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Lawsuits
power
Feb. 24, 2021
Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother Is Suing the Three Men Who Killed Her Son
In a federal lawsuit, Wanda Cooper-Jones also accuses police and prosecutors of trying to “cover up” Arbery’s murder.
By
Amanda Arnold
the media
Feb. 5, 2021
Fox Business Cancels Lou Dobbs
The canning of the longtime host, Trump booster, and stolen-election propagandist prompted a statement of support from the former president.
By
Chas Danner
the law
Dec. 8, 2020
Another Judge Blocks Trump’s TikTok Ban
The latest deadline will reportedly be “overlooked.”
By
Zoe Haylock
vision 2020
Nov. 5, 2020
Trump Scrambles for Legal Strategy to Stop Defeat
A flurry of lawsuits from Team Trump may, at the very best, delay the inevitable.
By
Ed Kilgore
mcdrama
Aug. 10, 2020
McDonald’s Is Suing Its Former CEO
Steve Easterbrook allegedly lied and destroyed evidence about relationships with employees.
By
Chris Crowley
e. jean carroll
Nov. 4, 2019
Writer E. Jean Carroll Sues Donald Trump for Defamation
After Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault in her latest book, the president called her a liar, which she says damaged her reputation and career.
By
Sarah Jones
food fight
Oct. 31, 2019
New York Foie Gras Producers React to Ban: ‘The Law Is So Completely Screwed Up’
“It won’t ever be enforced.”
By
Chris Crowley
climate change
Oct. 23, 2019
Trump Sues California to Kill Cross-Border Cap-and-Trade Market
It’s just the latest in the administration’s legal battles with the country’s largest state, which particularly target action on climate change.
By
Ed Kilgore
metoo
Sept. 20, 2019
Charlie Rose Faces New Harassment Allegations From Makeup Artist
His longtime makeup artist says Rose was verbally abusive, and that he used his Bloomberg TV studio as “a sexual hunting ground.”
By
Irin Carmon
lawsuits
Sept. 5, 2019
Former Campaign Staffer Drops Suit Accusing Trump of Unwanted Kiss
Alva Johnson says she can’t compete with Trump’s resources, but stands by her claim.
By
Adam K. Raymond
lawsuits
May 24, 2019
Harvey Weinstein Nears $44 Million Deal to Resolve Lawsuits: Sources
The tentative agreement would resolve lawsuits from Weinstein accusers, as well as the New York State attorney general.
By
Halle Kiefer
and
Victoria Bekiempis
lawsuits
May 24, 2019
Harvey Weinstein Nears $44 Million Deal to Resolve Lawsuits: Sources
The tentative agreement would resolve lawsuits from Weinstein accusers, as well as the New York State attorney general.
By
Halle Kiefer
and
Victoria Bekiempis
lawsuits
Mar. 14, 2019
Students Sue Over ‘Rigged’ System That Let ‘Rich Parents’ Buy Admissions
The Stanford students, who are suing a group of schools, say they were “never informed that the process of admission was an unfair, rigged process.”
By
Adam K. Raymond
lawsuits
Dec. 11, 2018
Stormy Daniels Now Has to Pay Trump Almost $300,000 in Legal Fees
A week and a half after she said she didn’t want her lawyer to file the suit in the first place.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
July 25, 2018
Trump’s Attempt to Quash Emoluments Lawsuit Is Denied
A judge on Wednesday said a lawsuit accusing Trump of violating the Constitution can move forward.
By
Adam K. Raymond
May 31, 2018
The Falwell–Cohen Connection, or Trumpland in a Nutshell
The distance between the churchy university president and the Long Island fixer isn’t as far as you might imagine.
By
Ed Kilgore
May 22, 2018
Michael Avenatti’s Law Firm Hit With $10 Million Judgment
Looks like Stormy Daniels’s lawyer has some legal troubles of his own.
By
Eric Levitz
Apr. 20, 2018
DNC Sues Russia and Trump Aides for Conspiring to Hack Its Emails
The DNC is seeking millions in damages — but its primary aim may be to create a new source of legal and political jeopardy for Trump’s team.
By
Eric Levitz
stormy daniels
Mar. 24, 2018
Stormy Daniels Is Beating Donald Trump at His Own Game
With her legal and public-relations moves, she has managed to outmaneuver the president at every turn.
By
Cristian Farias
Nov. 15, 2017
Roy Moore’s Lawyer Is Just As Nutty As Roy Moore
In a a sloppily drafted letter threatening legal action, and two inept TV appearances, Moore’s lawyer is managing to hurt his client’s case.
By
Ed Kilgore
Sept. 7, 2017
15 States Sue Trump Over Decision to End DACA
Attorneys are arguing that the president was motivated by racism.
By
Caroline Bankoff
Sept. 1, 2017
People Denied Entry to U.S. Under Travel Ban Can Reapply for Visas
The case that blocked Trump’s original executive order has been settled.
By
Margaret Hartmann
July 12, 2017
Twitter Users Sue Trump for Blocking Them
Americans have a First Amendment right to troll the president, they argue.
