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Massachusetts high court lets Meta face youth-addiction suit over Instagram design
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Supreme Court Reverses $1B Cox Music Piracy Verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Cox Communications cannot be held liable for copyright infringement by its subscribers, overturning a $1 billion verdict and clarifying that ISPs are not copyright police unless they directly facilitate infringement.
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Cosby Hit With $59 Million Judgment in 1972 Rape Case, Appeals Loom
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Cosby civil verdict: California jury awards $19.25 million in sexual assault case
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Afroman Triumphs in Defamation Verdict Over Ohio Police Raid Songs
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Afroman Triumphs in Cop-Video Defamation Case
Afroman won a jury verdict in Adams County, Ohio, clearing him of defamation and invasion-of-privacy claims from seven deputies who alleged emotional distress from his music videos and social posts mocking the 2022 raid on his home; the verdict upholds his First Amendment rights and avoids up to $3.9 million in potential damages.
Paris Jackson Targets Estate Executives in Michael Jackson Probate Clash
Paris Jackson filed a scathing pre-hearing brief accusing estate co-executors John Branca and John McClain of self-interested gifts and inflated fee payouts, intensifying the ongoing Michael Jackson estate battle ahead of a Century City probate hearing, with the executors defending their fiduciary duties.
Judge dismisses Babson student’s deportation case; appeal underway.
A Boston federal judge dismissed Any Lucia Lopez Balloza’s deportation lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction; her attorney vows an appeal and has broadened his team, while Lopez Balloza declined a U.S. return to avoid detention and disruption to her studies. The case was filed in Boston after authorities wouldn’t disclose her location following her detainment by ICE.
Allegations of Captivity and Exploitation in Crispin Glover Lawsuit
A California lawsuit accuses Crispin Glover of grooming a former model, luring her to Los Angeles, and holding her captive as a live‑in girlfriend for sex and unpaid labor, while allegedly controlling her movements and whereabouts and assaulting her; the plaintiff says she was eventually locked out of his home, leaving her homeless. The suit, filed in Superior Court of California, also alleges battery, fraud and wrongful eviction and seeks unspecified damages. Glover’s representatives deny the allegations, saying he intends to vigorously defend himself and noting that he previously was the victim of an assault by Jane Doe; a restraining order he filed against Jane Doe was later dismissed. The case references a 2024 incident after which LAPD was involved.
Motive at Center as Abrego García Case Heads to Crucial Hearing
The DOJ faces a high-stakes court hearing to justify charging Kilmar Abrego García in a long-running human-smuggling case, arguing the indictment wasn’t punishment for his successful deportation challenge. The defense asserts vindictive prosecution, pointing to remarks by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and a prior ruling by Judge Waverly Crenshaw about a realistic likelihood of retaliation. Prosecutors plan to call Homeland Security Investigations agents and former Nashville U.S. Attorney Robert McGuire to show legitimate prosecutorial motives; Abrego’s team seeks dismissal. The outcome could determine whether the case collapses or proceeds to trial.
Texas court lets ExxonMobil defamation suit proceed against California AG over recycling remarks
A U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of Texas ruled that ExxonMobil can pursue a defamation suit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta over his remarks about plastic recycling, including the claim that only 5% of plastic is recycled and that Exxon lied. The judge rejected Bonta’s official-immunity defense for a campaign email sent to Texas residents, allowing the suit to move forward against him, while dismissing the environmental groups’ claims.
Judge trims Twitter deal juror pool amid Musk antipathy
A California federal judge quickly narrowed a 92-person pool of prospective jurors for a class-action by former Twitter investors against Elon Musk, excusing 38 who said they could not be fair, as Musk’s attorney lamented widespread anti-Musk sentiment in the Northern District of California.
Parents sue Camp Mystic owners after daughter’s disappearance in Texas flood
The parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, an 8-year-old who vanished during flash floods at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, are suing the camp’s operators and related Eastland family members for more than $1 million in damages. They allege gross negligence, an inadequate evacuation plan, and ignoring National Weather Service flood warnings as waters rose, leading to Cile’s presumed death and the deaths of others at the all-girls camp; the lawsuit, filed in Travis County, follows earlier suits, and notes Camp Mystic’s reopening plans at a new Cypress Lake location.
Paul Weiss Chair Quits Amid Epstein Ties Fallout
Brad Karp resigns as chair of Paul, Weiss amid backlash over his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein; Scott Barshay will replace him, with Karp remaining involved in client service. The firm says it never represented Epstein and maintained boundaries with him. The Epstein matter ties into ongoing DOJ-file disclosures and broader scrutiny of high‑profile legal figures and the firm’s past criticisms over diversity and pro bono commitments.
Lawsuit claims Dollar Tree failed to rescue mom of two trapped in freezer
A Florida anesthesiologist and mother of two was found dead inside a walk-in freezer at a Miami Dollar Tree (968 SW 8th St., Little Havana) on December 14. Her family has filed a $50 million lawsuit alleging the store failed to maintain the freezer and protect patrons, including accusing the store manager of instructing an employee not to review surveillance footage or take action to locate the missing woman, and alleging defective safety mechanisms and improper closing procedures contributed to her death.