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Legal NewsHot TopicsHurricane Katrina Lawsuit Impugns Federal AgencyAccording to a U.S. District Court, in addition to fierce tropical winds, negligence by the Army Corp of Engineers caused some of the worst flooding, destruction and loss of life during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Monday, November 23, 2009 at 02:19 PM Arizona Man Plans Lawsuit to Escape Traffic TicketsAn Arizona man says that he is preparing to file a lawsuit against the state to eliminate the use of photo-enforcement cameras by police agencies.
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 01:13 PM Lawsuit: Florida's Quality Education Provision Not MetSeveral parents and two advocacy groups filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging that state officials are violating Florida's constitutional provision that requires a "high quality" education for the state's children.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 02:15 PM Jon Gosselin alleges TV network ruined his reputationFollowing his public divorce with his wife and former co-star on a TV reality show, Jon Gosselin has filed a lawsuit against The Learning Chanel (TLC), alleging that the network's representatives damaged his reputation and career.
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 02:28 PM Judge Rules Court Can't 'Overthrow a Sitting President'A federal judge in Santa Ana, California has dismissed a lawsuit that alleges President Barack Obama is not a naturally born U.S. citizen and his presidency violates the Constitution.
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM Craigslist Prostitution Case DismissedThe court case filed by an Illinois County Sheriff alleging the Craigslist website abets prostitution was thrown out by a federal judge this week.
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 01:19 PM Former NASA, Pentagon Scientist Charged with EspionageAn American man who has working experience at the U.S. Defense Department and NASA was charged on Monday with attempted espionage.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 03:04 PM Texas Teacher Charged with Sexual AssaultA 27-year-old science teacher at a Texas high school was charged this week with sexual assault of a child, implicating the teacher in a relationship with one of her students.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 02:54 PM Teenage Pranks Egg On Hefty LawsuitThe Dayton family, descendants of the founders of Target retailers, has filed a lawsuit in Minnesota claiming at least three teenagers waged an enduring campaign of vandalism on their Minneapolis-area home.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 03:17 PM Dr Phil Accused of Brainwashing, Indecent Exposure, BatteryA California woman has filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that TV personality Dr Phil McGraw on charges of false imprisonment, practicing without a license, indecent exposure, battery, and fraud.
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 03:08 PM Divorce Case Questions Constitutionality of Gay Marriage BanA lawsuit filed by a gay man seeking a divorce from his husband in Texas has renewed the same-sex marriage debate in the conservative state.
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 02:50 PM Lawsuit: Waiter fired over Roethlisberger complaintA 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 Comedian Letterman Gets Serious About Extortion ClaimsLate night talk show host David Letterman followed his whimsical monologue Thursday night with a serious disclosure involving sexual affairs and extortion, which led to one man's arrest.
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 03:03 PM Judge Rules Against NFL Star in Videogame CaseA 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 Boxer Pacquaio threatens suit against controversial trainerA prominent boxer declared his intention to file suit against trainer Floyd Mayweather, Sr for public defamation.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 03:16 PM Facebook Settles Online Privacy LawsuitThe popular social networking website Facebook has agreed to cease use of its marketing program after being sued by account holders who felt their privacy was threatened.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 02:54 PM New Lawyer to Represent Jon Gosselin in Divorce CourtA well-known reality TV father is now being represented in a divorce settlement by a high-profile attorney.
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 03:31 PM Roger Clemens plans to appeal defamation caseFormer pitcher Roger Clemens gave notice on Wednesday that he will file an appeal to try to revive his defamation lawsuit against former trainer Brian McNamee, which was dropped by a federal court two weeks ago, the New York Daily News reports.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 03:20 PM Trademark Lawsuit Against Twitter DroppedA Tulsa federal court dropped the copyright lawsuit that a natural gas distributor filed against a fashionable social networking website.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 03:19 PM Copyright Lawsuit Against Coldplay DismissedThe copyright infringement lawsuit that musician Joe Satriani filed against the band Coldplay last December has been dismissed.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 03:16 PM Playboy Hugh Hefner to Divorce Estranged WifeRenowned Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner filed for divorce on Thursday after a twenty year marriage, according to court documents.
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 02:14 PM NFL Star Rejects Settlement, Maintains InnocenceThe woman who accused star football player Ben Roethlisberger of raping her in 2008 offered to settle the case if the NFL quarterback admits to the offense.
