Judges rule against authors over AI companies training models on books without permission
Federal judges side with AI developers in copyright cases, citing fair use while acknowledging potential market impact of AI on creative works.
Karen Read's vindication in murder trial could turn into mid-to-high six-figure publishing payday
Former professor Karen Read owes millions in legal fees after her acquittal in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Her defense team charged up to $1,500 per hour.
Former In-N-Out worker claims his natural hair cost him his job
Elijah Obeng files $3 million lawsuit against In-N-Out alleging racial discrimination after being terminated for his natural hairstyle and sideburns, citing CROWN Act violations
Seven suspects charged in daring $100M jewelry heist authorities call 'largest' in US history
Federal authorities have charged seven people with carrying out a 2022 jewelry heist that officials have called the "largest" in American history.
Major Hollywood studios sue AI company over copyright infringement in landmark move
Disney and NBCUniversal are suing Midjourney over the artificial intelligence company's alleged unauthorized use of intellectual property in generated images.
Judge blocks Trump admin's move to withhold certain federal funding from Denver
A federal judge moved to grant a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from pulling federal grants from local governments that did not meet certain conditions.
Judge temporarily stops Trump admin moves to close Job Corps centers across nation
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from closing Job Corps centers after the Department of Labor announced plans to end the program.
Boeing paying $1.1B as DOJ dismisses criminal fraud case; families of victims in crashes set to object to deal
Families of Boeing 737 MAX8 crash victims set to oppose the DOJ's decision to dismiss fraud charges, as Boeing agrees to a non-prosecution deal and financial settlement.
Justice Department strikes tentative deal allowing Boeing to escape criminal charges in fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing's $1.1 billion settlement with the DOJ over 737 Max fraud charges angers crash victims' families, who call the deal unprecedented and unjust.
Judge denies Miley Cyrus' attempt to dismiss lawsuit comparing 'Flowers' to Bruno Mars song
Miley Cyrus' demand for a copyright lawsuit against her to be dismissed was denied Tuesday. Tempo Music Investments claims there are similarities between Cyrus' "Flowers" and Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man."
Amazon to pay $4M to settle suit accusing company of stealing tips from drivers
Amazon will pay $3.95 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that it diverted the tips its Flex drivers received to pay for the employees' base wages.
Daniel Penny lands role at firm to ‘learn the business of investing’: report
Daniel Penny, who was acquitted in December on charges of negligent homicide after putting a man in a chokehold on a subway car in New York City, landed a role with a major investment firm.
McDonald's diversity scholarship now open to non-Latinos after anti-DEI lawsuit
The HACER National Scholarship Program, run by McDonald's, is no longer accepting only Latino applicants following a lawsuit filed by American Alliance for Equal Rights.
Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks so that physicians would prescribe a specific migraine drug to patients.
Texas restaurant chain ordered to pay $2.8M to woman burned by BBQ sauce
A 19-year-old Texas woman who sued Bill Miller Bar-B-Q for injury after sustaining a second-degree burn from barbeque sauce was awarded $2.8 million by a jury.
McDonald's sued over Latino scholarship program days after ditching some DEI policies
A civil rights group is suing McDonald's over its scholarship program for Latino high school students, saying it discriminates against other students.
Some Big Lots stores will remain open if bankruptcy court approves deal with new buyer
Big Lots, LLC, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, announced that it has found a buyer to acquire its stores, distribution centers and intellectual property to transfer to other retailers.
Big Lots to start holding 'Going Out of Business' sales at remaining locations
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out of Business sales now.
CVS hit with civil complaint after DOJ alleges pharmacy filled unlawful prescriptions
The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against CVS Health, accusing the drugstore giant of filling prescriptions for controlled substances that “lacked a legitimate medical purpose."
OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk lawsuit, says he suggested for-profit entity
OpenAI responded to Elon Musk's lawsuit against the AI startup, arguing the billionaire suggested the company should have a for-profit structure and sought to control it.