Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sex Crimes Trial Date Set. Sean "Diddy" Combs made his way to federal court in Manhattan on Thursday, October 10, where a judge scheduled his trial for May 5, 2025. This marked the music mogul's first court appearance since facing federal sex crime charges. Dressed in tan prison attire, Combs remained still […]
Malta’s golden passport scheme to stay, EU court signals. EU Advocate General Recommends Dropping Case Against Malta’s Golden Passport Program. Key Takeaways The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice Says EU countries have the right to sell citizenship through the Golden Passport Program. The EU Advocate General Michael Collins’ comments came in response […]
ECJ overturns French ban on words like 'steak' or 'bacon' to describe plant-based food. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) determined on Friday, October 4, that a French regulation banning the use of terms such as 'steak' or 'filet' for plant-based products is in violation of EU law. The court's rationale potentially paves the way […]
Sean Combs' Lawyers Accuse Government of Leaking Cassie Video to 'ruin' His Reputation Before Trial. Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are claiming that the government has leaked troubling footage of his altercation with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in an effort to damage his reputation during his ongoing legal issues. Combs, 54, was taken into custody on […]
Skiplagged Trademark Infringement Costs American Airlines $18M. American Airlines Inc. has filed a lawsuit against airfare search engine Skiplagged Inc., claiming that the company has caused $18 million in damages by misrepresenting itself as an authorized agent of the airline. Skiplagged Advocates for Its Business Operations Skiplagged, recognized for its promotion of hidden-city ticketing […]
Fact-Checking ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’: Fact v Fiction. The new Netflix documentary titled, 'The Menendez Brothers'' features interviews with Erik and Lyle 'in their own words'. Released on Netflix, Oct. 7, the two-hour documentary hears from the brothers as they revisit the trial that shocked the nation via extensive phone interviews. Directed […]
Justice Dept. Sues LA Fitness for Alleged Disability Discrimination. The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Fitness International LLC, known as 'LA Fitness', for allegedly discriminating against individuals with disabilities at its gyms and fitness centers. LA Fitness is the largest chain of owner-operated gyms and fitness clubs in the United States, boasting nearly […]
Ex-Dallas Star Mike Ribeiro Pleads Guilty to indecent assault. Mike Ribeiro, 44, a former player for the Dallas Stars, has pleaded guilty for indecent assault related to an incident involving three women in East Texas in 2021. The ex-hockey player faced allegations of sexually assaulting two women aboard a boat and attempting to assault a […]
Ex-CFO Christopher Kamon 'Tom Girardi's Law Firm' to plead guilty to wire fraud. The former chief financial officer of Tom Girardi's law firm has agreed to plead guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he and Girardi collaborated to defraud clients of millions in settlement funds. In a plea agreement submitted on Tuesday afternoon, Christopher […]
Clifford Chance advises on Meituan's US$2.5 billion bond issuance. Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised the Joint Global Coordinators, Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners of Meituan's two-tranche US$2.5 billion bond issuance. Joint Global Coordinators, Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners: Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co. […]
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