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Charter Agrees to $174M Deal to Settle Lawsuit Alleging Netflix Throttling
December 18, 2018
7:24am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Charter Agrees to $174M Deal to Settle Lawsuit Alleging Netflix Throttling
The agreement, called the largest-ever payout to consumers by an ISP in U.S. history, includes refunds as well as months of free HBO or Showtime for Charter's New York customers.
THR, Esq.
'Fresh Prince' Star Sues 'Fortnite' Creator Over Carlton Dance
December 17, 2018
6:53pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
'Fresh Prince' Star Sues 'Fortnite' Creator Over Carlton Dance
Alfonso Ribeiro made the dance famous on the hit '90s show.
'Peaky Blinders' Dispute Arising From Harvey Weinstein Misconduct Settles
December 17, 2018
2:33pm PT by
Eriq Gardner
'Peaky Blinders' Dispute Arising From Harvey Weinstein Misconduct Settles
Endemol will withdraw objection to the assumption of a contract by Lantern, which acquired assets once belonging to The Weinstein Co.
'Making a Murderer' Filmmakers Sued by Former Wisconsin Police Sergeant
December 17, 2018
2:01pm PT by
Eriq Gardner
'Making a Murderer' Filmmakers Sued by Former Wisconsin Police Sergeant
Andrew Colborn asserts the documentary left viewers with the conclusion he wrongfully framed an innocent man for murder.
Sumner Redstone's Speech Impairment Warrants a Legal Guardian, Judge Rules
December 17, 2018
10:09am PT by
Ashley Cullins
Sumner Redstone's Speech Impairment Warrants a Legal Guardian, Judge Rules
The court on Monday granted a request from the mogul's grandson to appoint a guardian ad litem to look out for Redstone's best interest.
CNN Legal Setback Points to Tougher Times Ahead for Media Companies
December 17, 2018
8:05am PT by
Eriq Gardner
CNN Legal Setback Points to Tougher Times Ahead for Media Companies
In a defamation case, the Eleventh Circuit rejects how CNN and other media companies demanded the special-dismissal provision of Georgia's anti-SLAPP statute.
Hollywood Docket: 'Weekend in Vegas' DMCA Lawsuit Ends in Win for Host, Lawyer
December 14, 2018
7:04pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Hollywood Docket: 'Weekend in Vegas' DMCA Lawsuit Ends in Win for Host, Lawyer
A roundup of entertainment legal news involving ESPN, Vizio, 'Sharknado' and Morgan Spurlock.
Harvey Weinstein Sued by Actress Over Multiple Alleged Sexual Assaults
December 14, 2018
4:51pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
Harvey Weinstein Sued by Actress Over Multiple Alleged Sexual Assaults
The lawsuit also claims Weinstein bragged about sleeping with Jennifer Lawrence, who responded by saying: "This is yet another example of the predatory tactics and lies that he engaged in to lure countless women."
Katie Couric Wins Appeal Against Gun Rights Group Arguing Documentary Was Defamatory
December 14, 2018
9:50am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Katie Couric Wins Appeal Against Gun Rights Group Arguing Documentary Was Defamatory
According to the Fourth Circuit, even if the film was deceptively edited, nine seconds of silence in response to a question about background checks doesn't mean pro-gun individuals are ignorant.
Netflix Takes Aim at the Legality of Viacom's Executive Contracts
December 14, 2018
9:00am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Netflix Takes Aim at the Legality of Viacom's Executive Contracts
The dispute between the two companies is both similar and different than the fight between Netflix and Fox. It could impact others in Hollywood, especially talent agents.
Harvey Weinstein Accusers Want to Ban Him From Disclosing Their Emails to the Media
December 14, 2018
6:35am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Harvey Weinstein Accusers Want to Ban Him From Disclosing Their Emails to the Media
Weinstein's lawyer is allegedly threatening to unleash emails in the media to sway the court of public opinion. "These are hardly the actions of a Defendant concerned about his Fifth Amendment rights," states a new motion.
"Funniest Person in the World" Sues The Laugh Factory Over Prize Money
December 13, 2018
5:30pm PT by
Ashley Cullins
"Funniest Person in the World" Sues The Laugh Factory Over Prize Money
Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander says he's still owed more than $70,000 of a promised $100,000 prize.
Paramount Defeats 'Wolf of Wall Street' Libel Suit From Stratton Oakmont Alum
December 13, 2018
1:55pm PT by
Eriq Gardner
Paramount Defeats 'Wolf of Wall Street' Libel Suit From Stratton Oakmont Alum
The Martin Scorsese film was based on a true story, but used composite characters. A judge rules former Stratton Oakmont general counsel Andrew Greene can't establish actual malice.
CAA Tries in Vain to Hush Up Star Agent's $15 Million Arbitration Win
December 13, 2018
9:57am PT by
Eriq Gardner
CAA Tries in Vain to Hush Up Star Agent's $15 Million Arbitration Win
Menacing, profane emails and texts weren't enough for CAA to show it had cause to terminate Ben Dogra. Despite CAA's best efforts to keep the matter confidential, what happened in arbitration doesn't stay in arbitration.
Meek Mill Docuseries Producers Say Lawyer Can't Seize "Off the Record" Interview Tape
December 13, 2018
6:57am PT by
Eriq Gardner
Meek Mill Docuseries Producers Say Lawyer Can't Seize "Off the Record" Interview Tape
Roc Nation and Amazon argue that "spoken words" are not property that can be recovered.
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