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Civil lawsuits

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

Texas said Netflix has for years falsely represented to consumers that it did not collect or share user data.
Texas said Netflix has for years falsely represented to consumers that it did not collect or share user data.

Lawsuit filed over Trump’s repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Workers continue renovations on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is being painted blue, in Washington DC, on May 2.
Workers continue renovations on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is being painted blue, in Washington DC, on May 2.

Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training

The publishers alleged that Meta misused their books and journal articles to train its artificial intelligence model Llama.
The publishers alleged that Meta misused their books and journal articles to train its artificial intelligence model Llama.

Man loses share of rent from Yishun coffee shop as sisters win appeal over late mum’s estate

Mr Tia Oon Lai, 70, had sought 50 per cent of the rent his mother collected from 1998 to 2018, which he claimed was about $7 million.
Mr Tia Oon Lai, 70, had sought 50 per cent of the rent his mother collected from 1998 to 2018, which he claimed was about $7 million.

OpenAI co-founder discloses $38 billion stake, financial ties to Altman

OpenAI’s co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, in court disclosed deeper financial ties to CEO Sam Altman than previously known.
OpenAI’s co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, in court disclosed deeper financial ties to CEO Sam Altman than previously known.

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us

Blake Lively (left) accused co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us.
Blake Lively (left) accused co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us.

News analysis

US judge asks Justice Department: Will you oppose Trump?

A lawsuit requires a level of adverseness between the two parties, and there can be no space for a dispute if the opponents are obligated to follow US President Donald Trump's assessment of the law, explained one professor.
A lawsuit requires a level of adverseness between the two parties, and there can be no space for a dispute if the opponents are obligated to follow US President Donald Trump's assessment of the law, explained one professor.

Trump’s court setbacks fail to blunt his campaign against the media

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.    Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.    Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS

Parking dispute ends with High Court ruling on proxy cap in strata developments

jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump-linked crypto project alleging extortion

Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto project co-founded by US President Donald Trump.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto project co-founded by US President Donald Trump.

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