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Judge tosses SF lawsuit that spurred Streisand Effect for tech exec’s arrest

Plaintiff’s lawyer claims former CEO is no Zuckerberg, but judge says ‘there is a First Amendment protection for truthful reporting of newsworthy information’

February 4, 2025

A former tech CEO is on a crusade to get the record of his arrest removed from the internet

Maury Blackman is suing a journalist who publicized his domestic violence arrest for $25 million

January 23, 2025

Man sues San Francisco arcade after losing $50 to ‘rigged’ claw machines

The Millbrae City Council candidate calls claw machines 'casinos for children' and claims arcades are 'developing the next generation of problem gamblers'

December 19, 2024

Neighbors are suing philanthropist Bernard Osher for (allegedly) flooding their apartment during a party

A suit in San Francisco Superior Court blames clogged pipes and a distracted HOA president

September 10, 2024

X court win guts California’s modest attempt to curb hate speech, disinformation

'It's hard to imagine how the current lack of platform transparency could be remedied,' a legal expert told Gazetteer SF

September 4, 2024

Ballerina sues San Francisco Ballet for encouraging her to perform while injured

The suit alleges she was given painkillers and injections instead of long-term rest and appropriate care

August 19, 2024

Uber wants an $18 million tax refund from the city of SF

Everyone could use some extra cash right now — even one of SF’s largest tech firms

August 5, 2024

X fights California regulation it says infringes on right to host ‘awful but lawful’ content

SF’s Ninth Circuit will hear company’s appeal to halt state law forcing platforms to disclose how they handle disinfo, hate speech

July 16, 2024

We asked SF unhoused people about Supreme Court ruling that legalizes sweeps without offering shelter

‘It's displacement. It's harassment. It's degrading. It's dehumanizing.’

July 12, 2024