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Displaying all articles tagged:
Lawsuit
#metoo
July 22, 2021
Activision Blizzard Sued by California Over Toxic Workplace Conditions
The reckoning at the gaming-industry giant has been a long time coming.
By
Luke Winkie
music
Mar. 5, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion Goes on ESPN to Casually Shade Label Exec Carl Crawford
“I’m not scared to back down and, at the end of the day, I want to be treated how you want me to treat you.”
By
Amanda Gordon
elementary my dear watson
Dec. 4, 2019
Genius Allegedly Caught Google Stealing Its Lyrics With an Ingenious Watermark
Pay close attention to the apostrophes.
By
Charu Sinha
lawsuit
Dec. 9, 2016
Shirley Caesar Takes Legal Action Over the ‘U Name It Challenge’
“Greens, beans, potatoes, tomatoes …”
By
Hunter Harris
the industry
Oct. 30, 2016
Hot Damn: Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson Sued Yet Again Over ‘Uptown Funk’ Copyright
Call the police and the fireman.
By
Halle Kiefer
the blurred lines effect
Aug. 30, 2016
‘Blurred Lines’ Appeal Backed by 212 Musicians
Danger Mouse, Jennifer Hudson, Tears for Fears, Hans Zimmer, and R. Kelly all signed the amicus brief.
By
Tolly Wright
pokemon go
Aug. 3, 2016
Pokémon Go
Sparks $5 Million Class-Action Lawsuit
“At least five individuals knocked on Plaintiff’s door … and asked for access to Plaintiff’s backyard in order to ‘catch’ the Pokémon.”
By
Julia Edelman
tik tok
Aug. 1, 2016
Kesha Drops Case Against Dr. Luke
Kesha is “focused on getting back to work.”
By
Tolly Wright
lawsuit
Jan. 28, 2016
Caitlyn Jenner Settles Lawsuit With the Family of Car-Crash Victim
Jenner’s conduct could not be proven “unreasonable.”
By
Emma Barrie
shake it off
Nov. 1, 2015
T. Swift Being Sued For ‘Shake It Off’ Lyrics
An R&B musician claims he invented the phrase “Haters gonna hate” and Swift stole it. Um … OK.
By
Greg Cwik
twitter beef
Aug. 29, 2015
Twitter Teaches Angry Actor James Woods the Meaning of
Hyperbole
The company won’t be naming any names for the litigious loudmouth, either.
By
Greg Cwik
lawsuit
Mar. 11, 2015
A Copyright Expert Explains the ‘Blurred Lines’ Ruling
When homage becomes theft.
By
Lauretta Charlton
scandals
Dec. 11, 2014
Cosby Accuser Tamara Green Files Defamation Suit Against the Comedian
Because he and his legal team publicly declared her a liar.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
crimes and misdemeanors
Dec. 8, 2014
Hugh Hefner Calls Allegations Against Friend Bill Cosby ‘Saddening’
The LAPD investigation will involve a search of his house.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
crime
Dec. 6, 2014
The LAPD Is Investigating Bill Cosby
For allegedly molesting a 15-year-old.
By
E. Alex Jung
music
Aug. 12, 2012
Beastie Boys Sue Energy Drink Company for Using Their Music
Who knew MCA’s wishes would have to be honored so soon?
By
Sarah Bennett
movies
Dec. 8, 2011
James Cameron Is Being Sued Over
Avatar
Idea
But it has nothing to do with the whole Kevin Costner/”Dances With Smurfs” thing.
By
Sarah Bennett
exclusive
Apr. 26, 2011
Beyoncé Sued for Bailing on Video Game
For $100 million.
By
Adam Pasick
laws
Dec. 24, 2010
Black Swan
Gets Involved in Lawsuit
Having to do with executive producers, production companies, and credit.
By
Willa Paskin
lawsuit
Oct. 5, 2010
Extra Injured on Set of
Transformers 3
Sues
She sustained “serious injuries and brain damage” on set. Yikes.
By
Willa Paskin