Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)

Advisory Firm Sues Elon Musk’s Twitter, Saying It Hasn’t Been Paid

Innisfree M&A says Twitter, which Elon Musk bought last year, has not paid it $1.9 million for services it rendered for the deal.
Investor Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Goes to a Jury

The case centers on whether investors lost money because they believed Mr. Musk’s social media posts about taking Tesla private in 2018.
Former High-Profile Lawyer Is Charged With Embezzling More Than $18 Million

Tom Girardi, who was part of the legal team representing the environmental activist Erin Brockovich, was indicted in two states on charges that he stole from clients, prosecutors said.
Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.
Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology Comes Under Justice Dept. Scrutiny

A regulatory filing says officials have asked about software that Elon Musk, the chief executive, has said would allow cars to operate autonomously.
Johnson & Johnson’s Talc-Related Bankruptcy Filing Is Rejected

The company faces some 40,000 plaintiffs that claim its baby powder caused cancer.
Hamlin’s Injury Highlights Precarious Position of Many Young N.F.L. Players

The injury to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, has drawn attention to players who have been hurt early in their careers and now struggle to get help.
Hamlin’s Injury Highlights Precarious Position of Many Young N.F.L. Players

The injury to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, has drawn attention to players who have been hurt early in their careers and now struggle to get help.
When Private Equity Came for the Toddler Gyms

The same playbook that has notched high returns acquiring things like foreclosed homes and highway rest stops is being tested by a family-oriented franchise.
How a Drug Company Made $114 Billion by Gaming the U.S. Patent System

AbbVie for years delayed competition for its blockbuster drug Humira, at the expense of patients and taxpayers. The monopoly is about to end.
Elon Musk Meets With House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Twitter, met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stoking speculation about what the two had discussed.
James Dolan Says He Might Ban Liquor at a Rangers Game in Madison Square Garden

James Dolan barred adversaries using facial recognition technology, and politicians bridled. Now, he is threatening to ban beer at a Rangers game.