Clayton Howard Moves to Block Dismissal in Combs-Cassie Sex Trafficking SuitJune 8, 2026Law and PolicyClayton Howard seeks to block dismissal of a $20 million federal civil suit against Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura, invoking issue preclusion from Combs' criminal conviction.
Sean Combs Defamation Suit Against NBCUniversal DismissedMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA New York judge dismissed Sean Combs' $100 million defamation suit against NBCUniversal, ruling his reputation was already destroyed before the Peacock documentary aired.
Lively and Baldoni Settle Federal Harassment Suit Before TrialMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their federal sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit on May 4, 2026, weeks before trial. Terms were not disclosed.