Disney has cancelled its plans to expand its operations in Orlando, Florida, citing "changing business conditions" as the reason. The expansion would have included a new employee campus in Lake Nona and the relocation of the company's Imagineering team, and was estimated to cost $1 billion and relocate more than 2,000 California-based employees. Tensions between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been escalating, and with the return of CEO Bob Iger, Disney has decided to abandon the plans and keep its employees in California.
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Lori Vallow Daybell has been indicted for a second time in Arizona for conspiring to kill her niece's ex-husband, in addition to the Idaho charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and other charges for the deaths of her two youngest children. Her attorney has argued that her mental illness prevented her from understanding the consequences of her actions, and if convicted, she could face a life sentence in prison.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of photographer Lynn Goldsmith in her dispute with the Andy Warhol Foundation over the late artist's use of her 1981 photo of Prince as the basis for a silkscreen image. The ruling clarifies the issue of fair use in copyright law, and is beneficial to people who own copyrighted content upon which other works are based. It serves as a reminder to other creators that they must be mindful of copyright law when creating works based on existing material.
On Thursday, May 18th, Israel deployed over 2,000 police officers to Jerusalem's Old City in anticipation of a march by Jewish nationalists waving Israeli flags. The march is an annual event commemorating Israel's capture of the Old City and has been met with criticism from some Palestinians, who view it as a provocation. Authorities have increased security in an effort to ensure the march passes without violence and the Israeli government is determined to ensure the march passes without incident.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Twitter in a case concerning allegations that YouTube was liable for suggesting videos promoting violent militant Islam. The court declined to address the application of the law, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, to the family's claims, and unanimously ruled that such claims could not be brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act. This decision is a victory for internet companies, who have said that Section 230 has helped the internet flourish, and serves as a reminder of the importance of the law in protecting internet companies from liability for user-generated content.
A Florida judge ruled that Erica Herman, the ex-girlfriend of Tiger Woods, must abide by a nondisclosure agreement she purportedly signed and resolve her lawsuits seeking millions from Woods through private arbitration. The judge rejected Herman's claims of sexual harassment, noting that she had not provided any factual specificity for her claims. The ruling means that Herman must now resolve her claims against Woods through private arbitration, with the outcome of the proceedings remaining unknown.
Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from the French Open due to a lingering hip injury and that he expects 2024 to be the final season of his career. This will be the first time he has missed the tournament since making his debut in 2005, and he is looking forward to the next few years of his career.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is still due to be deposed in the lawsuit, which seeks damages for the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking.