For Jeh Johnson, now partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, the tumultuous events of 1968 left a lasting impression. Apollo 8 orbited the moon; civil rights […]
Megan Thee Stallion Sues YouTuber Over ‘Lies’ About Tory Lanez Case
Megan Thee Stallion is suing a YouTuber and social media personality who she claims is a “mouthpiece and puppet” for Tory Lanez, accusing the woman of “churning out […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested & Charged With Violating Parole
Tekashi 6ix9ine (Daniel Hernandez) was arrested Tuesday (Oct. 29) over allegations that he violated the terms of a parole agreement struck with prosecutors after the rapper agreed to […]
Crypto Industry Joins Forces to Thwart SEC’s Airdrop Crackdown
Multiple heavy hitters in the cryptocurrency industry submitted amicus briefs in a federal district court in western Texas supporting an apparel company and a decentralized finance advocacy organization […]
Lil Durk Charges, Tory Lanez Case, Kanye-Adidas Deal & More Legal News
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all […]
Adidas and Kanye West Settle Legal Fight Over Yeezy Split
Adidas has reached a settlement with Ye (formerly Kanye West) to resolve all outstanding legal claims stemming from the company’s decision to end its partnership with the rapper […]
Tory Lanez Not Ruled ‘Innocent’ In Megan Thee Stallion Case: Debunked
On Friday evening, almost two years after Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, posts on X (formerly Twitter) blared stunning “news” about the case: that […]
The Role of the Expert Witness in Workplace Investigation Cases
I am often asked whether we serve as expert witnesses related to workplace investigation lawsuits. The lawyerly answer I give is, “It depends.” Our office, Oppenheimer Investigations Group, […]
A+E Networks CLO Retiring, Capping Storied, 40-Year Career in Entertainment Law
Henry Hoberman is retiring as chief legal and business affairs officer of A+E Networks, wrapping up a nearly four-decade career in the tumultuous and fast-moving entertainment industry. Hoberman […]
Ex-Philly Museum of Art GC Takes Legal Reins of Twilio-Backed Messaging Business
Syniverse, which provides mobile communication services like messaging, roaming and connectivity, has named William Petersen as executive vice president and chief legal officer. Petersen brings more than 35 […]