Legal

Who is Robert Durst?

Robert Durst is an heir to the Durst New York City real estate empire.

Trump sued again over blocking critics on Twitter

The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University sued Trump a second time in Manhattan federal court over use of his @realDonaldTrump Twitter account, saying the president and his staff continue to block some accounts.

What is a class-action lawsuit?

A class-action lawsuit is a complaint filed by one or multiple plaintiffs on the behalf of a larger group, referred to as a “class."

RJR must pay $100M in Big Tobacco settlement

A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. must pay $102 million to settle a lawsuit between the state of Florida and four tobacco companies dating back to 1995. 

What happens if you find treasure?

While summertime tends to bring treasure hunting hobbyist outdoors, finding treasure or valuable property is not always as simple as “finders keepers.”

Under Armour says it gets Wells Notices from SEC

The Wall Street Journal reported in November 2019 that the SEC and the Justice Department were investigating the company's accounting practices to determine whether the company shifted sales from quarter to quarter to appear healthier, according to people familiar with the matter.