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world6 days ago•3 min saved

Harry Returns to Britain as £9.54m Legal Bill Lands

Prince Harry has returned to the UK amid a High Court ruling that he and six other claimants must pay an £9.54 million advance on Associated Newspapers’ legal costs after losing the privacy case against the Daily Mail group; the judge deemed the publisher’s £34.5 million cost claim excessive and warned the final bill could be higher, with insurers covering up to about £16.2 million. The seven have until 2 October to appeal. The development comes as Harry and Meghan plan to spend more time in Britain without rejoining the Royal Family, while security concerns loom with estimates of up to £5 million for protection, potentially prompting a reassessment of public funding if they settle more permanently.

via Euronews.com|

#associated-newspapers #daily-mail #legal-costs

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Mitch Winehouse hit with nearly £1m bill over Amy's memorabilia auctions

UK High Court ruled Mitch Winehouse must pay nearly £1m to Amy Winehouse's friends Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay after his failed claim over the auctioning of her items sold in the US; the judge condemned his conduct as aggressive and unfounded, ordering interim costs of £569,330 to Parry and £394,521 to Gourlay, with indemnity costs to follow.

via BBC|

#amy-winehouse #auctioning #entertainment

world1 month ago•17 min saved

Prince Harry could face $13.3 million legal bill after privacy lawsuit defeat

Prince Harry and other claimants in a 2022 privacy case against Associated Newspapers Limited may be ordered to pay about $13.3 million in interim legal costs to the Daily Mail publisher after losing the suit. ANL is seeking an advance payment while the final amount is calculated, arguing their costs exceed the approved budget. The claimants offered roughly $10 million and noted their insurance could cover more than $21 million in legal fees, while contending the requested sum is excessive and calling the judgment “whitewashed.”

via Page Six|

#associated-newspapers-limited #daily-mail #legal-costs

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Prince Harry Could Face Up to £50 Million in Tabloid Case Costs

Prince Harry and six co-plaintiffs lost a privacy suit against the Daily Mail publisher after the judge found insufficient evidence of illegal story acquisition; the group could face up to about £50 million ($67 million) in legal costs, largely out-of-pocket despite possible insurance, a financial blow amid other Sussexes’ funding pressures.

via SheKnows|

#entertainment #legal-costs #prince-harry

world1 month ago•18 min saved

Harry’s Privacy Battle Ends in Eye-Watering £50M Bill

Prince Harry and six co-claimants lost a privacy case against Associated Newspapers, with experts estimating the total costs exposure for all seven claimants at up to about £50 million (roughly $67 million); insurance is expected to cover part, but liability will be apportioned and the final bill could still be substantial in one of the era’s costliest media-privacy actions.

via Page Six|

#associated-newspapers #legal-costs #prince-harry

entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Kate Gosselin Opens Up About Financial Struggles and Return to Nursing

Kate Gosselin, despite her extensive reality TV career, explains that her ongoing financial struggles are primarily due to legal expenses and supporting her large family, which has led her to return to work as a pediatric nurse. She disputes the idea that her TV earnings have set her up for life, citing legal battles and lawyer fees as major financial drains, and emphasizes her satisfaction with her current, more normal lifestyle.

via The Ashley's Reality Roundup|

#entertainment #family-finances #kate-gosselin

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Conor McGregor Faces Financial Strain Amid Court-Ordered Legal Payments

Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay over €1 million in court costs and damages after being found liable in a civil case for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018. The judge warned McGregor about potential contempt charges due to his social media outbursts against the verdict. McGregor plans to appeal the decision, while his business relationships, including with Proper No. 12 whiskey, have been affected by the trial's outcome.

via MMA Fighting|

#conor-mcgregor #court-case #legal-costs

legal1 year ago•2 min saved

Conor McGregor to Cover €1.5m Legal Fees in Civil Rape Case

Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay the legal costs of Nikita Hand, who accused him of rape and won a civil case for assault, resulting in €250,000 in damages. The judge criticized McGregor's conduct, including social media posts disparaging the court, and ruled that he must cover the legal expenses. McGregor plans to appeal the decision, while Ms. Hand expressed gratitude for the support she received.

via BBC.com|

#assault #civil-case #conor-mcgregor

legalfinancial2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Mounting Legal Costs Reach Half a Billion Dollars Amidst Political Turmoil"

Former President Donald Trump owes over $1 million in interest on a fraud judgment, with the figure increasing by more than $110,000 daily until he pays New York the full settlement. Alongside the financial penalty, Trump was banned from taking out bank loans in New York and serving as a company director for three years. Trump's two adult sons were also ordered to pay $4 million each and barred from doing business in New York for two years. Trump's attorneys have filed a notice of appeal, and he has 30 days to post a roughly $400 million bond to stop collections.

via Newsweek|

#donald-trump #fraud-judgment #interest

legal-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Rules Trump Must Pay New York Times $400,000 in Legal Fees

A New York judge has ordered Donald Trump to pay The New York Times and three reporters nearly $400,000 in legal costs for a lawsuit he filed and was subsequently dismissed. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2018 investigation into Trump's finances and taxes, which resulted in a Pulitzer Prize-winning series of articles. The judge's order is seen as a victory for press freedom and a message against the misuse of the judicial system to silence journalists. Trump's suit, seeking $100 million in damages, was thrown out last year, and the judge found the requested legal costs to be reasonable.

via CNBC|

#donald-trump #lawsuit #legal-costs

legal2 years ago•1 min saved

Prince Harry Forced to Pay $62,000 in Legal Costs to Mail On Sunday Publisher

Prince Harry has been ordered to pay nearly £50,000 ($62,800) in legal costs to The Mail on Sunday after his attempt to have part of the newspaper's libel defense thrown out was rejected by the judge. The Duke of Sussex is suing the newspaper's publishers, Associated Newspapers, over an article about his fight for better security arrangements. If a settlement is not reached, the libel trial will be held between May and July next year. Harry is currently involved in several legal actions, including another case against Associated Newspapers, which can proceed to trial.

via Deadline|

#associated-newspapers #legal #legal-costs

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

"Adam Schiff Alleges Trump Campaign's Excessive Spending as a Ploy to Evade Prosecution"

Rep. Adam Schiff claims that the $40 million in super spending by Donald Trump's 2024 Presidential campaign is part of a strategy to avoid legal consequences. Schiff argues that Trump's goal is to become the next president in order to make his legal problems disappear. This massive spending allows Trump's defense team to control witnesses and align their stories, potentially obstructing justice. Schiff highlights the problematic nature of this influence and its impact on the Jan. 6 investigation.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#2024-presidential-campaign #adam-schiff #donald-trump

law3 years ago•2 min saved

The Cost of Prince Harry's Court Loss and Its Impact on His Relationship with King Charles.

Prince Harry may have to pay over $600,000 in legal costs after a judge ruled that he couldn't pay for armed police guards while in the UK. The broader case, arguing that he should be entitled to high-level police security due to "inherited risk," is ongoing. Legal sources suggest that the ruling augurs badly for Harry. If his action fails, he could be required to cover both his and the government's costs. The case has already cost the British taxpayer over $371,000. Harry also has two phone-hacking trials and a libel action before the courts.

via The Daily Beast|

#armed-police #british-home-office #law