Next week, a probate official will hear evidence in a clash between Rupert Murdoch and some of his children over who should control his media companies after he dies.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Danity Kane Singer Sues Sean Combs, Alleging Threats and Groping
Dawn Richard, a member of groups assembled by Mr. Combs, says in the suit that she saw the rap mogul choke his former girlfriend, Cassie. Mr. Combs has not yet responded.
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For Some Sex Assault Accusers, This Local Law Has Become a Last Resort
The law, which underpins several civil suits against Sean Combs, is the only remaining tool for reviving older claims in New York.
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The N.Y. Law That Underpins Several Lawsuits Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
The law, which underpins several civil suits against Sean Combs, is the only remaining tool for reviving older claims in New York.
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Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson Accused of Sexual Assault
In a lawsuit filed Monday, a woman said the N.F.L. quarterback, who faced numerous accusations of sexual misconduct several years ago, assaulted her in 2020.
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Hewlett Packard to Pursue $4 Billion Claim Against Mike Lynch’s Estate
The money is tied to a lawsuit in Britain by the tech services giant over its acquisition of Autonomy, the software firm Mr. Lynch founded. He died last month.
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Dueling Ramones Heirs Fight Over the Punk Band’s Legacy
The brother of Joey Ramone and the widow of Johnny Ramone, who each control half of the band’s intellectual property rights, have filed lawsuits against each other.
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Betty Jean Hall, Who Fought for Coal- Mining Jobs for Women, Dies at 78
She was a fiery lawyer from eastern Kentucky who charged coal companies with discrimination for their refusal to hire women. Her campaign was a success.
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Sarah Palin Is Granted New Libel Trial Against The New York Times
A federal appeals court said that the judge overseeing the original trial, which Ms. Palin lost, had wrongly excluded evidence and might have swayed jurors as they were deliberating.
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Sean Combs Fights Lawsuit by Music Producer Alleging Sexual Misconduct
The hip-hop mogul’s lawyers are seeking the dismissal of a suit from Rodney Jones Jr., arguing it is baseless and “replete with far-fetched tales of misconduct.”
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A Trial Asks: If Grocery Rivals Merge, Do Workers Suffer?
As Kroger seeks to acquire Albertsons, federal regulators argue that the biggest supermarket combination in history will hurt not only consumers, but workers as well.