Lawsuit

Supreme Court Rejects Michael Cohen’s Appeal in Lawsuit Against Donald Trump, Ending Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Michael Cohen, a former attorney for Donald Trump, thereby closing the legal chapter on his lawsuit against the former president. Cohen’s lawsuit claimed that his 2020 reincarceration was a retaliatory act orchestrated by Trump’s administration in response to his plans to publish a book that criticized Trump. Cohen, who was previously sentenced to a three-year term for multiple federal offenses related to his service for Trump—including lying to Congress—was initially released to home confinement as COVID-19 escalated. However, his return to prison followed his … Read more

BHP Faces Monumental $47 Billion Lawsuit in UK Over Catastrophic Brazilian Dam Collapse

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London, UK – In one of the largest legal claims ever pursued in the courts of England, mining giant BHP is facing a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over the 2015 dam disaster in Brazil, a debacle that claimed lives and devastated the environment. The case, nearly a decade in the making, seeks up to $47 billion in compensation for the catastrophe at the Fundão tailings dam. This legal battle, involving around 620,000 individuals, dozens of districts, various faith groups, and thousands of businesses, underscores the extent of the dam’s impact. In addition, the indigenous Krenak people, along … Read more

Sky Faces £6.5M Lawsuit Over Alleged Script Theft of Hit Series ‘Britannia’

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LONDON — A British writer has initiated a £6.5 million lawsuit against the broadcaster Sky and the executive producer of the television series “Britannia,” asserting that his screenplay was the blueprint for the historical fantasy drama without his consent. The series, which depicted the Roman invasion of Britain led by a character played by David Morrissey, previously from “The Walking Dead,” concluded in 2023 after three seasons. Benjamin Crushcov, a writer and educator, filed the lawsuit in the High Court, accusing Sky and additional defendants of appropriating his concept and original script, then attempting to … Read more

BHP Confronts Mammoth $47 Billion Lawsuit in the UK Over Catastrophic Brazilian Dam Disaster

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London, UK – Mining giant BHP, also known as BHP Group, is currently embroiled in a substantial lawsuit in the United Kingdom, with claimants seeking damages of up to $47 billion for the catastrophic collapse of a dam in Brazil. The lawsuit, which represents one of the largest legal claims ever faced by the company, has been filed by approximately 200,000 Brazilian individuals and organizations, including municipalities, utility companies, indigenous tribes, and the Catholic Church. The litigation stems from the 2015 disaster when the Fundão dam, owned by Samarco – a joint venture between BHP … Read more