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New York Cannabis Farmers Sue State, Claiming Market Regulations Favor Illegal Operators Over Small Growers

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Syracuse, N.Y. – A coalition of New York cannabis farmers has initiated legal proceedings against the state’s Office of Cannabis Management and the Cannabis Control Board, alleging that the current regulatory framework has grossly disadvantaged local growers, leaving them to contend with severe financial hardships. This lawsuit, lodged in Onondaga County Court, underscores the growers’ claims that state officials have disregarded laws designed to safeguard smaller agricultural operations in the burgeoning market. Represented by the Cannabis Farmers Alliance, approximately 120 farmers across the state, including around 25 from Western New York, attest that the rollout … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of BART Employees: $7.8 Million Awarded for Denied Religious Accommodations in Vaccine Mandate Case

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San Francisco, CA – In a landmark decision, a federal jury awarded over $7 million to six former employees of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) who were terminated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. The verdict was reached after a thorough two-day deliberation period, culminating in a unanimous decision favoring the plaintiffs, who claimed their religious beliefs were unjustly overlooked. The case, which has been closely monitored since its inception in late 2021, began when BART implemented a vaccine mandate without providing religious accommodations, prompting both local and national … Read more

Judge Rules in Favor of OpenAI, Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Copyright Infringement

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San Francisco, CA — A significant lawsuit alleging copyright infringement filed by several major news outlets against artificial intelligence company OpenAI was dismissed by a federal judge on Monday. OpenAI, the creator of advanced AI models including the popular chatbot ChatGPT, was the focus of this legal battle, which has captured widespread attention in the tech and media industries. The plaintiffs in the case included some of the largest players in the media realm, who accused OpenAI of unlawfully using their copyrighted materials to train its AI systems. These systems, according to the plaintiffs, are … Read more

Mariah Carey’s Holiday Hit Lawsuit Likely to Be Dismissed, Judge Leans Toward Ruling in Pop Star’s Favor

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Los Angeles, California — A judge in California is leaning towards dismissing the lawsuit filed against Mariah Carey over her iconic holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The suit, rekindled in November 2023, implicates Carey in a copyright dispute with Mississippi artist Vince Vance, credited as Andy Stone, who claims Carey’s hit mirrors his 1989 composition bearing the same title. The case, which began in 2022, saw Vance initially seek $20 million in damages. However, he dropped his lawsuit later that year only to refile it with additional details and a co-plaintiff, … Read more