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Justice Department Moves to Terminate Paramount Consent Decrees
November 18, 2019
1:45pm PT by
Alex Weprin
Justice Department Moves to Terminate Paramount Consent Decrees
In a speech Monday to the American Bar Association, Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim said that the DOJ’s Antitrust Division is moving to terminate the decrees, “except for a two-year sunset period on the bans on block booking and circuit dealing.”
THR, Esq.
Comcast Hit With Antitrust Suit Over Denver-Area Sports Network
November 18, 2019
10:58am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Comcast Hit With Antitrust Suit Over Denver-Area Sports Network
Stan Kroenke's Altitude Sports alleges that Comcast wants to drive it out of business with demands not imposed on Comcast's affiliated RSNs.
Redbox Agrees to Never Again Sell Disney's Movie Download Codes
November 15, 2019
7:58am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Redbox Agrees to Never Again Sell Disney's Movie Download Codes
A settlement finishes a legal dispute analyzing codes disassembled from "combo packs."
Mo'Nique Sues Netflix for Discrimination Over $500K Stand-Up Special Offer
November 14, 2019
12:26pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Netflix
Mo'Nique Sues Netflix for Discrimination Over $500K Stand-Up Special Offer
The suit claims Netflix discriminates against black women, paying them substantially less than white women and men. The streaming giant says its offer to Mo'Nique was fair and they'll be fighting her in court.
Marc Jacobs Can't Evade Nirvana's Lawsuit Over 'Heaven' T-Shirt
November 14, 2019
8:38am PT by
Ashley Cullins
Marc Jacobs Can't Evade Nirvana's Lawsuit Over 'Heaven' T-Shirt
The band is suing the designer over an item in its Bootleg Redux Grunge collection.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Huge Bias Case Against Comcast
November 13, 2019
10:33am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Huge Bias Case Against Comcast
The justices hear a lively debate about what needs to be alleged in a complaint for a discrimination lawsuit to proceed.
Woody Allen Ends Lawsuit Against Amazon
November 09, 2019
6:58am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Woody Allen Ends Lawsuit Against Amazon
The filmmaker's rich movie deal was prematurely ended upon controversial comments about Harvey Weinstein. The two sides debated whether termination was justified, but have now reached resolution out of court.
Hollywood Docket: 'Billions' Battle Could Be Back On
November 08, 2019
4:34pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Showtime Billions
Hollywood Docket: 'Billions' Battle Could Be Back On
The performance coach who sued Showtime claiming a character was based on her is trying to revive her lawsuit — plus Hollywood legal news involving 'This Is Spinal Tap,' Macy Gray, Steve McQueen, Kim Kardashian West and more.
Netflix Finally Beats Journalist's Copyright Suit Over 'Narcos'
November 08, 2019
12:30pm PT by
Eriq Gardner
Netflix Finally Beats Journalist's Copyright Suit Over 'Narcos'
Just days before trial, a federal judge concludes that the show isn't sufficiently similar to Virginia Vallejo's memoir.
Fox News Beats Laurie Luhn's Defamation Lawsuit
November 08, 2019
7:37am PT by
Ashley Cullins
Fox News Beats Laurie Luhn's Defamation Lawsuit
The former employee in April filed a $120 million lawsuit against the company and its CEO, Suzanne Scott, alleging that she was sexually abused by Roger Ailes and later defamed.
The FCC Tells Appeals Court It's Doing Just Fine Ensuring Media Ownership Diversity
November 07, 2019
11:23am PT by
Eriq Gardner
The FCC Tells Appeals Court It's Doing Just Fine Ensuring Media Ownership Diversity
The 3rd Circuit was doubtful in a September opinion that ordered the media regulator to do a better job examining how deregulation would impact ownership of TV and radio stations by women and minorities.
Esports Star Tfue Can't Pause New York Battle With FaZe Clan
November 07, 2019
8:23am PT by
Ashley Cullins
Esports Star Tfue Can't Pause New York Battle With FaZe Clan
The gamer sued in California, and a New York judge has denied his request to let that fight finish before the one filed by the esports organization in his court proceeds.
Several Female Disney Employees Demand Opportunity for Pay Equity Audit
November 07, 2019
7:35am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Several Female Disney Employees Demand Opportunity for Pay Equity Audit
In a proposed class action, the women say a judge should allow them to move forward jointly to effectuate California's Fair Pay Act.
Sandra Bullock, Ellen DeGeneres Team Up for Lawsuit Over Fake Endorsements
November 06, 2019
11:29am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Sandra Bullock, Ellen DeGeneres Team Up for Lawsuit Over Fake Endorsements
Anonymous individuals are alleged to be running fake media sites featuring their made-up commentary about health products.
Sharon Stone Sues Rapper Chanel West Coast Over "Sharon Stoned" Track
November 05, 2019
3:09pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Sharon Stone Sues Rapper Chanel West Coast Over "Sharon Stoned" Track
The artist released the song in 2018, and the actress alleges it "gratuitously repeats the name 'Sharon Stone' thirty-three times and the name 'Sharon' ninety-nine times."
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