![Tommy Thomas fails to strike out lawsuit by Shahrir Samad, trial to begin in March 2026 Tommy Thomas fails to strike out lawsuit by Shahrir Samad, trial to begin in March 2026](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673607663_ShahrirSamadTommy.jpg)
Tommy Thomas fails to strike out lawsuit by Shahrir Samad, trial to begin in March 2026
High Court orders lawsuit brought by Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad to go to trial, starting in March 2026.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from hearing 1MDB's luxury goods lawsuit against her Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from hearing 1MDB's luxury goods lawsuit against her](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719397229_RosmahMansor.jpg)
Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from hearing 1MDB's luxury goods lawsuit against her
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has filed an application for High Court judge Adlin Abdul Majid to recuse himself from presiding over the US$346 million civil suit filed by 1MDB
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Halim Saad appeals High Court decision dismissing lawsuit against Dr Mahathir and others Halim Saad appeals High Court decision dismissing lawsuit against Dr Mahathir and others](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Halim Saad appeals High Court decision dismissing lawsuit against Dr Mahathir and others
Tan Sri Halim Saad appeals High Courts dismissal of his lawsuit against the government over 2001 Renong and UEM shares acquisition losses.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Musk files motion to drop lawsuit against OpenAI - Court Filing Musk files motion to drop lawsuit against OpenAI - Court Filing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718175939_ElonMuskjpg.jpg)
Musk files motion to drop lawsuit against OpenAI - Court Filing
US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has filed a motion to drop his lawsuit against OpenAI, Sputnik reported, citing a court filing.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Netflix sued in $170 million 'Baby Reindeer' defamation lawsuit Netflix sued in $170 million 'Baby Reindeer' defamation lawsuit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717742506_netflix.jpg)
Netflix sued in $170 million 'Baby Reindeer' defamation lawsuit
Fiona Harvey claims the portrayal of the obsessive stalker Martha in the hit show is defamatory and inaccurate.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Lawyer withdraws from case, hearing of Dzulkefly's suit against Najib postponed Lawyer withdraws from case, hearing of Dzulkefly's suit against Najib postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716205353_TBDZULCOVID.jpg)
Lawyer withdraws from case, hearing of Dzulkefly's suit against Najib postponed
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's lawsuit against Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been postponed to next year.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Najib denied leave to appeal 1MDB lawsuit attendance ruling Najib denied leave to appeal 1MDB lawsuit attendance ruling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702625390_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib denied leave to appeal 1MDB lawsuit attendance ruling
The court was not persuaded that this was a fit and proper case for it to exercise its discretion to grant leave.
Wed May 29 2024
![Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716959465_MuhyiddinYassinPu.jpg)
Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably
The settlement was recorded as both parties had reached an agreement with agreed-upon conditions.
Wed May 29 2024
![1MDB’S US$346 mln suit: Rosmah ordered to file defence by July 4 1MDB’S US$346 mln suit: Rosmah ordered to file defence by July 4](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711440876_TBROSMAHMANSORj.jpg)
1MDB’S US$346 mln suit: Rosmah ordered to file defence by July 4
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is set to file her statement of defence against 1MDB's lawsuit against her, over the purchase of luxury items.
Fri May 24 2024
![Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686584280_UNESCOUnitedNatio.jpg)
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says
UNESCO listed in its report physical attacks such as injuries, arrests and harassment, legal actions, including defamation lawsuits.
Fri May 03 2024
![May 14 hearing for Apandi Ali's bid for leave to appeal over Court's dismissal of his lawsuit May 14 hearing for Apandi Ali's bid for leave to appeal over Court's dismissal of his lawsuit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61698896366_TanSriApandiAli.jpg)
May 14 hearing for Apandi Ali's bid for leave to appeal over Court's dismissal of his lawsuit
Ex-AG Tan Sri Mohamad Apandi Ali filed the application on Dec 1, last year, after losing his appeal at Court of Appeal on Nov 2 last year.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Former year-two pupil fails in lawsuit against teacher, principal and govt Former year-two pupil fails in lawsuit against teacher, principal and govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689054856_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Former year-two pupil fails in lawsuit against teacher, principal and govt
According to the Court, the boy failed to prove his case on the balance of probabilities.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652771361_TBBUFFALO.jpg)
Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Justice Paula Feroleto said 25 plaintiffs could try to prove that the social media platforms were designed to addict and radicalize users.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693372287_twitterlogo.jpg)
Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs
The 17 music publishers had sued X of infringing copyrights on nearly 1,700 songs by letting people post music online without permission.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Aerosmith's Steven Tyler wins dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit Aerosmith's Steven Tyler wins dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61698986921_StevenTyler.jpg)
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler wins dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit
US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan said Jeanne Bellino waited too long to sue the 75-year-old Steven Tyler.
Thu Feb 22 2024