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 03:33 PM Photographer Leibovitz: Repay Loan or Lose PortfolioA celebrity photographer being sued for breach of contract may lose the rights to her entire collection of prominent photographs.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 03:15 PM Clemens' defamation lawsuit droppedThe defamation lawsuit filed by former Major League Baseball pitcher, Roger Clemens, was dropped last week, reports indicate.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 03:12 PM Police: DNA Test Reveals Identity of Serial KillerA Milwaukee man wanted for the murders of nine women since 1986 was captured by the police on Saturday, officials say.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 03:11 PM Heidi Fleiss Sued in Vegas Conspiracy CaseCelebrity, Heidi Fleiss, has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit which regards Fleiss' purchase of a pet-grooming business in Las Vegas.
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 03:58 PM Terminally Ill 'Manson Family' Killer Denied ParoleA former follower of the notorious mass murderer Charles Manson was denied parole for the 13th time on Wednesday.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 11:39 AM Court: Paris Hilton Can Sue HallmarkParis Hilton, an international celebrity who is a frequent target of the paparazzi, has been given the green light to file a lawsuit against Hallmark Cards after allegedly using her picture and catchphrase on one of their products.
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 02:47 PM Model Arrested for Lewdness After Posing Nude in MuseumA 26-year-old female model was reportedly arrested and charged for public lewdness after posing for pictures in a New York City museum without any clothes on.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 08:15 AM Chris Brown Sentenced for Domestic ViolenceA popular 20-year-old recording artist was sentenced on domestic violence chargers after he reportedly assaulted his girlfriend in a rented Lamborghini earlier this year.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 06:49 AM Pulp Fiction Screenwriter Pleads Guilty to DUI ManslaughterOne of the screenwriters for the Oscar-winning 1994 film Pulp Fiction has reportedly pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter that occurred from a DUI.
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 10:03 AM Door Open for 'Skanks of NYC' Defamation LawsuitA model reportedly won the right to file a defamation lawsuit against a blogger who wrote about her on the website Skanks of NYC, provided Google reveals the identity of the computer user.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 02:46 PM Mayfield's Stepmother Arrested for Public IntoxicationThe stepmother of a suspended NASCAR driver was reportedly arrested for public intoxication and had outstanding warrants against her.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 03:08 PM Prosecutors: Zindell Death Murder-SuicideAccording to officials involved in the case, the death of 30-year-old Letizia Zindell has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 02:03 PM 'Twilight' Star Threatens to Sue Over Posted Nude PicsA Hollywood actress who recently won a Teen Choice Award is threatening to sue anyone who posts a naked picture of her on the internet.
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 08:10 AM Jury to Hear Libel Lawsuit Over Anna Nicole Smith BookA U.S. district judge has found there are enough reasons for a jury to decide whether a libel lawsuit concerning a book about the death of Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith can go forward.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 02:12 PM Tom Sizemore Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic ViolenceA Hollywood actor on television and in film was reportedly arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 01:48 PM Reporter Says Privacy Rights Violated, Plans to SueA female ESPN reported who has been named America's Sexist Sportscaster by Playboy magazine, released a statement declaring her intent to sue the person or people involved in a peephole video showing her naked in a hotel room.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 12:34 PM Car Accident Takes Life of Golf Pro's WifeBeth Smith, the wife of PGA Tour player Chris Smith, was reportedly killed in a car accident on Sunday when her sport utility vehicle collided with a Greyhound bus, the Associated Press reports.
Monday, June 22, 2009 at 03:22 PM LeAnn Rimes Denies Divorce RumorsIn its recent celebrity news section, In Touch magazine reported that country singer LeAnn Rimes told her husband, Dean Sheremet that she wanted a divorce, hoping to then marry Eddie Cibrian.
Friday, June 19, 2009 at 03:05 PM Former Warrant Singer Arrested For DUIThe former lead vocalist and songwriter for the glam metal band Warrant was reportedly arrested by Los Angeles police on Wednesday night and charged with a DUI.
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 01:35 PM Stallworth Sentenced to 30 Days for DUI Manslaughter ChargeDonte' Stallworth, a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, reportedly pleaded guilty to a DUI manslaughter charge in Florida as part of a plea agreement with the prosecution.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 01:02 PM DUI Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Crash That Killed Angels PitcherThe 22-year-old man accused of second degree murder of three people, which includes a young pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels baseball team, entered a plea of not guilty through his lawyer today.
Monday, June 8, 2009 at 03:57 PM State trooper receives DUI and firedLance Corporal Lisa M. Lindler who had been with the police department for almost 24 years was charged with a DUI and has subsequently been removed from her position with the South Carolina highway patrol.
