The trial over the wrongful death of pop star Michael Jackson took a strange turn on Tuesday when lawyers for the defendant, AEG Live, handed out peppermint candy to the jury.

Jackson's mother Katherine, the lead plaintiff in the case, even enjoyed a piece of the candy -- but her lawyer didn't -- he raised an objection, claiming that jurors on the case might be influenced by the gesture, according to CNN.

Ultimately both sides reached a compromise. Now any snacks brought in for the jury must be done so before the jurors enter the courtroom so that they don't know the source of the treats....

Lindsay Lohan has another lawsuit on her hands - she has been countersued by her former fashion label collaborators.

In March, the Liz & Dick star, who is currently undergoing rehab treatment, filed a $1.1 million suit against clothing manufacturers at D.N.A.M. Apparel Industries, claiming she was cheated out of her share of profits when a 2009 business deal fell apart.

Nevertheless,  D.N.A.M. executives have hit back with their own complaint, alleging Lohan's "drug-addled image" and legal problems made it impossible for them to sell her 6126 Collection to retailers.

According to TMZ....