BTS faces U.S. plagiarism lawsuit over ‘SWIM’ song

Big Hit Music denies copyright infringement claims over BTS' 'Swim'

Big Hit Music, Hybe's music subsidiary and BTS' agency, on Friday denied allegations that the group's global hit Swim infringed on the copyright of a song by three US songwriters. 'Swim' is an independent creation, the agency said in a statement shared with The Korea Herald. The allegations in the lawsuit are unilateral and unsubstantiated. We will respond firmly through the appropriate legal process. The statement came after US songwriters Steve Cooper, Jon Sandler and Greylyn Johnson fil

BTS faces 'SWIM' plagiarism lawsuit in US as BigHit Music denies allegations

BTS faces 'SWIM' plagiarism lawsuit in US as BigHit Music denies allegations

YouTube settles ahead of California’s second social-media addiction trial

A month before a Los Angeles jury was due to hear a Florida teenager’s case, Google quietly stepped out of it, leaving Meta, Snap and TikTok to argue the rest. Google’s YouTube has settled with a teenage plaintiff weeks before he was due to face the company in court, removing itself from the second bellwether [] This story continues at The Next Web

Matt ‘Fortune Favors the Brave’ Damon Is Back for More Crypto Fun

This time Ripple is laundering its reputation through Matt Damon and his Water.org charity.

BTS hit 'Swim' faces plagiarism claim in U.S.; label rejects allegations, vows legal action

SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- BTS' chart-topping smash hit Swim has been accused ...

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Ador reviews records after NewJeans’ ‘ETA’ named in US copyright lawsuit

Ador reviews records after NewJeans’ ‘ETA’ named in US copyright lawsuit

DNA, Confessions…Death Penalty Push

A young man’s DNA on a rifle trigger, a stack of digital “confessions,” and a 33-hour manhunt now collide with a defense team determined to prove that what looks overwhelming on cable news may be far less certain in court. Story Snapshot Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson’s own DNA, words, and actions tie him to Charlie []

Alibaba Sues The US, Seeking Removal From Pentagon's Blacklist

The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, challenges the US Department of Defense's decision to place Alibaba on its 1260H list - a roster of companies that Washington believes support...

Editor's note: NPR retracts story

Editor's note: NPR retracts story

Eminem loses trademark battle with Aussie beach brand

The rapper had attempted to effectively block the Australian brand from trading under the name Swim Shady here in a case that could have global ramifications.

The Democrats' Favorite Streamer Is Begging for a Defamation Lawsuit

The Democrats' Favorite Streamer Is Begging for a Defamation Lawsuit

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging it stole top-secret information

Lawsuit marks collapse of relationship between two of the biggest names in Silicon Valley

America’s Unaccountable Federal Judiciary

A group of law students petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case that exposes a glaring contradiction in American law. ... The post America’s Unaccountable Federal Judiciary appeared first on The New American.

Verbatim passages, repetitions: DMK's plagiarism charge against TVK's White Paper

Verbatim passages, repetitions: DMK's plagiarism charge against TVK's White Paper

Teddy Swims Releases Emotional Breakup Song After Split From Girlfriend

Teddy Swims is pouring his emotions into his art. The two-time Grammy nominee, 33, released his powerful new single, “Break Up in Reverse,” on Friday, July 10, after revealing his split from his girlfriend, Raiche Wright. The lyrics find Swims wishing to undo a failed relationship. “Every night would get better instead of getting worse []

YouTube Exits Teen Addiction Lawsuit as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat Head to Trial

Google settled YouTube claims brought by a Florida teen, leaving Meta, TikTok, and Snap to face a July trial over social media addiction. The post YouTube Exits Teen Addiction Lawsuit as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat Head to Trial appeared first on TechRepublic.

On Platner, the Media Recycles the Biden Excuse Again

On Platner, the Media Recycles the Biden Excuse Again

A Florida Poet Attempted to Sue Taylor Swift for Plagiarism

A Florida Poet Attempted to Sue Taylor Swift for Plagiarism

Clock Ticks: Lawsuit Demands Todd Blanche Records On Epstein, Jack Smith Before AG Vote

A nonpartisan government watchdog group filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Tuesday, seeking a court order to compel the Department of Justice to fast-track the release of internal records regarding Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche. The plaintiff, American Oversight, is requesting the expedited processing of Freedom of [] Clock Ticks: Lawsuit Demands Todd Blanche Records On Epstein, Jack Smith Before AG Vote

