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Precedent in the USA: Immigration agent to be prosecuted after shooting a migrant — faces up to 5 years in prison
Christian Castro is accused of making false statements regarding the circumstances of the shooting that occurred on January 14. This is the first time the court has prosecuted an immigration agency agent for his actions during an enforcement operation. In Minneapolis, there are demands to toughen the charges against Castro.

Massive lawsuit against Apple: demand for billions of dollars in compensation
The tech giant is in trouble in London following an unprecedented class-action lawsuit claiming the company used its power in the iPhone to crush competition in the digital advertising market.

CAL to Refund 4 Million Shekels to Customers: Who Is Eligible for Compensation
The settlement approved in court determines that CAL customers who previously received a temporary exemption from card fees may be eligible for a refund for one month. Who is included in the group, how much money will they receive, and what has changed since then?

The battle between FIFA and UEFA escalates: Will a new lawsuit be filed?
FIFA accused the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) today (Thursday) of conducting a planned "smear campaign" against the organization's president, Gianni Infantino. The accusations come as part of an intense legal battle surrounding the abandoned attempt to sell part of the World Cup rights to private investors, a move that caused a major upheaval in the upper echelons of world...

Airline loses lawsuit against pilot who moved to El Al
An airline demanded a refund for the expensive training of a pilot who joined a competitor, but the court ruled against the company and ordered it to pay 10,000 shekels in legal costs.

Spread conspiracy theory about 7/10: Right-wing activist to pay damages to Maj. Gen. (res.) Israel Ziv
Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding Sara Netanyahu's remarks about Yair Golan, the court ruled that right-wing activist Ido Shiponi must pay approximately 140,000 shekels to Maj. Gen. (res.) Israel Ziv for spreading a conspiracy theory claiming he knew in advance about the October 7 massacre. Shiponi claimed the lawsuit was an attempt to silence criticism.

Supreme Court ruled: 180 Shin Bet veterans who petitioned against Zini's appointment must provide him with their names
The Supreme Court President suggested that Zini reconsider his demand for the disclosure of the names, but the Shin Bet head was not convinced. The Supreme Court ruled again that those who petitioned anonymously must reveal their identities, while stopping short of determining whether they were in contempt of court for failing to comply with the previous order.

AI campaign against violence embroils fashion house in copyright lawsuit
A photographer has filed a lawsuit against the fashion house Comme il Faut over the unauthorized use of his photos in an AI-generated campaign. The plaintiff is seeking 100,000 shekels in damages.

Massive lawsuit against contractor: tenants waited years for delivery and are demanding millions
Families who purchased apartments in a project in the settlement of Tekoa in Gush Etzion, and expected to move into their homes by the summer of 2024, were forced to wait about a year and a half, and sometimes two additional years, until their apartment was delivered to them.

42.4 million dollars disappeared? The massive lawsuit shaking the crypto world
Two businessmen from Thailand are suing the cryptocurrency issuer, claiming it froze their funds without a court order. The company clarifies: "A baseless attempt to interfere with the fight against crime"

SodaStream to Compensate Customers with 2.9 Million Shekels
In the motion to certify the lawsuit against the company, it was claimed that it prevents customers who purchased subscriptions for gas cylinders from utilizing their balance towards the end of the subscription period. The company claimed that customers are free to use the entire quantity. The court approved a settlement agreement reached between the parties, according to which SodaStream will...

"By mistake": Hotel replaced 10 of 17 wedding dishes, court orders compensation
A Chinese couple who paid in advance for a premium wedding catering package discovered after the event that they had received a cheaper menu due to staff error. The court ruled this a breach of contract and ordered the hotel to provide compensation.

Paid for a full tummy tuck and discovered she underwent a partial surgery: "No one explained what was done to her body"
A resident of the Gaza Envelope claims she paid for a full tummy tuck, but only after the surgery discovered that the procedure was changed while she was under anesthesia. In a lawsuit filed against Clalit Aesthetics, Clalit, and the operating surgeon, it is claimed that she was left with physical and mental damages. Clalit Aesthetics: "Several alternatives were offered as a solution."

Following the interview on Channel 14: Sara Netanyahu is required to apologize - or pay 1.5 million shekels
Amir Sade, one of the defendants in the case of firing flares at the Prime Minister's residence, sent a warning letter to the Prime Minister's wife, Sara Netanyahu, and Channel 14. He claims that statements made in an interview on the channel constitute defamation and demands a correction, threatening lawsuits totaling 4.5 million shekels.

Alanis Morissette sues Israeli woman for extortion, alleging drug offenses
The successful singer claims that Keren Orinov, an Israeli who worked temporarily as her tour manager, tried to extort her to hire her for 15 years after Orinov herself was caught with drugs at an airport.

