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Displaying all articles tagged:
Legal Battles
see you in coo-urt
Jan. 15, 2023
Michael Bay Really Doesn’t Want to Be Called a Pigeon Killer
The director has denied that any animals were harmed on his movie set in Italy.
By
Jennifer Zhan
legal battles
Aug. 4, 2021
What Is Going on With Aaliyah’s Music?
The latest chapter in the battle between the singer’s estate and former manager.
By
Bethy Squires
legal battles
Aug. 28, 2020
Bad News,
Fortnite
Fans: Apple Has Terminated Epic Games’ Developer Account
The tech giant and the video-game company are currently embroiled in a legal battle.
By
Halle Kiefer
the industry
Apr. 17, 2019
WGA Slams Hollywood’s Four Biggest Agencies With Lawsuit
“Charging packaging fees is not only bad for writers, it is unlawful.”
By
Jordan Crucchiola
legal battles
Mar. 8, 2019
Alfonso Ribeiro Shimmies Away From
Fortnite
Lawsuit Over Carlton Dance
Getting a copyright for a dance move remains a murky issue.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
legal battles
May 16, 2018
Stan Lee Files $1 Billion Lawsuit Against POW! Entertainment
The comic book legend claims he was conned into selling the exclusive licensing rights to his name and likeness.
By
Tolly Wright
the man who killed don quixote
May 11, 2018
The Making of Terry Gilliam’s
Don Quixote
Is Getting Another Documentary
The film’s production was first chronicled in
Lost in La Mancha
, and will be explored further in
He Dreams of Giants
.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
legal battles
May 8, 2018
Bankruptcy Judge Grants Harvey Weinstein Access to Weinstein Company Emails
Weinstein’s legal team argued that emails related to his alleged victims could exonerate the disgraced movie mogul.
By
Tolly Wright
philadelphia freedom
Apr. 24, 2018
Meek Mill Released From Prison, Heads Straight to the Philadelphia 76ers Game
The co-owner of the basketball team picked Mill up to bring him to the playoff game.
By
Tolly Wright
legal battles
Mar. 26, 2018
Lana Del Rey Announces Her Radiohead Dispute Is Over
“I mean now that my lawsuit’s over, I guess I can sing that song anytime I want, right?”
By
Jackson McHenry
legal battles
Mar. 16, 2018
John Paul Getty III’s Sister Threatens Legal Action Over FX’s
Trust
Ariadne Getty claims the show makes her family seem complicit in his kidnapping.
By
Jackson McHenry
bill paxton
Feb. 13, 2018
Bill Paxton’s Family Suing Hospital for Wrongful Death
Paxton died in February 2017 of a stroke following heart surgery. He was 61.
By
Tolly Wright
legal battles
Jan. 2, 2018
Two Weinstein Police Investigations Under Review With L.A. District Attorney
The Los Angeles district attorney’s office is reviewing two Beverly Hills police investigations into Weinstein and three reports about James Toback.
By
Tolly Wright
nelly
Dec. 15, 2017
Nelly Wants to Take Legal Action Against His Accuser After Rape Case Was Dropped
Nelly plans to take legal action against his accuser in an effort to restore his reputation.
By
Tolly Wright
legal battles
Nov. 7, 2017
Johnny Depp’s Former Business Managers Push to Foreclose on Five of His Houses
The company claims it needs the money to cover a $5 million loan to the actor.
By
Jackson McHenry
Oct. 28, 2017
Weinstein Company Lawyer Talks Studio’s Fate and Trump, Whom He Once Fired
“I mean, if ever somebody had a ground to fire a guy, it seems like it’s the Weinstein Company.”
By
Soo Youn
more money more problems
Sept. 19, 2017
Johnny Depp’s Ex-Management Company Is Dragging His Family Into Legal Dispute
The Management Group claims Depp is throwing his friends and family “under the bus” with his lawsuit against the company.
By
Tolly Wright
legal battles
Aug. 31, 2017
Flavor Flav Sues Chuck D and Public Enemy Over Unpaid Royalties
He also claims his voice and image were used without his consent on the latest album.
By
Tolly Wright
legal battles
Aug. 1, 2017
Kanye West Is Suing His Tour’s Insurance Provider for $10 Million
According to West’s legal team, the company that insured his last tour is failing to pay the artist’s rightfully deserved loss claims.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
legal battles
July 30, 2017
Lady Gaga Hits Back at Dr. Luke Subpoena for Kesha Case
Texts sent from Kesha to Lady Gaga are at the center of Dr. Luke’s claim.
By
David Canfield
legal battles
July 26, 2017
Quincy Jones Awarded $9.4 Million in Trial Against Michael Jackson’s Estate
Jones produced several of Jackson’s biggest records including
Bad
and
Thriller
.
By
Tolly Wright
money money money
July 14, 2017
Matt Weiner’s $30 Million
Mad Men
Deal Also Included Bonuses for Winning Awards
We’d take that bonus deal any day.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
alanis morissette
May 4, 2017
Alanis Morissette’s Former Manager Gets 6 Years in Prison for Embezzlement
Jonathan Schwartz stole $4.8 million from Morissette.
By
Tolly Wright
legal battles
Mar. 10, 2017
Dr. Luke Is Subpoenaing Kesha Fans Now
Luke alleges that Kesha “closely coordinated” with the fan’s #FreeKesha petition and protests.
By
Tolly Wright
legal battles
Apr. 14, 2016
Katy Perry Wins Legal Battle With L.A. Nuns Over Their Former Convent
Katy 1; nuns 0.
By
Jackson McHenry