George Hotz, also known as geohot on Youtube is the target of a Sony Entertainment America lawsuit. Sony’s complaint charges Hotz of violating copyright, computer fraud and abuse acts as well as California State law. The suit asks for a restraining order against Hotz, a hacker, who has posted ways to “jailbreak” the PlayStation 3…
DetailsWarren Buffet once stated rule number 1 is “never lose money;” and rule number 2 is “never forget rule number 1.” Florida workers believe they are unfairly losing money as a result of a low minimum wage and have decided to take action. Two legal groups are suing the Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI) for…
DetailsJustice Scalia has recently been criticized for stating the Constitution does not protect women or homosexuals against discrimination. Justice Scalia also stated that the Constitution need not reflect the current wishes of society, and although the Constitution does not require discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation, it does not prohibit it either. Specifically, he…
DetailsZahra Baker, a 10-year-old girl was reported missing early October. Her remains were found November 11, 2010, approximately one month after she was reported missing. Now, gruesome details about her murder are emerging. Zahra’s stepmother, Elisa Baker claims Zahra was murdered by her own father, Adam Baker, 2 weeks prior to being reported missing. More…
DetailsCustomers alleging that Walmart and Netflix have illegally tried to monopolize the DVD industry have filed a class action lawsuit. Specifically, the companies are being accused of violating antitrust laws by making deals amongst themselves. In 2005, Walmart decided to stop renting DVDs online while Netflix guaranteed it would not sell physical DVDs. The alleged…
DetailsThe Scott Sisters have been in prison for the last 16 years after being convicted of an armed robbery. Now, Governor Haley Barbour has suspended their life sentences on one condition: one sister must donate her kidney to the other. Gov. Haley Barbour also commented that the Scott sisters were no longer a threat to…
DetailsA father, Michael Bardwil, is suing Strake Jesuit College Prepatory School for misleading him into donating tens of thousands of dollars. Bardwil claims he contributed $40,000 dollars to the school after the school reassured him that his son would be able to attend the school. Bardwil also alleges that he was initially asked for $100,000…
DetailsA lawsuit was filed December 23rd against Apple on Jonathon Lalo’s behalf alleging the company and some of its business partners have violated federal computer fraud statutes. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that Apple uses the iPhones and iPads to collect personal information about individual users and passes it on to advertisers. The information is collected…
DetailsThe United States has criticized the second guilty verdict against Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a former Russian oil tycoon. Khodorkovsky is now serving an eight-year sentence for fraud and tax evasion that was originally mandated in 2005. He has recently been convicted of embezzlement at a new Moscow trial. Khodorkovsky was once Russia’s wealthiest man, and is now…
DetailsFrank Pratt, a Republican Arizona State Representative was attacked on Christmas day while checking on his swimming pool business. Pratt was left unconscious and tied up at the site. The attacker severely beat the lawmaker and left him alone inside the building. Once outside, the attacker stole Pratt’s vehicle and sped off. His wife found…
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