Family of Jayland Walker files federal lawsuit against Akron, Ohio after his traffic stop death
The family of Jayland Walker, who was shot dead by eight police officers after a traffic stop last summer, is taking the City of Akron to federal court.
2023-06-17 10:48
Families affected by Harvard morgue scandal file class action lawsuit
Families affected by the Harvard morgue manager who allegedly stole, sold and shipped human remains that were donated to the university for medical research have filed a class action lawsuit against the manager along with the university's president and fellows, according to a court filing.
2023-06-17 10:48
Drugmakers want to stop Medicare from negotiating prices. Here's what you should know
In less than three months, the federal government is set to announce the initial 10 drugs subject to first-ever price negotiations in Medicare. Pharmaceutical companies and their supporters want to stop that from happening.
2023-06-15 19:25
Bill Cosby faces new lawsuit in Nevada after state drops statute of limitations on sexual assault
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual abuse in the past filed a new lawsuit Wednesday asking for a jury trial against the comedian in Nevada, where a new state law recently took effect that eliminates the statutes of limitations for many sexual assault cases.
2023-06-15 14:18
Music publishers sue Twitter for allowing copyrighted songs
By Blake Brittain A group of 17 music publishers sued Twitter in Nashville, Tennessee, federal court on Wednesday,
2023-06-15 06:15
North Carolina teacher's civil rights suit alleges he was fired over teaching of novel about racial profiling during Black History Month
A Black North Carolina teacher has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a Charlotte charter school, alleging he was fired after some White parents opposed his teaching of a novel about a Black teen struggling with "racial injustice" during Black History Month.
2023-06-15 04:28
NY top court hands win to Kesha in Dr. Luke defamation case
By Daniel Wiessner New York's top state court on Tuesday made it more difficult for music producer Dr.
2023-06-14 01:27
US appeals court revives Prudential shareholder case
By Jody Godoy A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday partly revived a shareholder lawsuit against Prudential Financial Inc
2023-06-13 23:16
Jimmie Allen dropped by record label amid sexual assault allegations
Country music singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his recording label, CNN confirmed on Monday.
2023-06-13 08:52
US Chamber of Commerce sues over government's drug pricing power
By Jonathan Stempel The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Friday sued the federal government, challenging a new law
2023-06-10 05:16
Biden admin near deal to preserve preventive care coverage, for now
By Brendan Pierson A mandate that U.S. health insurers cover preventive care like cancer screenings and HIV-preventing medication
2023-06-10 04:49
New York City sues counties refusing to house migrants
By Daniel Wiessner New York City filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing more than 30 New York counties
2023-06-08 04:56