Lawsuits

power Feb. 24, 2021

Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother Is Suing the Three Men Who Killed Her SonIn 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 DobbsThe 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 BanThe latest deadline will reportedly be “overlooked.”

By Zoe Haylock

vision 2020 Nov. 5, 2020

Trump Scrambles for Legal Strategy to Stop DefeatA 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 CEOSteve 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 DefamationAfter 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 MarketIt’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 ArtistHis 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 KissAlva 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: SourcesThe 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: SourcesThe 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 AdmissionsThe 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 FeesA 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 DeniedA 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 NutshellThe 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 JudgmentLooks 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 EmailsThe 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 GameWith 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 MooreIn 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 DACAAttorneys 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 VisasThe case that blocked Trump’s original executive order has been settled.

By Margaret Hartmann

July 12, 2017

Twitter Users Sue Trump for Blocking ThemAmericans 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 ProtectionsThe 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 ArguesThe 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 EpidemicThe 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 UberThe 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 ProceedA 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 ObamacareTrump 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 ArabiaA 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 CourtA 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

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