Events for “law”

Why has Maharashtra drafted a law to rein in coaching centres?

According to the draft bill document, the objective is to “provide a framework for the registration and regulation of private coaching classes, especially concerning the education imparted, the mental well-being of the students, and the facilities provided to them

Queensland bail breach laws to carry minimum 12 month jail sentence

Convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser can now talk to media, law centre says

Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC - Engadget

Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC Engadget Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings Reuters FTC Reaches Settlement With Zillow, Redfin Over Antitrust Concerns WSJ Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case TechCrunch Redfin and

Twitch hit with class-action lawsuit over Amazon AI training: 'Twitch sent no email, displayed no pop-up notification, and made no announcement'

In yet another unpleasant move in our AI hellscape, Amazon was caught training its generative AI using Twitch stream content earlier this month—a particularly brazen strategy, especially given Twitch's chief product officer admitted that the data collection was opt-out because "n

Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing ‘Yellowstone’ from 2016 pitch in copyright lawsuit

The suit claims "a strong inference of copying" The post Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing ‘Yellowstone’ from 2016 pitch in copyright lawsuit appeared first on NME .

New apartment law has potential to become one of India’s strongest apartment governance laws: BAF

Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpath a fundamental right, wants law

Apex court says walking powered the freedom struggle, politics and social reforms, but is yet to be recognised as a fundamental right; asks government to frame a law to protect pedestrians

Democrats panned Trump’s signature law. Now they're touting one part - USA Today

Democrats panned Trump’s signature law. Now they're touting one part USA Today The GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill challenge in Pa. Punchbowl News ‘Big, beautiful bill’ was top GOP achievement. Now it’s campaign fodder for Democrats. The Christian Science Monitor

Japan lawmakers visit China amid deep freeze in bilateral ties

The exchange between lawmakers in each nation may only have a limited impact in terms of repairing the official relationship between the governments.

Paramount, California AG to meet over possible settlement in $110B Warner Bros Discovery merger lawsuit - Fox Business

Paramount, California AG to meet over possible settlement in $110B Warner Bros Discovery merger lawsuit Fox Business Paramount and State A.G. to Meet Monday to Discuss Settlement of Antitrust Case Variety Exclusive | California Expected to Seek TV Channel Sales From Paramount-War

How long could we possibly live? A new estimate is mind-boggling

Biogerontologists are exploring the upper limit for human life. A recent study has it verging on two centuries – but columnist Graham Lawton finds reason to be sceptical

Twitch faces a class action lawsuit over using streamers' content to train Amazon's AI

A Twitch streamer has filed a proposed class action against the platform and its parent company Amazon, claiming his broadcasts, and those of countless other creators, were fed into generative AI training with neither consent nor payment. Read more

Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC

Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC.

Your Mac’s Screen Sharing Feature Has a Security Flaw. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Apple issued a fix for the vulnerability. But it’s best to disable screen sharing when not actively using it.

Mark Walter's TWG Global hires Goldman veteran Markowitz as top lawyer amid probe of insurers

Federal authorities are investigating how two insurers that are part of Mark Walter's business empire classified more than $20 billion in loans to his companies.

Lawsuit demands Logitech hand tariff refunds over to customers

Logitech is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for not giving customers tariff refunds. In April 2025, Logitech raised the prices on 51 percent of its portfolio, with some prices increasing by as much as 25 percent. The complaint seeks to “recover monies that Logitech extract

Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising NYC rents, lawsuit says

This week, two New York City renters filed a class action complaint alleging that a brokerage business called Compass—which has been boycotting posting listings on free digital platforms like Zillow —has now delisted so many rental units that it has created a fake supply shock th

Abbott tells judge Minnesota’s ICE officer extradition lawsuit ‘doomed to fail’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asserted to a judge Monday that he’s not obligated to hand over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer charged by Minnesota authorities with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier this year during “Operation Metro Surge.” Minnesota is pushing i

How fusion reactions can survive flaws—up to a point

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have found that implosions designed for inertial fusion energy (IFE) can tolerate significant imperfections before performance abruptly declines, a finding that could inform the design of fuel targets for future fusion

Proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech demands money to be given back to customers after $61 million US tariff refund

A proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech is attempting to recover funds that were allegedly "extracted from American consumers" as a result of the Trump administration's tariffs. The complaint [PDF] is being led by a construction company, SJK Development, and a California

Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.

Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret.

The post Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica .

His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws.

The post His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. appeared first on ProPublica .

My father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?

“We don’t know whether they have signed leases or are renting month to month.”

Twitch Accused Of Harvesting Data To ‘Fuel Amazon’s AI products’ In New Class Action Lawsuit

By the site's own admission, using streamers to train generative AI was never going to be popular, but one Connecticut-based creator alleges the policy extends beyond the last month

Amazon and Twitch Face Class-Action Lawsuit After Introducing Opt-Out Setting That Uses Streamers' Content to Train AI

Twitch and Amazon are facing a class-action lawsuit after the streaming platform rolled out a feature that automatically trains its generative AI on streamers’ content unless they opt out.

