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.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Federal Settlement Reached in Housing Harassment Case
Federal case resolves allegations involving harassment, tenant rights, and accountability.
Federal Court Orders Access to Michigan Pet Store
Court order allows inspectors to assess animals at Michigan pet store.
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.
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.
How Assets Are Distributed During Probate
The distribution of assets during probate is a structured process designed to protect the rights of creditors and heirs alike.
Chain of Custody Matters: Ensuring Your Prenatal Paternity Results are Court-Admissible
Paternity and relationship testing can be used in a number of ways, including establishing parental rights, determining child support, and resolving inheritance disputes.