Whistling to the courthouse: Songwriters’ families sues over Andy Griffith Show theme
May 31st, 2019 | by Amber Healy
The Andy Griffith Show went off the air more than 50 years ago, leaving behind Andy, Opie, Aunt Bea, Barney
Browsing the "Lawsuits" Tag
Songwriters continue fighting Spotify
April 12th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
This is a turbulent spring for songwriters. First, Spotify files an appeal to prevent musicians from getting a 44% increase
Fortnite dance lawsuits cooling their heels
March 12th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
A group of lawsuits against Fortnite for allegedly using popular dance moves without the permission of their creators has been
Net neutrality back in court in the US
February 4th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
The Trump administration’s repeal of net neutrality was in court Friday, with companies and states arguing their case that the
Dirty Dancing: Lawsuits loom over virtual reproductions
December 20th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
If you grew up in the ‘90s or have trouble sleeping, you’re familiar with “The Carlton Dance,” a slightly awkward
Blame the victims: Survivors of the Route 91 Festival SUED after last year’s Las Vegas massacre
July 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
This is cold, even for the coldest-blooded of all shark-like lawyers. The company that owns the site of the Route
Kesha says Dr. Luke also raped Katy Perry; he denies it
June 17th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
The years-long battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke is getting uglier – now Katy Perry is involved. Court documents obtained
Yet another decision falls in Dr. Luke’s favour
May 31st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Kesha cannot catch a legal break in her ongoing battle with Dr. Luke. A panel of judges in the New
Seven years for crying PharmaBro Shkreli
March 10th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
In a tearful moment of humanity, Martin Shkreli pleaded for mercy from a judge in a Manhattan courtroom Friday. Prosecutors
PharmaBro Shkreli forced to hand over Wu-Tang album
March 6th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
After asking for leniency and admitting he was a fool, Martin Shkreli will have to forfeit just about everything he
Random music news for Saturday, March 3, 2018
March 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Rodney King was beaten senseless by the LAPD on this day in 1991. And now, for music news on March
Net neutrality lawsuits come marching in
January 17th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
It’s official: a coalition of nearly two dozen Attorneys Generals from across the United States are suing the Federal Communications
Facebook, Google and friends will sue to protect net neutrality
January 9th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
It’s happening: The biggest names in the internet world will sue to keep the internet open, fair and unrestricted. Speaking
Juggalos aren’t a gang, ok?
January 5th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Congratulations, Juggalos. You and your ilk cannot be legally classified as a gang. There’s a court case saying as much.
Rising Concert Ticket Prices? Blame the Fyre Festival and the Manchester Bombing
July 8th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The whole idea behind insurance is to spread risk around so that when something bad happens, the financial blow is
Dr. Luke Takes Credit for Kesha’s New Album
July 8th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
Kesha announced a new album this week and the first single, “Praying,” is being hailed as a strong, uplifting song
Dr. Luke, Kesha’s Mom Make Peace, Sort of
June 25th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
Dr. Luke’s defamation suit against Pebe Sebert, Kesha’s mom, has been dismissed in a Tennessee court. You know things are
A Coda for The Slants
June 22nd, 2017 | by Amber Healy
It’s been a helluva week for Simon Tam and The Slants. On Monday, when the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in
The Dancing Baby Won’t Have a Performance at the Supreme Court
June 21st, 2017 | by Amber Healy
The dancing baby is closer to being a dancing teenager at this point, but his mom’s ongoing lawsuit against Prince’s
Score One for the First Amendment: The Slants Win
June 20th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
“The disparagement clause violates the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause. Contrary to the Government’s contention, trademarks are private, not government
BREAKING: US Supreme Court rules in favor of The Slants
June 19th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
In a unanimous decision Monday morning, the US Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of The Slants, the Portland, Oregon-based
Tickemaster Faces Lawsuit over ReCAPTCHA
June 9th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
Turns out, those really annoying photos Ticketmaster uses as part of its ReCAPTCHA verification technology might be infringing on another
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