The writer, Ruth Shalit Barrett, had accused the magazine of defaming her in a lengthy editor’s note.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Is ‘The Pitt’ Really an ‘ER’ Spinoff? Michael Crichton’s Estate Says It Is.
The estate of the best-selling author, which has intellectual property rights to “ER,” and the creators of the new hit TV show are waging a legal battle over whether it’s a stealth reboot.
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Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Rising. Here’s What to Do to Fight Back.
The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default.
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Ed Sheeran on ‘Play’ and Not Giving Up His Pop Throne
The superstar singer-songwriter sat down with Popcast to discuss overcoming personal and professional turmoil ahead of his new album, “Play.”
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Cruise Ship Passenger With $16,000 Gambling Debt Jumps Overboard
The man, who was rescued, told authorities he was trying to avoid declaring money in his possession, but Royal Caribbean said he also had casino and gaming losses.
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Trump Threatens to Sue The New York Times Over Reporting on Epstein Drawing
The president has denied that he created and signed a sexually suggestive note that was included in a 2003 birthday gift for Jeffrey Epstein.
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Newsmax Lawsuit Against Fox News Is Dismissed
A federal judge left the door open for Newsmax to refile its complaint that Fox had created a monopoly in right-leaning television news.
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Sting Is Sued by His Former Bandmates in the Police
The band’s drummer and guitarist say the singer has underpaid them for the “digital exploitation” of songs like “Every Breath You Take.” Sting’s lawyers call the claim “illegitimate.”
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow His Sweeping Tariffs
A federal appeals court had invalidated a centerpiece of President Trump’s economic strategy, finding that a 1977 law did not authorize the tariffs.
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Cardi B Is Found Not Liable for Assault in Civil Trial
The rapper and pop star had been accused in a lawsuit of scratching and spitting on a security guard in 2018.