After Napster

The world of online music after the fall of Napster.

"...the service shelled out more than $160 million in damages. The irony is that Universal was the only label..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Naked City

A farewell to Federal Judge Lucius Bunton III

"...Sony Tri-Star would pay $5 million. All in punitive damages; actual damages were only one dollar per defendant. The..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

PIPE Coalition, an anti-Longhorn Pipeline group, has sued its Web designer for allegedly changing the site's content.

"...Individuals Protecting the Environment (PIPE) Coalition. PIPE is seeking damages equal to the $1,000 paid to Saunders for building..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...Austin as a defendant, seeks $1 million in exemplary damages from each of the defendants and $15 million in..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Capital Metro faces criticism for unsafe rail crossings after derailment

"...business. The lawsuit, which seeks $1 million in exemplary damages from each of the defendants and $15 million in..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The suit, which seeks $1 million in exemplary damages from each of the defendants, and $15 million in..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...to be at fault. They will not cover my damages or medical bills. Is it fair that someone can..."

March 26, 1999 Column

About AIDS

"...due to medical care are not entitled to monetary damages. The court ruled against a woman employee who sued..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column

Dissenting Opinion

Utilitarian Approach

"...by administrators' fear of being forced to pay monetary damages (a provision of the injunction) should the university get..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postscripts

Literary Legalities

"..."In particular, plaintiffs seek injunctive and declaratory relief; treble damages on behalf of the Bookstore Plaintiffs; disgorgement of illicit..."

March 27, 1998 Books Column by Clay Smith

Banking on Amtrak

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Been Workin' on the Railroad

"...adopt the latest Congressional product liability laws, capping punitive damages at $250,000 or twice the compensatory damages, whichever is..."

June 13, 1997 News Column by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Off the Desk

"...more private prisons. The suit seeks $25 million in damages, as well as unspecified punitive damages. -- R.B. Pelzel..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature

Cash From Chaos

Reissue Issues

"...the record. He may be able to sue for damages if he can establish that there are damages in..."

July 28, 1995 Music Feature

The Common Law

Renting and emotional support animals?

"...ESA would, however, be financially liable if the ESA damages the property...."

April 5, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

Court of Appeals Sides With SXSW in Insurance Lawsuit

Reverses previous decision in insurance company's favor

"...insurer, Federal Insurance Company, for not paying for suit damages – alleging breach of contract, breach of implied covenant..."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Bill Would Connect ERCOT to U.S. Electric Grids

Environmental and labor groups support cost-saving bill

"...and the state lost up to $200 billion in damages, ERCOT’s stubborn independence from other national grids has been..."

Feb. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 16-22

"...partnership styles. In the parasitic variety, one living thing damages another while exploiting it. In the commensal mode, there..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Luv Doc: She’s Not My Friend

Never be the designated driver

"...called my friend the next day to ask for damages, he kept insisting that I said she was my..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...City of Austin has paid nearly $20 million in damages to victims...."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Synagogue Arsonist Gets 10-Year Sentence

Congregation Beth Israel finally gets closure

"...The damages, mostly concentrated at the door, were originally estimated at..."

Nov. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

City Will Soon Pay the Price for Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl

APD misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million over 10 years

"...her thigh, the suit says. The family seeks monetary damages for medical expenses, pain and mental anguish, and disfigurement...."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Chronicle Co-Founder Louis Black Sued for Alleged Harassment, Abuse, and “Sexual Servitude”

Chronicle named co-defendant in suit

"...Cassone is seeking damages for assault; intentional infliction of emotional distress; breach of..."

Oct. 5, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Elon Musk Sued for Slander by Attorney Who Successfully Sued Alex Jones

Lie down with right-wing extremists, wake up with suits

"...Brody is seeking more than $1 million in damages from Musk. His lawsuit explains that after video of..."

Oct. 2, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...it's been left to civil courts where plaintiffs seek damages...."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...nonprofit operator of the Texas electric grid related to damages from the 2021 winter storm. Sovereign immunity protects government..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature

Indie Meme Review: Leila's Brothers

Banned Iranian family drama reveals the damage of poverty

"...develops highly complex backgrounds and personalities to unpack the damages of poverty: whether that be the obesity and alcoholism..."

April 20, 2023 Screens Post by Katie Karp

Got Repairs or Debris Following the Ice Storm? Here's What to Do.

Who to call, where to go, and how best to get back to normal

"...Agency, the public should report all residential and business damages from Winter Storm Mara to the Texas Department of..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Outrage Over APD's Refusal to Discipline Alex Gonzales' Killers

Officers face no consequences after chaotic 2021 encounter

"...expected to demand tens of millions of dollars in damages. He said Chacon’s decision shows he doesn’t have the..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Car Crash Cools the Soft Opening of Kelly’s Irish Pub

Everyone was fine, and not a drop was spilled

"...While Kelly is covering the costs of the damages himself, for now, he expects that the gentleman in..."

Dec. 13, 2022 Food Post by A. Richmond

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...decided Wednesday how much Alex Jones must pay in damages to Sandy Hook families for claiming the 2012 mass..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature

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