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Apple accuses OpenAI of trade-secret theft in high-stakes lawsuit
technology4 hours ago

Apple accuses OpenAI of trade-secret theft in high-stakes lawsuit

Apple has filed a lawsuit alleging OpenAI staff misappropriated confidential Apple information and unreleased technologies, including claims that a former Apple engineer retained a company laptop to access Apple’s cloud storage after leaving, and that a senior Apple veteran now at OpenAI used Apple codenames to recruit staff; the suit also references io Products and partner disclosures. OpenAI denies the allegations, and Apple seeks injunctions, the return of materials, and damages.

Apple accuses OpenAI of pilfering hardware secrets in lawsuit
technology14 hours ago

Apple accuses OpenAI of pilfering hardware secrets in lawsuit

Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of a pattern of misappropriating Apple’s trade secrets to boost its hardware efforts, naming IO Products (Jony Ive’s startup bought by OpenAI in 2025) and two former Apple employees, Tang Tan and Chang Liu. The suit alleges Liu accessed Apple systems after leaving, downloaded confidential hardware files and technical data, and instructed a former colleague on copying information, while Tan allegedly emailed himself supplier details and pressed for confidential data during interviews. Apple says OpenAI’s nascent hardware business rests on stolen secrets and has targeted Apple’s partner network; OpenAI has denied the accusations, after Apple says it reached out in February with no reply, and OpenAI later issued a statement. OpenAI’s first hardware product is expected next year.

Apple Sues OpenAI in Federal Case Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
technology16 hours ago

Apple Sues OpenAI in Federal Case Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Apple filed a federal lawsuit in Northern California accusing OpenAI of stealing Apple’s trade secrets and confidential information to help develop its own hardware, naming former Apple employees and OpenAI executives as defendants. The suit seeks damages, injunctions, and an order to stop using Apple confidential information, following a previously announced partnership around ChatGPT integration and allegations of guiding departing Apple staff to disclose secrets.

Baldoni Breaks Silence on Lively Lawsuit Trauma, Seeks Closure
celebrity-culture1 day ago

Baldoni Breaks Silence on Lively Lawsuit Trauma, Seeks Closure

Justin and Emily Baldoni publicly addressed the emotional toll of their high‑profile legal battle with Blake Lively in a five‑minute Instagram video, saying they are healing and grateful after a May settlement that involved no money changing hands; Lively is seeking about $8 million in legal fees, and the Baldonis emphasize moving forward.

Baldoni Breaks Silence on Blake Lively Feud After Settlement
entertainment1 day ago

Baldoni Breaks Silence on Blake Lively Feud After Settlement

Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily publicly addressed their lengthy legal dispute with Blake Lively over It Ends With Us, revealing they have sought healing in the wake of the settlement. A judge dismissed most of Lively’s harassment claims and all of Baldoni’s counter-lawsuit; the remaining breach-of-contract and retaliation allegations were resolved less than two weeks before trial. In an Instagram video, the Baldonis spoke of gratitude and trauma as they move forward, noting the resolution felt right for their family.

Mark Cuban pushes for stake and disclosures in Mavericks' Valley View arena plan
business1 day ago

Mark Cuban pushes for stake and disclosures in Mavericks' Valley View arena plan

Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban filed a Dallas County lawsuit alleging adversarial business practices by current owner Patrick Dumont and seeking to force disclosure of financing and other details of the proposed Valley View arena project, arguing he remains contractually entitled to participate despite selling most of the team; the plan envisions a 104-acre Valley View site with a new arena and mall, and the Mavericks' lease at American Airlines Center runs through 2031.

Baldoni Breaks Silence on Blake Lively Lawsuit as Settlement Ends Dispute
entertainment1 day ago

Baldoni Breaks Silence on Blake Lively Lawsuit as Settlement Ends Dispute

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settled their year-long breach-of-contract lawsuit on May 4, avoiding a trial. Baldoni and his wife Emily addressed the dispute in a five-minute Instagram video, describing the ordeal as painful and emphasizing gratitude, faith, and family. Lively is seeking about $8 million in legal fees from Baldoni and his studio, with Baldoni required to respond by July 13. The couple say there is more to tell, but for now they are focused on healing and life with their children.

Trump Moves to Delay $5.8 Million Carroll Judgment After SCOTUS Loss
politics2 days ago

Trump Moves to Delay $5.8 Million Carroll Judgment After SCOTUS Loss

President Donald Trump has filed a fresh appeal to avoid paying the $5.8 million he owes E. Jean Carroll after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her; with the Supreme Court refusing to hear the case, Carroll seeks immediate release of the escrowed funds, while Trump’s team argues for delays tied to a change in counsel. Trump continues to deny the assault, calling the proceedings a Witch Hunt, and Carroll’s 2019 verdict of $83.3 million remains on appeal, potentially pushing total damages over $100 million with interest.

Baldoni and Lively Break Silence, Embrace Healing After Settlement
entertainment2 days ago

Baldoni and Lively Break Silence, Embrace Healing After Settlement

Two years after a highly public feud tied to the 2024 film It Ends With Us, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their legal battle in May 2026 with no admissions of wrongdoing or damages; Baldoni and his wife Emily posted an Instagram video breaking their silence, describing years of 'injustice' and trauma and focusing on healing, gratitude, and faith, while noting that about $8 million in attorney fees remains contested.

Window-seat lawsuits widen as United and Delta face claims of windowless seats
business2 days ago

Window-seat lawsuits widen as United and Delta face claims of windowless seats

A federal judge allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed against United Airlines (and Delta Air Lines) over passengers who paid extra for so-called window seats on Boeing 737s, 757s and Airbus A321s that had no exterior windows, arguing that booking screens and boarding passes promised a view; the plaintiffs seek damages for more than 1 million affected passengers.

NY Judge Dismisses Most AirPods Max Condensation Claims in Suit
technology3 days ago

NY Judge Dismisses Most AirPods Max Condensation Claims in Suit

A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York largely dismissed New York–law claims in a proposed class action alleging a condensation defect in AirPods Max, ruling the headphones meet a minimal quality standard even if they don’t meet buyer expectations; one NY plaintiff was dropped, while a Washington plaintiff’s claims under WA law and the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act may proceed. A California condensation case had previously settled, and Apple has not conceded an inherent defect. Condensation has been a long-standing discussion with the aluminum ear cups, and AirPods Max 2 uses the same design.

New York Man Sues ICE Over Home Visit Triggered by Email to Acting Director
politics3 days ago

New York Man Sues ICE Over Home Visit Triggered by Email to Acting Director

An upstate New York man, represented by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, sues ICE after federal agents delivered a warning at his home for an email he sent to acting director Todd Lyons criticizing the agency, arguing his First Amendment rights were violated; the suit notes similar warnings against other residents who criticized ICE online.

Judge Tosses Poetry-Copy Claim Against Taylor Swift
entertainment3 days ago

Judge Tosses Poetry-Copy Claim Against Taylor Swift

A Florida federal judge, Judge Aileen Cannon, dismissed with prejudice poet Kimberly Marasco’s lawsuit accusing Taylor Swift and associates of copying lines from her poetry into Swift’s songs, ruling that the poems express ideas and metaphors rather than protectable expression and that the complaint failed to plausibly plead copying; the amended filing was also described as a shotgun pleading, effectively ending the case against Swift, Aaron Dessner, Republic Records and Universal Music Group.