In a letter to Twitter's general counsel dated Dec. 22, attorney David Boies, representing Sony, requested that the site suspend the account of a Twitter user who has been posting documents and information leaked in the recent cyber attack. The letter, posted by the Wall Street Journal, asserts that Sony "does not consent to Twitter's or any Twitter account holder's s possession, review, copying, dissemination, publication, uploading, downloading, or making any use of the Stolen Information." It calls out one account holder in particular, whose Twitter handle is @BikiniRobotArmy, for publishing leaked information, arguing that it is "pursuant to the perpetrators' scheme." The person behind the account is Val Broeksmit, a London musician. He has posted screenshots of selectively redacted Sony emails about paying actors to tweet about movies, how much certain actors are paid, and miscellaneous insidery gossip and shoptalk. Boies alleges in his letter that posting Sony documents breaks … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Sony threatens Twitter with legal action over posting of leaked documents
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Steven Seagal Accusers Seek Legal Action: ‘This Is About Accountability’
"All legal options remain open," accusers' attorney Lisa Bloom says Itay Hod, provided by Published 11:20 am, Monday, March 19, 2018 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Steven Seagal Accusers Seek Legal Action: ‘This Is About Accountability’ 1 / 1 Back to Gallery A lawyer for two women who have accused actor Steven Seagal of sexual assault years ago said Monday that “all legal options remain open.” Civil-rights attorney Lisa Bloom told reporters she had taken on the cases of former Dutch model Faviola Dadis and former aspiring actress Regina Simons pro bono “as they seek justice and accountability” from the actor. Both women first publicly disclosed their accusations against Seagal in exclusive interviews with TheWrap in January. “Steven Seagal may be a big action star but it’s Faviola and Regina who are taking action now,” Bloom said. “Each of them has already gone to the … [Read more...] about Steven Seagal Accusers Seek Legal Action: ‘This Is About Accountability’
Neshek appreciates support, looks at legal action into son’s death
Pat Neshek pointed to the base of his locker at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, where there is a big pile of letters and packages from fans. He and his wife, Stephanee, have been overwhelmed by all the support after the death of their newborn son, Gehrig John, in the fall. "It's so nice; we do appreciate it," said Neshek, a Park Center High School product and former Twins reliever. "But when you're trying to get past it, and then you hear about it, it reminds you all over again." Neshek said earlier this week that things are a little better now, though he and Stephanee struggle every day and they had counseling to talk about the tragedy. "She had a hard time, and she still is, but we've made a lot of strides," Neshek said. "I wouldn't say I'm fine, but she was the one who held him all the time, and it's been real tough for her. I am proud of how far she's come. "It will be years, I think. There is no way to get better. But there is hope we will have another kid." Gehrig's death, 23 hours … [Read more...] about Neshek appreciates support, looks at legal action into son’s death
Arnold may face legal action over a cigar
May, but probably not. It is remarkable to learn that there aren’t any international treaties about this. You'd think they would have made this an extraditable offense years ago: Was it lit or was it cold? The status of a cigar in Arnold Schwarzenegger's mouth at an Austrian airport could decide whether or not he faces legal action. Smoking at airports is banned in Austria and an anti-smoking lobby said Tuesday it plans to launch a suit against the former California governor for puffing on a stogie after arriving in June at Salzburg Airport. But officials suggest the affair will go up in smoke. Salzburg municipal legal expert Josef Goldberger told state broadcaster ORF that Arnie can ignore any requests from authorities in his homeland to respond since the charge is not covered by treaties. Airport spokesman Alexander Klaus, meanwhile, says the cigar was out. "Burning cigars smoke and there were no puffs for Schwarzenegger," he says. The question is whether he took his own … [Read more...] about Arnold may face legal action over a cigar
City authorizes legal action against developer
The city is preparing for possible legal action against a developer it says reneged on a loan from 2008. Following a closed-door session Friday, the City Council took the unusual step of authorizing the city attorney to initiate a lawsuit or foreclosure action against entities headed by developer Don Gerberding. The loan relates to Gerberding's redevelopment of a parcel at 2nd Street and West Broadway that now houses his company, Master. Precisely what the city intends to do remains unclear. A city spokesman said he would inquire about the city attorney's preference following today's vote. Unrelated to the loan dispute, Gerberding is currently trying to develop a property a Franklin and Lyndale Avenues -- a project that has garnered a lot of attention. The city granted Gerberding a ten-year, $350,000 loan in 2008 to transform a site once occupied by Irv's Bar, which had attracted many police calls. Gerberding developed the parcel -- though not to the city's original specifications -- … [Read more...] about City authorizes legal action against developer