On Monday, October 6, 2025, the United States Supreme Court denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s petition for writ of certiorari. Maxwell sought review of the United States Court of Appeals […]
Diddy Sentencing, Taylor Swift Lawsuit Dismissal & More Music Law News
Diddy Sentencing, Taylor Swift Lawsuit Dismissal & More Music Law News- THE BIG STORY: Sean “Diddy” Combs essentially won his criminal case, right? After all, the jury acquitted […]
Amazon Will Pay $2.5 Billion to Resolve FTC Complaint — Justia News — September 29, 2025
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it reached a deal with Amazon to resolve a dispute over the retailer’s allegedly unfair practices. The dispute started two […]
Court Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Concerning Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” — Justia News — September 24, 2025
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, a judge granted Universal Music Publishing’s motion to dismiss in a lawsuit concerning an alleged uncleared sample in Mary J. Blige’s song “Real […]
FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Deceptive Practices — Justia News — September 18, 2025
On September 18, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, alleging widespread deceptive business practices that have cost […]
Texas Allows Private Lawsuits Against Out-of-State Abortion Pill Providers — Justia News — September 15, 2025
The majority of U.S. abortions involve pills rather than surgical procedures. Telehealth providers in states where abortion remains legal (at least for part of a pregnancy) sometimes prescribe […]
Barry Manilow, Damon Dash, Twenty One Pilots & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: Barry Manilow’s lawyers have been busy. Last summer, they got into a trans-Atlantic brawl with Hipgnosis over $1.5 million in allegedly unpaid bonuses from his […]
Supreme Court Stays Temporary Restraining Order Restricting Immigration Stops — Justia News — September 10, 2025
On Monday, September 8, 2025, the United States Supreme Court paused a temporary restraining order restricting immigration stops in Los Angeles and central California. U.S. District Judge Maame […]
Arizona Considers New Pathway for Criminal Lawyers — Justia News — September 5, 2025
A proposal is under consideration in Arizona that would create a new type of legal license for individuals who have not completed the standard three-year Juris Doctor (J.D.) […]
Diddy Pardon Explainer, Cardi B Trial, Boosie Plea & More Law News
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 […]