By
Adam K. Raymond
July 6, 2017
18 States Sue Betsy DeVos for Refusing to Enforce Student-Loan Protections
The Education secretary is blocking new rules that would make it easier for students defrauded by for-profit colleges to have their debts forgiven.
By
Eric Levitz
conflicts of interest
June 10, 2017
Trump Can Accept Payments From Foreign Governments, Justice Department Argues
The Trump administration is trying to quash a lawsuit that accuses the president of violating the U.S. Constitution.
By
Chas Danner
May 31, 2017
Ohio Sues 5 Drug Companies for Fueling the Opioid Epidemic
The firms knowingly misled doctors and patients about the risks inherent to opioid painkillers, the lawsuit alleges.
By
Eric Levitz
May 4, 2017
Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Uber
The probe focuses on whether Uber was using an internal tool to evade authorities in cities where it was not authorized to operate.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Apr. 2, 2017
Federal Judge Says Trump Incited Violence at Campaign Rally, Lawsuit Can Proceed
A federal judge has ruled that what Trump says actually matters, and in the case of a campaign rally last year, plausibly incited violence.
By
Chas Danner
Mar. 28, 2017
Key House Republicans Move to Stabilize Obamacare
Trump has promised Obamacare’s imminent demise. But two powerful House Republicans plan to make the law harder to sabotage.
By
Eric Levitz
Mar. 20, 2017
Families of Hundreds of 9/11 Victims Sue Government of Saudi Arabia
A major lawsuit filed in federal court tries to hold the country accountable for “facilitating the September 11th attacks.”
By
Jen Kirby
Mar. 6, 2017
Former Trump University Student Still Wants to Take the President to Court
A member of the class-action suit has asked the federal judge to let her reject the settlement so she could potentially pursue her own lawsuit.
By
Jen Kirby
select all
Dec. 31, 2016
Family Sues Apple for Not Making Thing It Patented
Can a company be at fault for not bringing something to market?
By
Brian Feldman
today in donald trump
Nov. 19, 2016
Trump: The ‘Only Bad Thing’ About Becoming President Is Settling Fraud Case
He’s upset with the consequences of the election, too.
By
Chas Danner
Nov. 16, 2016
President-elect Trump Is Suing Washington, D.C. (Again)
Believe it or not, Trump would like to avoid paying taxes.
By
Charley Lanyon
Oct. 25, 2016
ABA Won’t Publish Study Calling Trump ‘Libel Bully’ for Fear of Libel Bullying
This is how the bullies win.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Sept. 2, 2016
Melania Trump Sues the
Daily Mail
for $150 Million Over Escort Rumors
You can’t say she didn’t warn them.
By
Charley Lanyon
transgender rights
May 31, 2016
Court Won’t Change Virginia Transgender Ruling
The ruling was the first to find transgender students are protected under Title IX.
By
Claire Landsbaum
today in donald trump
May 30, 2016
Judge Orders Trump University Documents Released
Trump accused the judge of bias during a campaign rally.
By
Claire Landsbaum
transgender rights
May 26, 2016
11 States Sue Obama Over Transgender Policy
The suit calls Obama’s policy a “massive social experiment” and objects to his interpretation of Title IX.
By
Claire Landsbaum
lawsuits
May 2, 2016
Hulk Hogan Is Suing Gawker Again, Says It Leaked His Racist Comments
Gawker denies the allegations.
By
Joe DeLessio
voting rights
Apr. 26, 2016
Federal Judge Upholds Controversial North Carolina Voter ID Law
He ruled the law does not discriminate against minorities.
By
Claire Landsbaum
the gig economy
Apr. 22, 2016
Uber Agrees to Pay $100 Million to California, Massachusetts Drivers
The settlement avoids having the drivers reclassified as employees.
By
Jonah Shepp
today in donald trump
Apr. 14, 2016
Trump Campaign Manager’s Battery Charge Dropped
Trump personally called the prosecutor’s office and urged them to do “the right thing.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
and
Eric Levitz
columbia university
Mar. 24, 2016
Columbia Professor Sues University for Sexual Harassment
“I felt really betrayed. I thought the university should have solved this.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
early and often
Mar. 22, 2016
Trump Campaign Manager Might Sue BuzzFeed
“I told McKay Coppins that his story was inaccurate. I told him not to publish.”
By
Gabriel Sherman
awful things
Mar. 17, 2016
District Judge Resigns After Sex Abuse Charge
Roberts’s accuser says he raped her repeatedly in 1981.
By
Claire Landsbaum
crimes and misdemeanors
Mar. 16, 2016
Kalamazoo Shooter Not Actually Suing Uber for ‘Emotional Distress’
The $10 million lawsuit is bogus.
By
Claire Landsbaum
feel the bern
Mar. 9, 2016
Sanders Campaign Sues Ohio to Let 17-Year-Olds Vote in Democratic Primary
Sanders needs the teens.
By
Claire Landsbaum
birthers
Mar. 8, 2016
New York Judge Dismisses Ted Cruz Birther Lawsuit
He ruled the suit was filed too late.
By
Claire Landsbaum
lawsuits
Feb. 15, 2016
Trump Might Sue Cruz for Being Born in Canada
The birther is back!
By
Caroline Bankoff
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