Pursues

Arkansas Supreme Court Clears Path for TikTok Lawsuit, State Pursues Claims of Misleading Content to Protect Minors

by

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court has allowed the state’s lawsuit against TikTok to proceed, rejecting the social media platform’s request for expedited judicial review. The ruling, issued on Thursday, means the legal battle over TikTok’s alleged deceptive practices will continue in lower courts. The high court determined that TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, can address the issues related to the lawsuit in regular appeal proceedings, rather than through an emergency motion. Justice Barbara W. Webb noted in the court’s four-page ruling that the petitioners have other legal remedies available to them. … Read more

Argent Trust Pursues Over $9 Million in Damages Against Blackbeard Operating in Texas Royalty Dispute

by

DALLAS, Texas — Argent Trust Company, acting as Trustee of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust, has submitted a second amended petition in a Tarrant County court as part of its ongoing lawsuit against Blackbeard Operating LLC. The legal dispute centers around oil and gas properties in Crane County, Texas, where the Trust claims ownership of a 75% net overriding royalty. The new petition seeks to recover more than $9 million, alleging that Blackbeard improperly calculated and withheld royalty payments owed to the Trust. Specific claims include inappropriate deductions for overhead costs, labor expenses, and saltwater … Read more

Robinson Family Pursues $100 Million Lawsuit Against FBI, Accusing Negligence in Shanquella Robinson Investigation

by

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The family of Shanquella Robinson is holding the FBI accountable in a $100 million lawsuit, claiming negligence in the investigation into her untimely death. Recent court filings have brought new details to light regarding administrative claims made to federal agencies prior to this legal action. Supplemental declarations filed by the FBI reveal that Robinson’s family, specifically her mother, Sallamondra Robinson, submitted several “Notice of Intent to Sue” letters in late 2024. These claims will be central to a court hearing scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday. The FBI’s acknowledgment of two previously undisclosed … Read more

Elon Musk Pursues Legal Action Against OpenAI Following Nonprofit Control Clarification, Attorney Reveals

by

SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk has announced plans to proceed with a lawsuit against OpenAI, even after the organization clarified its nonprofit status. This confirmation came through a statement from a spokesperson for Musk, who emphasized the separation between the nonprofit’s operations and its leadership. Musk’s decision comes amid ongoing concerns regarding AI technology and its implications for society. The lawsuit highlights Musk’s long-standing apprehensions about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, which he believes could pose existential risks. His position reflects a significant shift in his relationship with OpenAI, a company he co-founded in … Read more