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Russian oligarch sues Sotheby’s after paying 'inflated prices' for art

Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, owner of football club AS Monaco, is suing auction house Sotheby’s for allegedly helping an art dealer cheat him out of tens of millions of euros.

8 January 2024

Culture news

Rust: Should the film be released after the shooting tragedy on-set?

Cinematrographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of Rust in 2021. This week, the first images of the film were published, but given the tragic circumstances of her death, is it morally reprehensible for the movie to ever be released?

6 January 2024

Tech News

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

Nine employees were fired after signing an open letter critical of the company's billionaire CEO, Elon Musk. Eight are now brining legal action.

5 January 2024

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French screen legend Alain Delon attacks son over defamation claims

Alain Delon and daughter Anouchka have both filed legal notices against the famed actor's eldest son Anthony, over defamation claims.

5 January 2024

Tech News

Google settles lawsuit over tracking people in 'incognito mode'

The lawsuit alleges that Google spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser.

1 January 2024

Tech News

New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft over AI use of stories

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the maker of ChatGPT in a bid to end the practice of using its published material to train chatbots.

27 December 2023

Culture news

Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ album cover case revived by court

A federal court has revived the lawsuit against Nirvana over their 'Nevermind' naked baby album cover. The baby depicted in the image is once again suing the legendary rock band, accusing the band and its label Universal Music Group of sexually exploiting him.

22 December 2023

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Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant

Vin Diesel's former assistant has accused the Fast And Furious star of sexual battery in 2010. She said the alleged incident made her feel like a "piece of trash".

22 December 2023

Earth News

Cattle ranchers sue over wolf reintroduction

Do wolves prey on livestock? US farmers are fighting plans to reintroduce the apex predators.

14 December 2023

Business

Tesla sues Swedish Transport Agency over licence plate delivery

Strikers have halted the delivery of number plates due to the carmaker's refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement.

27 November 2023

Culture news

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape in new 'revenge porn' lawsuit

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is being sued by a woman who says he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991.

24 November 2023

Culture news

Hall files for restraining order against bandmate Oates

Divisions have been sown in the 80s pop duo Hall & Oates as a confidential lawsuit continues between the founding pair.

23 November 2023

Culture news

US actor Jamie Foxx sued for alleged sexual assault

The lawsuit was filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which lets adult victims sue over attacks that occurred decades ago. The law expires after today in the US.

23 November 2023

Culture news

Guns N' Roses’ Axl Rose accused of raping former model

The lawsuit was filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which lets adult victims sue over attacks that occurred decades ago. The law expires after today in the US.

23 November 2023

Tech News

Elon Musk's X sues media watchdog group over hate speech row

Media Matters has called the lawsuit "frivolous".

21 November 2023

Culture news

Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse

Rap artist Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of rape and abuse by singer and former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. No terms of the settlement agreement were disclosed.

20 November 2023

Culture news

Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces rape claims from ex-partner Cassie

The rap artist and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of rape and sexual abuse by his former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura.

17 November 2023

Earth News

Why is Shell suing Greenpeace for €2 million?

The environmental group says it is 'one of the biggest legal threats' in history against its ability to campaign.

9 November 2023

Art

Couple sue dealer for reselling their €150 African mask for €4.3m

The State of Gabon has joined the dispute, highlighting the broader issue of repatriating Africa's cultural heritage looted during colonial times.

3 November 2023

Business

Nokia sues Amazon and HP over patent infringement

Nokia is suing Amazon and HP for patent infringement on video-related technologies in five jurisdictions worldwide, including the US and the European Unified Patent Court.

2 November 2023