TRIAL SET FOR TAYLOR SWIFT’S “SHAKE IT OFF” LAWSUIT »
By: Hannah Abes
Taylor Swift cannot seem to shake off her “Shake It Off” lawsuit. It has been five years since songwriters …
INSIDE THE $10 MILLION LAWSUIT AGAINST LEBRON JAMES AND DRAKE FOR AWARD-WINNING BLACK ICE DOCUMENTARY »
By: Chloe Barrett
Billy Hunter, the former longtime head of the NBA Players Association and ex-federal prosecutor, is seeking at least $10 …
SOME THINGS ARE (NOT) MEANT TO BE: WHY SONGWRITER’S HEIRS CAN’T PROFIT OFF NEW ELVIS MOVIE »
On June 24, 2022, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis was released in theaters across America.[1] Since then, …
SHUT UP AND PAY: ALEX JONES FACES $45.2 MILLION DOLLARS IN PUNITIVE DAMAGES AMID SANDY HOOK MISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN »
By: Josie Jasmin
“Speech is free . . . but lies you have to pay for.”[1]As a result of conspiracy theorist, …
THE ARTWORK FORMERLY A PHOTOGRAPH OF PRINCE: ANDY WARHOL CASE BRINGS THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE BACK TO THE SUPREME COURT »
By: Matthew Bade
On October 12th, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Andy Warhol Foundation, Inc. v. Goldsmith.[1] This …
ANTITRUST SUIT SEEKS TO BLOCK MERGER OF TWO PUBLISHING GIANTS »
By: Cassie Lewis
August 22 marked the end of the explosive three-week trial between the Department of Justice and two publishing giants attempting …
100% That Art Thief: Why (Some) Short Phrases Should Be Copyrightable »
By Joseph-Michael Mckay
Whether you love her or hate her, you have probably heard of Lizzo’s hit single Truth Hurts[1] which …
A ‘Cold Gun’ with a Live Round: An Accidental Shooting on A Film Set Raises More Questions Than Answers »
By: Chase MacKay
Introduction
The recent death of Halyna Hutchins, the 42-year-old cinematographer who was fatally wounded in an accidental shooting on the …
The Weeknd Called Out by Name for Copyright Infringement Over Song “Call Out My Name” »
By Courtney Ferry
On September 17, 2021, suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Abel …
‘NEVERMIND’ THE NUDITY: NIRVANA’S COVER BABY SUES FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY »
By Quinne Daoust
The iconic swimming baby of Nirvana’s world famous “Nevermind” album has filed suit against the band’s estate in a California …