The Hollywood Reporter

August 22, 2016

1:06pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Demi Lovato Faces Copyright Lawsuit from Indie Stars Sleigh Bells

Lovato's producers previously denied a sampling, but a complaint filed on Monday asserts that similarities "transcend the realm of coincidence."

THR, Esq.

August 19, 2016

4:58pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Is CAA's Secret Arbitration Success Driving UTA's Legal Strategy?

CAA's court documents claim the agency won a tentative ruling in arbitration, but mentioning it publicly could spark a confidentiality lawsuit.

August 19, 2016

3:13pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Univision to Pay Gawker's Nick Denton $16,666 a Month Not to Compete

What about that "second act" for Gawker.com?

August 19, 2016

1:14pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Clint Eastwood Classics Lawsuit Against MGM Gets Dropped

The suit alleged MGM should have been paying a few dollars more for its use of three classic films.

August 19, 2016

12:08pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

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Jonathan Handel

Chinese Company's $2 Billion Deal Adds Intrigue to Vizio Smart TV Privacy Lawsuit

Plaintiffs say that Vizio TVs are too nosy already, but the issue could go cloak and dagger as LeEco purchases the U.S. company.

August 19, 2016

9:24am PT by

Eriq Gardner

Publicist Who Couldn't Keep Quiet Faces $300 Million Trial Over 'Rebecca' Scandal

A New York appeals court agrees that Broadway veteran Marc Thibodeau breached contract.

August 18, 2016

4:54pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Judge Rejects Fox's Bid to Toss Ex-Felon's 'Empire' Copyright Lawsuit

Sophia Eggleton will move forward in a claim that the character of "Cookie" Lyon is copied from her 2009 memoir 'The Hidden Hand.'

August 18, 2016

3:54pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Amber Heard Donates $7M Divorce Settlement to Two Charities

The American Civil Liberties Union and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles receive $3.5 million each.

August 18, 2016

3:22pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Showtime Becomes Third TV Network This Summer to Sue Charter Over License Fees

The premium pay-TV network follows Univision and Fox News into court.

August 18, 2016

2:20pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Judge Hands MGM Partial Win in Distribution Suit Over Clint Eastwood Classics

The court dismissed PEA's misclassification claims, but a trial is still set for October.

August 18, 2016

12:57pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Appeals Court Reverses Live Nation Win in Run-D.M.C. Merchandise Suit

The panel finds the merchandiser's summary judgment win on issues of willful infringement was premature.

August 17, 2016

6:04pm PT by

Ashley Cullins

Film Czar Ken Ziffren: Franchise Films Are in a "Boom or Bust Era"

Ziffren's eighth annual state of the industry presentation before the Beverly Hills Bar Association focused on change, risk and opportunity.

August 17, 2016

1:11pm PT by

Eriq Gardner

Judge Rules AMC Must Face Antitrust Lawsuit for Depriving Spanish-Only Filmgoers

A Texas judge rejects the theatrical giant's dismissal bid.

August 17, 2016

8:58am PT by

Eriq Gardner

College Athletes Lose Appeal Over Use of Their Images in Game Broadcasts

The 6th Circuit opines that athletes don't have publicity right interests in sports broadcasts.

August 17, 2016

8:07am PT by

Eriq Gardner

'NBA 2K' Videogame Publisher Wants Judgment Allowing Use of Player Tattoos

Take-Two also alleges that LeBron James' tattoo was submitted to the Copyright Office fraudulently.