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Court approves Lowe's class action settlement

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Tuesday approved a class action settlement between Lowe's Cos. and former employees who said they were forced to work without pay.

Agreement reached on custody of Jackson kids

Michael Jackson’s mother will get custody of his three children, and the biological mother of the two oldest children will get visitation rights but no additional money, according to an agreement that will be presented Monday to the Los Angeles Superior Court for approval, which is expected.

Court docs: Octomom inks showbiz deal for tots

Octuplet mother Nadya Suleman has signed agreements for each of her 14 children to earn $250 a day to star in a reality television show.

LA judge OKs $4.1 billion award in pay dispute

A judge approved a $4.1 billion arbitration award against an Internet communications company accused of firing its chief operating officer in a dispute over commissions he said he was owed.

Calif. lawsuit accuses AIG of inflating bonuses

A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court accuses insurance giant American International Group Inc. of artificially inflating salaries and lying to lawmakers about the bonuses given to officers and employees.

Judge: Cussler to pay $13.9 million in legal fees

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered Clive Cussler to pay $13.9 million in legal fees to the production company that turned his novel "Sahara" into a box-office flop.

Hearing scheduled in Roman Polanski sex case

A hearing for Roman Polanski's bid to have a 31-year-old sex case dismissed has been rescheduled for Feb. 17.

Peter Falk's wife opposes conservatorship

Peter Falk's wife of 32 years is opposing a bid by the Emmy-winning actor's daughter to place him under a conservatorship, court documents show.

Judge rejects Polanski bid to disqualify LA courts

A judge on Friday rejected a motion by Roman Polanski's lawyer to disqualify all judges in Los Angeles County from hearing a bid to dismiss the director's rape case because of bias.

Dennis Quaid and his wife settle with hospital

Documents show Dennis Quaid and his wife have agreed to a a $750,000 settlement with a hospital that gave his newborn twins an overdose of blood thinner. A petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday shows the Quaids and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have agreed on the parents' damages, but can still pursue claims for their children.

Woman revises lawsuit over Heath Ledger tape

A magazine freelancer suing two photographers and a paparazzi agency over a video that purportedly shows Heath Ledger doing drugs has amended her lawsuit to downplay her role as a reporter. The revisions come less than a month after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge frequently cited her profession in dismissing most of the woman's claims.

Judge enters $700,000 judgment for Ne-Yo

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered a concert promoter to pay R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo $700,000 stemming from A lawsuit filed earlier this year.

Judge settles house dispute in Hasselfhoff divorce

The Hoff's house is for sale, but not for the price he preferred. Los Angeles Superior Court judge settled a dispute between David Hasselhoff and ex-wife Pamela Bach, putting their house on the market for $5.95 million.

Court extends Britney Spears' conservatorship

Britney Spears will remain under her father's care for a few more months, but she may ring in 2009 on her own terms. James Spears' control over his pop star daughter's life was extended through the end of the year Thursday by Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner Reva Goetz. The arrangement could end sooner; Goetz scheduled an update on Spears' progress for the end of October.

McMahon works as pitchman for Kimmel in-show spots

Ed McMahon has a job. The former "Tonight Show" sidekick is reprising his role as pitchman with several comical commercial segments during "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The first of four spots, which were filmed Thursday evening and feature McMahon and Jimmy Kimmel together, will air Monday during the late-night ABC talk show.

Citibank sues Ed McMahon for outstanding debts

Citibank is suing Ed McMahon, seeking to recoup nearly $200,000 lent to the financially strapped Hollywood icon, court records show. Citibank filed the lawsuit against McMahon in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 9, according to the documents. The bank's suit seeks at least $179,687 in damages as well as attorney's fees on debt incurred within the past four years.

Man found guilty of murders in Calif. rail crash

A man who claimed he was attempting suicide when he triggered a 2005 rail disaster was convicted Thursday of 11 counts of first-degree murder and could face the death penalty.

Lawyer: Spears 'not yet fit' to take part in case

Britney Spears is not yet fit to participate in court proceedings in her conservatorship case, her lawyer told a Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner Thursday.

Jermaine Jackson and his wife finalize divorce

Jermaine Jackson and his wife, Alejandra, have finalized their divorce, according to papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. Jackson, a former member of the Jackson 5, agreed to pay $50,000 for Alejandra Jackson's attorney fees and $50,000 for back child support payments.

Cyrus' Child Is No Destiny

Hannah Montana is leaving destiny behind.

Van Halen, Bertinelli Divorce Finalized

After seven years of separation, Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli have jumped forward and completed an amicable divorce. The Los Angeles Superior Court judgment Thursday didn't provide details about a custody arrangement for their 16-year-old son, Wolfgang. The bass player is with his father on a Van Halen reunion tour.

Marilyn Manson Countersues Ex-Bandmate

Marilyn Manson has struck back against his former bandmate by countersuing for breach of contract. The rocker claimed in court papers filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court that keyboardist Stephen Bier did not carry out obligations to take part in master recordings, concerts and the selling of band merchandise.

Britney 'Red Light' Video Into Evidence

The video of Britney Spears apparently running a red light with her children in the car was submitted into court Friday, a week after anyone with an Internet connection could judge it for themselves.

Ex-Boyfriend Wants in on Smith's Estate

An ex-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith who is serving a six-year sentence for making criminal threats against her wants a piece of her inheritance, according to documents filed with Los Angeles Superior Court.

Hudson, Robinson Officially Divorced

Kate Hudson starred in "Le Divorce" — twice. The film version was released in 2003. The real-life version debuted Thursday, when her divorce from rocker Chris Robinson was finalized in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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Michael Jackson's mom awarded custody of kids
Source: CNN

Katherine Jackson, 79, was appointed permanent guardian of Michael's three children -- Michael Joseph "Prince Michael" Jackson Jr., Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael II (known as "Blanket") -- by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff

Michael Jackson sued
Source: nme.com

Michael Jackson is being sued by a Los Angeles law firm over claims that he owes them more than £57,000 ($113,000). Lavely & Singers alleges he agreed in arbitration to play £90,000 ($180,000) over three instalments.

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