Oklahoma Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Demanding Reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors
An attorney for the three survivors–all over 100 years old–has said that he plans to file an appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
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Google Hit with New Class Action Alleging A.I. Data Scraping, Copyright Infringement
The proposed class action claims that Google has, in effect, misappropriated the data of hundreds of millions of Americans for use in its A.I. development programs.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Announces Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Companies
The mayor is taking aim against four companies that the city alleges is selling flavored e-cigarettes in violation of local, state, and federal law.
Immigrant Rights Advocates Sue Florida Over “Draconian” Senate Bill
The lawsuit challenges provisions of Florida’s recently approved Senate Bill 1718, which makes transporting an undocumented immigrant a third-degree felony.
Idaho Students File Lawsuit Against Statewide Transgender Bathroom Ban
The group of students claim that transgender youth are at higher risk for bullying and harassment when they cannot use the restrooms and other facilities customarily assigned on the basis of biological sex.
Former “Yeezy Christian Academy” Principal Sues Kanye West, Donda Academy Administrators for Retaliation
The former Yeezy Christian Academy assistant vice principal claims that the school–the predecessor to today’s “Donda Academy”–tacitly tolerated bullying, suffered from inadequate maintenance, and deprived students of basic services.
Twitter Threatens Legal Action After Meta Launches “Threads” Social Media Platform
A Twitter attorney recently demanded that Meta preserve any evidence that could be relevant to a later legal dispute between the two companies.
Philadelphia Announces Lawsuit Against “Ghost Gun” Manufacturers
City officials claim that two firearm manufacturers have tried to circumvent state and federal gun control laws by selling firearm “components” without background checks or other verification processes.
Lawsuit: Kentucky Prison Chaplain Abused Inmates, Corrections Officials Took No Action
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a pseudonymous Kentucky inmate, claims that a former prison chaplain coerced prisoners into performing sexual acts.
Asian-American Man Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Silicon Valley Tech Company
The lawsuit alleges that a large Silicon Valley tech company–like many of its counterparts–actively discriminated against Asian-American employees.