Disney held unsuccessful mediation talks with alleged sexual-assault victims
The claims against the executive, former "Good Morning America" producer Michael Corn, surfaced last week in a lawsuit filed by one of the women, ABC News producer Kirstyn Crawford. Mr. Corn has denied wrongdoing and called the allegations fabrications.
Cuomo legal woes continue, could cost public at least $9.5M
The state has already agreed to pay up to $9.5 million to lawyers representing and investigating Cuomo and his administration over sexual harassment allegations and other matters, according to The Associated Press’ review of available contracts.
Google, Apple hit by first law threatening dominance over app-store payments
Google and Apple Inc. will have to open their app stores to alternative payment systems in South Korea, threatening their lucrative commissions on digital sales.
Recovery for Bernard Madoff customers bolstered by Citigroup ruling, trustee's lawyer says
A U.S. appeals court said the trustee liquidating Bernard Madoff's firm can pursue a $343.1 million clawback lawsuit against Citigroup Inc, a decision that could help the late swindler's customers recover close to the estimated $17.5 billion they lost in his Ponzi scheme.
Elizabeth Holmes might claim abusive relationship in Theranos fraud trial
Ramesh Balwani and Elizabeth Holmes kepst their relationship a secret from investors when he first joined the startup company
Enbridge scores victory on Minnesota's Line 3 pipeline project
Despite Tuesday's ruling, Line 3 opponents are holding a series of events at the state Capitol in St. Paul this week, including a march and rally on Wednesday to call on President Joe Biden to order the Army Corps of Engineers to cancel the project's federal permits.
Boy Scouts lawsuit: Judge approves $850 million settlement, lawyers negotiate increased payout for victims
A bankruptcy judge has approved an $850 million settlement from the Boy Scouts of America as the yearslong lawsuit begins to show some resolution for tens of thousands of victims of sexual abuse.
Purdue Pharma judge says Sacklers face 'substantial risk' of liability
The judge overseeing Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy said on Monday that some members of the Sackler family who own the OxyContin maker face a “substantial risk” of liability and could be on the hook for "huge amounts of money" over claims the company fueled the opioid epidemic.
'Woke, Inc.' author: America needs a ‘cultural cure’
Entrepreneur and "Woke, Inc." author Vivek Ramaswamy on his new book that looks at the rise of "wokeness" in corporate America.
Realtors ask Supreme Court to block Biden eviction moratorium
Groups representing landlords in two states asked the Supreme Court to block President Biden’s extension of a moratorium on residential evictions on Friday after a federal appeals court allowed the controversial order to stand.
Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes tries again to keep lab failings from jury
Lawyers for Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes made a last-ditch effort to eliminate some evidence prosecutors can use ahead of the former CEO's highly anticipated criminal-fraud trial.
Boy Scouts get conditional approval of $850M bankruptcy deal
A bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved a proposal by the Boy Scouts of America to enter into an agreement that includes an $850 million fund to compensate tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as youngsters by Scout leaders and others.
Library of Congress bomb suspect blocked on Facebook after livestreaming for hours
Facebook confirmed Wednesday that it has blocked accounts belonging to the Library of Congress bomb suspect after the man purportedly livestreamed for hours on the platform.
Purdue hoped tamper-resistant OxyContin could help opioid crisis, owner testifies
The family that owns Purdue Pharma had hoped a reformulated version of Oxycontin would help rein in the burgeoning opioid crisis a decade ago, a member of the Sackler family said Thursday in court testimony that once again stopped short of an apology or acceptance of responsibility for the epidemic.
De Blasio’s vaccine mandate in NYC a ‘business death sentence,’ gym owner suing mayor says
Plaintiff Joseph Cannizzo explains how New York City's indoor activity vaccine mandate is impacting small business owners' livelihoods.
$300K PPP fraud case ensnares daughter of Florida Dem seeking US House seat, report says
The daughter of the former mayor of Broward County, Florida, is accused of defrauding the federal COVID-19 relief program, according to a report.
‘Salt Bae’ steakhouse chain sued for allegedly stiffing overtime pay
The upscale steakhouse chain founded by internet phenom ‘Salt Bae’ has been sued — again.
Purdue Pharma ex-head Richard Sackler denies responsibility for opioid crisis
The former president and board chair of Purdue Pharma told a court Wednesday that he, his family and the company are not responsible for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Automaker FCA US admits paying off union leaders; fined $30M
A federal judge fined FCA US $30 million on Tuesday after the automaker admitted that it paid off United Auto Workers leaders to try to win concessions in negotiations covering thousands of factory workers.
Huawei CFO's legal team resumes defense in Canadian court
Lawyers for a senior executive for Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies told a court Monday that there is no evidence she made any misrepresentations that resulted in a bank suffering a loss or put the bank at risk of suffering a loss.

















