The hip-hop mogul denied sexual assault accusations in a bombshell suit in November. As more allegations piled up, his business empire, and reputation, faltered.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Visa and Mastercard Agree to Cap Swipe Fees in Settlement
The deal could save merchants $30 billion over five years. It would also allow them to adjust prices based on the costs of accepting different credit cards.
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Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem
Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility equipment in many parts of the U.S. besides California.
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A Birkin Bag Is Hard to Buy
But fans of the famed Hermès accessory say that the exclusivity is the whole point.
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U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly
The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s wildly popular suite of devices and services, which have fueled its growth into a nearly $3 trillion public company.
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Superiority Burger Parts Ways With Ashwin Deshmukh
The popular East Village restaurant delivered the news in a letter to investors after a New York Times story reported on accusations regarding Mr. Deshmukh’s business practices.
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Mike Lynch, Former UK Tech Mogul, Face Trial for Defrauding HP
A criminal trial is set to begin for Mr. Lynch, the founder of the software company Autonomy, which was sold to Hewlett-Packard in 2011 and later accused of being a fraud.
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Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker
The carmaker and energy company settled with a Black man who had worked at its California factory and had won a $3 million judgment against the company.
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Ashwin Deshmukh Knew How to Win Friends and Hustle People
Ashwin Deshmukh built a reputation as a nightlife impresario by burning close friends, new acquaintances, big corporations, local bars and even his subletter.
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Boeing Whistleblower Who Raised Quality Concerns Is Found Dead
John Barnett had accused the plane manufacturer for retaliating against him after he flagged problems he saw at Boeing’s 787 factory in South Carolina.