Employment / Labor Law

50 Cent Keeps Name, Settles Taco Bell Lawsuit

Yesterday, in an effort to avoid becoming a synonym for cheap Mexican food, rapper 50 Cent settled the lawsuit he filed against the Taco Bell fast food chain, claiming the restaurant used his name to sell tacos and burritos without his permission.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 01:05 PM

Settlement draws attention to retirement plan lawsuits

While the U.S. District Court in central Illinois reviews a motion to settle a lawsuit regarding 401(k) fees, some litigators believe that similar court proceedings could increase in the coming months.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 01:58 PM

Lil Wayne Back in Court, Faces Copyright Infringement

A Florida singer filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Friday alleging rappers Lil Wayne and Birdman used his voice in songs on their 2006 album, without offering compensation.

Monday, November 2, 2009 at 12:56 PM

Lawsuit: Discrimination, 'frat party' atmosphere at Anheuser-Busch

Alleging sex-based discrimination, the former highest-ranking female executive at Anheuser-Busch has filed a lawsuit against the brewers.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 01:57 PM

Carly Simon in Legal Spat with Starbucks

Famed singer and songwriter Carly Simon has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks after the coffee mogul withdrew involvement with her music label last year.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 03:15 PM

Lawsuit: Ticketmaster Sold Markups to Face Value

A New York area ticket broker is suing Ticketmaster Entertainment, claiming the company's chief executive reneged on an agreement to purchase the brokerage business.

Monday, October 5, 2009 at 02:49 PM

Lawsuit: Waiter fired over Roethlisberger complaint

A former restaurant worker at Lake Tahoe's Harrah's resort claims that he was fired from his assistant manager job because of a complaint filed by football star Ben Roethlisberger.

Monday, October 5, 2009 at 02:47 PM

Judge Rules Against NFL Star in Videogame Case

A federal judge in Los Angeles dismissed a lawsuit filed by the retired football hall of famer Jim Brown against the videogame producer Electronic Arts.

Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 03:27 PM

Teachers Win Defamation Case Against Pastor

Three former teachers at a Catholic school in Ohio will be awarded punitive damages after winning a defamation lawsuit against the parish and its pastor.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 01:01 PM

Wrongful Termination Suit Filed Against 'Raymond' Star

A television actress best known for her role on the popular series Everyone Loves Raymond was reportedly named in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by an ex-employee.

Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:07 AM

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