40% of companies posted fake job listings in 2024 — now lawmakers in multiple states are moving to ban them

Why Indian law students don't want top judge at their graduation ceremony

Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.

Lawson to cut rice ball prices in Japan as costs ease

The convenience store chain will lower prices on most of its hand-wrapped onigiri by ¥10 starting Sept. 29, a company spokesperson says.

Japanese lawmakers visit China to patch up ties

The group is expected to meet with senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party in the first such exchange since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks that angered Beijing.

‘We are committed Christians’: Our son and daughter-in-law cut us off over politics. Should we change our $3 million will?

“We are hurt and confused, but we have also tried to respect the boundaries they have established.”

Day after Gautam Adani meets D.K. Shivakumar, government amends two laws to clear legal hurdles for tunnel road project

The move has drawn strong condemnation from the petitioners arguing that this amounted to “regularising violations in retrospect”.

Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content

The class action suit claims that Amazon never obtained consent from Twitch streamers to be used to train its AI models.

The law of the innocents: Ireland’s medieval precursor to the Geneva conventions

How a seventh-century monk drew up a blueprint for modern international humanitarian law.

Singapore: Independent rights experts urge immediate end to ‘unlawful use’ of death penalty

Independent UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts on Tuesday condemned the execution of at least 16 people in Singapore for drug-related offences this year and urged the country to end its “continued and unlawful use of capital punishment.”

Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA files lawsuit, says she was stripped of crown over conservative beliefs

Brittany Boltinhouse claims that pageant organizers conspired to replace and defame her over her support for President Trump, among other conservative figures.

How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?

Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.

Big Apple targeted in lawsuit over Mamdani's government grocery store plans - Fox Business

Big Apple targeted in lawsuit over Mamdani's government grocery store plans Fox Business New York supermarkets sue over Mamdani’s municipal grocery stores The Hill Opponents Sue to Stop Mamdani’s City-Owned Grocery Store Plan The New York Times Exclusive | Immigrant-owned grocers

Four arrested with leopard skin, 17 claws in Bhadradri Kothagudem

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say - The Washington Post

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say The Washington Post The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom construction to continue for now NPR Insiders Blow Up

Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime

The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined.

Illinois officer convicted in Sonya Massey killing has died, lawyer says - The Washington Post

Illinois officer convicted in Sonya Massey killing has died, lawyer says The Washington Post Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says NPR Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison BBC Sean Grayson, ex-deputy convicted o

Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says - NPR

Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says NPR Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32 The Guardian Sean Grayson, ex-deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey, dies, attorney says NB

Oura Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Inaccurate AI Sleep Tracking

A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the popular smart ring company of false advertisement.

Metal Gear Solid 4: The Flawed Masterpiece Kojima Didn't Want to Make

With Metal Gear Solid 4 finally arriving on modern consoles thanks to Master Collection Vol. 2, we take a look back at the game's legacy. Was it really just a big cutscene, or is it Kojima's masterpiece?

OpenAI calls for California to strengthen its AI safety laws

The AI leader said that the state's SB 53 framework should "be amended to expand safeguards."

South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms

The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement.

Logitech faces lawsuit for withholding $61M in tariff refunds from customers — lawsuit claims company extracted up to $97M from consumers in 2026 through tariff

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Logitech after it allegedly failed to return the tariffs that the U.S. government refunded to the company after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal . According to Ars Technica , the company

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle DOJ child privacy lawsuit

The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2024 over allegedly violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In the lawsuit, the DOJ alleged that TikTok collected data from children without not

ED Threatens ABA’s Ability to Accredit Law Schools

ED Threatens ABA’s Ability to Accredit Law Schools jessica.blake@… Fri, 08/21/2026 - 05:42 PM The Trump administration accused the accreditor of violating federal requirements in nearly 30 ways. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

Former Supreme Court judge flags ‘silence’ of journalists over media laws

Former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy called upon journalists to mount a collective fight to protect their rights by seeking wider support from society

Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit

Paramount and the California A.G. office are set to meet Monday to discuss a settlement of the antitrust lawsuit over Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

Aaditya Thackeray accuses BMC of giving open spaces to institutions linked to BJP lawmakers

Aaditya Thackeray warned, he would do a sit-in outside the BMC office to reclaim the open spaces

Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.

TikTok reaches $400M settlement over children’s privacy lawsuit

Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, it has reached a $400 million settlement.

I hold my mother-in-law’s power of attorney. I’m also her executor and trustee. Do I have too much power over her affairs?

“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.”

How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?

Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy

The DoJ said the app has made significant strides in privacy protections since the 2024 suit.

Rahul, Rijiju spar over linking delimitation to women’s quota law

The Congress already supports the women’s quota legislation, the Opposition leader says; he asks why implementation had been held up for three years and unnecessarily linked to delimitation, adding, ‘Implement the 2023 law. Without any conditions.’

