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Cleveland Baseball Team Faces Trademark Lawsuit Over New Name Updated: Published by:

A roller derby team known as the Guardians argues that the Cleveland MLB team knowingly chose the same name as a replacement for their traditional but racially insensitive name.

Wrongfully Terminated Walmart Pharmacist Awarded $27 Million Judgment Updated: Published by:

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the Honorable Jesus G. Bernal of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, awarded Afrouz Nikmanesh a $27 million judgment in her wrongful termination lawsuit against Walmart. Nikmanesh, a pharmacist formerly employed by Walmart, alleged that the retail giant fired her in retaliation for…

Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye’s Copyright Infringement Ruling Upheld on Appeal Updated: Published by:

On October 8, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld summary judgment entered in favor of singer Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye. The summary judgment entered in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, concerned a copyright infringement claim alleging that The Weeknd's song A Lonely…

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Texas Abortion Law Updated: Published by:

On Wednesday, a U.S. judge temporarily blocked enforcement of a recent Texas law that bans most abortions. The law, known as S.B. 8, allows private citizens to sue anyone who provides an abortion or aids and abets or intends to aid and abet an abortion.

Video Game Company Settles Claims of Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination Updated: Published by:

Activision Blizzard agreed to pay a settlement to alleged victims of discrimination and harassment in its workforce, while improving its culture by changing its policies and practices.

Texas Social Media Law Challenged in Federal Court Updated: Published by:

Two internet trade organizations have challenged a Texas law regulating social media companies’ ability to remove users from their platforms. The law, House Bill 20, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott earlier this month.