The New York Times – Travel:
A man, who was not a guest at the Miami Beach hotel, was accused of assaulting the girl in the hotel’s outdoor pool.
Category: Compensation for Damages (Law)
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Ye Must Pay Musicians for Using Sample Without Permission
The New York Times – Music:
A jury in Los Angeles found the rapper and three of his companies liable for more than $400,000 after he played an unauthorized music sample at an event in 2021.
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Blake Lively Settlement Had No Financial Payout, Filing Confirms
The New York Times – Film:
Justin Baldoni’s company did not agree to make a payout as part of the deal that ended Ms. Lively’s lawsuit, but she is able to seek compensation through a separate legal avenue.
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Jury Awards Chance the Rapper $35 in Legal Fight With Former Manager
The New York Times – Music:
The former manager, Pat Corcoran, sued in 2020, seeking $3.8 million in unpaid royalties. Chance countersued for $1 million. The legal battle ended last week in what amounted to a draw.
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Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music
The New York Times – Music:
Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.
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Paul Haggis Reaches $2 Million Settlement After 2022 Rape Verdict
The New York Times – Film:
A judge had ordered the Oscar-winning filmmaker to pay at least $7.5 million to a former film-industry publicist after a civil jury found him liable for raping her.
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Trump Administration Drops Biden Plan for Flight Delay Compensation
The New York Times – Travel:
The Trump administration said it will withdraw former President Biden’s plan to require airlines to compensate passengers for carrier-caused disruptions.
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Man Files $7 Million Lawsuit Over Family’s Food Poisoning Deaths at All-Inclusive Resort
The New York Times – Travel:
A Canadian family of four fell ill after eating at an all-inclusive resort’s buffet in late 2023, leading to the deaths of the mother and oldest son.
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Airbnb to Pay About $20 Million After Charging Australians in U.S. Dollars
The New York Times – Travel:
Airbnb admitted in Australian court that it had made “false or misleading representations,” charging customers in U.S. currency instead of Australian dollars.