Articles by Joe Schneider

Judge Allows Carroll to Amend Defamation Suit Against Trump to Add His CNN Comments

The New York author who won a $5 million sexual abuse trial against Donald Trump was allowed to expand an earlier defamation lawsuit to add remarks he made about her on a CNN town hall and seek at least $10 …

Trump CNN Remarks Allowed in E. Jean Carroll’s Expanded Defamation Suit

he New York author who won a $5 million sexual abuse trial against Donald Trump was allowed to expand an earlier defamation lawsuit to add remarks he made about her on a CNN town hall and seek at least $10 …

Deutsche Bank to Pay $75 Million to Settle Epstein Suit

Deutsche Bank AG agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit in which victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse accused the bank of facilitating his sex-trafficking operation, according to attorneys for the plaintiffs. Deutsche Bank agreed to settle after …

Epstein Victims Say Banks Chose Profits Over Following Law

Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. chose to profit from Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking venture rather than follow the law, victims of the pedophile told a judge, urging him not to throw out their lawsuit seeking damages from the …

Bored-Ape NFT Investors Are Suing Bieber, Madonna and Other Celebrity Promoters

The creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club collection of NFTs and its promoters, including Madonna, Paris Hilton and Justin Bieber, were sued by investors claiming they were duped into buying the collectibles by celebrities who didn’t disclose they …

Carlyle Aviation Sues Insurers Over Seized Planes Leased to Russian Airlines

Carlyle Aviation Partners said it sued a group of insurance companies and re-insurers claiming they failed to pay for losses stemming from the seizure of planes leased to Russian airlines following the invasion of Ukraine. Carlyle Aviation leased 23 planes …

NFL Is Latest Target in Lawsuits Over Data-Sharing With Meta

The National Football League was sued for allegedly sharing digital subscribers’ personal data with Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook, becoming the latest target of consumers claiming companies pass on private information to the social media site without their consent. NFL.com subscriber …

Kobe Bryant’s Widow, Friend Win $31 Million in Trial Over Leaked Crash Photos

Kobe Bryant’s widow and a family friend were awarded $31 million in damages by a jury for distress they’ve suffered over the sharing of photos taken by emergency personnel at a helicopter crash site where their spouses were killed. The …

Fox Sued Over Launch of ‘Counterfeit’ USFL by Former Owners

Fox Sports’ planned launch of the USFL this year is being challenged by former owners of the original American football league who claim the network is using its trademarks without permission in what is a “counterfeit” league. The Real USFL …

Malaysia Jet’s Mystery Disappearance Leaves Liability Riddles

As the final hours of Malaysian Air Flight MH370 remain wrapped in mystery, the question of who bears full liability for the jet’s disappearance is also unresolved. This much is clear: Families of the 227 passengers aboard the flight that …