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community1 month ago•12 min saved

Cheder Chabad Florida Wins Permanent Campus After Two-Year Legal Journey

After eviction and a lis pendens stalled its move, Cheder Chabad of Florida secured a confidential settlement that preserves its contract to buy a 10-acre, 65,000-square-foot campus off a South Florida highway. With the tenant vacating this summer, the school is set to close on its permanent home for the next school year, thanks to strong community support, though a substantial down payment remains to be raised to complete closing.

via COLlive|

#campus #cheder-chabad-florida #community

politics3 months ago•16 min saved

DOJ Reaches $1.2 Million Settlement with Michael Flynn, AP Says

The U.S. Department of Justice has settled a lawsuit filed by Michael Flynn, the former Trump national security adviser, for $1.2 million, according to AP sources.

via AP News|

#department-of-justice #lawsuits #legal-settlement

science-and-health6 months ago•2 min saved

Trump administration to review stalled NIH DEI-related research grants

The Trump administration's move to cut NIH grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion is being reconsidered after a legal settlement, allowing the agency to review previously frozen or denied applications without the influence of political directives, though future projects may face increased scrutiny.

via statnews.com|

#dei #federal-court #legal-settlement

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Sony and Tencent Resolve Horizon Clone Lawsuit in Confidential Settlement

Tencent appears to have lost the legal battle against Sony over the alleged similarities between Sony's Horizon series and Tencent's LIGHT OF MOTIRAM, with the lawsuit being dismissed and the game removed from digital stores, though the details of the settlement remain confidential.

via 80 Level|

#horizon #legal-settlement #light-of-motiram

technology6 months ago•7 min saved

Sony Wins Legal Battle Over Tencent's Horizon Clone

Sony and Tencent settled their legal dispute over the game Light of Motiram, which was accused of copying Sony's Horizon series. The game has been removed from Steam and the Epic Games Store, and the case was dismissed with prejudice following a confidential settlement.

via The Verge|

#horizon #legal-settlement #light-of-motiram

world6 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Government Acknowledges Responsibility in 67-Death D.C. Air Collision

The U.S. government admitted partial fault in a deadly midair collision near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people, including a Black Hawk helicopter crew and a passenger jet, with blame assigned to both military and air traffic control errors, in a court filing related to a lawsuit.

via CBS News|

#aircraft-accident #legal-settlement #midair-collision

world8 months ago•5 min saved

Kansas County to Pay $3 Million and Apologize for Newspaper Raid

A Kansas county agreed to pay over $3 million and apologize for a 2023 raid on a small-town newspaper, which sparked national debate over press freedom and was deemed legally questionable, leading to multiple lawsuits and the resignation of the police chief.

via AP News|

#kansas #law-enforcement #legal-settlement

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Wins Lawsuits Against Pirate Streamers and Trollers

Nintendo won a lawsuit against streamer Jesse Keighin for streaming pirated Switch games and taunting the company online, resulting in a $17,500 damages order, though no injunction was issued to destroy circumvention devices or target third parties.

via Nintendo Life|

#emulation #lawsuit #legal-settlement

sports9 months ago•0 min saved

Cleveland Browns and City Announce $100 Million Stadium Deal

The Cleveland Browns and the City of Cleveland settled their legal disputes over the team's move to Brook Park with a $100 million agreement, allowing the team to relocate and build a new stadium in the suburbs.

via NBC Sports|

#brook-park #browns #cleveland

jurisprudence11 months ago•5 min saved

Columbia’s $200M Trump Settlement Sparks Concerns Over Academic Independence

Columbia University reached a controversial deal with the Trump administration to unfreeze research funds, involving a hefty fine and concessions that limit its autonomy and academic freedom, seen as a capitulation to political pressure and a troubling precedent for higher education and federal law.

via Slate Magazine|

#academic-freedom #columbia-university #federal-funding

world1 year ago•3 min saved

U.S. States Approve $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sacklers

All 50 U.S. states, D.C., and four territories have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to resolve opioid litigation, aiming to fund addiction treatment and prevent further abuse, marking the largest settlement of its kind.

via ABC News|

#legal-settlement #opioid-crisis #opioid-settlement

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

NCAA Settlement Paves Way for Direct Athlete Payments in College Sports

Starting July 1, NCAA schools can pay athletes up to approximately $20.5 million annually based on revenue, marking a significant shift in college sports, with ongoing legal and legislative challenges expected to shape the future of athlete compensation and rights.

via ESPN|

#athlete-pay #college-sports #legal-settlement

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Brad Pitt Opens Up About Ending His 8-Year Divorce from Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt has publicly commented on the legal finalization of his divorce from Angelina Jolie after eight years, describing it as 'just something coming to fruition' and part of a long process, while highlighting ongoing family estrangements and emotional challenges.

via Page Six|

#angelina-jolie #brad-pitt #divorce

business1 year ago•3 min saved

McKinsey's $650M Opioid Settlement Sends Warning to Consultants

McKinsey has agreed to a $650 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over its role in advising opioid manufacturers, including Purdue Pharma, during the opioid crisis. The firm admitted to conspiring to misbrand prescription drugs and will face restrictions on future pharmaceutical consulting work. A former senior partner, Martin Elling, will plead guilty to obstructing justice by destroying documents. This marks the first criminal accountability for a consulting firm in such a case, highlighting the legal risks for consultants involved in client misconduct.

via Financial Times|

#business #consulting-industry #legal-settlement

business1 year ago•2 min saved

McKinsey Settles Opioid Case for $650 Million

McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay $650 million to settle criminal charges related to its role in promoting OxyContin sales for Purdue Pharma, contributing to the opioid epidemic. The firm will cease any work related to controlled substances and will not contest the charges, which include conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and document destruction. This settlement follows a previous $573 million agreement with state attorneys general over similar allegations.

via ABC News|

#business #legal-settlement #mckinsey