MGM Studios has launched a countersuit against David Lee Henry, the original screenwriter of the 1986 film "Road House," who writes under the pseudonym David Lee Henry. The conflict, unfolding in a California federal court, stems from a dispute over the copyright of the screenplay that inspired the beloved movie... Read More »
As reported by Billboard, the criminal case involving country music star Morgan Wallen, accused of recklessly throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story Nashville bar, is set to continue after an initial court hearing. Wallen's attorney, Worrick Robinson, represented him in the Nashville court Friday, where a judge... Read More »
The Biden administration has taken a significant step towards fulfilling a key campaign promise made by President Joe Biden in 2019. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a proposal to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance. This move could have substantial legal and social implications, reflecting a shift in... Read More »
A Houston judge has ruled that rapper Travis Scott must face a jury trial concerning the tragic events at the 2021 Astroworld music festival, where a deadly crowd crush during his performance resulted in ten deaths and hundreds of injuries. Judge Kristen Hawkins denied Scott’s motion for dismissal, keeping him... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly gearing up to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, alleging the concert behemoth has abused its dominant position in the live music industry to stifle competition, particularly in the ticketing sector. This development, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, comes... Read More »
Casting Networks, a prominent talent listing service, is currently embroiled in a proposed class action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The suit accuses the company of exploiting actors by charging them fees for audition opportunities, a practice alleged to violate a California law aimed at protecting performers from... Read More »
Universal Pictures has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by two men, Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe. The plaintiffs accused Universal of deceptive advertising practices related to the film "Yesterday." The settlement was confirmed on Friday as attorneys for both parties informed the court of their agreement, although... Read More »
In the ongoing legal battle surrounding the 2021 Astroworld music festival tragedy, Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster II) has formally requested to be dismissed from the mass litigation that ensued after the event, which resulted in ten fatalities and numerous injuries. The disaster unfolded during Scott's performance on November 5,... Read More »
Disney is confronting allegations of underpaying maintenance workers at its hotels near the iconic Disneyland Resort in Southern California. A lawsuit filed in Orange County Superior Court accuses the entertainment behemoth of a series of labor law violations, including forcing workers to bear the cost of their own tools, failing... Read More »
U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee ruled that 20th Television must proceed to trial over allegations of religious discrimination against Rockmond Dunbar, a former cast member of the popular TV series "911." Dunbar was terminated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds, marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate... Read More »
In a decisive move that highlights the escalating scrutiny over TikTok's Chinese ownership, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee has unanimously approved a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the popular short video app. The legislation, which passed with a 50-0 vote, signals a significant step... Read More »
In a swift and decisive verdict on Wednesday, March 6th, jurors have convicted Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the set of the Western film “Rust,” of involuntary manslaughter in the tragic shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The conviction, which came after less than three hours of deliberation, highlights... Read More »
In a dramatic turn of events, New York prosecutors have dropped all charges against three collectibles experts previously accused of conspiring to sell stolen handwritten lyrics of the Eagles' iconic song "Hotel California." The decision came unexpectedly in the middle of the trial, following the late disclosure of 6,000 pages... Read More »
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, is under scrutiny for potentially misleading investors about the origins of its market success. In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Kenly Kato refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging that Live Nation may have violated securities laws by attributing its financial... Read More »
In a legal battle over rock 'n' roll memorabilia, three men face charges in a New York courtroom for allegedly attempting to sell original manuscripts of the Eagles' iconic song "Hotel California" without proper ownership rights. The defendants, rare-book dealer Glenn Horowitz, former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator... Read More »
