Judge sides with Disney World after mother sues theme park for allegedly violating Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. District Judge Anne Conway said that Donna Lorman's request for unlimited access to rides through Disney's FastPass line or at least 10 readmission passes was unnecessary and unreasonable, saying it was ripe for abuse.
Tell-all book by Trump's niece can be released, judge rules
A New York appellate judge overturned a temporary restraining order against the publisher.
Novartis pays $678M to resolve suit over sham doctor outings
The settlement of the lawsuit was announced by Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss, who said the company splurged on “speaking fees, exorbitant meals, and top-shelf alcohol that were nothing more than bribes to get doctors across the country to prescribe Novartis’s drugs.”
Michigan gyms defy Gov. Whitmer's order to close, some hit with citations: Report
Gyms in Michigan are defying closures put in place through an executive order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press.
Designer sues Nike, Michael Jordan for copyright infringement over alleged stolen logo
Designer Rocco Giordano's lawsuit says he was "flabbergasted to learn that the fruits of his labor were being used without his consent."
Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian sued for trade secret misappropriation by cosmetics company
The cosmetics company that manufactures the famous sisters' makeup brands is taking a legal stand over their acquisition.
Texas bar owners suing governor hold 'bar lives matter' protest
Bar owners gathered to protest the coronavirus closures at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday.
Harvey Weinstein's victims entitled to compensation from $19 million fund
Women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault or say they were harassed while working at his former film studio will be entitled to payments from a nearly $19 million fund.
Jury awards Weinstein survivors $19M settlement
The payments resolve two separate lawsuits and must wait for approval by the bankruptcy and district courts
What is the Supreme Court of the United States?
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the country and is made up of nine justices.
What is Missouri's castle doctrine?
Missouri’s “castle doctrine” is in the spotlight following a confrontation between protesters and gun-toting St. Louis homeowners that was shared in viral videos.
Robert Kraft massage parlor sex case prompts court clash over search warrants
Kraft and others were charged in February 2019 in a multi-county investigation of massage parlors that included the secret installation of video cameras in their lobbies and rooms.
Brown University sports team cuts violate Title IX agreement: Lawyers
Attorneys have accused Brown University of violating a two-decade-old agreement to provide gender equity in varsity sports.
'Real Housewives' star's ex-hubby accused of hiring mobster to carry out assault
The ex-husband of a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member hired a reputed mobster to carry out an assault of the woman's current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, federal prosecutors in New Jersey said Tuesday.
Supreme Court rules generic URLs can become trademarks
The ruling comes after a dispute dating back to 2011 between the Booking.com, a company that provides travel services, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) over whether "Booking.com" can be trademarked.
Las Vegas workers sue casinos over COVID-19 safety
Las Vegas Strip hospitality workers filed a lawsuit against casino operators on Monday accusing the companies of failing to protect employees from Covid-19, one of the first efforts to hold employers legally responsible for infections as cases in the U.S. surge.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
SCOTUS struck down a Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, ruling that it violates abortion rights the court first announced in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.
Supreme Court orders restructuring of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered changes to a government consumer-finance watchdog created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
French ex-prime minister guilty of using public funds to pay family
Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon was found guilty Monday in a fraud case of having used public funds to pay his wife and children more than 1 million euros ($1.13 million) since 1998 for work they never performed.
Brown University student-athletes fight for reinstatement of varsity sports
Alexa Jacobs, 20, and Gabrielle Shieh, 18, are years apart and play different sports. But they share an unfortunate commonality: Brown University has effectively canceled their respective athletic programs.

