4-year-old girl with disability certificate sent to stairs with family: El Al to pay compensation
A family arrived at Ben Gurion Airport with four children, a stroller, and luggage, claiming they were forced to descend a long staircase to reach their plane. Judge Nurit Taviv-Mizrachi upheld the parents' account, ruling that their requests for assistance were ignored. El Al, having failed to provide staff testimony, must pay 5,000 shekels; the lawsuit against the Israel Airports Authority was...

Apple vs. OpenAI: Hundreds of former employees at the center of a massive legal storm
The disclosure of new evidence in court is causing deep concern at Apple, which discovered that hundreds of its employees have moved to its main competitor. The company's true fear regarding the leakage of its most secret developments has now been revealed.

Israel Railways threatens lawsuit against Better Rail app developers
Israel Railways has threatened legal action against the operators of the Better Rail app, accusing them of unauthorized data extraction and causing system overloads.

Israel Railways threatens lawsuit: popular app receives warning letter
The transport app "Better Rail," operated on a volunteer and non-profit basis, has received a sharp warning letter from Israel Railways alleging intellectual property infringement. The developers are not backing down: "Public information belongs to the public."

They hid a secret safe at Bank Leumi: and made a mistake that cost them millions
A couple who fell into heavy debt managed to hide a treasure of jewelry and diamonds from creditors, but a bitter dispute with the wrong person led to the exposure of the safe and the loss of all the valuable contents.

Two decades later: The singer Aaliyah's uncle accuses his son of responsibility for the plane crash
The father of a well-known music producer has filed a sharp lawsuit against him, accusing him of negligence that led to the fatal crash in which the famous singer and eight of her entourage were killed at the height of her success.

Trump administration sues Amazon: "Charged advertisers $20 billion through manipulation"
The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of systematically overcharging advertisers. The regulator claims that auction manipulation generated $20 billion in illicit gains.

Yisrael Beiteinu threatens right-wing activist with lawsuit: "False claims"
The Yisrael Beiteinu party and its chairman, MK Avigdor Lieberman, sent a pre-litigation warning letter today (Monday) to right-wing activist Rami Ben Yehuda. The letter demands that Ben Yehuda remove a post he shared on the X network within 24 hours, cease its distribution, and publish a denial, correction, and apology.

Big Brother winner Gal Rubin sues ex-partner: "Commercial exploitation of images"
Gal Rubin has filed a 306,000 shekel lawsuit against her former partner, alleging the unauthorized commercial use of her personal Instagram photos despite her requests for removal. She also claims defamation regarding his public allegations that she demanded a 50,000 shekel "bribe."

Force 100 soldiers file 18 million shekel lawsuit against senior officials and Channel 12
Three Force 100 soldiers, represented by the Honenu organization, have filed an 18 million shekel civil lawsuit in the Jerusalem District Court regarding the Sde Teiman affair. The defendants include former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, State Attorney Amit Aisman, various state and military bodies, and Channel 12 reporter Guy Peleg.

Employee forgot to use the fridge: Millions in medicine destroyed
Insurance company Harel has filed a 6.4 million shekel lawsuit against logistics firm DSV. Due to a warehouse employee's error, a shipment of high-value medicine requiring 2–8°C storage was left in improper conditions for seven days and subsequently destroyed.

Yinon Magal to compensate Guy Peleg: Court rules on defamation lawsuit
The Magistrate's Court has ordered Channel 14 host Yinon Magal to compensate Channel 12 commentator Guy Peleg for defamation regarding false claims about military service. The lawsuit against the channel was dismissed.

95 Million Dollars for Fighting Crypto Crime: The Role of ICE
A massive US government contract has turned into a legal battle between two leading blockchain analysis firms. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faces allegations of awarding the contract without a fair tender process.

Drama in the culinary world: Dudu Outmezgine sues his company
The well-known chef and pastry chef filed a lawsuit for hundreds of thousands of shekels against the patisserie bearing his name, following the company's refusal to fund a particularly prestigious benefit promised to him in his personal contract.

Astral Hotels loses lawsuit for rent refund during renovations and is ordered to pay 400,000 shekels
The agreement between Astral and the companies leasing the Aria Hotel in Eilat did not explicitly cancel the rent exemption during renovations. However, the court prioritized the concept of an "absolute obligation," ruling that business logic and the parties' intent override specific contract wording.

The union that helped Mamdani get elected is now dragging him to court
A sharp conflict is developing in New York between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). The union has filed a motion to intervene in legal proceedings against the city's lawsuit, which seeks to block a law granting school support staff payments of up to $10,000.

Storm in the basketball world: Hapoel Jerusalem sues Hapoel Tel Aviv for millions
After four successful seasons in the capital, Khadeen Carrington's move to Tel Aviv reaches the arbitration institution. Jerusalem is demanding at least 2.3 million shekels as development fees, based on the Israel Basketball Association regulations.