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 12:15 PM NFL Player Accused of DUI ManslaughterDonte Stallworth, a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, was in a Miami-Dade courtroom this morning to enter a plea of not guilty on DUI manslaughter charges.
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 03:07 PM Country Star John Rich Sued for DefamationJohn Rich, who is half of the successful country duo Big & Rich, had a lawsuit filed against him in an ongoing legal battle between the singer and a former contestant of the reality show Nashville Star.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 03:28 PM Singer Brandy Pays $6K to Settle Fatal Car Accident SuitBrandy Norwood, who won a Grammy for the song The Boy is Mine, settled with the two children whose mother died in the pop singer's 2006 car accident.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 03:32 PM Marc Dreier's son sues roommate for assault, defamationThe son of the Manhattan lawyer who earlier this month pleaded guilty in federal court to eight counts of fraud has sued his former college roommate for $1 million.
Monday, June 1, 2009 at 02:08 PM Actress Lori Petty Arrested for Felony DUI After Hitting TeenA Hollywood actress who had memorable performances in such 90s films as Point Break and A League of Their Own was arrested on Saturday night on suspicion of a DUI, according to police.
Monday, June 1, 2009 at 01:56 PM Actor Receives House Arrest for DUI ChargeA former talk show host and television actor was sentenced to four months of house arrest following a reported DUI charge.
Friday, May 29, 2009 at 09:53 AM Blogger in Defamation Case Jailed for ContemptA Houston, Texas blogger who is being sued by the mother of the late Anna Nicole Smith was reportedly jailed for contempt after a judge said the defendant lied about the location of certain evidence, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 03:41 PM 'CSI' Writer Sued for DefamationTwo Los Angeles real estate agents have filed a $6 million defamation lawsuit against a television writer for naming two "morally challenged" characters in a February episode after them.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 03:11 PM Grazer Divorce FinalHollywood producer Brian Grazer's divorce was finalized by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge yesterday.
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 02:20 PM 30 Rock Actor Given Probation for DUI ChargeEmmy winner and Academy Award nominee Rip Torn was sentenced to probation today after pleading not guilty to a DUI charge from a December 14, 2008 arrest.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 02:32 PM State senator pleads guilty to DUIA 40-year-old Alabama Democrat pleaded guilty yesterday to a DUI and allegedly having an open liquor container in his vehicle.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 12:02 PM AG Cooper's Defamation Case Granted a StayA defamation case against North Carolina's Attorney General Roy Cooper that was to go to trial next week has been granted a stay.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 03:17 PM Hogan's Wife Describes Him as Filled With 'a lLt of Rage'Linda Bollea, wife of former professional wrestler and reality show star Hulk Hogan, attended her divorce hearing this past Monday and called her future ex-husband as a person with "a lot of rage, a lot of jealousy," the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 03:10 PM Super Model Stephanie Seymour Files for DivorceA former Victoria's Secret Angel model has reportedly filed for divorce from her billionaire husband, according to the New York Post.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 01:01 PM Rep. Clay's divorce quickly sealedRepublican congressman of Missouri, Lacy Clay, filed for divorce from his wife, Ivie Clay last week and the divorce papers should have been available to the public.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 03:22 PM Artist Romero Britto charged with DUIBrazilian artist, Romero Britto, is set to appear in a Florida court on DUI charges after being arrested in Miami Beach.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 06:45 AM Italian PM's wife seeks divorceThe Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, may have gone a step too far with his flirtatious comments concerning younger women, and may now be facing divorce.
Monday, May 4, 2009 at 03:28 PM Prom limo driver face DUI chargesForty-five year old Brian Harrison of Tewksbury, Massachusetts has been charged with driving under the influence, while transporting a group of 17-year-olds home from their prom.
Monday, May 4, 2009 at 03:27 PM Kelis Files for Divorce from Hip-Hop Husband NasKelis files for divorce from hip-hop husband Nas.
Friday, May 1, 2009 at 02:49 PM Country Star Files Defamation LawsuitCountry music star John Rich has filed a defamation lawsuit against Jared Ashley after the former Nashville Star contestant claimed on a radio show that Rich punched him at a nightclub.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 04:05 PM Chicago Cop Charged With Fatal DUIAfter a Chicago police officer was charged with reckless homicide in a fatal DUI crash last week, the police superintendent says the officer did not receive preferential treatment for past incidences and says he plans to take action against DUI offenses by officers.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 04:05 PM Divorce Could Cost Mel Gibson $500 MillionWith his wife of 28-years filing for divorce this week, some have predicted that the split between actor Mel Gibson and his estranged spouse could be one of the most costly in history.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 09:44 AM Woman Shows Up To Court For DUI Charge Smelling of AlcoholAt a hearing following a DUI charge, a Georgia woman was able to make it to the court on time, but apparently she was unaware that a defendant is supposed to be sober when in front of the judge.
