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Musk’s X Sues Music Publishers Over Alleged Licensing Conspiracy
Elon Musk’s X Corp sued 18 major music publishers and a leading U.S. music industry trade association on Friday, alleging they conspired to block competition and force the social media platform to purchase licenses for musical works at inflated rates. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSinger’s Elliott Sued by PE Firm in Escalating Fight Over Money
A Texas private equity firm accused Paul Singer’s Elliott Investment Management of withholding “tens of millions of dollars” from the sale of oil and gas assets, according to a new lawsuit in the escalating fight over their failed partnership. Stronghold … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFirst Brands Judge Approves Examiner to Probe Fraud Allegations
A federal judge overseeing the insolvency case of First Brands Group approved the appointment of a corporate litigator to lead an investigation of the multi-billion dollar fraud claims that have dominated the auto-parts maker’s reorganization effort. Martin De Luca, a … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Governor Seeks $200M to Replace EV Tax Credits Cut by Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking for $200 million to restart offering tax rebates for electric vehicles that are purchased in the state, making up for a similar federal program that President Donald Trump ended last year. The proposal would … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreManager of Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in New Year Fire Detained
One of the two managers of a bar that was the site of a deadly fire that claimed 40 lives in the Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana has been arrested following questioning. The man was deemed to be a flight … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreLaw Firm Faces Sanctions for Failing to Vet Ugandan Claims in $6B 3M Case
An Alabama law firm will likely have to pay more than $800,000—plus another $100,000 in sanctions—for failing to verify hearing loss in hundreds of Ugandans who claimed part of the massive settlement over faulty 3M earplugs. “It’s been a learning … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreStorm Goretti Batters Europe With Violent Winds, Power Cuts
Storm Goretti lashed England and France with hurricane-force winds, causing widespread disruption as it swept through northwest Europe and cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes. Amber and yellow warnings were in place for parts of the U.K., France … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWinter Storm Halts Parts of Volkswagen Production in Germany
A winter storm passing over northern Europe on Friday forced Volkswagen to close one of its plants for the day and interrupted production of its Golf model, the company said. The German carmaker canceled the late shift on its assembly … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGood Times for U.S. P/C Insurers May Not Last; Auto Challenges Ahead
In their latest report on the U.S. auto insurance market, analysts from S&P Global Market Intelligence predict the strongest overall U.S. property/casualty insurance underwriting results in 18 years for 2025, driven by favorable private passenger auto outcomes. Still, while their … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreReport: 10 Highest Class-Action Settlements in 2025 Eclipsed $70B
The value of the 10 highest class-action settlements in 2025 exceeded $70 billion for the first time ever. In fact, the total was nearer to $80 billion across all areas of litigation, according to law firm Duane Morris. For the … Source: Claims Journal
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