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Parents of a 9-year-old and a 17-year-old claim the app influenced dangerous behaviors and violated child safety laws.
The app’s creators, backed by Google, are under fire for failing to protect young users.
#AIRegulation #ChildSafety #TechLawsuit
Chatbot on Character.AI Hints to Teen User He Should Kill His Parents, Details New Lawsuit | Law Commentary
The parent company of a popular chatbot application, Character.AI, is facing continued scrutiny over its influence and lack of safety guardrails on its impressionable young users. A recently filed law...
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December 27, 2024 at 6:26 PM
The daughter of an 80-year-old woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the makers of a Sleep Number bed after her mother, Rosalind Walker, died from injuries sustained after getting trapped in the bed.
The lawsuit alleges that a defective Sleep Number bed contributed to her mother’s death.
Sleep Number Bed Traps 80-Year-Old Woman for Two Days Leading to Her Death, Argues New Lawsuit | Law Commentary
The daughter of an 80-year-old woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the makers of a Sleep Number bed after her mother, Rosalind Walker, died from injuries sustained after getting trapped i...
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December 26, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Rymir Satterthwaite, 31, is suing Jay-Z, accusing the rapper of avoiding a DNA test to prove paternity.
Satterthwaite alleges years of legal obstruction and seeks the unsealing of court records to uncover the truth about his late mother’s claims.
#JayZ #PaternityLawsuit #LegalBattle
Plaintiffs in Long-Running Paternity Lawsuit Against Jay-Z Speak Out Regarding Latest Rape Allegations Involving the Music Mogul | Law Commentary
Rymir Satterthwaite, a 31-year-old man who claims that rapper Jay-Z – whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter – is his father, is the plaintiff in a lawsuit against Carter, accusing him of using shady p...
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December 26, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Texas is suing New York-based Dr. Margaret Carpenter for prescribing abortion pills to Texans via telehealth, claiming she violated Texas law. This unprecedented case could reshape the fight over abortion rights across state lines.
Texas Sues NY Doctor for Providing Abortion Services in the State Via Telehealth | Law Commentary
The state of Texas filed a lawsuit against a medical doctor located in New York, claiming the defendant “violates Texas law by providing abortion-inducing drugs to Texans through telehealth.” Dr. Marg...
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December 20, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Luigi Mangione, now faces federal charges, including murder, stalking, and possession of a gun silencer, alongside state terrorism charges in New York. Prosecutors allege Mangione meticulously planned the Dec. 4 killing of CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione could face the death penalty under federal law.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing Faces Federal and State Charges | Law Commentary
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson now faces federal charges, including murder and stalking, alongside state murder and terrorism charges previously filed in New York. Luig...
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December 20, 2024 at 5:19 PM
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a groundbreaking complaint against the producers of Netflix’s hit reality show Love Is Blind, arguing that contestants should be treated as employees, not participants. This would give them fair pay, better working conditions, and unionization.
NLRB Complaint Could Transform Reality TV Industry | Law Commentary
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a groundbreaking complaint against the producers of Netflix's hit reality show Love Is Blind, arguing that contestants should be classified as empl...
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December 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Luigi Mangione, 26, is now charged with murder as an act of terrorism for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month in Manhattan.

If convicted, he could face life in prison without parole.
Man Accused of Killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Charged with Murder as an Act of Terrorism | Law Commentary
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan earlier this month has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors announced Tuesday. The new charge agains...
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December 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Two women have accused prominent Modesto OB-GYN Dr. Robert Altman of sexual misconduct, claiming inappropriate touching and lack of chaperones during exams. The CA Medical Board has charged Dr. Altman with sexual exploitation and gross negligence.
#MedicalMisconduct #CaliforniaNews #Healthcare
California Medical Board Accuses High-Profile Doctor of Sexual Exploitation and Misconduct | Law Commentary
Two women have accused a Modesto obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Robert Altman, of alleged sexual exploitation and misconduct. The California Medical Board has since charged him with the alleged acts a...
