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Daily Mail
37 minutes ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness reach agreement on how to split their lavish multimillion dollar property portfolio following divorce filing: See who gets what
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have reached an agreement to divide their jaw-dropping US$387million (AU$601m) fortune - including a sprawling international property empire - as their divorce is finalised. At the centre of the settlement are several luxury properties across the United States, England and Australia - including multimillion-dollar penthouses, a Hamptons estate and a Bondi Beach retreat. Sources close to the pair confirmed the divorce is 'uncontested' and all that is required is a judge's sign-off following lengthy negotiations over money and assets. Among the properties now split is a luxurious three-storey condo in New York City 's Chelsea neighbourhood, purchased by the couple in 2008 for US$21 million (AU$32.67m). The five-bedroom home was listed for US$38.9 million (AU$60.48m) in 2022 after they acquired a sleek London penthouse for US$21.25 million (AU$33m). From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Jackman has retained the New York property - which is now believed to be home to both the X-Men star and his new girlfriend, Broadway actress Sutton Foster. The actor is also expected to take ownership of their lavish Bondi home. It comes after Deborra officially filed for divorce from Jackman, nearly two years after they announced their shock split. exclusively revealed that Deborra filed the complaint in New York on May 23 and that per the filings, everything has been ironed out behind the scenes. Other filings submitted by her lawyer include a notice concerning continuation of health care coverage, a proposed qualified medical child support order, a New York state case registry form (used to report child support orders to the state's registry), the settlement, a proposed judgment of divorce, and certificate of dissolution. All that needs to be done now is for the judge to sign off on the judgment. Deborra, who has two adopted children with the Wolverine actor, has received a 'handsome spousal support payment,' according to an insider, who said there will be no 'drama' as they terminate their 27-year marriage. 'A settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with which includes a handsome spousal support payment,' a source told 'There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure. 'There is not going to be any drama with this gives closure that she needed.' A separate source said the divorce is 'non contested,' meaning there was not a major disagreement between the couple divorcing. 'They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out in terms of a settlement, alimony and the expenses for the future of their children,' they said. 'They are amicable and they are both fully committed to being the best parents that they can be.' They added that Jackman, who is dating Foster and was seen walking hand-in-hand with her days before the filing, is 'looking forward to the future and not looking back.' In a statement sent to Deborra-Lee said, 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. It's a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.' Back in January, exclusively reported that the estranged spouses had yet to file as their decision to dismiss a prenup was proving to be a point of contention. Insiders at the time claimed that their split could get 'messy ' as they were struggling to divvy up their estimated $250 million fortune. 'One of the biggest reasons why they haven't yet filed is that they never had a prenup,' an insider close to Jackman said. 'When they got married, they thought it would be forever. Who doesn't? At the time, neither of them expected Hugh's career to get as enormous as it has.' The pair met back in 1995 on Australian TV show Correlli, when she was a major star, and he was enjoying his first role fresh out of drama school. They were married in Melbourne, Australia, in April 1996 before adopting their son Oscar, now 24, in 2000. Five years later they completed their family unit when they adopted daughter Ava, 19. Since tying the knot, Jackman has amassed an eye watering fortune, estimated to be hundreds of millions, thanks to his turn as Wolverine in Marvel's blockbuster comic book franchise.
CNET
11 hours ago
- Business
- CNET
Ever Brought Up Siri Accidentally? You Might Be Eligible for Apple's Big Privacy Settlement
Apple is now accepting claims for its major Siri privacy settlement and you could get a piece of the $95 million payout. Viva Tung/CNET Accidentally turning on Siri is probably one of the more annoying parts of owning Apple products -- at least, if you're me it is -- but you know what might definitely make up for that? Getting paid for it. Years after it was initially sued for allegedly having voice assistant Siri listen in on conversations, Apple at the start of 2025 chose to settle the class-action suit to the tune of $95 million. Now, some of that money could be yours as a claims website has been launched. Here's everything you'll need to know. The settlement period covers a full decade and given the ubiquity of Apple products, there's a good chance you'll be eligible for a piece of the payout. If you meet the eligibility standards, you can claim a payment for up to five Siri-enabled devices, with a cap on how much you can receive per device. We'll get into the specific amount a little bit later. The impact of this settlement has the potential to be wide-ranging, given the reach of Apple's product ecosystem. According to a Business of Apps report from November, citing company and market research data, there were roughly 155 million active iPhones in the US as of 2024, a number that's been steadily increasing since the product's debut. Similarly, active Apple TV streaming boxes in the US have also been increasing year to year, with more than 32 million active in the US as of 2023. To find out if you're eligible for this settlement, read on. For more, find out what's up with the recent delay of T-Mobile data breach settlement checks. Who sued Apple and why? This class action lawsuit, Lopez et al v. Apple Inc., was first brought against Apple in 2019, with plaintiffs alleging that they were routinely recorded by their Apple devices after unintentionally activating the Siri virtual assistant, violating their privacy in the process. They further alleged that these recordings were then sold to advertisers and used to target them with ads online. Specific incidents mentioned in the suit include