A federal court has resurrected a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times filed by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, after the lower court dismissed it during jury deliberations. The lawsuit stems from a 2017 editorial connecting Palin’s campaign to the shooting of then-Representative Gabby Giffords, a claim the court now says may have been influenced by the judge’s dismissal notification to the jury.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the government must provide more concrete plans for achieving its climate goals, marking a significant victory for climate activists. The ruling, stemming from a lawsuit filed by 254 plaintiffs, including a baby, is the first of its kind in East Asia and could set a precedent for similar legal challenges.
Stiiizy, a leading cannabis brand in California, is facing a barrage of legal challenges despite its success in the state’s competitive market. The company is accused of various legal violations, including defrauding customers, illegal sales across state lines, and distributing cannabis with dangerous pesticides. While Stiiizy denies these claims and maintains its dominance, the lawsuits could significantly impact its future.
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a Biden administration policy that would have allowed spouses of U.S. citizens to obtain legal status without leaving the country. The policy, which could have benefited an estimated 500,000 immigrants, has been challenged by 16 states led by Republican attorneys general. The judge’s order comes just days after the Department of Homeland Security began accepting applications for the program.
A disability rights organization has filed a lawsuit against Nassau County, New York, challenging a new law that bans face coverings in public. The lawsuit argues that the ban discriminates against people with disabilities and poses a threat to public health.
A federal judge in Seattle overseeing a $72 million lawsuit against Boeing inadvertently traded the company’s stock through his wife’s IRA. The judge, James Robart, promptly sold the shares after discovering the error, but the incident raises concerns about the financial transparency of federal judges.
Walt Disney Co. has made a strategic shift in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Florida, agreeing to a court trial instead of pursuing arbitration. This decision comes after the company initially insisted on arbitration based on the plaintiff’s Disney+ subscription. The lawsuit stems from the death of Jeffrey Piccolo’s wife who allegedly suffered a fatal allergic reaction after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs.
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is set to release its second-quarter earnings on August 28, facing scrutiny from a lawsuit filed by Delta Air Lines over a system outage. While analysts expect strong revenue and earnings, the lawsuit adds a layer of complexity to the company’s performance.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney reveals the staggering cost of their legal battles against Google and Apple, revealing that the lawsuits could have cost the company nearly $1 billion in legal fees and lost revenue from Fortnite. Sweeney, however, views this as a small price to pay for the future freedom of Epic and other developers in the marketplace.
A Florida State Court has ruled in favor of GSK, dismissing expert testimony that claimed ranitidine, the drug sold under the Zantac brand, significantly increased the risk of prostate cancer. The court found the expert testimony unreliable, aligning with the broader scientific consensus that ranitidine does not pose a consistent cancer risk.
