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Is a seat at an elite university reserved for the wealthy? Georgetown University, long respected for its rigorous admissions process, is now facing allegations that wealth and family connections influenced who got accepted. Part of a broader class-action lawsuit targeting multiple top-tier schools, the claims challenge the integrity of “need-blind” admissions and expose potential favoritism…

Two social media influencers, Sydney Nicole Gifford and Alyssa Sheil, are locked in a lawsuit over the “clean girl aesthetic”—a minimalist, neutral-toned style that has gained significant popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This lawsuit not only challenges the ownership of aesthetic styles but also raises questions about intellectual property rights in the influencer…

Yes, Eduardo Saverin did win the lawsuit. The legal battle was settled in 2009, with Saverin receiving a significant financial settlement and a continued stake in Facebook. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but it is widely believed that Saverin’s stake in Facebook was restored to a more favorable position compared to what…

Garry’s Mod, the popular sandbox game developed by Facepunch Studios, was hit with a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request in 2024 over user-generated content related to the viral Skibidi Toilet series. This incident underscored the ongoing complexities of copyright law in the realm of internet memes and digital creation. Background Of Skibidi Toilet…

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the University of Michigan. As the details unfold, this legal trial could redefine the dynamics of one of college football’s most heated rivalries. Background to the Lawsuit While information remains limited, the legal action appears to be connected to recent tensions between…

Red Bull, the popular energy drink brand known for its tagline “Red Bull gives you wings,” has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $13 million. The lawsuit accused the company of misleading advertising by promoting its energy drinks as more effective than a cup of coffee. Despite the settlement, Red Bull denies any…

December 5, 2024 — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated the distribution of $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers affected by illegal practices of major credit repair companies, including Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com. This comes after a historic $2.7 billion settlement for violations of federal telemarketing laws and consumer protection regulations. The companies,…

Growing number of women have filed lawsuits against CooperSurgical, the manufacturer of Paragard, a non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD). The lawsuits allege that the IUD is prone to breakage, migration, and causing serious health complications, leading to a significant legal battle. Claims of Device Breakage and Injury Many women who had Paragard implanted have reported that…

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are legal actions initiated with the aim of silencing individuals or groups that are speaking out on issues of public concern. These lawsuits are typically meritless but are used as a tool of harassment to intimidate the defendant into withdrawing or refraining from criticism, often related to matters such…