Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia are building an empire — with the help of a team of top-notch lawyers (three of whom are on this year's Power Lawyers list).

Here are the men and women who negotiate tours, brand deals and Hollywood roles for music's biggest stars.

These attorneys' accomplishments in the industry — from launching Pixar with Steve Jobs to shepherding Taylor Swift's career — have earned them lifetime status on The Hollywood Reporter's list of the industry's top lawyers.

Forget nine-figure overall deals and exec poaching fights. For the lawyers on Hollywood Reporter's 14th annual power list, a war between writers and agents, collapsing theatrical windows and canceled productions amid a global pandemic are now just another day at the office.

After TV stations told the FCC that the COVID-19 pandemic was causing advertisers to cancel contracts, the regulator provides guidance on the consequence of offering advertisements to some at no cost.

A roundup of entertainment legal news involving Netflix, James Franco, Audible and more.

A judge allows a limited lawsuit from PEN America.

ACE Universe sues the company providing the software to process ticket sales.

"It would 'eviscerate' fundamental copyright law" if new works derived from co-authored works were automatically dubbed joint works, argues the Grammy winner's lawyer.

Rick Allen's Nautilus Productions said his footage of an 18th century pirate ship was posted online without permission. But he can't beat sovereign immunity enjoyed by states from copyright lawsuits.

Byron Allen's suit against the cable giant now heads back to the Ninth Circuit. He must show Comcast's refusal to license his networks wouldn't have happened but for racism.

A federal judge rejects arguments from Bradley Cooper and other 'Silver Linings Playbook' stars and comes to a conclusion that the DGA, SAG-AFTRA and the WGA warn could deprive their members of bargained film profits.