Jermaine Dupri is suing Sony Music Entertainment over accusations that the music giant owes him and his label more than $18 million in unpaid royalties tied to albums […]
Star Wins Copyright Lawsuit Over Lyrics
Taylor Swift has finally shaken off a copyright lawsuit over song lyrics that her attorneys had called “absurd.” A federal judge on Monday (July 6) dismissed an infringement […]
Jermaine Jackson Voids $6.5M Assault Judgment, Will Fight Lawsuit
Jermaine Jackson is getting another chance at defending himself against claims that he raped a session musician coordinator in 1988. The Jackson 5 member, who has also had […]
Rob Glass, Julian Hewitt Launch Hewitt Glass Law: Exclusive
SYDNEY, Australia — There’s a new specialist law firm serving Australasia’s music, media and arts industries — Hewitt Glass Law. Based in central Sydney, the new business is […]
Cardi B Wins $60K From Tasha K for Posts About Offset and Stefon Diggs
Gossip blogger Tasha K has agreed to pay Cardi B $60,000 for violating an earlier settlement by engaging in online chatter about the hip-hop star’s love life. The […]
Pooh Shiesty Case Evidence Includes Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery Video
New evidence has emerged in Pooh Shiesty’s robbery case alleging that the Memphis rapper forced Gucci Mane to sign his release from 1017 Records at gunpoint while on […]
Judge Punts Giant Reggaeton Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny, Karol G & More
A federal judge is refusing to decide whether reggaeton duo Steely & Clevie invented the genre’s signature dembow rhythm, ruling that only a jury can make that conclusion […]
Gary Glitter Charged With Sexual Abuse of Another Girl
Disgraced British glam rock star Gary Glitter has been charged with additional counts of child sexual abuse in the U.K. The 82-year-old “Rock and Roll” singer (real name […]
EEOC Rescinds Long-standing Affirmative Action Guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has voted to rescind two decades-old documents addressing permissible affirmative action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (i) its […]
David Vodicka Closes Media Arts Lawyers, Launches New Firm
MELBOURNE, Australia — David Vodicka has a new law firm. The Melbourne-based independent music chief and preeminent music lawyer launched David Vodicka Music & Entertainment Lawyers on Wednesday […]