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Ex-Google Employees Sue Hulu for Attempting to Stop "Humu"
January 21, 2019
9:54am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Ex-Google Employees Sue Hulu for Attempting to Stop "Humu"
The secret to workplace happiness is...lawsuit.
THR, Esq.
Roc Nation Sues Insurer for Not Paying Up After Death of Maroon 5's Manager
January 21, 2019
9:01am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Roc Nation Sues Insurer for Not Paying Up After Death of Maroon 5's Manager
Jay-Z's label estimates the loss of Jordan Feldstein amounted to more than $37 million in damage and wants a "key man" policy honored.
TVEyes Will No Longer Carry Fox News in Negotiated End to Big Copyright Fight
January 21, 2019
7:01am PT by
Eriq Gardner
TVEyes Will No Longer Carry Fox News in Negotiated End to Big Copyright Fight
The conclusion comes in a five-year-old lawsuit that tested the boundaries of fair use.
Hollywood Docket: Ed Sheeran Update; 'Billions' Lawsuit; Settlements Galore
January 18, 2019
6:12pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Hollywood Docket: Ed Sheeran Update; 'Billions' Lawsuit; Settlements Galore
A roundup of entertainment legal news involving Sheeran, Showtime, James Franco, Spotify and Bob Marley.
Harvey Weinstein Hiring New Lawyers as Ben Brafman Exits
January 17, 2019
2:21pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Harvey Weinstein Hiring New Lawyers as Ben Brafman Exits
The producer intends to unveil his new legal team next week.
Leslie Moonves Files Arbitration Demand Against CBS Over His Firing
January 17, 2019
7:13am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Leslie Moonves Files Arbitration Demand Against CBS Over His Firing
The move amounts to an attempt to salvage his $120 million severance.
Rihanna Sues Her Dad for "Fenty" Trademark Misuse, Lying About Being in Business With Her
January 15, 2019
1:29pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Rihanna Sues Her Dad for "Fenty" Trademark Misuse, Lying About Being in Business With Her
The famous singer turned makeup mogul was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
InfoWars Claims "Pepe the Frog" Derived From Argentinian "El Sapo Pepe"
January 15, 2019
10:39am PT by
Eriq Gardner
InfoWars Claims "Pepe the Frog" Derived From Argentinian "El Sapo Pepe"
Defending a copyright lawsuit, Alex Jones' website raises a new affirmative defense and chases discovery in South America.
Lantern Wins Lawsuit Testing What Downfall of Weinstein Co. Means for Hollywood Stars
January 15, 2019
9:38am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Lantern Wins Lawsuit Testing What Downfall of Weinstein Co. Means for Hollywood Stars
After paying $289 million for Weinstein's assets, Lantern brought suit against 'Silver Linings Playbook' producer Bruce Cohen to demonstrate that Weinstein's old debts weren't Lantern's responsibility.
VidAngel Asks Court to Revisit Pause on Its Service
January 14, 2019
12:34pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
VidAngel Asks Court to Revisit Pause on Its Service
VidAngel is asking the court to revise the injunction that shut down its service until its legal battle with the major studios is resolved.
'Top Chef' Judge, Other Elite New York Restaurateurs Beat Tipping Conspiracy Lawsuit
January 11, 2019
4:27pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
'Top Chef' Judge, Other Elite New York Restaurateurs Beat Tipping Conspiracy Lawsuit
Paying an extra $5 for a fried chicken sandwich is enough to show standing to sue for damages, but several of New York's top restaurateurs still evaded a lawsuit alleging they conspired to drive up prices by ending tipping at their businesses.
"Shitty Media Men" List Creator Attacks "Absurd" Masochism Theory in Defamation Suit
January 11, 2019
2:26pm PT by
Eriq Gardner
"Shitty Media Men" List Creator Attacks "Absurd" Masochism Theory in Defamation Suit
Moira Donegan says that Stephen Elliott can't demonstrate actual malice and ridicules his "too submissive to rape" argument.
Netflix's 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Leads to "Choose Your Own Adventure" Trademark Lawsuit
January 11, 2019
8:38am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Netflix
Netflix's 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Leads to "Choose Your Own Adventure" Trademark Lawsuit
According to a complaint filed in Vermont, Netflix actively pursued a license but never got one.
'Blade Runner 2049' Studio Sues Automaker for Not Living Up to Flying Car Deal
January 11, 2019
8:15am PT by
Eriq Gardner
'Blade Runner 2049' Studio Sues Automaker for Not Living Up to Flying Car Deal
Alcon says the Ryan Gosling film would have grossed more but for $30 million less in promised advertising support from Peugeot.
'Fast and the Furious' Producer Gets Universal President Added to Spinoff Lawsuit
January 11, 2019
6:36am PT by
Eriq Gardner
'Fast and the Furious' Producer Gets Universal President Added to Spinoff Lawsuit
A fraud claim seems valid, writes the judge in an order that allows an amended suit.
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