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US judge dismisses Jay Z 'Big Pimpin' copyright case

A judge dismissed a case against Jay Z in which the heir of an Egyptian composer claimed the rapper illegally used a flute sample in his hip-hop classic "Big Pimpin."

US judge dismisses Jay Z 'Big Pimpin' copyright case
Five Guantanamo prisoners released to Kazakhstan

Five Guantanamo detainees have been released to Kazakhstan.

Five Guantanamo prisoners released to Kazakhstan
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BTA files motion to dismiss fraud lawsuit in US

Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by its creditors in the United States.

BTA files motion to dismiss fraud lawsuit in US
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Bolashak wins lawsuits against students

One third of Bolashak scholarship holders who were charged for academic failure appeal against the decision.

Bolashak wins lawsuits against students
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Appeal court revives Oracle-Google copyright battle

An appeals court on Friday breathed new life into Oracle's big-money lawsuit against Google by ruling that software commands can be copyrighted just like classic books.

Appeal court revives Oracle-Google copyright battle
U.S. director Quentin Tarantino. ©Reuters/Robert Pratta
US judge dismisses Tarantino lawsuit against website

A US judge threw out Wednesday a lawsuit by Quentin Tarantino seeking $1 million from a gossip website for helping leak a screenplay for his latest planned movie.

US judge dismisses Tarantino lawsuit against website
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Phoenix TV journalists file harassment lawsuit in New York

Two employees of Hong Kong-based Phoenix television and a job applicant filed suit Tuesday against the company in New York after allegations of sexual harassment against its former bureau chief.

Phoenix TV journalists file harassment lawsuit in New York
Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson. ©Reuters/David McNew
Michael Jackson's mom to pay promoter $800,000

Michael Jackson's 83-year-old mother Katherine has agreed to pay over $800,000 to tour promoters AEG Live for costs incurred to defend a failed lawsuit she brought, lawyers said.

Michael Jackson's mom to pay promoter $800,000
Workers sue McDonald's for stealing wages

US workers accused fast-food giant McDonald's of systematically stealing wages through illicit practices like forcing them to work off-the-clock and failing to pay overtime.

Workers sue McDonald's for stealing wages
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Atyrau oil refinery fined $132 million for polluting environment; plant claims inspectors ignorant of flaring systems

Atyrau oil refinery has been changed with a fine of nearly $132 million over environmental pollution.

Atyrau oil refinery fined $132 million for polluting environment; plant claims inspectors ignorant of flaring systems
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Australia not willing to pay Kazakhstan for sick cows

Kazakhstan is compelled to bring Australian sick cows supplier through diplomatic channels.

Australia not willing to pay Kazakhstan for sick cows
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International Arbitrations bring $3 billion to Kazakhstan in 2013

Kazakhstan won $3 billion in international arbitrations in 2013.

International Arbitrations bring $3 billion to Kazakhstan in 2013
©Reuters/Umit Bektas
Exclusive Japan bar sues website for unwanted publicity

An exclusive Japanese bar is suing a foodie website, arguing that unwanted publicity from a review is damaging its operational strategy of being little-known and hard to find.

Exclusive Japan bar sues website for unwanted publicity
Guards at the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. ©Reuters/Mandel Ngan/Pool
Hard rockers demand $666,000 after Guantanamo claims

A Canadian hard-rock band says it sent the Pentagon a $666,000 bill after a former Guantanamo Bay guard alleged that the US military used their music to torture detainees.

Hard rockers demand $666,000 after Guantanamo claims
Actor Tom Cruise. ©Reuters/Rick Wilking
Cruise lawyer dismisses 'bizarre' $1 billion lawsuit

A lawyer for Tom Cruise poured scorn on a $1 billion lawsuit alleging that filmmakers stole a screenwriter's work to create a blockbuster "Mission: Impossible" film, calling the legal action "bizarre."

Cruise lawyer dismisses 'bizarre' $1 billion lawsuit
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In US, 'natural' food may be anything but

In the United States, pre-packaged foods loaded with artificial ingredients and chemicals can make it onto grocery store shelves boasting the label "natural."

In US, 'natural' food may be anything but
Same-sex couples sue Florida for right to wed

Six same-sex couples filed suit against the US state of Florida Tuesday for refusing to let them marry.

Same-sex couples sue Florida for right to wed
Hollande says may sue magazine over affair claim

French President Francois Hollande told AFP Friday he was considering legal action against Closer after the magazine said he was having an affair with an actress.

Hollande says may sue magazine over affair claim
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Turkey considers compensating Kazakhstan for spoilt vacation

The Turkish government is ready to consider Kazakhstan’s claims against Turkish Qualitum Tour company.

Turkey considers compensating Kazakhstan for spoilt vacation
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Swatch wins compensation from Tiffany's in contract row

Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group has won a lawsuit against US jewellery group Tiffany & Co over a failed joint venture to jointly design and market luxury watches.

Swatch wins compensation from Tiffany's in contract row