The Hollywood Reporter

April 06, 2016

1:14pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Kesha's "Hate Crime" Claims Against Dr. Luke Thrown Out by Judge

"Every rape is not a gender-motivated hate crime," writes a New York judge.

THR, Esq.

April 06, 2016

10:49am PT by

Eriq Gardner

The Legality of Selling "Used" Digital Songs and Movies Headed to Appeals Court

ReDigi strikes a deal to avoid facing Capitol Records at trial next week, but now, it gets really interesting.

April 05, 2016

12:56pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Sony Music Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Rdio Executives Over Pandora Deal

The major label claims that Rdio executives induced content licensing extensions with misrepresentations, false statements and concealment of an impending bankruptcy.

April 05, 2016

11:09am PT by

Ashley Cullins

Porsche Isn't Responsible for Driver's Death in Paul Walker Crash, Judge Says

The luxury car company is facing multiple wrongful death lawsuits in connection to the 2013 death of actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas.

April 05, 2016

10:40am PT by

Eriq Gardner

Paramount Pictures Disputes Being a "Producer" of Renee Zellweger Film In Battle With Labor Guild

A lawsuit over a film score produced overseas has suddenly become an important labor case in Hollywood.

April 05, 2016

10:34am PT by

Ashley Cullins

Judge Delays Decision on 'Survivor' Consultant's Request for New Damages Trial

Layne Britton requested a new trial on damages after a jury awarded him about $490,000 in his $14 million lawsuit.

April 05, 2016

7:55am PT by

Charles Harder

Hulk Hogan's Lead Lawyer Explains How His Team Beat "Arrogant," "Defiant" Gawker (Guest Column)

Fresh from a $140 million verdict, the wrestler’s lead attorney Charles Harder reveals his winning strategy, the mistakes Nick Denton made and the crazy backstory behind a surreal (and influential) trial.

April 04, 2016

3:02pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Bill Cosby Fails to Win Complete Pause of Defamation Lawsuit

The ruling on Monday could pave the way for depositions of Quincy Jones and William Morris Endeavor.

April 04, 2016

11:56am PT by

Eriq Gardner

Justin Bieber Attorneys Fight to Save Their Experts After Missing Deadline in Copyright Lawsuit

The judge gets tough in a bid to make a trial happen by October.

April 04, 2016

10:39am PT by

Eriq Gardner

John Steinbeck Heirs Now Feuding Over Steven Spielberg 'Grapes of Wrath' Adaptation

Is a decades-old war over rights to legendary literary properties coming to a big ruling?

April 04, 2016

8:35am PT by

Eriq Gardner

Robert Kirkman Seeks to Stop a "Hijack" of 'The Walking Dead'

The comic book creator discusses the licensing success of the zombie franchise and attempts to stop a "Walking Dead" restaurant from opening in New Jersey.

April 04, 2016

7:19am PT by

Eriq Gardner

Kesha Enlists New Legal Firepower in Dr. Luke War

The pop star hires THR "Power Lawyer" Daniel Petrocelli.

April 02, 2016

8:00am PT by

Eriq Gardner

How Gawker Will Appeal Hulk Hogan's $140M Trial Win

Jury instructions in the sex-tape case could be key at the next stage.

April 01, 2016

7:21pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Ex-Musician Sues The Monkees for Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

A 57-year-old woman who toured with the band for nearly two decades says she was fired because she did not look good onstage and fell asleep at a rehearsal, according to the lawsuit.

April 01, 2016

2:18pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Hollywood Docket: 'Gronking to Remember' Ruling; ABC Escapes Death on Television Lawsuit

Some developments in entertainment and media law news, including the latest concerning the importation of infringing digital files.