Dispute

Judge Rules Against Jackson Walker LLP in Controversial Fee Dispute Linked to Ex-Bankruptcy Judge’s Secret Ties

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas federal judge is grappling with a dispute over fees involving Jackson Walker LLP, a prominent law firm, as federal bankruptcy officials argue that the firm should not have the right to a jury trial. This issue is connected to a contentious case involving a former bankruptcy judge who is alleged to have maintained a secret relationship with a past partner at the firm. The federal government’s bankruptcy watchdog has invoked the Seventh Amendment in its argument, asserting that the law firm’s entitlement to a trial by jury does not apply … Read more

Federal Judge Overturns T.I. and Tiny’s $71 Million Victory in Doll Dispute; New Trial on the Horizon

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Santa Ana, California — A federal judge has overturned a jury’s $71 million verdict in favor of T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, related to their lawsuit against MGA Entertainment concerning the “O.M.G.” dolls. On Tuesday, Judge James V. Selna delivered a ruling indicating that while there was sufficient evidence for jurors to conclude MGA misappropriated the identity of the OMG Girlz, the Harris’ did not convincingly demonstrate that MGA had intentionally copied their brand. As a result, the case will proceed to a new trial. In his order, Judge Selna pointed out that the evidence … Read more

Legal Showdown Set for September: Iowa AG’s Suit Against Sheriff Over Social Media Dispute Heats Up

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POLK COUNTY, Iowa — A significant legal proceeding is set to unfold as a new hearing date has been scheduled for September 12 in the lawsuit filed by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx. This development follows an earlier scheduled hearing that was slated for July 18. The lawsuit stems from an incident in which Sheriff Marx allegedly disregarded direct instructions from Bird to amend a Facebook post about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Instead of complying with the request and substituting the post with one from the Attorney … Read more

Legal Tug-of-War: Plaintiffs Challenge Court’s Dismissal in Arbitration Dispute Against Major Corporations

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Los Angeles, California — A group of plaintiffs is contesting a recent ruling that dismissed their lawsuit, with their appeal filed in March 2025 seeking to challenge the decision made by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld. The judge found insufficient standing for the defendants affiliated with Move and said the court lacked personal jurisdiction over News Corp. and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In January 2025, the defendants initiated motions to dismiss the plaintiffs’ suit. The latest legal maneuver from the plaintiffs centers on a motion for reconsideration that aims to overturn the dismissal order and … Read more