Topic: Lawsuits

Parents of Navy SEAL Killed in Afghan Crash File the First Suit on NSA Spying

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A couple in Philadelphia has filed a class-action lawsuit against the NSA and Verizon, claiming they and their phone records were targeted for surveillance because of their outspoken criticism of Barack Obama and the U.S. military. Indeed, these aren't just any disgruntled Verizon customers.

By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 3, 2011

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Five Best Friday Columns

On Obama and Israel, the IMF's faults, and the economic costs of obesity

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By Adam Martin

May 27, 2011

A Teen Who Sold White iPhones Takes on Apple Without a Lawyer

Apple sued after the high-schooler imported conversion kits from China

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By John Hudson

May 9, 2011

Google Knows Something About the Danger of Email Archives

A lawsuit shows how the search giant avoids sharing sensitive information over email

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By Ujala Sehgal

May 7, 2011

Few Surprised 'Trump University' Is Sued for Fraud

The for-profit school is target of a class-action lawsuit for scamming students

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By Ray Gustini

May 6, 2011

The Egyptian Film Score Jay-Z Sampled for 'Big Pimpin'

A lawsuit over the licensing to the score of 'Fata Ahlami' is moving forward

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By Erik Hayden

Apr 29, 2011

Mike Tyson's Tattoo Artist Sues Over Hangover 2

He says he never gave permission for his design to be placed on Ed Helms's face

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By Ujala Sehgal

Apr 24, 2011

The Case for Fighting Anonymous Trolls with Anonymous Lawsuits

Women seek to unmask slanderous internet commentators

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By Erik Hayden

Apr 21, 2011

Taco Bell Won't Rest Until Everyone Apologizes for Thinking Their Beef Was Fake

Taco Bell launches ad campaign demanding an apology from the firm who sued them

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By Adam Martin

Apr 15, 2011

Suing Blogger Compares Huffington to Marie Antoinette

Former HuffPo blogger pulls no punches regarding his lawsuit and his critics

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