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Eminem sues Australian brand Swim Shady over trademark

Rap superstar Eminem launches legal action against Australian beach brand Swim Shady, claiming trademark infringement of his Slim Shady persona. Discover the details of this international legal battle.

PPE firm misses £145m repayment deadline

A PPE company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone has failed to repay £145 million to taxpayers for faulty surgical gowns, missing its repayment deadline and sparking government legal action.

Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye

Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.

Venezuela's Fury at Pharrell Williams' Happy Song

Pharrell Williams finally addresses the Venezuelan government's extraordinary legal action against his global hit 'Happy' after officials claimed the song was used for 'psychological torture' against the nation.

Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health

Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.

Climate Action: A Legal Duty, Not Charity

A landmark legal ruling establishes that combating climate change is a binding legal obligation for governments, not a voluntary act. This pivotal decision could reshape environmental policy and enforcement across the UK and beyond.

FBI Launches Lawsuit Against Trump Ally Kash Patel

The FBI is taking legal action against Kash Patel, former Trump administration official and author of 'Government Gangsters', alleging defamation and conspiracy theories about the January 6 Capitol events. This dramatic escalation highlights ongoing tensi

Protesters storm Israeli arms firm Elbit's London HQ

Dozens of Palestine Action protesters were arrested after a major demonstration at the London headquarters of Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer. The group occupied the building, unveiling banners and demanding an end to UK complicity in the Gaza

Home Office wins right to challenge Palestine Action ruling

The UK Home Office has secured permission to appeal a High Court decision that blocked its bid to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The legal battle centres on defining political protest versus terrorism.

Australia's £1.2bn Robodebt Payout After Illegal Scheme

The Australian government will pay over A$1.2 billion in compensation to nearly half a million citizens after its disastrous 'Robodebt' scheme was ruled unlawful, in one of the country's largest class-action settlements.

UK Lawsuit Hits Fox News & Newsmax Over Election Claims

A major UK-based financial backer is suing Fox News and Newsmax in a landmark High Court case, alleging massive financial losses due to the networks' promotion of baseless 2020 US election fraud claims. The lawsuit could set a precedent for media accounta

Nottingham Forest Launch Legal Action Against FA

Nottingham Forest have sensationally launched a formal legal challenge against the FA and Premier League, alleging a 'deeply flawed' and 'improper relationship' in their recent points deduction case. Club demands transparency and justice.

Travellers occupy public football pitches in Basildon

A group of travellers has set up an unauthorised encampment with a dozen caravans on public football pitches in Basildon, Essex, prompting the local council to initiate urgent legal proceedings for their removal.

Councils Plan Legal Action Against Home Office Over Migrant Costs

Dozens of local authorities, led by Reform UK councillors, are preparing group legal action against the Home Office. They demand reimbursement for millions spent housing asylum seekers, accusing the government of breaching its financial responsibilities.

The Beekeeper: Infectiously Fun Action Comedy

Move over, John Wick. Jason Statham's latest romp, 'The Beekeeper', is being hailed as a near-perfect, gloriously over-the-top action comedy that delivers pure, unadulterated fun. Discover why UK critics are buzzing about this must-see cinematic thrill ri

Councils launch legal fight against migrant hotel policy

Defiant local councils across England are mounting a legal challenge against the Home Office's controversial policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, citing a lack of consultation and strain on local services.

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