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South Korean police raided Starbucks headquarters over allegations that an advertising campaign defamed democracy activists killed during 1980 pro-democracy protests.
A Henan province father has sued four major Chinese gaming companies, including Tencent and NetEase, seeking symbolic compensation and demanding stricter enforcement of minor protection rules after his son overdosed on fever pills.
Malaysia's High Court has rejected an appeal against a five-year prison sentence handed to a businessman convicted of assaulting his bodyguards during Ramadan. The judge found no grounds to overturn the original Klang magistrates' court decision.
A Malaysian High Court has authorised pre-trial discovery in a RM3.53 million dealership fraud case, ruling that requested documents are essential for tracking the alleged movement of funds across interconnected corporate entities.
eBay has agreed to pay nearly US$50 million to David and Ina Steiner, founders of EcommerceBytes newsletter, following a six-year legal battle over a harassment campaign by former company employees designed to silence their critical reporting.
EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by a Massachusetts couple who were subjected to a sustained cyber-stalking and harassment campaign orchestrated by company employees.
A South Korean coffee franchise has terminated its agreement with a Cheongju store owner after investigations revealed labour law violations, workplace bullying, and extortion of a teenage part-time worker over alleged theft of three drinks.