SEC scores big win in lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase

A smartphone with displayed Coinbase logo and representation of cryptocurrencies are placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken, June 8, 2023. Dado Ruvic | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission scored a major win in its lawsuit against Coinbase on Wednesday, as a judge ruled that its claim that the cryptocurrency exchange engaged in … Read more

The SEC’s crypto lawsuit against Coinbase can continue

Having now carefully considered the parties’ arguments, as well as the many amicus curiae submissions in this case,1 the Court concludes that because the well-pleaded allegations of the Complaint plausibly support the SEC’s claim that Coinbase operated as an unregistered intermediary of securities, Defendants’ motion must be denied in large part. As explained herein, the … Read more

Watch: Breaking down the Apple iPhone antitrust lawsuit from the DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Apple over allegedly monopolistic smartphone practices. The federal agency is not alone in the matter, bringing 15 states and the District of Columbia into the mix as well. Apple, as you might imagine, disputes the allegations. Potential impacts are myriad, from consumer messaging to smartphones to smart watches. … Read more

Prince Harry seeks expansion of Rupert Murdoch lawsuit

LONDON — Prince Harry has long maintained that Rupert Murdoch and his senior executives knew more than they let on about unlawful information-gathering at his British tabloids, the subject of a ruinous scandal over a dozen years ago. Now, three months after winning a court victory against another media company for phone hacking and other … Read more

DOJ lawsuit against Apple is headline grabber but poses limited near-term impact

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple Thursday, accusing the company led by CEO Tim Cook of engaging in anti-competitive business practices. The allegations include claims that Apple prevents competitors from accessing certain iPhone features and that the company’s actions impact the “flow of speech” through its streaming service, Apple TV+. However, … Read more

Apple CarPlay is anticompetitive, too, US lawsuit alleges

Buried in the 88-page antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice against Apple is a reference to everyone’s favorite phone-projection system, CarPlay. The DOJ says that, like smartphones, vehicle infotainment systems have become a new way in which Apple exhibits anticompetitive behavior to harm consumers as well as its competitors. Apple’s plans to … Read more

After a handcuffed ride in the back of a police van, a man was left paralyzed and needed his legs amputated, lawsuit alleges

A man filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging he was paralyzed and needed his legs amputated after police officers in St. Petersburg, Florida, put him in restraints, placed him in the back of a police van without a seatbelt and then drove in a reckless manner. Heriberto Alejandro Sanchez-Mayen filed the lawsuit in US District Court … Read more

Jonathan Majors Accused of Assault & Defamation in New Lawsuit Filed by Ex-Girlfriend Grace Jabbari | Grace Jabbari, Jonathan Majors | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Jonathan Majors has been hit with a new lawsuit from ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. This past December, the 34-year-old Ant-Man actor was found guilty of third degree assault and guilty of harassment in a case brought against him by Grace after was arrested for a domestic dispute in March 2023. On Tuesday (March 19), Grace filed … Read more

Leah McSweeney Says Andy Cohen Lawsuit Is Her ‘Own Experiences’

The drama within the Bravo family continues as several Bravolebrities defend Andy Cohen while Leah McSweeney remains confident in her truth. The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum recently addressed the ongoing narrative against her by former castmates and other reality TV stars. Through her rep, she stressed that the bombshell details in her lawsuit shouldn’t be disregarded … Read more

Jimmie Allen’s Former Manager Drops Sexual Abuse & Harassment Lawsuit, Settles Out of Court | Jimmie Allen | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

One of Jimmie Allen‘s sexual assault cases has been dropped. The 38-year-old country music star’s former manager has reportedly dropped her sexual abuse and harassment lawsuit against the singer, ET reveals. It’s been almost a year since the manager sued Jimmy, and he refuted the claims that were made. Keep reading to find out more… … Read more