Friday, April 10, 2009 at 03:27 PM DUI Arrests Rise to All-Time HighAlthough the number of people arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania rose to its highest level in 2008, the number of crash investigations and fatalities due to DUI fell over the previous year.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 04:01 PM Nevada Governor Accused of Infidelity in Divorce PapersIn divorce papers that were unsealed this week, the estranged wife of Nevada governor Jim Gibbons claims he had extramarital affairs with two women, one of whom was a former Playboy model.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 04:00 PM NBA Star's Child Support Case DismissedA court in Maryland dismissed a child support case against NBA star Chris Bosh last week, upholding Bosh's claim that the state did not have jurisdiction in the case.
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 04:21 PM Two Athletes Arrested for DUI Over WeekendDUI cases appear to be an epidemic in the sports world as reports have surfaced of two DUI arrests of prominent sports figures over the weekend.
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 04:20 PM Man Charged With DUI While Driving BarstoolPolice in Ohio have charged a local man with DUI after authorities say he crashed a motorized bar stool while drunk.
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 03:34 PM Stallworth Charged With DUI ManslaughterDonte Stallworth, wide receiver with the NFL's Cleveland Browns, was charged with DUI manslaughter after allegedly killing a pedestrian while driving drunk in Miami last month.
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 03:33 PM Reality star set for divorceOne of the stars of the Bravo reality show The Real Housewives of New York City is headed for divorce but it appears she will still keep the title of countess.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 04:07 PM Courtney Love Sued For DefamationCourtney Love is being sued for defamation by a fashion designer who says the rocker threatened her life and lied about her online.
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 02:11 PM CSI Star Files For DivorceMarg Helgenberger, star of the CBS show CSI has filed for divorce from her husband and Screen Actors Guild president Alan Rosenberg.
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 03:27 PM Daly's Defamation Lawsuit DismissedThis week a Florida judge threw out a defamation lawsuit that professional golfer John Daly filed against a paper in the state.
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 02:55 PM Haggard Says Wife Refused DivorceTed Haggard, the preacher who was removed from his Colorado church after a homosexual affair, said his wife refused to divorce him after the incident.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 03:54 PM Roger Clemens asks judge to reconsider defamation suitFormer Major League Baseball star Roger Clemens has asked a Texas judge to reconsider the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against former personal trainer Brian McNamee.
Monday, March 23, 2009 at 02:45 PM Lohan DUI Warrant DroppedThe arrest warrant issued for Lindsay Lohan was dropped today after the judge announced that the actress had met the conditions of her probation for a prior DUI arrest.
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 03:16 PM Lawsuit May Change Defamation PrecedentMany people in both the journalism and law world are watching a Massachusetts case which may change the future of libel and defamation lawsuits.
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 03:11 PM Defamation Lawsuit Against Dr. Phil DismissedA Los Angeles judge has sided with TV host Phil McGraw in a defamation lawsuit by a former guest on his daytime talk show.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 03:48 PM Former NFL Star Says He Can't Make Child Support PaymentsFormer NFL star Travis Henry says he's going broke because he cannot pay the estimated $170,000 per year in child support for the nine children he has fathered with nine different women.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 03:47 PM Jury Awards More Than $10 Million In Medical Malpractice SuitLast week a New Jersey jury awarded more than $10 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit to the family of a man who died after having his wisdom teeth removed.
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 03:16 PM Charles Barkley Released After Serving Time For DUIAfter serving three days in an Arizona jail known as Tent City following a sentencing for a DUI charge, Charles Barkley is now a free man.
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 03:15 PM Joe The Plumber Sues Ohio OfficialsA conservative watchdog group has announced that it will file a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Joe Wurzelbacher, better known to many as Joe the Plumber, against Ohio officials it says violated his constitutional rights.
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 03:32 PM Most 9/11 lawsuits settledA mediator appointed to oversee the 95 personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks has announced this week that all but three have been settled.
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 03:31 PM Teen Sues Facebook For DefamationA New York teenager is suing the popular social networking website Facebook and parents and former classmates for defamation and is seeking $3 million.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 03:19 PM Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Agent Orange CasesThe Supreme Court refused to hear the case of those who suffered injuries from the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam war who were attempting to sue the companies that made the chemical.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 03:12 PM Connecticut town sues over Ponzi scheme lossesThe fallout from the alleged Ponzi scheme of New York investor Bernard L. Madoff continues after a Connecticut town filed a lawsuit against two firms for losing money in a pension fund.
