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

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

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

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

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

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

Copyright Infringement Lawsuit | Statute of Limitations | Entertainment Abstract A federal magistrate judge has recommended sanctions against the attorneys of Ali Jones—formerly of the St. Lunatics—for filing a “baseless” and time-barred $50 million copyright infringement lawsuit against recording artist Nelly. The judge found that the claims lacked legal merit

Automotive Law | Consumer Protection | North America Introduction: When Deals Go Bad A new civil lawsuit in Regina has cast a harsh light on alleged misconduct at Regina Electric Vehicle (REV), operated by Aggrey and Stephanie Fynn. The suit, brought by Go To Auto Inc., claims that the Fynns engaged

Class Action Lawsuit | Data Protection Laws | Society Introduction: Lack of Personal Data Safe Gaurds In September 2025, PNC Financial Services found itself at the center of a major privacy storm: a class action lawsuit was filed alleging that the bank failed to properly secure and safeguard sensitive customer