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How 'The Walking Dead' Legal Fights Could Redefine Dealmaking
March 31, 2020
6:00am PT by
Eriq Gardner
How 'The Walking Dead' Legal Fights Could Redefine Dealmaking
Two court decisions involving the zombie series could shape how creators are paid in a future where every studio has its own streamer.
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Johnny Depp's Defamation Suit Against Amber Heard Survives Demurrer
March 27, 2020
3:09pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Johnny Depp's Defamation Suit Against Amber Heard Survives Demurrer
The actors are sparring over whether Heard defamed the 'City of Lies' actor by implication in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed.
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia on Building a Rock-Solid Business
March 27, 2020
2:55pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia on Building a Rock-Solid Business
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).
From Lizzo's Lawyers to BTS' Esq.: Meet the Top Music Attorneys of 2020
March 27, 2020
7:00am PT by
THR Staff
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Edited by Ashley Cullins
From Lizzo's Lawyers to BTS' Esq.: Meet the Top Music Attorneys of 2020
Here are the men and women who negotiate tours, brand deals and Hollywood roles for music's biggest stars.
Power Lawyers 2020: 7 of Hollywood's Legal Legends
March 27, 2020
6:30am PT by
THR Staff
Power Lawyers 2020: 7 of Hollywood's Legal Legends
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.
Power Lawyers 2020: Hollywood's Top 100 Attorneys
March 27, 2020
6:00am PT by
THR Staff
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Edited by Ashley Cullins
Power Lawyers 2020: Hollywood's Top 100 Attorneys
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.
'NBA 2K' Publisher Beats Copyright Suit Over LeBron James' Tattoos
March 26, 2020
12:21pm PT by
Eriq Gardner
'NBA 2K' Publisher Beats Copyright Suit Over LeBron James' Tattoos
In a landmark decision on the tattoo front, a federal judge rules that Take-Two's depiction was de minimus and that an implied license was granted.
Broadcasters Get OK to Dole Out Free Ads to Everyone But Politicians
March 26, 2020
8:20am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Broadcasters Get OK to Dole Out Free Ads to Everyone But Politicians
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.
Hollywood Docket: Netflix Beats Mo'Nique's Retaliation Claims, For Now
March 25, 2020
10:59am PT by
Ashley Cullins
Hollywood Docket: Netflix Beats Mo'Nique's Retaliation Claims, For Now
A roundup of entertainment legal news involving Netflix, James Franco, Audible and more.
Donald Trump Must Face First Amendment Suit for Revoking Press Badges
March 24, 2020
1:11pm PT by
Eriq Gardner
Donald Trump Must Face First Amendment Suit for Revoking Press Badges
A judge allows a limited lawsuit from PEN America.
Comic Con Fans Had Coronavirus Refunds Stolen, Organizer Alleges in Fraud Lawsuit
March 24, 2020
11:27am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Comic Con Fans Had Coronavirus Refunds Stolen, Organizer Alleges in Fraud Lawsuit
ACE Universe sues the company providing the software to process ticket sales.
Judge Universally Rejects Lawsuit Over 'When They See Us' Dialogue
March 23, 2020
7:10pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Netflix When They See Us
Judge Universally Rejects Lawsuit Over 'When They See Us' Dialogue
A line that says "the Reid Technique has been universally rejected" is a protected hyperbole and the creator of the interrogation style can't sue Netflix and Ava DuVernay for defamation.
Lizzo Asks Court to Trim Producers' "Truth Hurts" Claims
March 23, 2020
10:46am PT by
Ashley Cullins
Lizzo Asks Court to Trim Producers' "Truth Hurts" Claims
"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.
Supreme Court Decides North Carolina Is Immune from Filmmaker's Copyright Suit
March 23, 2020
8:26am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Supreme Court Decides North Carolina Is Immune from Filmmaker's Copyright Suit
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.
Supreme Court Vacates Ruling Allowing Bias Case Against Comcast
March 23, 2020
7:17am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Supreme Court Vacates Ruling Allowing Bias Case Against Comcast
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.
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