Friday, February 27, 2009 at 02:58 PM Judge threatens to file lawsuit against 'watchdog'A superior court judge is threatening to file an abusive-litigation lawsuit against a "watchdog" who has filed hundreds of ethics complaints against officials, including one against the judge.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 03:09 PM 11-Year-Old Charged As Adult In KillingA Pennsylvania prosecutor said he had no choice but to charge an 11-year-old boy as an adult after he was accused of fatally shooting his father's pregnant girlfriend with a shotgun as she slept.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 03:19 PM Couple loses Google privacy suitA Pittsburgh couple has reportedly had their privacy lawsuit against Google's Street View function thrown out.
Friday, February 20, 2009 at 02:22 PM Basketball Star Sues Wife, Divorce Lawyer for LibelNBA star Dwyane Wade is suing his estranged wife and two of her divorce lawyers after Siohvaughn Wade claimed the basketball player gave her a sexually transmitted disease in 2007.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 02:38 PM Father Sues D.C. Water Authority for $200 MillionA Washington D.C. man is suing the city's water and sewer authority for $200 million claiming that tap water containing lead poisoned his sons between 2001 and 2004.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 01:56 PM Miley Cyrus Faces $4 Billion LawsuitPhotos which have surfaced of teen pop star Miley Cyrus making a facial gesture which is considered offensive to Asians, has caused a California woman to sue the Hanna Montana star for $4 billion.
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 02:45 PM Arrests Made In Phelps Marijuana CaseThe Michael Phelps marijuana story continues to grow as police in South Carolina appear to be arresting people to make a case against the Olympic swimmer.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 03:09 PM Woman Sues Disney Over StrokeA 19-year-old British woman is suing Walt Disney World saying a ride at the Florida amusement park caused her to have a stroke and heart attack in 2005.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 03:08 PM Law Firm Leaks Facebook SettlementIt seems that a law firm may have mistakenly announced the award of a closed settlement for a lawsuit it handled against Facebook, saying in an advertisement that it "WON $65 million settlement" against the social networking company.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 01:53 PM Lawsuit Claims Former MLB Star Has AIDSFormer Major League Baseball player Roberto Alomar is reportedly being sued by an ex-girlfriend who says the baseball player has AIDS and is seeking punitive damages for having unprotected sex with her.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 01:50 PM Trainer Sues Nintendo Over Wii FitA California fitness trainer is suing the video game company Nintendo and asking it to pull its Wii Fit games from shelves saying it is "contributing to the epidemic of obesity."
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 03:08 PM Shepard Fairey Arrested, Files AP CountersuitArtist Shepard Fairey has been busy over the last week. After being sued by the Associated Press for copyright infringement, opening his first solo art exhibit in Boston and being arrested on graffiti charges, the 38-year-old artist has now filed a countersuit against the AP.
Monday, February 9, 2009 at 03:08 PM Ginsburg Has Surgery for Pancreatic CancerU.S. Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery yesterday for early-stage pancreatic cancer, leading many to believe the liberal judge might need to shorten her workload or even step down from the court.
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 01:08 PM 50 Cent's $50 million Lawsuit TossedA New York judge has dismissed a $50 million lawsuit against 50 Cent in which his ex-girlfriend claimed the rapper told her he would take care of her for the rest of her life.
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 01:08 PM Lawsuit in Bear Attack Death DismissedA Utah judge said yesterday that the state is immune from lawsuit in a case involving the bear attack death of an 11-year-old boy at one of the state's parks.
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 02:33 PM Obama Image Draws LawsuitShepard Fairey, the artist behind the iconic "Hope" image featuring a stylized version of Barack Obama which seemed to be everywhere in the lead up to the presidential election is being sued by the Associated Press, saying it wants credit and money for the picture Fairey used to create the image.
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 02:32 PM Sheriff Considers Charges in Phelps' Pot PictureAfter pictures of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps smoking what appears to be marijuana out of a bong surfaced over the weekend, a sheriff's department in South Carolina says it will consider bringing criminal charges against the gold medal winning athlete.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 02:45 PM Florida Tobacco Lawsuit to Go to TrialA Florida woman who says her husband's death was a result of his nicotine addiction and subsequent lung cancer is suing cigarette maker Philip Morris in what is the first case to go to court of approximately 8,000 suits filed against tobacco companies in Florida.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 02:21 PM Holder Confirmed for AG jobThe Senate confirmed Eric Holder as attorney general yesterday making the 58-year-old former federal prosecutor the first African-American to hold the position.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 02:20 PM Blagojevich Picks Legal Team for Federal ChargesAlthough his impeachment trial is now over, the embattled former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich still faces some time in court on federal corruption charges and has enlisted the services of an attorney who helped keep R. Kelly out of prison.
