Oct 08 Lawsuits say feds used marriage interviews as a trap to deport immigrants By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Six couples have joined a class action accusing federal agents of luring families to marriage interviews in Baltimore, only to detain the immigrant spouse for deportation. Continue reading
Sep 20 Judge orders Trump to give deposition in protesters' lawsuit By Associated Press New York State Supreme Court Judge Doris Gonzalez of the Bronx denied Trump's effort to quash a subpoena, ordering him to videotape a deposition for the trial before jury selection begins Sept. 26. Continue reading
Jul 30 Jury says Katy Perry's 'Dark Horse' copied a Christian rap song By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The case focused on the notes and beats of the song, not its lyrics or recording. Continue reading
Jul 17 Lead paint suppliers to pay $305 million to settle California lawsuit By Don Thompson, Associated Press An appeals court in 2017 affirmed that lead paint is a public nuisance but ruled that the companies only would have to pay for cleaning up homes built before 1951, leading to the settlement. Continue reading
May 13 Jury orders Monsanto to pay $2 billion in weed killer cancer case By Associated Press The Oakland jury on Monday delivered Monsanto's third such loss in California since August. Continue reading
Apr 03 6 states and District of Columbia sue Trump administration over school lunches By Associated Press The lawsuit comes after the Trump administration scaled back contested school lunch standards implemented under the Obama administration, including one requiring that only whole grains be served. Continue reading
Oct 16 PEN America lawsuit alleges Trump is stifling free speech By Hillel Italie, Associated Press "President Trump has First Amendment rights and is free to criticize the press vehemently, but he is not free to use the power and authority of the United States government to punish and stifle it," the complaint reads. Continue reading
Sep 29 At high court and others, Trump reverses legal course By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Trump administration is dealing with lawsuits that were in progress before the president took office — and asserting different positions than the Obama administration. Continue reading
May 24 The Supreme Court ruling on patents could help curb 'patent trolls.' Here's how. By Sam Lane The Supreme Court ruling could deal a major blow to "patent trolls" and, in turn, help small businesses. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 6:26 Former Trump U students describe lofty promises, paltry results By PBS News Hour On the campaign trail, Donald Trump often touts his business record as a presidential qualification. But one of the real estate mogul’s ventures has come under harsh scrutiny recently, as former participants in his Trump University online education company have… Continue watching