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
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Financial Institutions and Complicity in Criminal Enterprise: The Case Against Bank of America in the Epstein Litigation
Anti-Money Laundering Legislation | Business Litigation | Society Abstract A recently filed class action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges that Bank of America (BoA) knowingly facilitated and profited from the financial operations of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The case joins a growing
Behind the Showroom: Unpacking Fraud Allegations at Regina Electric Vehicle (REV)
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
When Trust Is Broken: PNC Bank Hit with Class Action Over Massive Data Breach
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
Books, AI & the Law: Apple Sued Over Alleged Copyright Misuse in ‘Apple Intelligence’ Training
Copyright Infringement Lawsuit | Business Litigation | Technology Introduction: New Tech Lawsuit Over Copyrights In the escalating legal battle over the use of copyrighted materials to train artificial intelligence, Apple Inc. has become the latest tech giant to face a class action lawsuit. Filed by two neuroscientists in federal court, the
When Hybrid Fails: The Lawsuit Looming Over Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
Consumer Protection Law | Business Litigation | North America Introduction: What’s Going On With Jeep A family in Monroe, Michigan has filed suit against Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, claiming that their 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe—a plug‑in hybrid model—became unusable after a sudden loss of power. The case typifies broader
“Guarding the Supply Chain: Legal and Geopolitical Implications of Netherlands’ Takeover of Nexperia”
International Economic Law | Europe | Politics 1. Introduction In late September 2025, the Dutch government invoked the Goods Availability Act (Wet beschikbaarheid goederen) to take effective control of Nexperia, a Netherlands‑based semiconductor company owned by China’s Wingtech. The move was prompted by what authorities described as “serious governance shortcomings” at
California’s AI Chatbot Safeguards: Legal Innovation at the Frontier of AI Governance
AI Regulatory Law | Technology | Society Introduction On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 243 (SB 243), making the state the first in the U.S. to impose specific safety requirements on AI chatbots, particularly those marketed as “companion” or conversational systems. (California State Senator Steve
Negotiating with the Law: The Israel–Hamas Hostage Deal and the Limits of International Legal Norms in Asymmetric Conflict
International Humanitarian Law | Global Trend | Society Abstract The recent Israel–Hamas hostage deal, mediated by international actors and concluded in phases throughout late 2024 and early 2025, marks a significant, albeit limited, development in an otherwise protracted and asymmetrical conflict. This article explores the legal implications of the hostage release and
Digital Dissent, Capital Punishment: Iran’s New Law Targets Online Activity with Death Penalty Threat
International Law | Technology | Capital Punishment Tehran’s expansion of anti-espionage legislation raises global human rights and legal alarm In a chilling development for digital freedom and international human rights, Iran is set to implement a sweeping anti-espionage law that would expand the death penalty to cover certain online activities,