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US files lawsuit claiming Google wouldn’t give employee new job following military leave

Google is accused of failing to give an employee his old job back or put him in a similar job following one year of military leave as a US Army reservist.
Google is accused of failing to give an employee his old job back or put him in a similar job following one year of military leave as a US Army reservist.

Hao Mart founder halts foreclosure of his Jervois Hill bungalow by OG

The GCB was mortgaged to OG to raise funds for the now-closed food-themed mall Taste Orchard.
The GCB was mortgaged to OG to raise funds for the now-closed food-themed mall Taste Orchard.

Seoul court dismisses lawsuit by Tesla owners seeking refunds for ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech

The ruling marks a victory for Tesla as the automaker faces similar legal challenges in other countries over delays in delivering self-driving capabilities.
The ruling marks a victory for Tesla as the automaker faces similar legal challenges in other countries over delays in delivering self-driving capabilities.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico expand lawsuit over White House access limits

The Trump administration has continued to bar the media companies from certain areas in violation of the speech protections of the US Constitution’s First Amendment.
The Trump administration has continued to bar the media companies from certain areas in violation of the speech protections of the US Constitution’s First Amendment.

Anthropic, music publishers square off on ‘fair use’ defence in AI copyright case

Publishers argued that Anthropic misuses its lyrics to generate competing content that harms human songwriters.
Publishers argued that Anthropic misuses its lyrics to generate competing content that harms human songwriters.

UOB’s award against Lippo rises again to $82.4 million after court corrects judgment

The Appellate Division of the High Court raised UOB’s award from $17.7 million to $76.1 million on Aug 24. It was further raised to $82.5 milllion after the court corrected its Aug 24 judgement.
The Appellate Division of the High Court raised UOB’s award from $17.7 million to $76.1 million on Aug 24. It was further raised to $82.5 milllion after the court corrected its Aug 24 judgement.

askST: How can home owners protect themselves when tenants use shell companies to rent property?

American Anthony Thomas Price had used Noranth Ventures, a shell company, to rent a semi-detached house in Lengkong Dua in Kembangan for $7,500 a month.
American Anthony Thomas Price had used Noranth Ventures, a shell company, to rent a semi-detached house in Lengkong Dua in Kembangan for $7,500 a month.

Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children

ChatGPT logo and American flag are seen in this illustration taken, on Sept 28, 2026.
ChatGPT logo and American flag are seen in this illustration taken, on Sept 28, 2026.

Israel ex-security chief sues Netanyahu for Oct 7 defamation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) has insisted that Hamas Oct 7 attack could have been prevented had the Shin Bet’s then director, Ronen Bar, called to wake him that morning.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) has insisted that Hamas Oct 7 attack could have been prevented had the Shin Bet’s then director, Ronen Bar, called to wake him that morning.

Brazil prosecutors sue Shell for US$108 million over deadly 2024 floods

Brazilian prosecutors on Oct 9 filed an unprecedented lawsuit against oil giant Shell’s subsidiary in the country, demanding US$108 million in compensation over deadly 2024 floods.
Brazilian prosecutors on Oct 9 filed an unprecedented lawsuit against oil giant Shell’s subsidiary in the country, demanding US$108 million in compensation over deadly 2024 floods.

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