Paramount and Warner Bros' $110bn merger is paused until June 2027 due to US legal challenges from 12 states and the WGA, despite European approval, as opponents argue it would harm competition and consumer choice.
A Virginia federal judge ruled that the FDA's special certification requirement for prescribing mifepristone is illegal, citing lack of justification given the drug's proven safety and effectiveness.
The US Department of Justice withdrew subpoenas for phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times reporters after a federal judge, Arun Subramanian, criticized the handling of the case, deeming the subpoenas a violation of the law and an attempt to intimidate the press.
Rebel Wilson won a defamation lawsuit brought by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who claimed Wilson's social media posts implied she lied about a sexual harassment complaint. Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled the posts were not defamatory, but questioned the truthfulness of testimonies from Wilson, MacInnes, and co-producer Amanda Ghost.
A US appeals court rejected immigration authorities' bid to re-detain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, who faces deportation for pro-Palestinian activism. The ruling protects his due process and free speech rights amidst similar cases.
The US Justice Department withdrew subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists after a federal judge criticized the move as violating First Amendment protections, highlighting the Trump administration's challenges to press rights.
A landmark legal action over brain damage in rugby is on the brink of collapse as a judge considers striking out 95% of 561 claimants due to their former solicitor's failure to disclose documents. Senior Master Cook is deliberating, with no legal precedent for the situation.
The U.S. government withdrew subpoenas compelling three New York Times reporters to reveal sources, following sharp criticism from a federal judge who cited "sloppy legal work" and emphasized that such demands on journalists should be a last resort. The subpoenas were linked to articles about President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
Vance Boelter received two life terms plus 40 years for assassinating Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and wounding Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. The sentencing highlights concerns over political violence.
Jordan Kenyon, 30, high on GHB and on parole, caused a fatal crash in Stonehaven, Geelong, killing 12-year-old Mia Rossiter and seriously injuring her family. A Victorian judge likened his actions to "Russian roulette," noting Kenyon's extensive dangerous driving record. Kenyon pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.
The prosecution of leading human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court, stemming from his closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, has caused significant concern and fear among lawyers, according to the Criminal Bar Association chair. Senior legal figures have criticized the move, believed to be the first such prosecution.
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese judicial bodies co-organized a three-day training course in Guangdong for over 100 judges on cross-border commercial law, specifically guarantees and securities for loans, to foster mutual understanding amid growing economic ties.
Darren Rosheski settled a lawsuit against the NHS after his partner, Helen Dutton, died from advanced cancer following an initial misdiagnosis. New figures reveal the NHS in England paid nearly £190m over five years for 870 cancer misdiagnosis claims, with average settlement costs rising 20%.
A US judge in New York has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on drug trafficking charges. The couple was detained in early January by US forces in Caracas and faces potential life sentences if found guilty.
A New York District Judge has scheduled the drug trafficking trial of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores to begin on June 1, 2027. The couple, who pleaded not guilty, were reportedly captured by US forces in Caracas in January and face charges in the US Federal Court.
Actor Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal her failed defamation case against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, with a solicitor suggesting the judge's interpretations could potentially lead to a retrial or a different verdict. MacInnes sued Wilson over social media posts she argued damaged her reputation concerning a sexual assault claim.
The EU conditionally approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing film distribution concerns. Paramount must exit its United International Pictures stake in the EEA and avoid joint distribution with Universal for 10 years. The deal still faces US legal challenges.
Hundreds of former rugby players suing governing bodies for brain injuries face a critical juncture as their solicitor, Richard Boardman of Rylands Garth, steps down following judicial criticism and non-compliance. The claimants, now seeking new representation, face potential strike-outs from the case, which could remove hundreds from proceedings.
During D4vd's preliminary hearing, Celeste Rivas' family lawyer, Patrick Steinfeld, described crime scene photos as "gruesome" and "disturbing," causing Rivas' mother to cry. D4vd has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges, including mutilation of a human body, as the case proceeds.
During singer D4vd's preliminary hearing, Celeste Rivas' family lawyer, Patrick Steinfeld, described crime scene photos as "gruesome" and deeply distressing for the family, causing Celeste's mother to cry throughout. D4vd has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges, with allegations including luring Rivas to his Hollywood Hills home, killing her, and dismembering her body.
A US judge has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Brooklyn on drug trafficking charges. They pleaded not guilty and face potential life sentences if convicted.
A federal judge questioned the differences between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new testosterone replacement therapy initiative for troops and hormone treatment for transgender men, in an ongoing lawsuit against President Trump's transgender military ban.
A US judge set a June 1, 2027, trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug-trafficking charges in Manhattan federal court. Their defense lawyer plans to seek dismissal based on immunity as a head of state.
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.
