A lawsuit, since settled, offers a glimpse into dressage, the chosen sport of Mitt Romney’s wife, and into the elite world of expensive horses.

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In Rarefied Sport, a View of the Romneys’ World

A federal lawsuit argues that restricting assignments violates the constitutional rights of women.

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2 Women Sue Over Army’s Combat Ban

The success of shareholder lawsuits is likely to depend on whether certain information should have been disclosed to all investors, and with more details.

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White Collar Watch: The Facebook I.P.O.’s Potential Legal Exposure

A federal judge’s ruling could allow many more plaintiffs to join a lawsuit challenging the Police Department’s stop-and-frisk policy.

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City Room: Judge Allows Class-Action Status in Stop-and-Frisk Lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit was filed Tuesday against JPMorgan Chase on behalf of investors accusing the bank of misleading shareholders about the $2 billion in trading losses that have roiled the company this week. Read full article > >

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JPMorgan Chase hit with class-action lawsuit over $2B in trading losses

After first lawsuit filed Monday.

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Second Masseur Sues Travolta

Says civil lawsuit by accuser will go to court.

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Judge Rejects DSK’s Immunity Claim

A court in The Hague dismissed a lawsuit by shop owners fighting a plan to ban marijuana purchases by foreigners.

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Dutch Plan to Bar Nonresidents From Buying Marijuana Upheld

Lawyers have agreed to settle a lawsuit against the company’s directors over its purchase of Merrill Lynch for $20 million, even though damages could reach $5 billion, according to plaintiffs of a parallel suit in Delaware.

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Bank of America Settlement in Lawsuit Is Challenged

When 33-year-old Ashoo Mongia visits the supermarket it's rarely for stocking up his fridge for the week. As head of a cow protection enforcement team, he regularly scours Delhi grocery stores and outdoor markets for food products containing cow beef. For the last 15 years, Mongia and his team of 120 Delhi-based volunteers have thrown themselves in a battle that pits India's billon-dollar meat industry and growing underground beef trade against Hindu traditionalists keen on preserving the holy status of cows. “The cow is our mother, it's our duty to protect her,” said Mongia, who monitors and raids hundreds of stores, butcher shops and slaughterhouses suspected of carrying, selling or slaughtering India's blessed bovines. “We do this because we believe in what the cow represents in our country, our culture and in the Hindu religion.” Read – Growing beef trade hits India's sacred cow Previously – Clarified: Religious dietary restrictions and Restaurant serves meat to Hindus, served lawsuit in return

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‘The cow is our mother’ – India’s beef boom at odds with Hindu tradition

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien is the lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit that seeks compensation and medical care from the NFL for “repeated traumatic injuries to his head” that he incurred during his playing career. Read full article > >

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Mark Rypien sues NFL, says he sustained repeated head injuries during career

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien is the lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit that seeks compensation and medical care from the NFL for “repeated traumatic injuries to his head” that he incurred during his playing career. Read full article > >

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Mark Rypien sues NFL, says he sustained repeated head injuries during career

Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz on Monday settled the lawsuit brought against them by Irving H. Picard, the trustee for the victims of Bernard L. Madoff’s fraud, for $162 million.

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Mets’ Owners and Madoff Trustee Settle Suit

A federal judge rejected a bid by the Mets owners to have the remaining claims of a lawsuit in the Madoff fraud dismissed, and ruled that the trustee was entitled to collect up to $83 million.

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Judge Deals a Financial Blow to Mets’ Owners

Sean Young , “Blade Runner” actress and “Celebrity Rehab” participant, has taken to Facebook to explain the circumstances surrounding her arrest outside the post-Oscars Governors Ball : “I just want everyone to know that I was sober, extremely well behaved when a very stupid security guard went postal on me and then The Academy’s very stupid lawyer recommended a ‘private person’s arrest’ and I have grounds for a lawsuit against the Academy although I believe a public apology to me would be much better. I am OK and I have the Hollywood Police Stations support who very carefully and kindly photographed the bruises on my arms which this guard is responsible for doing.” Read full article > >

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Sean Young asks Academy for apology after arrest; Uma Thurman is expecting