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December 16, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Melissa Brewton, 49, has filed a lawsuit against Baylor Scott & White, claiming she was switched at birth in 1975 at a Dallas-area hospital. Her suspicions that were confirmed after a DNA test. Her attorney argues the hospital should be held accountable.
Texas Woman Switched at Birth Sues New Hospital Owners | Law Commentary
A 49-year-old Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Dallas-based hospital healthcare system Baylor Scott and White. Her lawsuit alleges that she was switched at birth with another baby, causing her ...
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December 16, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Two lawsuits accuse leaders of Little Rock’s Immanuel Baptist Church of enabling years of sexual abuse by ignoring allegations against former ministers Patrick Miller&Reagan Gray, both face felony charges. The lawsuits claim church leaders knew about the abuse but failed to act.
Little Rock’s Immanuel Baptist Church and Former Leaders Face Lawsuits Over Child Sexual Abuse Allegations | Law Commentary
Two lawsuits have been filed against historic Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, by plaintiffs who say they were sexually abused while under the care of church leaders. The lawsuit alle...
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December 13, 2024 at 6:28 PM
A podiatrist and recruiter in Texas were sentenced for scamming TRICARE, the health program for U.S. service members. They fraudulently billed $8.5M. Expert Healthcare Law Attorney Art Kalantar gives us insight into the Health Care Fraud statute
Podiatrist and Patient Recruiter Sentenced to Four and Five Years in Prison, Respectively, and Ordered to Pay $8.5M in Healthcare Fraud Scheme | Law Commentary
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the sentencing of a podiatrist and patient recruiter for their fraudulent billing scheme in Paradise, Texas. The DOJ released a statement, sayin...
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December 11, 2024 at 7:20 PM
A federal judge has paused the Corporate Transparency Act, halting nationwide requirements for small businesses to report their ownership details.
The law aimed to combat financial crimes but faced backlash for confusion and low compliance rates among millions of businesses.
Federal Court Blocks Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for Small Businesses | Law Commentary
A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), effectively halting new requirements for small businesses to report benefic...
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December 11, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Former US District Judge Joshua Kindred resigned after an investigation revealed sexual misconduct and abuse of power, including coercing a prosecutor. The fallout led to a vacated conviction in a cyberstalking case Kindred oversaw, exposing concerns about judicial integrity in Alaska.
Federal Judge’s Misconduct Leads to Overturned Conviction and Exposes Legal Scandal | Law Commentary
A high-profile misconduct case involving former U.S. District Judge Joshua Kindred in Alaska has resulted in the overturning of a defendant's conviction and public revelations of a toxic and coercive ...
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December 10, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Jay-Z has been added to a lawsuit accusing him and Diddy of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 afterparty. The plaintiff alleges she was drugged and assaulted after the VMAs.
Jay-Z denies the claims, calling them "heinous" and demanding a criminal investigation.
Jay-Z Faces Allegations of Sexual Assault Against 13-Year-Old at 2000 VMA Afterparty | Law Commentary
Hip hop mogul and business leader Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has been named in a refiled lawsuit that directly connects him to bombshell allegations made earlier this year against music m...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:32 PM
A U.S. court upheld a law forcing TikTok’s parent, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations by January 19, 2024—or face a nationwide ban.
A ban would remove TikTok from app stores and hosting services, impacting 170 million U.S. users and countless advertisers.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban | Law Commentary
A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law requiring ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2024, or face an unprecedented ban on the po...
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December 9, 2024 at 8:19 PM
The Supreme Court is reviewing Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, deciding if it violates the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Oral Arguments End as Supreme Court Weighs in on Whether Tennessee Transgender Law Violates the 14th Amendment | Law Commentary
All eyes are on the Supreme Court after oral arguments ended yesterday in a case requiring the justices to consider whether Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors violates the...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:13 PM
California’s updated Lemon Law (AB1755) imposes strict deadlines and extra steps for car owners pursuing refunds or replacements for defective vehicles.
Expert California Lemon Law Attorney Nick Nita explains to Law Commentary some of the most worrisome aspects of it.
