The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a Florida music producer in a legal battle against Warner Music over a song by the rapper Flo Rida, ruling […]
‘Incredible and Gross Negligence’: Pa. Federal Judge Sanctions Ikea for Destroying Evidence
‘Incredible and Gross Negligence’: Pa. Federal Judge Sanctions Ikea for Destroying Evidence | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/05/07/incredible-and-gross-negligence-pa-federal-judge-sanctions-ikea-for-destroying-evidence/ Ikea store in White Marsh, MD. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM […]
Sullivan & Cromwell Details Ramped-Up Vetting of New Hires Amid Wave of University Protests
As pro-Palestinian protests spread across university campuses, Sullivan & Cromwell’s senior chair said Wednesday the firm will be “more vigilant” in screening potential candidates. The firm is now […]
Astroworld Wrongful Death Suits Settled Except One
Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to […]
‘We’re Watching A&O Shearman With Interest’: CMS’s New Senior Partner on US Merger Ambition
Seven years before Allen & Overy merged with Shearman & Sterling, CMS masterminded what was at the time the biggest law firm merger the U.K. market ever seen, […]
‘It’s Anyone’s Guess’: Ga. Court of Appeals to Eye Trump’s Arguments for Recusing Fani Willis
The Georgia Court of Appeals agreed to review Judge Scott McAfee’s decision to let Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis remain as prosecutor in former President Donald Trump’s […]
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Alleging Violation of the First Amendment — Justia News — May 8, 2024
TikTok Inc. and ByteDance Ltd. filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, seeking a […]
Neil Portnow Accuser in Rape Case Moves to Drop Lawsuit
A woman who filed a lawsuit accusing former Recording Academy boss Neil Portnow of rape is now moving to drop her case, citing concerns that her name will […]
50 Cent Sues Ex Daphne Joy for Defamation Over Rape Allegations
50 Cent has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex Daphne Joy over her public accusations that he raped and physically abused her, calling them a “calculated attack” […]
Drake & Kendrick Beef, TikTok Lawsuit, Britney Divorce & More Law 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 […]