Ronan Farrow believes Woody Allen sexual abuse allegations would play out differently in #MeToo era

THE INDEPENDENT

Ronan Farrow believes the sexual abuse allegations against Woody Allen would play out differently nowadays. Farrow, the son of Allen and actor Mia Farrow, discussed the claims in a new podcast released by actor Rosanna Arquette on Monday. Arquette was one of the actors who shared her story with Farrow as part of his reporting on Harvey Weinstein, unveiled in October 2017. read more »

U-M is negotiating with survivors of former 'U' doctor Robert Anderson. Here’s what that means.

MICHIGAN DAILY

Since the late University of Michigan athletic doctor Robert Anderson was named in numerous allegations of sexual abuse dating back to the 1970s, more than 70 lawsuits have been filed in federal court. Among these suits is a class action complaint which, unlike the individual lawsuits against the University representing specific plaintiffs, seeks to prosecute the University on behalf of all students affected by Anderson. read more »

McDonald’s can move ahead with clawback suit against ex-CEO

BLOOMBERG

McDonald’s Corp. can go forward with its lawsuit to claw back $37 million in stock from former Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook over his alleged cover up of romantic dalliances with subordinates, Delaware Chancery Judge Joseph Slights III said in a 22-page ruling Tuesday. read more »

Harvey Weinstein accuser demands deposition as 'monumental settlement decision' looms

USA TODAY

A producer who says disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped her over seven years says she wants him deposed for a lawsuit even though she might accept a settlement. Alexandra Canosa, a producer on Netflix’s “Marco Polo,” maintained late Monday in court papers that depositions will help her decide whether to accept a settlement approved last week by a Delaware bankruptcy court judge. read more »