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* Elon Musk has won the defamation trial stemming from his infamous “pedo guy” tweet. Hope this means we’ll see more off-the-cuff tweets from Musk. [New York Times]
* Simon Cowell has lawyered up for an investigation about an allegedly toxic culture at America’s Got Talent. Wonder if he did an America’s Got Talent type of competition to select counsel. [Variety]
* A Seattle attorney has been sentenced to prison time and fines for fleecing a brain-damaged former client. [Seattle Times]
* Ride-share services are facing a legal reckoning over sexual assault allegations against drivers. [New York Times]
* A judge has refused to toss a lawsuit filed by Bill Nye against Disney for profits Nye is allegedly owed from his hit 90s TV show. As we know from South Park, Nye needs to be careful taking on Mickey Mouse… [Hollywood Reporter]
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