Category Archives: Legal Battles

Elon Musk wants any damages from his OpenAI lawsuit given to the AI company’s nonprofit arm

Elon Musk wants any damages from his OpenAI lawsuit given to the AI company’s nonprofit arm He wants CEO Sam Altman off the nonprofit board as well. By Anna Washenko April 7, 2026   Reuters / REUTERS We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Elon Musk is still taking OpenAI to court over … Continue reading Elon Musk wants any damages from his OpenAI lawsuit given to the AI company’s nonprofit arm

Kalshi pushes appeals court to halt Ohio crackdown on trading markets

Kalshi pushes appeals court to halt Ohio crackdown on trading markets Suswati Basu     Kalshi is moving quickly to stop Ohio regulators from cracking down on its platform, asking a federal appeals court to step in before the situation escalates further. In a March 24 emergency filing seen by ReadWrite, the company told the … Continue reading Kalshi pushes appeals court to halt Ohio crackdown on trading markets

Landmark case finds Meta and Google liable for addicting app design

March 25, 2026 Landmark case finds Meta and Google liable for addicting app design BY Jennifer Mattson A Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday found Meta and Google liable for harming a young woman who used their social media platforms. The landmark decision—which could have an impact on whether future cases can be brought against tech … Continue reading Landmark case finds Meta and Google liable for addicting app design

Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer

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

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

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

Patagonia takes drag queen Pattie Gonia to court in trademark infringement lawsuit

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

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

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

Trader Joe’s wins appeal to sue an employee union over trademarks

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