plaintiffs seeing ads online for brands like Air Jordan and Olive Garden after Apple device users discussed them out loud. In some instances, plaintiffs claimed that their devices began listening to them without them having said anything at all. At least one plaintiff involved in the case was a minor when it was first filed. Though it agreed to the settlement, Apple hasn't admitted any wrongdoing. "Siri has been engineered to protect user privacy from the beginning," Apple said in a statement sent to CNET. "Siri data has never been used to build marketing profiles and it has never been sold to anyone for any purpose. Apple settled this case to avoid additional litigation so we can move forward from concerns about third-party grading that we already addressed in 2019. We use Siri data to improve Siri and we are constantly developing technologies to make Siri even more private." Who is eligible for this class action settlement? The eligibility requirements for this settlement are fairly broad, as it's open to anyone who owned a Siri-enabled Apple device between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024. In order to opt in, you'll have to swear under oath that at some point during that period, you accidentally activated Siri on each device you want to get a payment for, and that these activations occurred during a conversation meant to be private. Siri-enabled devices include iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, Apple TV streaming boxes, HomePod speakers and iPod Touches. How can I opt in to this Apple settlement? As of Thursday, May 8, a website has been launched where Apple customers can claim a portion of the settlement, if they believe they qualify. If you're looking to submit a claim, you have until July 2, 2025, to do so. It's not clear at this time when payments will be disbursed to approved claimants but it will surely be sometime after Aug. 1, 2025, when a final approval hearing is scheduled. How much can I get from the class action settlement? Payments per device are to be capped at $20, although depending on how many people opt in to the settlement, claimants could receive less than that. Each individual can only claim payments for up to five devices, meaning the maximum possible payment you could receive from the settlement is $100. For more on Apple, see why a majority of users don't care for Apple Intelligence and find out which iOS setting can stop apps from tracking you.
Bloomberg
11 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Asks Judge to Dismiss Criminal Charge Over Boeing 737 Max Crashes
The US Justice Department asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss its criminal case against Boeing Co. over two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets more than six years ago, despite objections of family members of some crash victims. The move disclosed Thursday in a court filing is part of a proposed settlement prosecutors reached with the planemaker last week. The case had been set to go to trial June 23.
CTV News
16 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Here's how to get a slice of the bread-fixing payout
A worker re-stocks shelves in the bakery and bread aisle at an Atlantic Superstore grocery in Halifax on Jan. 28, 2022. (Kelly Clark / The Canadian Press) Canadians who have purchased bread in the past two decades may receive cash from two class actions involving major grocery companies accused of overcharging. For the Loblaw/Weston settlement to take effect, both courts in Ontario and Quebec must approve it. The Ontario Superior Court on May 7 approved a $500-million settlement to a lawsuit that accused Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company, George Weston Ltd., of participating in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. Meanwhile, the Quebec Superior Court will still need to approve the second agreement, its next hearing scheduled June 16, in order for the settlement to activate. 'This ($500-million national) settlement is not an admission by Loblaw/Weston of liability, fault, or wrongdoing, but is a compromise of disputed claims,' according to a Quebec settlement notice online. The notice states that if the settlement in both class actions is approved, 78 per cent of the funds will go towards the Ontario claims affecting residents in most of the country and 22 per cent will be allocated to the Quebec claims. The settlement will be distributed once legal fees, administration and other expenses, approved by the courts, are paid. Who is eligible for the payout? Eligible individuals and businesses are automatically included in the Ontario Loblaw/Weston settlement class action. Those who may receive the payouts include individuals or businesses who purchased packaged bread produced or distributed by one of the defendants, either directly or indirectly, in Canada between Jan. 1, 2001 and Dec. 31, 2021, and who didn't receive a Loblaw gift card as part of a 2018-19 campaign to compensate customers who paid about $1.50 more per loaf of bread. Additionally, eligible people who bought the product for personal use must have resided anywhere in Canada, except Quebec, as of Dec. 31, 2021. Defendants in the lawsuits and related parties are excluded. Justin Smith, a lawyer at Strosberg Wingfield Sasso LLP based out of the firm's Windsor offices, is involved with the Ontario class action. In an interview with on Wednesday, he says the courts will decide later on how settlement funds reserved for businesses that resold packaged bread will be distributed. The eligible packaged bread includes products and bread alternatives produced by, or distributed by, any of the 'current or future defendants' in the class actions, excluding bread that is frozen when sold and bread baked on site, according to the Ontario class action website. The amount received per person will depend on factors such as the number of claims made that are approved. The Quebec class action is similar to the Ontario claims, but it only includes residents of Quebec who bought at least one package of bread from Jan. 1, 2001 to Dec. 19, 2019. Check out more information and sign up for updates about next steps by visiting the following websites: How do I make a claim? Eligible people don't have to do anything yet to be part of the Ontario national claim, and the deadline to opt out of or object to this approved settlement already passed on April 25. Similarly, those eligible are automatically included in the Quebec claim, but can opt out of or object to it until May 30. The claims process is still to be determined in both cases. A legal notice or claim forms will be provided once the settlement