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A New York photo company says that Fendi posted their picture of Blake Lively on the luxury fashion house’s social media to promote their designs — but didn’t pay for the glamour shot, a federal lawsuit charges. A photo of the actress decked out in a yellow ensemble arriving at the “Good Morning America” show …

Power lawyer Ben Brafman is recovering at home after a serious fall that he told us could have lead to a “tragic situation.” Brafman — who has represented Michael Jackson, Diddy, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Harvey Weinstein and “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli — said he fell down the steps at his house in Nassau County on April …

An Illinois state judge on Monday ruled in favor of a state representative who filed a lawsuit against Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extension of the state’s stay at home order. Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney granted a temporary restraining order to Republican state Representative Darren Bailey, releasing him for now from the Democratic governor’s …

President Trump on Friday signed into law a $484 billion relief package that replenishes funds for small business loans to offset the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The bill allocates $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program, which was established as part of the massive $2.2 trillion relief package approved by lawmakers earlier this month. …

American businesses are worried about getting sued as some prepare to reopen amid the coronavirus crisis, the head of the US Chamber of Commerce says. Businesses are “anxious” about reopening because the pandemic has created a patchwork of rules and regulations that could expose them to legal liabilities, according to chamber president Suzanne Clark. “When …

Iskra Lawrence‘s home birthing experience with her first child was a harrowing ordeal. “A.M.P joined team Payne April 16th at 1.05pm here at home,” the British model, 29, wrote alongside the first photos of her baby. “Our first draft pick, but really we are the ones who are so grateful that you picked us to …

Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum concedes the race to Rep. Ron DeSantis in Tallahassee, Fla., November 6, 2018. New photos from the Miami Beach Police Department confirm the presence of crystal meth in the hotel room where former Democratic candidate for Florida governor Andrew Gillum was found after a suspected overdose incident …

Jussie Smollett’s counter-suit against the Chicago Police Department for “malicious prosecution” was thrown out by a federal judge on Wednesday on the grounds that the Empire actor lacks the standing to counter-sue while he has outstanding proceedings against him. U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall also said in her ruling that the police acted properly considering they “had …

Billy Joel is being sued for copyright infringement — but not over a song. A contractor claims the Piano Man ripped off architectural designs for renovations to his sprawling Long Island residence by handing them off to another builder, according to a petition filed in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday. For Joel and his wife, home …

Prince Harry reached out to Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle‘s father, ahead of his 2018 wedding. In advance of Meghan’s case against Associated Newspapers on Friday, the 35-year-old Duke of Sussex submitted text messages to London’s High Court which revealed his exchange with Thomas Markle, Reuters reported. Meghan, 38, is suing Associated Newspapers, publisher of the …