Ye (formerly Kanye West) is facing another lawsuit accusing him of illegal sampling, this time over allegations that he incorporated an instrumental track into two songs from Donda […]
FTC Oversight of Franchisors Should Be on Case-by-Case Basis, Franchise Lawyers Say
The Federal Trade Commission’s comprehensive approach to address concerns about franchisors exploiting their control over franchisees would be better served through case-by-case oversight of the industry, franchise lawyers […]
Tesla Sues Chinese Auto Parts Company Over ‘Dangerous’ Supercharger Compatibility Claims
Tesla’s senior counsel has sued Yancheng Jeco Auto Parts Co. Ltd., which does business as “JecoEV,” in the California Northern District Court, alleging false advertising and federal trademark dilution under […]
Record Companies File Lawsuits Against AI Music Generators — Justia News — July 17, 2024
A group of record companies has filed lawsuits against Suno, Inc. and Uncharted Labs, Inc. in an attempt to stop the unlicensed use of copyrighted music to train […]
Young Thug RICO Trial Replacement Judge Also Recuses Herself
Young Thug’s sprawling Atlanta gang trial is once again in need of a new judge. Just two days after Judge Ural Glanville was ordered removed from the Young […]
Mo. Court Reverses $7.7 Million Verdict for ‘Billion-Dollar Company’ Comments
A Missouri appellate court reversed a $7.7 million jury verdict against a major tool industry leader, concluding that the trial court should have granted its motion for mistrial after opposing counsel […]
Snoop Dogg Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Uncleared Backing Tracks
Snoop Dogg is facing a copyright lawsuit that claims the legendary rapper has refused to pay a veteran studio musician after using two of his backing tracks – […]
BREAKING: Genetic Testing Firm 23andMe Settles Data Breach Lawsuits
23andMe has reached a settlement in principle of class actions brought over last year’s data breach, lawyers disclosed at a Tuesday court hearing in San Francisco. The amount […]
Some Think New Jersey Could Be a Hub for International Dispute Resolution
After years in the planning stage, an organization offering arbitration and mediation of cross-border business disputes has opened its doors in New Jersey. From its base in Jersey City, Global […]
Young Thug Judge Removed, Nirvana Logo, Beastie Boys & More Music Law
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 […]