is approved by both courts in Ontario and Quebec. What's next? An Ontario court approved the Loblaw-Weston settlement on May 7, with an appeal period of 30 days. If the settlement is approved in Quebec, 'it will resolve all claims against Loblaw and Weston relating to this matter,' according to a press release from March 11 by Strosberg Wingfield Sasso LLP and Orr Taylor LLP. After the settlement's approval, and if there are no appeals in Ontario and Quebec, the process of distributing the funds will begin, according to Smith. However, if the Quebec court rejects the settlement next month, it will become 'null and void' in Ontario, and Loblaw and its parent George Weston will remain defendants in the class actions, according to Smith. In case there is a rejection, Smith says the remaining $404 million in settlement cash would go back to the companies, but the gift card program money totalling $96 million that was already distributed won't be returned. Smith adds if it's approved in both Ontario and Quebec, the settlement agreement would allow lawyers access to information for use in the case against the remaining defendants Canada Bread, Sobeys, Metro, Wal-Mart Canada and Giant Tiger. Regardless of the outcome in Quebec, he said the cases against the non-settling defendants will continue. 'The expectation is that this will result in further significant monetary recovery for Canadians,' Jim Orr, partner at Orr Taylor LLP, said in a statement in the March 11 press release. With files from The Canadian Press
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shari Redstone in ‘tough spot' as Paramount board fears settling with Trump will open Pandora's box on bribery lawsuits: sources
They're reading their D&O policies and checking them the word from inside Paramount, whose board and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone are struggling to reach a decision about settling a $20 billion lawsuit brought by President Trump over a controversial '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala fear the Paramount board's so-called Directors and Officers liability insurance, commonly known as D&O, wouldn't cover bribery – a charge they could be exposed to if they give into Trump's demands, On The Money has this column has reported, Redstone is willing to pay Trump up to $50 million to settle the case that comes as Trump's own Federal Communications Commission is holding up approval of her plan to sell Paramount and its CBS news subsidiary to independent film company Skydance. Her decision could come any day now, and Trump is said to be receptive to the deal. He recently settled a libel suit with ABC, forcing Bob Iger, who runs the network's parent company Disney, to fork over $16 million. But Disney and ABC aren't in the middle of a merger, and the Paramount payment could be seen as a bribe to curry favor with the Trump administration and facilitate the Skydance deal, media executives tell On The Money. Compounding the problem for the board and Redstone is that D&O insurance typically doesn't cover bribery. There is a possibility of civil suits brought by shareholders, a possible criminal investigation mounted by a Trump-hating prosecutor, and – if the Democrats take the House and/or the Senate in the midterms – endless congressional hearings. 'I feel badly for her,' one top media CEO with direct knowledge of the matter said of Redstone. 'She's really in a tough spot.''They're really worried that they could face civil or even criminal charges and their insurance doesn't cover the legal expense,' the executive added. 'The problem is no one really thinks Trump has a good case and she would be settling to push the deal forward.' A Redstone spokeswoman declined comment. A Trump legal adviser declined to comment. 'This lawsuit is completely separate from, and unrelated to, the Skydance transaction and the FCC approval process,' a Paramount spokesperson said in a statement. 'We will abide by the legal process to defend our case.'Of course, businesses settle with the government all the time over regulatory infractions rather than engage in a more costly legal battle. Some media executives say the difference here is that Redstone isn't settling with the government, but a single individual who has vast control over her wealth. Already several Democratic lawmakers such as Vermont socialist Senator Bernie Sanders have warned about the legal implications of a the hand wringing, Redstone's decision is said to be imminent and she has told people it is her preference to settle the matter and move on with her life. The Paramount-Skydance deal is valued at $8 billion. Redstone, 71, has seen her fortune evaporate with the sharp decline in Paramount stock in recent years. If the deal is completed, she would walk away with $2 billion, and preserve a modicum of the wealth she inherited from her dad, the late media dealmaker Sumner filed the lawsuit against CBS last October during the heat of the 2024 presidential election, following a '60 Minutes' interview with Harris, the Democratic nominee. The lawsuit mirrors a complaint filed with the FCC by a conservative legal group that alleges that the CBS news magazine deceptively edited the interview to make Harris's word-salad answers sound more has long been accused of left-wing bias, though the First Amendment generally provides a free-speech shield. The Trump FCC, however, is contending that CBS, which operates over public airwaves as opposed to cable, has a legal, 'public interest' duty to provide unbiased news coverage particularly during a presidential FCC is holding up approving the Paramount-Skydance deal and Redstone's much-needed access to cash as it investigates whether '60 Minutes' did indeed tilt the scales in its editing and the Trump lawsuit remains active in Texas federal court. The conservative legal group known as the Center For American Rights says there is clear evidence of deceptive editing, pointing to the full transcript of the Harris interview that shows a long-winded, and in its view, less coherent answer to a policy question involving the war in Gaza. '60 Minutes' denies that it has done anything wrong and says that it regularly edits interviews for time considerations. Legal experts say Trump has weak grounds to sue given 60 Minutes past practices. But the Trump suit claims the editing violates Texas business law that makes it illegal to engage in 'misleading, or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.' In addition to her evaporating wealth, Redstone faces a steep tax bill — as much as $200 million — stemming from the ownership stake she inherited from her father after he died in 2020.