Selena Gomez without clothes: the footage from the vacation that is stirring the web
Benny Blanco documented his wife, pop star Selena Gomez, in an especially exposed moment during a couple's vacation on a yacht; the video broke the web and accumulated millions of views.

The battle for pension funds: The Insurance Agents Chamber threatens a lawsuit against FINQ
Following an advertising campaign claiming that agents' recommendations are influenced by commissions, the Chamber has filed a sharp demand to the Capital Markets Authority and the insurance agency. All the details on the conflict shaking the market.

Music giants sue Anthropic: It used tens of thousands of works to train Claude
Two of the world's largest music companies, Warner Music and Sony Music, are suing Anthropic. They allege that the AI company used copyrighted works to train its Claude models.

Meta's spin, following the settlement in the addiction lawsuit: calling on YouTube and TikTok to protect adolescents
Following a historic settlement, Meta is shifting the narrative by calling on YouTube and TikTok to strengthen adolescent protections. The company is positioning itself as a leader in user safety despite widespread skepticism.

Israeli woman sues hotel: 'I was naked and the employee entered, despite the sign'
A guest at a Tel Aviv hotel is threatening a lawsuit following a severe invasion of her privacy: an employee entered the room while she was naked, despite a 'Do Not Disturb' sign. She is now demanding a refund and compensation.

2.5 million shekel lawsuit against public company: "The reports did not reflect reality"
A warning letter including a request for approval of a class action, alongside a derivative lawsuit already filed in court, landed on the company's desk, claiming that the figures used to price the merger with Ciphia Vision were inflated and that the allocation ratio was skewed to the detriment of veteran shareholders. The development comes just days after the designated CFO refused to take the...

Walmart to pay $50 million for filling invalid opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle US government allegations that its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.

"We are not connected to the military": Chinese chip manufacturer sues the Pentagon
China's CXMT is suing the US Department of Defense, demanding to be removed from the list of companies that the US believes are assisting the Chinese military. The company claims it produces chips for civilian and commercial use only. The significance of the US list: it could lead to restrictions and damage the company's reputation.

Drama in London: Google to compensate developers with $353.21 million
Moments before the trial began, the tech giant reached a significant settlement following a lawsuit that accused it of charging unfair commissions of up to 30% and causing severe harm to small businesses.

Noam Tibon sues Likud activist for tens of thousands of shekels: "False messages"
Major General (res.) Noam Tibon has filed a libel lawsuit against businessman Avi Gross, claiming he published a false allegation online that Tibon knew about the Hamas attack in advance and arrived at the combat zone with a film crew for publicity purposes. The defendant has not yet filed a statement of defense.

Bank Leumi's Lawsuit Against Meta: Court Criticizes Company's Request for Delay
The Tel Aviv District Court criticized Meta regarding the 26 million shekel lawsuit filed by Bank Leumi, ordering the company to submit its response by September 2.

Yosef Haddad to face lawsuit: Left-wing activist demands 39,900 shekels
Following his placement on Ofer Winter's new party list, Yosef Haddad is being sued for copyright infringement. Left-wing activist Itamar Greenberg is demanding 39,900 shekels in court.

Victory for Channel 14: Journalist Chaim Levinson ordered to pay damages for defamation
The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ruled in favor of Channel 14 in a defamation lawsuit against journalist Chaim Levinson. The court ordered him to pay 30,000 shekels within 30 days.

The judge was stunned: why did the multi-million lawsuit against AIG collapse?
A request to certify a class action lawsuit for 110 million shekels against the insurance company ended in a complete withdrawal by the plaintiff after the court revealed that the documents submitted were based on artificial intelligence hallucinations.

Meta got off cheap, but the settlement it reached may change the rules of the game
Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement in a massive lawsuit brought by 29 US states over claims that its platforms were designed to cause addiction among young users. The payment will be spread over 10 years.

Compromise: Meta to pay up to $18 billion as part of the "addiction lawsuits" against Facebook and Instagram
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion as part of a settlement in a massive lawsuit filed against it by 29 US states, alleging that the company violated the privacy of young users and integrated addictive features.

Following the CFO's departure: Lawsuit against Tomer Mazon and the controlling shareholder
A shareholder of Tomer Mazon has filed a 2.5 million shekel lawsuit, alleging bad faith during the merger and the concealment of inventory issues, which led to the suspension of the company's shares.

Right-wing activist who lost to Shikma Bressler sued for millions: "They are silencing me"
After being ordered to pay about 150,000 shekels to Shikma Bressler, Fani Michaeli is also facing another lawsuit for 2.6 million shekels. She now claims that the legal proceedings are taking a heavy toll on her, while she is a mother of two IDF soldiers.