Critics Call New California Lemon Law … a Lemon, Alleging Auto Industry Lobbyists Met With Attorneys in Secret Sessions to Draft It | Law Commentary
In California, the final days of a frenzied legislation session often lead to a rush of complex bills that pass under looming deadlines and perhaps less oversight than would be prudent. A case in poin...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:12 PM
The family of Malcolm X, led by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NYPD, FBI, and CIA, accusing them of failing to protect him and covering up their involvement in his 1965 assassination.
Malcolm X’s Family Files Lawsuit Against F.B.I., C.I.A., and New York City Police, Alleging the Agencies Obstructed Murder Investigation and Failed to Protect Him | Law Commentary
The family of Malcolm X, led by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, filed a civil lawsuit in Manhattan federal court Friday, claiming law enforcement deliberately failed to protect Malcolm X, then obstructe...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:11 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield has filed a $12M lawsuit against his father's company, Camwood Capital Management Group, accusing them of mishandling his funds.

Mayfield claims his family's business used over $12M of his money without consent.
Football Fouls: Star Quarterback Baker Mayfield Sues Father's Company for $12M | Law Commentary
When you think of football, quality time spent among friends and family is what usually comes to mind. This football season, however, the latest play is taking place off the field and in an Austin, Te...
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December 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Special Counsel Jack Smith has formally dismissed two landmark criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing DOJ policy that bars prosecuting a sitting president.
Special Counsel Drops Federal Cases Against President-Elect Trump Citing DOJ Policy | Law Commentary
Special Counsel Jack Smith formally moved on Monday, November 25, 2024, to dismiss two high-profile criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing a longstanding Department of Justice pol...
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December 2, 2024 at 10:45 PM
The Menendez brother's resentencing hearing has been delayed until January 30th.

Expert Criminal Defense Attorney Paul Tyler explains to Law Commentary that resentencing decisions are not just about the individuals involved -they can set precedents and reflect changing societal values.
Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing Postponed to January | Law Commentary
A Los Angeles judge has postponed a critical hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted in 1997 of murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills home, pushing the date to late January to ...
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December 2, 2024 at 10:44 PM
A federal judge has denied ball for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, citing his 'propensity for violence' and risk of witness tampering as he faces serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges. With a trial set for May 2025, the music mogul could face life in prison if convicted.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail Again Ahead of 2025 Trial on Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges | Law Commentary
A federal judge in Manhattan has once again denied bail for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, citing his alleged "propensity for violence" and the risk of witness tampering in his upcoming trial on sex ...
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December 2, 2024 at 10:43 PM
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could redefine the FDA's authority to regulate flavored e-cigarettes, a key driver of youth vaping. With public health at stake, the FDA argues these products target kids, while manufacturers claim the agency's process is unfair and inconsistent.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on FDA's Authority to Deny Flavored Vape Products | Law Commentary
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Monday in a case concerning the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority to regulate flavored e-cigarette products. The case, which pits the FD...
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December 2, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Tesla faces a class-action lawsuit over claims it hid a defect in its braking system that causes cars to stop unexpectedly, known as "phantom braking."

A judge allowed the case to proceed, citing potential consumer deception, while dismissing some claims.
Tesla Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged "Phantom Braking" Defect | Law Commentary
Tesla Inc. failed to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit accusing it of concealing a defect in its vehicles' braking systems that allegedly causes them to stop automatically without a collision ri...
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November 25, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs remains in custody as a judge weighs his $50M bail request. Facing sex trafficking and abuse charges, prosecutors argue he's a flight risk and accuse him of trying to bribe witnesses, destroy evidence, and manipulate public perception-- even from jail.
Judge Weighs Sean "Diddy" Combs' $50 Million Bail Proposal Amid Witness Tampering Allegations | Law Commentary
Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in custody as a U.S. District Judge considers his latest bid for release on $50 million bail. The music mogul, charged with using his business empire to commit sexual ab...
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November 25, 2024 at 6:35 PM