Prosecutors argue in a new appeal that a judge was wrong to overturn the conviction of the man who allegedly shot and killed Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay in […]
Divide Emerges Between Circuit Courts of Appeal Regarding the Standard for Issuing Notice to “Potential Plaintiffs” in FLSA Collective Actions
Summary The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”) includes a collective-action mechanism that allows courts to direct that notice be sent to individuals who are “similarly situated” […]
Salt-N-Pepa Appeal to Revive UMG Music Ownership Lawsuit
Salt-N-Pepa argue in a new appeal brief that a judge was wrong to dismiss the duo’s high-stakes music ownership lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). The Tuesday (March […]
UMG Responds to Drake Appeal in Suit Over Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’
Universal Music Group (UMG) is firing back at Drake’s appeal seeking to revive his lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” arguing the superstar is trying to “critically […]
FTC Moves to Dismiss Its Appeal of Non-Compete Rule, but Makes Clear Its Intent to Address Illegal Non-Competes in Enforcement Actions
On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) moved to dismiss its appeal of a Texas federal court decision holding that the FTC’s 2024 final rule […]
Diddy ‘Making the Band’ Sexual Assault Accuser’s Appeal Dismissed
An appeal filed by Making the Band contestant Sara Rivers aimed at reviving her $60 million sexual assault lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs has been abruptly dismissed — […]
Ángel del Villar To Stay Out Of Prison During Appeal, Judge Rules
Music executive Ángel Del Villar will remain a free man while he appeals his convictions for doing business with Mexican drug cartels, a federal judge said. Del Villar […]
AI Music Settlement, Drake Appeal, Sia Divorce & More Music Law News
THE BIG NEWS: Universal Music Group and artificial intelligence music service Udio reached a landmark agreement last week to end their lawsuit – the first major settlement in […]
Diddy Wants Fast-Tracked Appeal Over Prostitution Conviction, Sentence
Sean “Diddy” Combs is trying to expedite his criminal appeal, saying he could be close to getting out of prison by the time his case is heard if […]
Drake Files Appeal In Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
It ain’t over yet: Drake has formally launched his appeal of a court ruling that dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s diss […]