Don’t trust Trump’s ‘impossible’ appeal bond claims, attorney general tells judges

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at a Manhattan courthouse trial in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James against him, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in New York City, U.S., October 4, 2023.  Mike Segar | Reuters Donald Trump should have pledged real … Read more

Trump cannot get $454 million appeal bond in New York fraud case

Former President Donald Trump has been unable to obtain an appeal bond to secure a $454 million civil judgment against him in a New York business fraud case, his attorneys said in a court filing Monday. Lawyers for Trump and his co-defendants said it has been “impossible” for them to secure a complete appeal bond, … Read more

Ad giant Publicis paying $350 million to settle U.S. opioid claims

A sign for Publicis Groupe SA is seen at their headquarters in Paris, France, on Sunday, July 28, 2013.  Balint Porneczi | Bloomberg | Getty Images The healthcare division of French ad giant Publicis agreed to pay $350 million to settle claims that its past marketing efforts for drugmakers helped fuel America’s opioid crisis, U.S. … Read more

Trump takes witness stand, fined $10,000 in latest gag order violation

Former U.S. President Donald Trump watches as his former fixer and lawyer Michael Cohen is questioned by a lawyer for the attorney general’s office, before Judge Arthur F. Engoron during the Trump Organization civil fraud trial in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, October 24, 2023 in this … Read more

Meta sued by 42 AGs for addictive features targeting kids

A bipartisan group of 42 attorneys general is suing Meta, alleging that features on its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms are addictive and are aimed at kids and teens, the group announced Tuesday. The support from so many state attorneys general of different political backgrounds indicates a significant legal challenge to Meta’s business. Meta … Read more

Why X and Meta face pressure from EU on Israel-Hamas war disinformation

Days after the Israel-Hamas war erupted last weekend, social media platforms like Meta, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) received a stark warning from a top European regulator to stay vigilant about disinformation and violent posts related to the conflict. The messages, from European Commissioner for the internal market Thierry Breton, included a warning about how … Read more

Former president says he will testify

Former President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media while arriving for the second day of his civil fraud trial in New York on Oct. 3, 2023. Kena Betancur | AFP | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he plans to testify at the New York trial accusing him of … Read more

Trump fraud trial to kick off in New York court

Former U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks his plane “Trump Force One” at Aberdeen Airport on May 1, 2023 in Aberdeen, Scotland.  Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images The $250 million civil fraud trial that could see former President Donald Trump permanently banned from doing business in New York is set to kick off Monday. The … Read more

Trump New York fraud trial cleared to start after appeals panel ruling

Former President Donald Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, in Clinton Township, Michigan, to address auto workers, Sept. 27, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters The New York civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump and his company is back on track to begin Monday after an appeals panel lifted a temporary stay on the start … Read more

Trump overstated internet price by as much as $3.6 billion per yr, NY AG alleges in new submitting

Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Former President Donald Trump’s internet price was inflated by billions of {dollars} greater than what the New York legal professional basic’s workplace lately believed to be the case, the AG mentioned in a brand new courtroom submitting Friday. Citing an evaluation by valuation and accounting specialists and considering different changes, the AG alleged … Read more