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Man exonerated in assassination of Malcolm X seeks $40M from NYC

JURIST

One of the three men convicted in the assassination of Malcolm X is seeking USD 40 million in compensatory damages from the City of New York after he was proven innocent of involvement in the killing last year. Aziz was convicted the next year and sentenced to life in prison. filed a motion seeking dismissal.

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California appeals court upholds $86 million verdict in “Roundup” suit against Monsanto, Bayer

JURIST

After a six-week trial, the jury awarded the Pilliods approximately $56 million in compensatory damages, $2 billion in punitive damages but the Pilliods agreed to a substantially reduced total award of $86 million.

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US Supreme Court declines North Carolina appeal in undercover investigations case

JURIST

The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from North Carolina on Monday over the constitutionality of a state law allowing employers to sue employees working as undercover investigators. The court stated that the law substantially “burden[ed] newsgathering and publishing activities.”

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Music Mondays: Gap Band Heir Sue BMG Over 7 Years of Unpaid Royalties

The Hollywood Lawyer

Their lawsuit requests defendants pay their attorney fees, compensatory damages, and an audit of royalty payments since 2015. Two of the three members of “Gap Band,” Robert and Ronnie Wilson’s heir’s suit alleges BMG is in breach of contract over unpaid royalties.

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US and UK Rohingya refugees sue Facebook alleging dissemination of ‘hateful and dangerous misinformation’

JURIST

.” The suit was filed by Chicago-based Edelson PC and seeks to apply Myanmar law to the plaintiffs’ claim in an attempt to circumvent § 230 of the Communications Decency Act —a US law that protects tech companies from content posted by users. ” Plaintiffs demand a jury trial.

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Film Fridays: Lawsuit Between Producers Over Unpaid Commissions on Chris Pine Film

The Hollywood Lawyer

The plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory damages and restitution for unpaid commissions on the $2.05 million they raised. Allegedly Rescue Dog was promised a […]. The post Film Fridays: Lawsuit Between Producers Over Unpaid Commissions on Chris Pine Film appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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How Much Will a Trucking Company Owe Accident Victims in St. Louis?

LegalReader

Missouri law allows compensatory damages, which are the documented costs for medical treatment and expenses, lost income and the ability to earn money in the future, and pain and suffering.