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Why the Trader Joe’s lawsuit against a similarly named crypto firm may not be ‘a slam dunk’

The beloved grocery store chain has a reputation for aggressively defending its intellectual property.

Fortune

Mississippi sheriff aims to avoid liability from federal lawsuit over torture of Black men

The Mississippi sheriff who leads the department where former deputies pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for the torture of two Black men has asked a federal court to dismiss a civil lawsuit against him

The Independent UK

Iowa Man Files Lawsuit After Being Arrested Twice for Criticizing the Police at a Public Meeting

"Ironically, the actions of the police department have only proven my point," Noah Petersen said after being handcuffed, arrested, and jailed for his speech.

Reason

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Lawsuit to block New York's ban on gas stoves is filed by gas and construction groups

Gas and construction trade groups are suing to block New York state’s controversial ban on gas stoves and furnaces in new buildings

The Independent UK

Lawsuit: Mississippi Town Declared Houses 'Blighted' Without Notice

Mississippi only gives property owners 10 days to challenge a blight finding that could lead to their house being seized through eminent domain.

Reason

Boss of easyfundraising vows to fight easyJet owner’s trademark claim

James Moir says his company’s branding is not remotely similar to easyGroup’s and calls its lawsuit ‘a bit mean’

The Guardian - UK

‘We were not consulted’: Native Americans fight lithium mine on site of 1865 massacre

Indigenous groups say huge project in northern Nevada threatens environmental, cultural and historical destruction

The Guardian - US

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Texas mother-of-three called police nine times for help before ex-husband allegedly killed her

Melissa Banda, 37, was found dead in the bushes along a rural Texas road in August 2020

The Independent UK

NFL appeal in Jon Gruden emails lawsuit gets Nevada Supreme Court hearing date

The Nevada Supreme Court plans to soon hear the NFL’s appeal of a crucial ruling denying a request to move former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against the league into closed-door arbitration

The Independent UK

Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Use of Man's Photo in The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Can Go Forward

From Judge David Godbey's opinion today in Hazlewood v. Netflix, Inc. (N.D. Tex.): This case arises from the use of a photograph of Plaintiff Taylor Hazlewood in the film The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker ("the Film"), published by Defendant Netflix, Inc. in early 2023. The Film is a true crime documentary…

Reason

Branson's Virgin wins a lawsuit against a Florida train firm that said it was a tarnished brand

A British judge has ruled in favor of Richard Branson’s Virgin group in its lawsuit against a U.S. train company over a licensing agreement

The Independent UK

Libel Lawsuit Against N.Y. Times and Taylor Lorenz, Related to Meaning of Word "Leaked," Can Proceed

From Judge Edgardo Ramos's decision Tuesday in Jacob v. Lorenz (S.D.N.Y.) (the underlying allegedly libelous article appears to be the one here): Plaintiffs Ariadna Jacob and her company, Influences, Inc., brought this defamation action against Defendants Taylor Lorenz and the New York Times. Plaintiffs allege that a New York Times…

Reason

Lawsuit against Black Lives Matter leader endangers free speech rights

The U.S. Supreme Court should take the case of a Black Lives Matter leader in Louisiana who is being sued by a police officer who was injured in protests led by BLM.

Chicago Sun-Times

French court rejects lawsuit contending 'systemic' racial profiling by police

France's highest administrative court has rejected a class action lawsuit accusing the state of failing to stop police racial profiling. The Conseil d'Etat (Council of State) recognised that discrimination was a problem, but said it was not up to judges to redefine public policy.

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Brickbat: Please Wait Outside

Seattle officials have agreed to pay $1.86 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of William Yurek, who died of a heart attack. His son called 911 when Yurek began experiencing symptoms. Paramedics arrived within six minutes, but they waited another 13 minutes before entering his apartment and…

The Independent UK

Fired 60 Minutes producer files lawsuit against CBS for gender discrimination

Alexandra Poolos, a former producer at CBS, has sued the network alleging it has a ‘clear bias against women’

The Independent UK

Man being sued over Mississippi welfare spending files his own suit against the governor

One of the people being sued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services over allegations of misspending welfare money has filed a separate lawsuit against Gov. Tate Reeves

The Independent UK

Transgender North Carolinians file federal lawsuit challenging gender-affirming care ban for minors

The family of a transgender boy in North Carolina is suing the state to block implementation of gender-affirming care restrictions that they say will force their son to undergo a wrong-gender puberty

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Utah women accuse ex-chief of anti-child trafficking group of sexual assault

Lawsuit comes after Ballard stepped down as head of organization over similar claims in August

WEKU

Eastern Kentucky student’s federal suit claims school officials did little or nothing about months

A former Paintsville High School student has filed a federal lawsuit against school officials for their alleged mishandling of months of abuse suffered at the hands of classmates – including a physical attack that may have left permanent vision damage.

Evening Standard

Pop band Easy Life forced to change their name following EasyJet owner’s lawsuit

“We simply don’t have the funds to access a fair trial in the high court.”

WEKU

Amazon sellers say they made a good living — until Amazon figured it out

The federal government has sued Amazon for allegedly using its monopoly power to stamp out rivals. Now, some small businesses that sell on the marketplace reveal what it's like to depend on Amazon.

The Independent UK

British band Easy Life forced to change group name after easyJet brand owner files lawsuit

The group have decided not to defend a lawsuit launched by EasyGroup, the parent company of the budget airline

Reason

Holding Protest Leaders Liable for Others' Violence Threatens First Amendment Rights

A lawsuit against a Black Lives Matter activist could have a chilling impact on constitutionally protected activity.

The Independent UK

Teresa Giudice and daughters receive backlash for their partnership with Shein

Fast fashion retailer has previously faced accusations of copyright infringement and poor treatment of workers

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