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 09:25 AM Lawsuit Challenges Clinton AppointmentJudicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group which filed 18 lawsuits against the Clinton administration during the 90s, filed suit yesterday claiming that Hillary Clinton cannot legally take the position of Secretary of State.
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 02:24 PM VA to Pay $20 million in Data Theft SettlementThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will pay $20 million to current and retired military personnel to settle a class action lawsuit filed after a laptop containing the personal information of millions of people was stolen.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 02:09 PM Michael Vick Sues Former Advisor for $2 millionFormer NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who is serving 23 months in federal prison for his involvement with a dog fighting ring, is suing his former financial advisor for $2 million alleging breach of contract, fraud and negligence.
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 03:11 PM Lawsuit Filed in Salmonella OutbreakAfter a salmonella outbreak in peanut butter sickened hundreds and killed six people across the country, the first lawsuits are beginning to appear.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 12:20 PM $175 Million of Free Cosmetics in Lawsuit SettlementStarting tomorrow, $175 million in perfume, makeup and other cosmetics will be given away across the country as part of a settlement in a class action lawsuit that accused manufacturers and department stores of conspiring to fix prices.
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 08:58 AM Group Claims VitaminWater is more like sugar waterCoca-Cola is being sued by a nutrition advocacy group which says its marketing of the product VitaminWater is deceptive, claiming the drink is nothing more than sugar water.
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 02:28 PM American Idol Files Lawsuit Against Strip ClubThe owners of American Idol are suing a Texas strip club saying it's "Stripper Idol" contest violates the show's trademark and misleads people into believing the competition is sponsored by the Fox program.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 02:36 PM Former Driver Accuses NBA Player of Sexual HarassmentThe former chauffer for NBA player Eddy Curry has filed a sexual harassment suit against the current New York Knick saying he was repeatedly solicited for sex and forced to perform "humiliating tasks."
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 06:54 AM Online Review Lawsuit SettledA defamation lawsuit in which a San Francisco chiropractor argued a former patient had defamed him by posting a negative review on the rating and review site Yelp has been settled out of court.
Monday, January 12, 2009 at 02:26 PM BCS Antitrust Lawsuit in the Works?The University of Florida beat the University of Oklahoma last night to win the BCS Championship as the top college football team in the country, but a lawsuit may be in the works to question that, saying the BCS system violates antitrust laws.
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 07:16 AM Teen Charged With Drowning Death of NewbornA Washington state teenager was charged with murder on Wednesday after police say she drowned her newborn in the toilet and dumped the body in the trash.
Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 07:53 AM Model Sues Google Over 'Skanks' BlogA Canadian model is suing Google for what she is saying are defamatory comments made about her on a blog hosted by the companies free blogging service.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 08:41 AM Clinton-era Lawyers Tapped for Justice Dept. JobsIn his announcement yesterday of his nominations to help lead the U.S. Justice Department when he takes office January 20th, President-elect Barack Obama has gone back to the Clinton administration - naming four Clinton-era lawyers to top spots in the administration.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 02:45 PM Lawsuits On The Horizons For Coleman/Franken RaceAlthough it appears Democrat Al Franken will pull off a narrow win over Norm Coleman for the Minnesota Senate seat, experts agree that the race is far from over with lawsuits expected to follow.
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 07:47 AM Two Juveniles Found Guilty of MurderThe new year has started with the murder convictions of two juveniles in unrelated incidences in Texas and Arizona, in which a 12-year-old and 17-year-old each killed their family members.
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 07:45 AM Lawsuit Attempts to Remove God From Presidential OathA California man and 17 co-plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit this week saying a reference to "God" should be removed from Barack Obama's swearing in ceremony on January 20th.
Friday, January 2, 2009 at 02:57 PM Lobbyist Sues New York TimesWashington lobbyist Vicki Iseman filed a $27 million lawsuit against The New York Times on Tuesday saying an article the newspaper published earlier this year falsely suggested she had a romantic relationship with former presidential candidate John McCain.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 01:40 PM Lingerie Football Player Sues Over Nude PicsA woman who is part of the Lingerie Football League is seeking $15,000 in a lawsuit against her former boyfriend for posting nude pictures of her on the internet.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 06:27 AM DJ AM Files Plane Crash LawsuitAdam Goldstein, who is more widely known under the moniker DJ AM, filed lawsuits this week against numerous companies which he says were involved in a September plane crash that killed four people.
