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Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Trial Set to Proceed Despite Dispute Over Damaged Evidence

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Santa Fe, NM – In a recent court ruling, actor Alec Baldwin’s quest to have his involuntary manslaughter charge dismissed was denied, setting the stage for his impending trial concerning the unfortunate death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.” The trial is slated to commence in just under two weeks. Baldwin’s legal representatives had moved to discard the case citing damage to the primary piece of evidence, a .45-caliber Colt revolver, during its analysis at an FBI lab. They argued that the damage inflicted during testing comprises Baldwin’s right to … Read more

Diplo Facing Legal Battle Over Alleged Revenge Porn, Ex-Partner Seeks $150,000 in Damages

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Los Angeles, CA — Renowned DJ and music producer Thomas Wesley Pentz, known professionally as Diplo, faces allegations of distributing private explicit images without consent, according to a lawsuit filed in California Superior Court this past Thursday. The legal action, initiated by an unnamed woman who claims she was in a relationship with Diplo for six years, is seeking damages amounting to $150,000. The plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe in court documents, contends that Diplo shared sexually explicit photos and videos of her with a third party. It is asserted that these materials were … Read more

NFL Hit with $4.8 Billion Judgment for ‘Sunday Ticket’ Antitrust Violations, Could Face Up to $14 Billion in Damages

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LOS ANGELES — In a landmark ruling, a federal jury in Los Angeles has mandated the National Football League to compensate nearly $4.8 billion for breaches of antitrust laws connected to its exclusive “Sunday Ticket” broadcasting package. The conclusion of this high-profile case could have wide-ranging implications for sports broadcasting and antitrust regulations in the United States. The decision was made public on Thursday following deliberations that lasted under a day at the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California. The court case saw testimonies from notable figures including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright as Partner to Bolster Houston Team

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Houston, Texas — Norton Rose Fulbright, a premier global law firm, has enhanced its litigation team by welcoming Justin VandenBout as a partner in the firm’s Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice based in Houston. This strategic addition aims to bolster the firm’s capacity in handling high-profile litigation across a range of challenging sectors. VandenBout transitions to his new role from Chamberlain Hrdlicka, bringing with him significant expertise and a robust nationwide litigation practice that spans commercial and product liability litigation, as well as insurance coverage and mass torts. His extensive experience includes serving … Read more