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NYC agrees $28.7m settlement with George Floyd protesters

New York City agrees to a multi-million dollar settlement with hundreds of protesters over alleged police brutality and wrongful arrests during the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations, marking a significant moment for police accountability.

Top Libel Lawyer Hired for 'Vendetta', Tribunal Rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that a partner at the prestigious law firm Carter-Ruck was hired by a former colleague with the explicit purpose of using legal might to 'get even' during a bitter dispute, raising serious ethical concerns.

Rebekah Vardy blasts Donald Trump over Wagatha jibe

Rebekah Vardy has launched a stinging rebuke against former US President Donald Trump after he mocked her during a rally, referencing the infamous 'Wagatha Christie' legal saga. The WAG's defiant response has set social media alight.

Gregg Wallace Launches Libel Claim Against Mirror Newspaper

MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has launched a high-stakes libel claim against Mirror Group Newspapers over articles he claims are 'seriously defamatory'. The legal battle centres on reports about his personal life and marriage to Anne-Marie Sterpini.

New Orleans Archdiocese $100m Sex Abuse Settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a historic $100 million settlement with over 300 survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a pivotal moment in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Teacher sells home to pay victim after student scandal

A former Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is selling her home to pay a $825,000 settlement after a secret sexual relationship with a student was exposed. The scandal has rocked the local community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

Inside The Guardian's Noel Clarke Libel Battle

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at The Guardian's formidable legal defence against actor Noel Clarke's libel claim, revealing the immense pressure and journalistic rigour involved in public interest reporting.

Presley Family Feud Ends: Secret Settlement Reached

In a stunning legal twist, Priscilla Presley and granddaughter Riley Keough issue a joint statement, confirming their bitter court battle over Lisa Marie Presley's multi-million dollar trust and Graceland inheritance has finally reached a secret settlemen

Anthropic Settles AI Book Training Lawsuit

AI firm Anthropic reaches a confidential settlement with the Authors Guild in a pivotal US lawsuit over using copyrighted books to train its AI models, setting a new industry precedent.

UK Expats in Portugal Face Post-Brexit Residency Crisis

Exclusive: British expats in Portugal are struggling with post-Brexit residency rules, facing bureaucratic delays, language barriers, and potential loss of rights, with many feeling abandoned by the UK government.

Russian oligarch faces £10BN divorce claim from ex-wife

Natalia Potanina launches unprecedented lawsuit in London against ex-husband Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs, demanding a 50% share of his colossal fortune in one of the largest divorce claims in legal history.

Publisher Drops Appeal in Giuffre Libel Case

The anonymous woman who accused Virginia Giuffre of lying about Jeffrey Epstein has abandoned her UK libel appeal, a major victory for Giuffre and survivors of sexual abuse.

Waitress wins £75k in Cracker Barrel racial discrimination case

A Black waitress at Cracker Barrel in Indiana wins a monumental £75,000 settlement after enduring a hostile work environment filled with racial slurs and discriminatory practices, sparking a wider conversation on racism in the service industry.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Finalise Divorce

Britney Spears and model-actor Sam Asghari have officially finalised their divorce, reaching a private settlement. All details on the spousal support, property division, and their split after 14 months of marriage.

Stone Age 'Atlantis' Discovered Off Danish Coast

Marine archaeologists have uncovered a submerged Stone Age settlement in the Baltic Sea, revealing a 7,000-year-old lost world of sophisticated hunter-gatherers off Denmark's coast.

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