Friday, December 26, 2008 at 11:23 AM Lawsuit Alleges Police Assaulted 12-Year-OldA federal lawsuit in Texas alleges that Galveston police arrested and assaulted a 12-year-old girl after they mistook her for a prostitute.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 06:30 AM Florida Lawyers Arrested After Bar FightA Florida lawyer was arrested Saturday night following a fight in a Tampa restaurantÂ’s womenÂ’s restroom where two people were allegedly found having sex.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 05:26 AM Woman Pleads Guilty To Videotaped Killing, Sexual TortureA woman pled guilty on Monday to multiple charges related to the videotaped death and sexual torture of a Missouri woman.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 05:23 AM California AG: Invalidate Prop 8California attorney general Jerry Brown is urging the state supreme court to invalidate the gay marriage ban which voters passed in November, saying it is unconstitutional.
Monday, December 22, 2008 at 08:06 AM United Airlines Sued For Serving AlcoholA married couple is suing United Airlines for serving them alcohol on a flight which they say caused the husband to become violent and strike his wife six times while in customs.
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 07:43 AM South Carolina Lawyer Argues Poker is Not a Game of ChanceA South Carolina lawyer will argue that poker is a game of skill, not chance when he defends five men who were cited for illegal gambling after a home they were playing Texas Hold 'em in was raided by police in 2006.
Monday, December 15, 2008 at 07:03 AM Michigan Teacher Accused of Having Sex With StudentFormer Michigan high school teacher Kelly Ann Abdo pled innocent as she was arraigned this week on charges of indecent exposure and having sex with a student.
Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 08:02 AM Florida Teen Sues Over Facebook SuspensionA recent Florida high school graduate is suing her former principal claiming he violated her First Amendment rights when she was suspended for posting negative comments about a teacher on Facebook.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 09:09 AM Larry Craig Loses Appeal in Bathroom Sex Sting CaseIdaho senator Larry Craig lost an appeal to have his guilty plea withdrawn stemming from a 2007 sex sting in a Minnesota airport bathroom, with the appeals court ruling that his rights were not violated.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 08:01 AM Women Sue Over Reality Show ArrestsTwo Indiana women who were arrested during the filming of a reality show are suing the Muncie Police Department, CBS, actor Jason "Wee Man" Acuna and the show's producers.
Monday, December 8, 2008 at 08:13 AM O.J. Simpson Sentenced to between nine and 33 yearsFormer football great O.J. Simpson was sentenced to between nine and 33 years in prison today for armed robbery in a Las Vegas hotel last year.
Friday, December 5, 2008 at 02:22 PM Family Sues Wal-Mart Over Black Friday DeathThe family of a Wal-Mart employee who was trampled to death when a crowd of Black Friday bargain hunters pushed through the doors has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the discount retail chain.
Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 08:27 AM Six Teens Face Charges in Nursing Home AbuseProsecutors have filed criminal charges against eight teenage girls accused of abusing residents at a Minnesota nursing home including spitting in their mouths and groping their genitals.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 07:36 AM Wisconsin Lawsuit Claims Killing of Dog Violated Civil RightsThe shooting of a dog by police has brought what appears to be the first lawsuit of its kind in Wisconsin when the case goes to a federal civil rights trial this week.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 06:50 AM Bush Pardons 14, Commutes TwoLess than two months before the end of his presidency, George W. Bush granted pardons to 14 people yesterday, bringing the total amount of pardons under his administration to 171 - still less than half of the pardons of former presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 06:03 AM McDonalds Sued for $3 Million in Nude Picture CaseA husband and wife are suing McDonald's for $3 million after nude pictures of the woman from the man's cell phone appeared online.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 07:10 AM Taco Bell Fights Back Against 50 Cent LawsuitTaco Bell fired back at rapper 50 Cent this week saying his multi-million dollar lawsuit against the fast food chain is just an attempt to "burnish his gangsta rapper persona."
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 07:59 AM Online Dating Service Settles Suit Over Same-Sex MatchingOnline dating company eHarmony will begin offering its service to same-sex couples as part of a settlement agreement in a 2005 discrimination lawsuit filed by a gay man in New Jersey.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:10 AM Holder Tops List for Obama's Attorney GeneralEric Holder, former acting Attorney General under President Bill Clinton, appears to be the top choice for the AG position under President-elect Barack Obama.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 09:26 AM Obama To Name Craig as White House CounselWashington attorney Gregory Craig, who defended former president Bill Clinton during his impeachment hearings, has been tapped by President-elect Barack Obama for White House Counsel, according to press reports.
