International Antitrust Law | Technology | Asia Introduction In yet another front of global antitrust scrutiny, Apple Inc. is under fire in China. A group of 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users has filed a formal complaint with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), alleging that Apple’s App Store policies amount
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Braking Point: GM Faces Class Action Over Alleged Defective Brake Assemblies in 2025 Models
Class Action Lawsuit | Automotive Law | Consumer Protection Introduction Automotive giant General Motors (GM) is under legal scrutiny after a new class action lawsuit alleging that multiple 2025 model‑year vehicles suffer from a serious safety defect in the master brake‑cylinder assembly—raising risks of partial or total brake failure. According to
Golden Bear vs. Nicklaus Companies: Jack Nicklaus Wins $50M Defamation Verdict
Defamation Lawsuit | Personal Branding | Sports Introduction In a high-profile legal battle that bridges the worlds of sports, personal branding, and corporate governance, golf legend Jack Nicklaus has secured a $50 million defamation verdict against his former business partner, Nicklaus Companies. A Florida jury found that the company, which holds
“Green‑Label, Not Green Reality”: California Takes Legal Action Against Plastic Bag Makers
Environmental Law | Consumer Protection | Product Liability Introduction: Not Recyclable Enough In a significant move signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of environmental claims in product marketing, the California Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Attorney General Rob Bonta, announced on October 17 2025 that it had filed a lawsuit against three major plastic‑bag manufacturers
“Evict First, Ask Questions Later”: Wrongful Eviction of Blind Delaware Man and the Lawsuit Against the State
Civil Rights Lawsuit | Public Housing Policy | North America Introduction What happens when the machinery of eviction wrongly targets someone who is legally a tenant, who is blind, and whose home is taken away mid‐snowstorm? In Wilmington, Delaware, William Murphy—legally blind and living with his two minor daughters—was forcibly removed
‘Silence Is Not an Option’: The European Central Bank Faces Lawsuit from Staff Union Over Alleged Intimidation
Employment Law | Freedom of Expression | Europe Introduction In a striking escalation of labour‑relations tensions, the staff union of the European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a formal lawsuit against the institution, accusing it of censorship, intimidation and interference with union representation. The claim challenges the central bank’s internal culture
Liberty Mutual Sued for Failing to Defend Manufacturer in Property Damage Suits
Insurance Law | Corporate Litigation | Business Introduction: A High-Stakes Fight Over Coverage Obligations A major manufacturing company is taking Liberty Mutual to court, claiming the insurer breached its legal and contractual obligations by refusing to defend it in two separate property damage lawsuits filed in different states. The central issue: whether
Contract Under Pressure: Venture Global LNG and the Legal Fallout of Commercial Operation Disputes
Commercial Law | Global Energy Contracts | Corporate Litigation Introduction: Fallout in the Energy Sector As global LNG demand surges and long-term contracts reassert their dominance in energy security strategy, the ongoing legal battle between U.S. LNG exporter Venture Global and several of its biggest clients—BP, Shell, Repsol, Edison, and Galp—is
Sovereign Justice: Singapore’s GIC Sues NIO in a Landmark Cross-Border Investor Fraud Case
Securities Law | International Business | Corporate Litigation Introduction: Asian Automotive Investor Fraud Case In an extraordinary move with global legal ramifications, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, has filed a fraud lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO Inc. in U.S. federal court. The suit, lodged in the Southern
A Global Shift Toward the Right to Die: Uruguay Joins the Ranks of Nations Legalizing Euthanasia
Health Law | Human Rights | Global Trends Introduction: The Right to Die A quiet revolution is underway in end-of-life law. In October 2025, Uruguay became the first Latin American country to legalize euthanasia through parliamentary legislation, marking a profound shift not only within the region but within the global