THE BIG STORY: Trademarks are important. They’re what protect consumers from confusing knockoffs in a messy marketplace by making clear the genuine source of a product. Imagine trying […]
Calvin Harris Lawsuit, Wu-Tang Case, Lil Wayne Ruling: Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: It sounds like music-biz Mad Libs: After a Bruno Mars co-writer sells his catalog, he tries to mitigate his tax liabilities by investing in a […]
Music Piracy Ruling Threatens Internet ‘Mass Evictions,’ SCOTUS Told
Cox Communications is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a billion-dollar lawsuit filed by record labels over music piracy, warning that it “jeopardizes internet access for […]
Diddy Wins Ruling In ‘Making the Band’ Singer’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs is on a legal roll. Six weeks after the rapper was largely acquitted on federal criminal charges, he’s won a ruling dismissing most of a […]
Groups Challenge Trump Administration’s Request to Block Ruling Halting Immigration Stops — Justia News — August 13, 2025
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, lawyers representing immigrants’ rights groups, U.S. citizens, and undocumented immigrants filed amicus briefs in opposition to the Trump administration’s request to override a […]
Diddy Verdict, Megan Thee Stallion, T.I. Ruling & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted on Wednesday (July 2) of illegal prostitution but acquitted of more severe sex-trafficking and racketeering charges, a significant legal victory […]
Snoop Dogg Settlement, Diddy Trial, Jay-Z Ruling & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: Snoop Dogg reached a confidential settlement with Trevor Lawrence Jr., a veteran studio musician who has been credited on songs by Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, […]
Federal Judge Rejects Experian’s Efforts to Reinstate Favorable FCRA Ruling
A federal judge in Illinois declined to reconsider Experian’s summary judgment request, concluding the court was allowed to revisit the parties’ Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuit. On Tuesday, […]
US Judge Defers Ruling on $450M Attorney Fees Motion in ‘House v. NCAA’ Settlement
A California federal judge granted final approval of the $2.576 billion damages settlement compensating current and former Division I student-athletes for their name, image and likeness while punting […]
NewJeans Members to Be Fined for Unauthorized Activities: Court Ruling
The ongoing dispute between K-pop breakout group NewJeans and its agency ADOR, a HYBE subsidiary, escalated this week as the Seoul Central District Court approved a stricter legal measure restricting the group’s independent activities. In […]