THE BIG STORY: After a verdict that cleared Sean “Diddy” Combs of sex trafficking but still left him facing a potential prison sentence for prostitution, the mogul’s team […]
Prince Lawsuit, Missy Elliott Case, Lil Nas X Charges: Music Law Recap
THE BIG STORY: The Prince estate is facing yet another legal battle – only this time not from his heirs, but from a co-star in his 1984 film […]
Analogies to Federal Law in the State Regulatory Context
As the federal government pursues a deregulatory agenda, state regulators are increasing their enforcement activities to fill perceived gaps in oversight. They pursue their own regulatory agendas under […]
YNW Melly Delay, Steven Tyler Case, Drake Lawsuit, More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: Is YNW Melly’s double murder trial ever going to happen? The rapper has sat in jail for years awaiting trial on first-degree murder charges over […]
Suspension Recommended for Law Firm Founders Over Liquidated Damages Contracts — Justia News — August 8, 2025
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals’ Board on Professional Responsibility has recommended a 90-day suspension for the founding partners of the law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC, Mathew […]
Led Zeppelin Case, Beyoncé Sample, Napster Suit & More Music Law News
DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN: Decades after lawsuits from record labels killed Napster, Sony Music says the descendant of the industry-shaking file-sharing service is still ignoring copyright law. […]
Adam Levine Case, Diddy Bail, Tyla ‘Water’ Suit & More Music Law News
NO GOOD DEED – In 2019, when Adam Levine put the call out on Instagram for donations to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, it seems […]
Law Firm Disrupted: Why Managing Partners Are Talking About Leadership Once Again
We’re disrupting the Law Firm Disrupted! Beginning this summer, business-of-law editors Sarah Tincher-Numbers, David Gialanella and Christine Simmons are joining Dan Packel for this weekly briefing, where the […]
50 Cent Ex Lawsuit, Salt-N-Pepa, Sean Kingston & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: 50 Cent hasn’t released an album since 2014. Maybe he’s just been too busy with litigation? In his latest legal battle, the rapper’s G-Unit Books […]
Notorious B.I.G., Drake Witnesses, Karol G Win & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: As Biggie once said, “Mo Money Mo Problems.” The landmark sale of half of The Notorious B.I.G.’s portfolio to Primary Wave has sparked a messy […]