Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer Suswati Basu When a federal jury in Maryland found Thomas Goldstein guilty this week, it brought a stunning chapter in American legal culture to an abrupt end. A man who once moved comfortably inside the … Continue reading Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer
Tennessee Senate advances bill targeting illegal sweepstakes Suswati Basu Tennessee lawmakers are moving closer to tightening the reins on illegal online gambling and sweepstakes after a Senate committee gave its backing to Senate Bill 2136 this week. The measure cleared the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee without a single dissenting vote, pushing it … Continue reading Tennessee Senate advances bill targeting Illegal sweepstakes
Oregon class action lawsuit targets Kalshi over alleged illegal sports betting platform operations Suswati Basu Prediction market company Kalshi is now battling a string of class action lawsuits that accuse it of operating what amounts to unlicensed sports betting. The cases, filed in several states, argue that the company’s online trading platform crosses … Continue reading Oregon class action lawsuit targets Kalshi over alleged illegal sports betting platform operations
January 22, 2026 Patagonia takes drag queen Pattie Gonia to court in trademark infringement lawsuit span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Patagonia, the outdoor apparel company, is suing Pattie Gonia, the drag queen and environmentalist, for trademark infringement—a move the company says is necessary to “protect the brand [it has] spent the last 50 years building.” In a lawsuit filed in … Continue reading Patagonia takes drag queen Pattie Gonia to court in trademark infringement lawsuit
Drake, Stake and Adin Ross face federal class action lawsuit over alleged streaming manipulation Suswati Basu Music heavyweight Drake and gambling operator Stake.us are involved in a complex federal class action lawsuit alleging hidden transactions and the artificial manipulation of music streaming platforms. The case filed in the U.S. District Court for the … Continue reading Drake, Stake and Adin Ross face federal class action lawsuit over alleged streaming manipulation
Nevada court grants Aristocrat discovery access in Light & Wonder lawsuit Suswati Basu A federal court in Nevada has changed course and granted Aristocrat Technologies’ renewed request to access the mathematical models used in certain Light & Wonder “Hold & Spin” slot games released since 2021. This discovery order is part of an ongoing lawsuit … Continue reading Nevada court grants Aristocrat discovery access in Light & Wonder lawsuit
September 08, 2025 Trader Joe’s wins appeal to sue an employee union over trademarks BY Reuters A federal appeals court on Monday revived a Trader Joe’s lawsuit accusing a fledgling employee union of trademark infringement for selling T-shirts, buttons, mugs, and reusable tote bags that feature the grocery chain’s distinctive red typeface and logo. In a … Continue reading Trader Joe’s wins appeal to sue an employee union over trademarks
Minnesota court dismisses lawsuit against tribal gaming executives Rachael Davies The Minnesota Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit against tribal gaming executives following allegations of illegal gambling. Running Aces, a company that operates a casino, a racetrack, and a restaurant in Minnesota, alleged that five tribal casinos are offering illegal gambling options, or offered them … Continue reading Minnesota court dismisses lawsuit against tribal gaming executives
August 21, 2024 Shein sues Temu over alleged copyright infringement The allegations come as Shein itself is the target of lawsuits from brands and designers that have accused the company of stealing their designs and selling copycat items on its e-commerce site. BY Associated Press Online fast-fashion giant Shein has filed another lawsuit against competitor Temu, … Continue reading Shein sues Temu over alleged copyright infringements
August 02, 2024 Justice Department sues TikTok for alleged child privacy law violation The DOJ alleges that TikTok is in breach of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. BY Jessica Bursztynsky The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance on Friday, alleging that the social media company … Continue reading Justice Department sues TikTok for alleged child privacy law violation
