Google parent Alphabet is facing a mass lawsuit in London accusing it of abusing its dominance in the online advertising market. The lawsuit seeks damages of up to 13.6 billion pounds on behalf of UK-based publishers who claim they have suffered losses due to Google’s allegedly anticompetitive behavior.
Kevin Spacey overturned a London court ruling that found him liable for an alleged sexual assault after his lawyers failed to serve a defense in a civil lawsuit. The man suing Spacey for the assault will now proceed to a full trial.
– The Baton Rouge chapter of the NAACP issued a statement warning about the incorporation of St. George affecting the education system.
– St. George’s creation as a city is separate from creating a school system.
– House Bill 6 would make it easier to create a new school district without input from Baton Rouge voters.
– The city-parish should pay back taxes St. George residents have paid to East Baton Rouge Parish government since 2019.
– The amount of money to be refunded is unknown and subject to negotiation.
– If negotiations stall, organizers may consider filing a lawsuit on behalf of the city of St. George.
Makarios Droussiotis, a journalist and MEP candidate with Volt Cyprus party, revealed that former President Nicos Anastasiades is demanding two million euros in damages for references made in Droussiotis’s book State Mafia. Droussiotis testified to the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority about Anastasiades for six hours and is prepared to defend the contents of his book despite the legal action.
Five Republican-led states have filed lawsuits challenging new Biden administration regulations that prohibit schools and colleges receiving federal funding from discriminating against students based on their gender identity.
The Independent Authority against Corruption is investigating allegations made in the book “State Mafia” by journalist Makarios Drousiotis. Former officials and Members of Parliament will be summoned to testify, including former Attorney General Kostas Clerides, former MP Averof Neophytou, and others. The focus of the investigation is on the case of Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev. Former President Nikos Anastasiades has filed a lawsuit against Drousiotis for defamation, seeking €2,000,000 in damages. Drousiotis claims this is a distraction from his ongoing testimony before the Anti-Corruption Authority.
Fact: The second legislative session in New Hampshire is tackling many business-related proposals on the House and Senate floors.
Mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating more than million to support his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.
Corruption is a common element in politics, with different countries handling corruption cases in varying ways. In Spain, the judiciary is investigating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife for allegedly using her influence to secure a bailout for an airline, followed by funding for a research program. The media and judges will ultimately decide the outcome, and despite the accusations, no defamation lawsuits have been filed. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is facing legal troubles for illegal campaign financing, with media extensively covering the case. Sarkozy has been stripped of his political rights for three years, and no lawsuits have been filed to stop media coverage.
House and Senate lawmakers are still in disagreement over Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s .9 billion business tax cut proposal. The sticking points include how many years of refunds to give and a requirement in the House version for the revenue department to disclose the names and amounts of refunds companies receive. Both versions would eliminate the property portion of the state’s franchise tax, resulting in 0 million in annual lost revenue for the state. The Senate passed a version similar to Lee’s proposal, offering three years of refunds without requiring disclosure of recipients. The House version offers 1-2 years of refunds and includes the disclosure requirement. The conference committee is working to resolve the differences between the two versions.