The Telegram 'A-P-P-P': Privacy, Piracy, and Pornography

From OTT movie piracy links to leaked national exams and explicit content funnels, we dive into the Telegram 'A-P-P-P'. Read how the app's strict privacy philosophy inadvertently created a bulletproof shield for global piracy and pornography rings

The Linda Lindas on “really fun” new album ‘Gotta Get Out’ and “cool” Hayley Williams collab ‘Closer’: “It’s an emo song about not wanting to get older”

The band told NME that they'll shock people with their experimental third record, recalled early support from the Paramore frontwoman, cited Fontaines D.C. and The Cure as inspiration, and revealed why they “feel like outsiders sometimes” The post The Linda Lindas on “really fun” new album ‘Gotta Get Out’ and “cool” Hayley Williams collab ‘Closer’: “It’s an emo song about not wanting to get older” appeared first on NME.

Listen: Teddy Swims releases 'Break Up in Reverse' single, music video

Listen: Teddy Swims releases 'Break Up in Reverse' single, music video

Supreme Court refuses to halt $800 daily fine for news reporter who won’t divulge sources

The case has been being closely watched by media advocates who say it could make sources think twice before providing information that could expose government wrongdoing

Guy finds long-forgotten album in a thrift shop, reunites the band, and is sharing their music with the world

The damaged vinyl record was first released 58-years-ago. The post Guy finds long-forgotten album in a thrift shop, reunites the band, and is sharing their music with the world appeared first on Upworthy.

Prediction Markets

It’s been a lively week in the Commonwealth, with dueling lawsuits on prediction markets. The first: A Washington-based lobbying group is suing Kentucky to challenge a recently enacted law that places an excise tax on prediction markets. The Coalition for Fair Markets filed a lawsuit Friday in Franklin County that alleges Kentucky’s first-in-the-nation law unfairly [] The post Prediction Markets appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Court blocks DOJ release of Biden’s conversations with biographer

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Justice Department from turning over to a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations former President Joe Biden had with his biographer roughly a decade ago. A panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit agreed to []...Click to read more

States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.

A group of states are preparing to file a lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery as soon as this week, according to four people briefed on the plans, a legal challenge that would create a major obstacle for one of the biggest media mergers in history. A draft of the lawsuit currently []

Colby Cosh: The drug that was approved on fake data

Behind the bureaucratic bluster, bad behaviour?

"Siren Head" Movie in Works

Fresh off the success of “Obsession,” and “Backrooms,” Hollywood has found its next Gen Z phenomenon to bring to screens. Warner Bros. has won a bidding war for the rights to “Siren Head.

Hong Kong, mainland police smash HK$16.8 million cross-border phishing syndicate

Hong Kong police and mainland authorities have smashed a cross-border phishing syndicate that swindled victims out of HK16.8 million (US2.14 million) by impersonating the Water Supplies Department, resulting in 15 arrests between March and June. The joint enforcement action, code-named Operation Boldhawk, targeted a criminal chain that sent malicious text messages to residents in the city, Superintendent Hui Yee-wai of the police cyber security and technology crime bureau said on Friday. “This...

A Man Ended A One-Month Relationship Because Of His Girlfriend’s Behavior, But Now He Can’t Stop Feeling Guilty

It sounds like this guy DEFINITELY made the right decision by breaking up with her! The post A Man Ended A One-Month Relationship Because Of His Girlfriend’s Behavior, But Now He Can’t Stop Feeling Guilty appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Justice Department sues California and Virginia for weapons bans

The government filed the suits the same day California’s so-called Glock ban and Virginia’s assault weapons ban were slated to take effect. The post Justice Department sues California and Virginia for weapons bans appeared first on MS NOW.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 23

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 23.

US Supreme Court paves way for government to block asylum seekers at border

Liberal justices say the ruling 'circumvents' US law by allowing agents to prevent asylum seekers from filing a claim.

Three Chipmakers Sued Over Alleged DRAM Price-Fixing Conspiracy

(NaturalNews) A lawsuit was filed on Thursday, June 25, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by 17 plaintiffs â“ including individual...

A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court

A lawsuit filed in California last month offers a modern-day David vs. Goliath tale that casts the world’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor, in the role of the giant battling against a shoestring operation in Africa — but with a twist.

FBI Report Describes Graffiti as a Tactic of “Anarchist Violent Extremists”

The report also adds new ambiguous justification for FBI action such as “making claims” against business or governments.