The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’
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Amy Winehouse’s Father Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million in Suit Over Her Belongings
The New York Times – Music:Mitch Winehouse had accused two of the singer’s friends of secretly auctioning her belongings. A judge ruled that he must pay their legal fees.
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Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Over Takeover of Golden Globes
The New York Times – Business:The press association, which owned and operated the awards show until 2023, is suing its new owner, Penske Media, claiming its purchase was fraudulent.
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Ariana Grande Sues Over Hacking Campaign That Leaked Dozens of Songs
The New York Times – Music:The singer says that for years members of her inner circle have been the victims of hacks aimed at stealing unreleased music, photos and videos.
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Ariana Grande Sues Over Hacking Campaign That Leaked Dozens of Songs
The New York Times – Music:The singer says that for years members of her inner circle have been the victims of hacks aimed at stealing unreleased music, photos and videos.
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William D. Zabel, High-Flying Lawyer and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Business:He brokered celebrity divorces and recovered billions for victims of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. But he was proudest of helping to legalize interracial marriage.
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Health Insurance Giants Are Fighting Efforts to Break Them Up
The New York Times – Business:UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are suing states over new laws targeting their pharmacy businesses.
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Egg Producers to Pay $3.3 Million to Settle Federal Price-Fixing Lawsuit
The New York Times – Business:The companies also agreed to donate more than 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits in 17 states that joined the federal government in the antitrust action.
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Chemours to Pay $450M in First Federal PFAS Settlement
The New York Times – Business:The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states.