Tag: lawsuit

Blizzard Takes Legal Aim at Turtle WoW: A High-Stakes Clash Over IP in the World of Private Servers

by GLT Editors - 1913

Intellectual Property Law | Gaming Industry | Innovation Introduction In a significant turn of events for the gaming industry and intellectual property law, Blizzard Entertainment has filed a federal lawsuit against Turtle WoW—a widely recognized private server network for World of Warcraft. The case, lodged on August 29, 2025, in the

Stellantis Faces Legal Heat Over Hellcats and Rat Packs: A Lawsuit That Roars

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Automotive Law | Federal Regulations | Environment Introduction: Lawsuit Stirs Debate Over High-Performance Cars In a move that has sent ripples through the automotive and legal worlds, Stellantis, the parent company behind several iconic brands like Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep, is now facing a lawsuit related to its infamous Hellcat and Rat

You Don’t Really Own That Movie You ‘Bought’: Class Action Challenges Amazon’s Digital Licensing

by GLT Editors - 1025

Class Action lawsuit | Licensing Laws | Media & Entertainment Overview: Who Owns What? A brewing class-action lawsuit is raising eyebrows across the digital-content industry. The suit accuses Amazon Prime Video of misleading consumers by marketing movies as “purchasable” when, in reality, users merely receive a revocable license—one that can

Grounded in Litigation: Multiple Class‑Actions Emerge in the Wake of the Air Canada Strikes

by GLT Editors - 636

Class Action Lawsuits | Transportation Law | Consumer Protection Introduction: Flights Grounded, Lawsuit Takes Flight The ripples from Air Canada’s recent cabin crew strike have extended well beyond delayed flights and frustrated travelers—now spawning multiple class-action lawsuits in Montreal. These legal actions encapsulate mounting questions about passenger rights, corporate responsibilities,

Platform Liability and Child Safety: A Legal Examination of the Latest Federal Lawsuit Against Roblox

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Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit | Child Protection Laws | Game Platform Regulation Overview: Abuse of Child by Predator through Children's Platform On August 14, 2025, a mother from Oakland County, Michigan, filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of California against Roblox Corporation, asserting the company's platform facilitated the sexual exploitation

When Sneaker Deals Go Sour: Nike Sues Clot Founder Edison Chen Over Alleged Breach of Contract

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Contract Law | Brand Partnerships | Business Litigation Introduction: Collaboration Turned Confrontation In a rare public dispute between a global sportswear titan and one of its longtime creative partners, Nike, Inc. has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Edison Chen, the influential founder of streetwear label Clot, and his affiliated

Early Decision, Antitrust Division: New Lawsuit Targets Exclusive College Admissions Practices

by GLT Editors - 455

Antitrust Laws | Academic Institutions | Society Introduction: Exclusive Access Under Legal Scrutiny A new antitrust class action lawsuit filed in federal court is challenging the early-decision admissions programs at several of the most selective colleges and universities in the United States. The suit alleges that these programs unlawfully restrain competition

Holding Algorithms Accountable: Lawsuit Targets TikTok and Instagram Over Deadly Subway Surfing Trend

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit | Digital Platform Regulation | Global trends Introduction: Tragedy Driven by Algorithmic Design When 15-year-old Zackery Nazario tragically died in Brooklyn attempting the viral “subway surfing” challenge in February 2023, his mother Norma Nazario filed a groundbreaking wrongful-death lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court against Meta (Instagram), TikTok’s