On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released a memorandum announcing the establishment of a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative that will “vigorous[ly]” enforce the False […]
Civil/Human Rights – Verdict in favor of Plaintiff in the amount of US$1,500,000
Case Name: Patrick Russell et al v. County of Orange et al Case Number: 8:2017cv00125 Verdict Date: […]
Rights Co. Sues Over Doja Cat Sample Fees
Dionne Warwick is facing a lawsuit claiming the legendary singer has turned her back on a rights management company that negotiated her deal for the famed sample of […]
Madlib Ex-Manager Files Lawsuit Over Recording Catalog Rights
There’s a new front in the nasty legal war between hip-hop producer Madlib and his longtime manager Eothen “Egon” Alapatt: The many songs recorded during their decade-long partnership. […]
Barry Manilow ‘Copacabana’ Trademarks Blocked by Club’s Name Rights
Barry Manilow has been trying for years to get federal trademarks tied to his 1978 smash hit “Copacabana.” There’s just one problem: The real New York City nightclub […]
Eighth Circuit Foreclosed One of the Remaining Ways to Enforce the Voting Rights Act
In Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe, — F. 4th —-, 2025 WL 1389774 (8th Cir. 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit […]
Lizzo Says Lawsuit Is Attack on Her Free Speech Rights In New Appeal
Lizzo is launching an appeal aimed at ending a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by her former backup dancers, calling it an “attack” on her “First Amendment right to […]
Covington & Burling, Civil Rights Groups Press Forward Amid ‘Setback’ in Trump Executive Order Litigation
Covington & Burling and civil rights co-counsel may seek intervention from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit following a “setback” in their lawsuit challenging President […]
Karol G & More Violated Children’s Rights in ‘+57’: Colombian Court
The negative response to the song “+57” by Karol G, J Balvin, Maluma, Feid, Blessd, Ryan Castro and DFZM reached a new peak on Tuesday (April 9), when a high […]
George Clinton Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Agent to Win Back Music Rights
George Clinton is suing his one-time business partner, Armen Boladian, over allegations that he fraudulently obtained the rights to the vast majority of the funk pioneer’s music catalog. […]