation head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and stalking charges brought by female athletes, a ruling they vow to challenge in a higher court.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced that women wrestlers will challenge the Delhi court's decision to acquit former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. Phogat expressed disappointment, asserting the legal battle will continue in a higher court after the Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Singh and Vinod Tomar.
A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers, concluding a high-profile legal battle that sparked national protests.
Family of a Dalit teenager, Niti Jatav, abducted in 2007 to prevent her testimony in a rape case, learned from TOI that five accused received life sentences for kidnapping, 19 years after her disappearance. The family expressed relief but also sorrow over their significant losses, including their daughter and father.
Pippa, a new AI startup, offers text-to-video generation while aiming to ethically compensate artists whose styles are used. Cofounders Hogan Shrum and Sean Wright believe their model will attract customers, but face skepticism from artists concerned about low payments and the technology's reliance on internet-scraped art.
Former radio host Kyle Sandilands claims he received death threats after being fired from KIIS FM following an on-air clash with co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson. He discusses his disillusionment with the legal system over Henderson's bullying lawsuit and his new podcast venture, KS Live.
Kentucky Industrial Alliance is suing Cave City after officials approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers and challenged the city's annexation of land for a proposed $4.8 billion AI campus near Mammoth Cave National Park, sparking conflict over AI infrastructure development.
A recent 9th Circuit Court ruling concludes a seven-year class-action lawsuit, Sweet v. McMahon, ensuring debt erasure for nearly half a million federal student loan borrowers defrauded by colleges. The settlement, the largest ever against the U.S. government, will provide over $23 billion in relief.
X Corp. and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) have settled a multiyear lawsuit over allegations of an illegal boycott by advertisers due to brand safety concerns on X after Elon Musk's 2022 takeover.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay up to $5.5 billion to settle nearly 76,000 lawsuits alleging its talc products caused ovarian cancer, ending a decade-long legal battle.
Robinhood is discussing a partnership with Crypto.com to offer yes-or-no event contracts in its prediction markets hub, expanding its 2025-launched platform initially facilitated by Kalshi and later by ForecastEx and Rotella.
The Supertech Twin Towers in Noida were demolished in 2022 after the Supreme Court upheld their illegal construction. Four years later, the legal dispute continues, now focused on refunding homebuyers amidst Supertech's insolvency, with a Supreme Court plea postponed to July 2026.
A legal challenge by four plaintiffs against the Coroner's Court verdict on the 2012 Lamma IV sinking, which killed 39 people, has ended in Hong Kong's High Court. The plaintiffs withdrew their application after the Legal Aid Department rejected their funding request.
A consortium of Thames Water's creditors, London & Valley Water (L&VW), is open to greater public control but not ownership, while preparing for a multi-billion pound legal battle. This follows reports that incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham may temporarily nationalise the company, which serves 16 million customers.
A legal dispute has arisen over a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery ticket. Circle K claims clerk Robert Gawlitza improperly claimed a winning ticket left behind by a customer, while Gawlitza's attorney asserts he followed company policy and purchased the abandoned tickets.
Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was acquitted on Monday after the Federal Court dismissed the final appeal in his six-year corruption case. The decision secures his parliamentary seat and allows him to continue his political career.
The Madras High Court denied interim relief to filmmaker Sudha Kongara, who claimed Rs 8.39 crore in unpaid dues from Dawn Pictures for the film 'Parasakthi'. The court dismissed her plea to halt the release of 'Idhayam Murali' until dues are cleared, allowing the film to proceed.
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily have spoken out about their "injustice and pain" during a year-long legal battle with co-star Blake Lively. The lawsuit, concerning breach of contract and retaliation, settled on May 4th, with Lively seeking over $8 million in legal fees.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in France, days after an appeals court allowed her to run despite a conviction for embezzling EU funds. She aims to focus on national revival, while facing protests and questions about her legal issues.
