Category: Decisions and Verdicts

Four Former VW Managers Found Guilty in Emissions Trial

The men were accused of conspiring to conceal excess diesel emissions from regulators, helping to provoke a costly scandal.
Chris Brown Released on $6 Million Bail by London Court

The R&B singer was charged last week with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in England. His release from custody means he can proceed with a world tour.
Capital One to Pay $425 Million to Settle Suit Over Savings Accounts

Depositors said the bank cheated them out of higher interest rates. As part of the settlement, the bank admitted no wrongdoing and agreed to make up for lost interest earnings.
Cannes Reacts to Gérard Depardieu Verdict With Soul-Searching and Shrugs

The actor, who was found guilty of sexual assault on Tuesday, was a festival stalwart and had brought nearly 30 movies to the event.
New Details Emerge on Trump Officials’ Sprint to Gut Consumer Bureau Staff

Emails and testimonials from workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau document the administration’s efforts to lay off 90 percent of the employees.
Ex-Disney Worker Who Hacked Menus Gets 3 Years in Prison

The fired employee admitted that he changed prices, added profanity, and altered menu items so they appeared to be free of certain allergens.
Jury Begins Deliberating in Palin’s Case Against The Times

This is the second time a jury has heard the case. Sarah Palin sued The New York Times in 2017, accusing the publication of defaming her in an editorial.
Will a Federal Judge Break Up Google?

On Monday, the tech giant and the U.S. government face off in court over how to fix the company’s online search monopoly. The outcome could alter Google and Silicon Valley.
Google Makes History With Rapid-Fire Antitrust Losses

Within a year, two federal judges declared the tech giant a monopoly in search and ad technology. The tide may be turning for antitrust.
The U.S. Wants to Break Up Google and Meta. That Could Be Hard.

For the first time since the late 1990s Microsoft case, federal trials are weighing antitrust breakups, a tactic that harks back to Standard Oil.
The U.S. Wants to Break Up Google and Meta. That Could Be Hard.

For the first time since the late 1990s Microsoft case, federal trials are weighing antitrust breakups, a tactic that harks back to Standard Oil.
Trump and DOGE Are Planning Deregulation at a Massive Scale

The White House will soon move to rapidly repeal or freeze rules that affect health, food, workplace safety, transportation and more.