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 09:00 AM Town Gives Woman $275,000 For Dirty Dancing BanA North Carolina town has agreed to pay a 64-year-old woman $275,000 after banning her from a community center for what residents deemed inappropriate dancing.
Friday, November 14, 2008 at 09:04 AM Lawsuits Seek To Overturn California's Same-Sex Marriage BanLast week California residents voted to amend the state constitution and ban same-sex marriages, overturning a previous California Supreme Court ruling. Now Los Angeles and other California districts have joined a lawsuit challenging the ban.
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 09:40 AM City of Batman, Turkey Sues The Dark Knight DirectorClaiming the movie is partly to blame for a string of female suicides and a high crime rate, the mayor of the Turkish town of Batman plans to sue Christopher Nolan, director of the latest installment of the Batman movie series.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 09:39 AM Jury Rules NFL Players Association Must Pay $28 Million to RetireesA federal jury ruled Monday that the National Football League Players Association must pay $28 million in royalties to its retired members from revenue it generated through memorabilia and video games.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 09:37 AM Group Sues to Block New York City Term-Limit ExtensionA group claiming New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's third term bid is unconstitutional without a public vote on the matter filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday to stop the Board of Elections from placing term-limited city officials on the ballots in the 2009 election.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 09:09 AM Authorities Seeking to Try 8-Year-Old as Adult in Arizona Murder CaseAn 8-year-old boy accused of killing his father and another man living in his home is scheduled to appear in court Monday facing two counts of premeditated murder in Arizona.
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 09:13 AM Reeves Cleared of Injuring PaparazzoActor Keanu Reeves has been cleared of injuring a photographer.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 07:02 AM Supreme Court to Hear 'Fleeting Expletives' CaseThe Supreme Court is to hear a case which could have major implications for the broadcasting industry.
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 08:43 AM Senator Arrested Amid Bribery AllegationsA senator from Boston has been arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 08:31 AM Plot to Assassinate Obama Foiled, Men HeldTwo neo-Nazis have been held after hatching an apparent plot to kill Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 09:34 AM Man Sues Oprah for Arrest Amid Extortion ClaimsA man from Louisiana has launched legal action against talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 09:09 AM Company 'Investigating' After Racial Slur is Printed on ReceiptOne of the U.S.'s leading shoe stores is investigating a possible case of racial discrimination after a customer lodged a complaint with the firm.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 09:59 AM Nebraskan Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against GodA judge in Nebraska has thrown out a lawsuit that a man attempted to bring against God.
Friday, October 17, 2008 at 09:00 AM King Children Battle Over Book DealThe surviving children of civil rights activist Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King are battling in an Atlanta court over personal papers left by their late mother.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 07:52 AM Connecticut Passes Same-Sex Marriage LawsConnecticut has become the third state to give gay couples the legal right to marry.
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 06:35 AM Simpson Faces Life After Armed Robbery ConvictionFormer football star O.J. Simpson has been found guilty of all charges brought against him at his trial in Las Vegas.
Monday, October 6, 2008 at 09:18 AM Man Accused in Abuse Case Speaks of Relief at AcquittalA man who spent five years in jail after being accused by his wife of molesting their daughter has spoken about his relief at being found not guilty of the crime.
Friday, September 26, 2008 at 08:20 AM Temporary Ban on Cell Phones for California Train DriversA temporary ban on the use of cell phones has been implemented for train drivers in the state of California.
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 09:33 AM West May Face Charges over Alleged Property DamageProsecutors in California are said to be undecided as to whether to prosecute rapper Kanye West following a clash with photographers on September 11th.
Monday, September 15, 2008 at 05:17 AM Target Settlement Sets Up $6m Claimants' FundA legal battle between retail giant Target and a charity has resulted in an out-of-court settlement from the company.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 09:24 AM Protesters Arrested Outside Republican ConventionOfficials in St Pauls, Minnesota, estimate that "a couple of hundred" people were arrested on Thursday (September 4th) following clashes between anti-war protesters and police.
Friday, September 5, 2008 at 09:49 AM New Laws Passed to Regulate Plastic SurgeryThe state of California has passed new laws requiring all patients who are to undergo plastic surgery to be given physical exams.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 05:20 AM Man Avoids Deportation after Judge Overturns RulingA Greek immigrant who has lived in the US for 39 years has avoided deportation after a judge shortened a prison sentence he received in 1985.
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