Huffington Post reported the convicted former sheriff went to prison. Although he didn't, the publication says the gist was substantially true.

A potentially troubling decision for the media.

White collar crime often turns on intent. A jury concluded Peter Hoffman intended to deceive Louisiana's tax program incentivizing local production. The trial judge was less sure. Now, Hoffman fights for his life, and he's getting support from retired judges and law professors.

'Dead Ahead' comic series creator Mel Smith claimed the spinoff's second season infringed on his work.

A roundup of entertainment legal news also involving Missy Elliott, Fiji Water, Odell Beckham Jr., Showtime and 'Jurassic World.'

A judge praises the "highly creative" nature of "Oh, the Places You'll Boldly Go!" and doesn't see sufficient evidence that the book will harm Dr. Seuss' position in the children's book market.

The pay cabler argues the fictional character of Wendy Rhoades, played by Maggie Siff, and the real-life performance coach who is suing the network have very little in common, and the series and the book it is alleged to have infringed are "strikingly dissimilar."

The digital services filed a notice of their intentions after a recent decision would boost payments to songwriters and publishers by 44 percent over a four-year term.

A judge is warned about the disclosure of "highly confidential" financial information.

The publisher sues the hip-hop star in New York.

'Fresh Prince' star Alfonso Ribeiro, rapper 2 Milly and internet sensations Backpack Kid and Orange Shirt Kid have dropped their claims against Epic Games over its use of their dance moves in the game, but it's only temporary.