The Justice Department has not responded to the president’s suit, which has created a conflict of interest for the government’s lawyers.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Trump Seeks More Time in Lawsuit Against IRS Over His Tax Returns
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds
The New York Times – Business:In a verdict that could have far-reaching consequences in the music industry, the live colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws.
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Pentagon Asks Court to Keep Its Restrictions on Journalists
The New York Times – Business:The Defense Department wants to keep in place a policy requiring escorts for journalists in the building while it appeals a court decision that tossed out broader restrictions on the media.
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Trump Administration Returns to Court for Yet Another Tariff Lawsuit
The New York Times – Business:States and small businesses challenged the 10 percent tax on many imports that President Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down a previous slate of tariffs.
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Jeff Shell Steps Down as President of Paramount
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Shell, the former C.E.O. of NBCUniversal, is leaving after becoming entangled in a legal battle with a professional gambler, R.J. Cipriani.
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Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.
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Justice Dept. Struggles to Respond to Trump’s Suit Against IRS
The New York Times – Business:Officials at the department and the White House are in the middle of a messy and complicated debate over how to respond to President Trump’s lawsuit demanding $10 billion from the I.R.S.
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Employee Lawsuit Against Fox News Is Dismissed
The New York Times – Business:A reporter who claimed the network had fired him for challenging its coverage failed to prove retaliation and discrimination, a federal judge said.
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Bank of America Pays $72.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit by Epstein Victims
The New York Times – Business:The suit claimed the bank had overlooked signs that Mr. Epstein’s accounts were being used to further his abuse of young women.
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U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
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Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music
The New York Times – Business:Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.