Tag: Lawsuit

BusinessmarketsOct 20, 2026

Former Disney Star Erik von Detten Sued Over Alleged Gold Scheme

Former Disney actor Erik von Detten and precious metals firm Rosland Capital face a major lawsuit alleging elder abuse and fraud. An elderly couple claims they lost around $900,000 of their retirement savings after purchasing heavily overpriced gold coins. The California lawsuit highlights systemic issues within the now-bankrupt company, which reportedly accumulated millions in liabilities. Creditors allege that hundreds of retirees fell victim to similar high-pressure tactics and dubious investment strategies.

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TechnologycybersecurityOct 18, 2026

Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple case

A federal judge has ordered OpenAI to grant Apple expedited access to specific hiring materials, interview records, and private messages as part of an ongoing trade secrets lawsuit. The case stems from Apple's allegations that OpenAI improperly acquired confidential information through former employees who joined the AI firm ahead of a rumored hardware project.

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BusinessmarketsOct 8, 2026

Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design

German sportswear giant Adidas has taken legal action against Australian fast-fashion brand White Fox in the Federal Court of Australia. Adidas claims that White Fox's four-striped clothing and accessories infringe upon its iconic three-stripe trademark, which has been registered in the country since 1957. According to court documents, Adidas alleges that the Sydney-based retailer ignored repeated requests to halt the sale of these items since March. The sportswear brand argues that the four-stripe design is deceptively similar and exploits its established reputation, potentially misleading consumers into believing a partnership exists.

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TechnologycybersecurityOct 8, 2026

New York accuses TikTok of serving users ‘placebo’ safety features

New York state authorities have accused TikTok of providing thousands of users, including minors, with non-functional "ghost" versions of safety features. This allegation has surfaced as part of an unsealed update to an ongoing 2024 lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that the platform misled the public and young users into believing they were protected by robust safety controls when, in reality, these features were merely placebo mechanisms that lacked actual functionality.

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MediavideosOct 7, 2026

Megyn Kelly Criticizes Olivia Rodrigo Over Cornell 7 Case Comments

Megyn Kelly has publicly rebuked pop star Olivia Rodrigo following the singer's vocal support for a Jane Doe involved in the Cornell 7 lawsuit. Kelly characterized Rodrigo as uninformed and suggested she should refrain from commenting on complex legal and cultural issues. This clash highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity activism and public discourse. While Rodrigo utilized her platform to advocate for institutional accountability, Kelly argued that such figures lack the necessary depth to weigh in on sensitive legal matters.

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