'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was "contrary to law" and exceeded the State Department’s legal authority. The decision on Friday marks a setback to Trump's

Florida seeks court ruling to officially classify Sam Altman and ChatGPT as a 'public nuisance' — OpenAI fights to keep lawsuit away from a state jury

Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman has now been sitting before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon in Fort Pierce for seven weeks without a ruling on whether it belongs there. The state filed its 83-page, ten-count complaint in Highlands County circuit court on June 1,

Gavin Newsom signs controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ into law - New York Post

Gavin Newsom signs controversial ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ into law New York Post Newsom signs bill shielding immigrant aid workers’ home addresses Los Angeles Times Newsom signs immigrant protection bill derided by GOP as the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ San Francisco Chronicle Califor

Investors’ sneak peak: can this AI tool spot the science that will lead to patents?

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02549-7 The approach could speed up investment decisions, but researchers say it has flaws.

Disney Settled an Antitrust Case for $50 Million. Here’s How to Get Your Share Before Sept. 8

Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.

BigXthaPlug Arrested On One-Year Anniversary Of Last Arrest, Misses Festival Set

On Aug. 21, 2025, BigXthaPlug was arrested for marijuana possession of less than two ounces, and unlawful possession of a firearm just hours before his album came out. On Aug. 21, 2026, BigXthaPlug was arrested again, this time for driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession

Mother tongue

“Daddy?” Theo curled against my side in bed. “Where do words go when they die?” I’d orchestrated the bedtime routine flawlessly: bath (taken), teeth (brushed), potty (tinkled), books (two), song (one, poorly sung), and snuggle (his chin on my second rib). Now was the moment when

Albanese seeks to quell datacentre disquiet as climate expert warns ‘we’ve got one shot to get the rules right’

Prime minister will use national cabinet meeting to assuage premiers over new AI law as Aemo forecasts seven-fold rise in datacentre power use Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will

Farmers’ body terms National Co-operative Development Corporation Act ‘anti-federal’

The new law has been framed to suit the ‘corporate model of urban-centric development’, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha says

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court alleging eviction from Nadia Circuit House in Bengal

The lawyer sought an urgent hearing of Ms. Moitra’s writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution to protect her fundamental rights against State action; the court said it would look into her plea for early listing

Studio Mir and Brian Tyree Henry Team Up for Netflix Original ‘Bass X Machina’

Summary Netflix released the teaser for Bass X Machina , confirming a global premiere date of November 3, 2026.Animated by Studio Mir, the steampunk Western stars Brian Tyree Henry as lawman Bass Reeves.The series blends historical frontier lore with steam-powered mechs, cyberwar

Caught between silence and visibility: LGBTQ+ experiences in Mozambique

In Mozambique, the lack of laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities is often taken as a sign of tolerance. However, for many transgender people and LBQ women, their everyday reality tells a different story.

Zambia shuts down court system

In tonight's programme, rights groups and the law association demand an explanation as Zambia completely shuts down its court system. Also in Guinea, rescuers are still trying to unearth victims of a deadly landfill collapse. Nigeria wishes Ogogo on his way, the veteran star of t

The New Zealand prime minister proposes a social media ban for children under 16

New Zealand’s prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday was “harm being done to a generation” of young people. However, the bill hasn’t yet attracted enough support

Crypto advocacy groups oppose Illinois digital asset tax in court

Following a similar lawsuit filed by the Digital Chamber in July, two digital asset advocacy groups challenged Illinois’ 0.2% crypto tax on constitutional and due process grounds.

SCOTUS litigator Floyd Abrams at 90

Floyd Abrams’ initials signaled his destiny as a First Amendment lawyer. More than any others, Abrams’ name is synonymous with freedom of speech and the press. Now nine decades into his life journey, I thought it would be good to provide a brief profile of the man. Abrams remains

Texas families ask Supreme Court to take up challenge to Ten Commandments in schools

Lawyers for a group of Texas families with children in the state’s public schools came to the Supreme Court on Monday, asking the justices to weigh in on the constitutionality of a 2025 law that requires each classroom in that state to display a copy of the Ten Commandments. Aski

Supreme Court urged to leave in place order blocking construction of White House ballroom

Lawyers for the National Trust for Historic Preservation urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon to leave in place a ruling by a federal court in Washington, D.C., that would temporarily block construction of a new White House ballroom. Tad Heuer, counsel of record for the N

Florida Republicans bring Census Bureau challenge to the Supreme Court

A group of Florida Republicans has appealed a ruling by a federal court in that state throwing out a lawsuit seeking to require the U.S. Census Bureau to revise its data for the 2020 census. Arguing that the statistical methods the Census Bureau used in the 2020 census led to ina

Slaughter’s vice

As a new school year gets underway, law students might expect to soon be called upon to answer a seemingly simple question: What did the Supreme Court hold in Trump v. Slaughter ? A student who has dutifully done the reading might respond by quoting the chief justice’s majority o