Lawsuit Claims Best-Selling Author Stole Classmate’s Memories for Memoir
“‘The Tell’ constitutes neither a genuine nor harmless memoir,” the lawsuit alleges.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
20+ Attorneys General Sue Over New Tariffs
In the lawsuit, Kaul and his fellow attorneys general argue that the “president has no authority to impose tariffs” under the statute President Donald Trump cited in the Trade Act of 1974. This statute authorizes tariffs, but only under limited circumstances, stipulating that it “cannot be invoked merely to address trade deficits on their own.”
Anti-Corruption Group Targets Trump Over TikTok Sale
“The law was clear, but it was never enforced,” the lawsuit alleges. “Shortly after the deadline to divest passed, President Trump issued an executive order purportedly granting an extension for TikTok to find a domestic owner and directed his Attorney General not to enforce the law.”
Siblings File Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson’s Estate
“This new court filing is a transparent forum-shopping tactic in their scheme to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars from Michael’s estate and companies,” Singer said in statement.
Family of Henrietta Lacks Settles Second “Immortal Cell” Lawsuit
Lacks’ cervical cells were taken without her consent, but they enabled significant advances in medical science. The cells, sometimes termed “HeLa” cells, were the first “immortal” human cells to be grown in a laboratory. Unlike regular cells, they can divide and multiply indefinitely, providing a consistent research base for scientists.
Transgender Kansas Men Challenge New Law on Restrooms, IDs
“That is one of the reasons I am proceeding under a pseudonym in this case,” Daniel said. “I do not want to publicly reveal that I am transgender. I want to protect my privacy, and to protect myself from harassment, violence, and discrimination, as well as retaliation for trying to protect my rights. I am also worried about backlash against my fiance, family, and employer if people learn I am transgender.”
Trump Admin. Sues New Jersey, Demands Private Voter Information
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey after state officials refused to provide private voter information, including addresses, driver’s license numbers, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. According to The New Jersey Monitor, the lawsuit represents the latest escalation in the administration’s continued efforts to obtain state-level voter information. The federal government
New York Sues Valve Co. for Encouraging “Gambling” in Children, Teens
The lawsuit alleges that, in total, Valve has made billions of dollars by “luring” users to gamble on expensive digital items.
CA Court Orders State to Commercial Licenses to More than 20k Immigrants
“It would have a devastating impact, not only on the individuals like you mentioned but their livelihoods because having a commercial license is a requirement of their jobs, but also it would impact their families, the communities that they serve, as well as the larger state and if not the country, because they’re providing essential services,” Asian Law Caucus attorney Katherine Zhao said in a Wednesday hearing.
Texas Settles Smart TV Surveillance Lawsuit with Samsung
In light of the lawsuit, Samsung decided to settle. As part of the settlement, Samsung agreed to update its smart TVs and implement measures—like disclosures and consent screens—to give consumers more control over the data that they’re willing to share with the company.