In Everest Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Kates Detective & Security Services Agency Inc., a federal court, applying Illinois law, held that an insurer had no duty to defend […]
DOJ and EEOC Ask Supreme Court to Clarify What Employment Actions Can Be the Basis for a Title VII Discrimination Suit
On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis on the limited question of if “Title VII prohibit[s] discrimination in transfer […]
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 […]
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Ellen Bardash: ChatGPT Hit with Liability Suit for Teen Death, DOJ to Argue Information Exchange Issue in Sugar Antitrust Case
Marianna Wharry “The trial court apparently believed that any risk to the class was resolved simply by precluding Chatman from serving as class counsel, without discussing the relationships […]
Stolen Trade Secrets Could Give Rival a Competitive Edge in Responding to Tariffs, Samsung Alleges in Non-Compete Suit
When a Samsung Electronics sales team member was promoted to a senior product marketing management position, she signed a non-compete clause agreeing not to take a similar position […]
Judge Says Why He Dismissed Sara Rivers Suit
A federal judge has issued a detailed ruling explaining why he sided with Sean “Diddy” Combs and dismissed a $60 million civil sexual assault lawsuit filed by “Making […]
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 […]
8th Circuit Reinstates ‘Untimely’ Discrimination Suit Against Union Pacific
Based on a recent ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled this week that a plaintiff’s employment discrimination suit against Union Pacific Railroad Co. […]
JPMorgan Chase Wants Workers’ Benefits Suit Axed
JPMorgan Chase urged the Manhattan federal court to dismiss claims of mismanaging its employee healthcare plan, saying a trio of current and former workers couldn’t challenge their healthcare […]