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Jury Orders Attorney Mark Geragos to Pay $100,000 in Nike Extortion Case, Sparking Controversy Over Trial Conduct

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LOS ANGELES — A jury in Los Angeles County awarded $100,000 to Gary Franklin in a lawsuit against prominent attorney Mark Geragos, who was accused of participating in a scheme to extort Nike in 2018. The case centered around allegations that Geragos and the now-disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti undermined a $1.5 million settlement that Franklin was entitled to receive for his youth basketball program. Franklin, who ran a Los Angeles-based organization, claimed Geragos and Avenatti derailed his negotiations with Nike by demanding separate payments without his knowledge. While Geragos has denied any illegal actions or … Read more

Ex-Phoenix Mercury Coach Nikki Blue Launches Discrimination Lawsuit Highlighting Pay Inequities and Biased Hiring

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PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury head coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination related to pay disparities and hiring practices within the organization. This legal action casts a spotlight on the challenges women face in professional sports coaching roles, particularly regarding equitable compensation and opportunities. In her lawsuit, Blue asserts that her experiences reflect wider systemic issues in women’s athletics, especially concerning salary differences and promotional pathways. She served as the head coach of the Mercury for two seasons, during which she faced obstacles she believes were influenced by her gender. Blue claims … Read more

Man Ordered to Pay $500K Following Assault on Officer Linked to Capitol Riot Tragedy

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Washington, D.C. — A jury has granted a sizable judgment against a man found liable for assaulting a police officer, an incident linked to significant trauma experienced by the officer following the Capitol riot. The jury ruled that the defendant must pay $500,000 in damages to the officer’s estate. The assault occurred during the chaotic events of January 6, 2021, when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in a failed attempt to overturn the presidential election results. In the aftermath, Officer Jeffrey Smith, who was among those responding to the insurrection, later took his own … Read more

Walmart to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit Over Fraudulent Money Transfer Claims

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CHICAGO — Walmart has agreed to a $10 million settlement to resolve a civil lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which alleges that the retailer failed to take necessary actions against fraudsters exploiting its money transfer services. The lawsuit claims that this negligence allowed criminals to defraud consumers of hundreds of millions of dollars. The settlement was submitted in federal court in Chicago and is pending approval by U.S. District Judge Manish Shah. As part of the agreement, Walmart committed to enhancing its protocols around money transfers, specifically pledging to not process transfers … Read more