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Diddy Fights Back: Rejects Plea Deal, Claims Trial is Racially Motivated

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NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the prominent rapper and music mogul, is steadfastly challenging allegations against him, opting not to seek a plea deal in his forthcoming trial. His legal representative, Marc Agnifilo, articulated that Combs contends he is innocent of the charges, which include racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Agnifilo, a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney, emphasized that his client is determined to demonstrate his innocence not only to clear his own name but also as a stand against what he perceives as a broader pattern of governmental overreach. … Read more

Bristol-Myers Squibb and State Street Face Legal Action Over Pension Risk Transfer Deal

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal confrontation, Bristol-Myers Squibb and financial services giant State Street are facing a lawsuit involving complex pension risk transfer strategies. The litigation centers on the claim that these corporations failed to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities in managing their employees’ retirement plans. The legal action, initiated by a group of pension plan participants, alleges that Bristol-Myers Squibb and State Street mishandled their pension strategies, resulting in substantial financial losses for plan members. The participants argue that the firms did not act in the best interests of the plan beneficiaries, thereby … Read more

Revlon Accuses Company Executives of Sabotaging Britney Spears Fragrance Deal in Shocking Legal Battle

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New York —In a recent legal claim, cosmetics giant Revlon has filed a lawsuit against its own senior executives, alleging that they deliberately undermined the success of a fragrance partnership with pop icon Britney Spears. The renowned makeup company, which had secured a lucrative collaboration for Spears’ fragrance lines, accuses top officials of not fulfilling their responsibilities, leading to significant financial losses and tarnished relationships. According to the lawsuit, the alleged sabotage includes misuse of marketing funds, poor project oversight, and tasks key to product launches being neglected. Revlon hopes to recover damages for what … Read more

NBA Seeks to Dismiss Warner Bros. Discovery Lawsuit Over Media Rights Deal with Amazon Amid Breakup of Long-standing Turner Partnership

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NEW YORK — The NBA has formally requested the New York Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the media giant’s subsidiary, Turner Broadcasting System, did not meet the conditions necessary to match a competitive bid for league broadcasting rights. This legal conflict has emerged weeks after the NBA inked a substantial $76 billion media deal with Amazon Prime Video, Disney, and NBC, possibly ending its long-standing broadcast partnership with Turner that started in 1984. In a 28-page court document submitted on a recent Friday, along with supplementary filings, the … Read more