Public Policy & Legal
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Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Settles Breach of Contract Lawsuit Over $350,000 in Unpaid Costume Fees
The embattled production settles with United Costume Corporation as it faces another lawsuit alleging an unscripted rape scene
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UTA, Michael Kassan ‘Amicably End’ Legal Battle Over Exit
The agency initially claimed it fired Kassan for misappropriating company funds, while the MediaLink founder said he resigned
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David Geffen’s Ex-Husband Sues for Breach of Contract, Alleges Mogul Exploited Him: ‘Nothing More Than a Transaction’
Donovan Michaels says Geffen saw him as “a young, attractive and gay Black man whose trauma could be weaponized”
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Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for $10 Billion Over Epstein Letter Story
The president, claiming libel, says he is looking forward to making Rupert Murdoch testify in court
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Warner Bros. Discovery Asks Court to Dismiss Shareholder Lawsuit Over NBA Rights Loss
The suit accuses the media giant of violating securities laws and misleading investors through “wrongful acts and omissions” about the loss’ impact on the company
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Blake Lively Hits Smear Campaign Setback as Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni’s Social Media Advisor From Case
Judge Lewis Liman grants Jed Wallace’s motion to dismiss himself over jurisdiction issues within the lawsuit
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T.I. and Tiny’s OMG Girlz Copyright Case Readies for Another Retrial After Judge Slashes $71 Million Award
Judge James V. Selna scrapped the punitive damages awarded to the couple over a lack of evidence, reducing their win to $18 million
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Don Lemon’s Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Can Go to Trial Following Pivotal Court Ruling
“Musk is subject to the legal process, just like everyone else,” the journalist’s lawyer says of the axed X content deal
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CBS, Trump Enter ‘Advanced Settlement Negotiations’ in $20 Billion Lawsuit
The Texas federal court hearing the case has granted a stay on all proceedings until Thursday
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Billy Crystal Sued by Former Manager’s Widow for Breach of Contract
Dominique Cohen-Brezner alleges that the “Monster’s, Inc.” star has been withholding funds owed to her late husband’s company
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Anna Nicole Smith Inc. Accuses Von Dutch of Using Late Star’s Likeness Without Permission
Smith’s property rights holder says the apparel company has used her name and image more than 100 times since her death in February 2007
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‘Horizon 2’ Stunt Actress Amends Rape Scene Lawsuit With New Evidence, ‘Scathing’ Intimacy Coordinator Report
Devyn Labella sued director-star Kevin Costner and his production company in May for sexual discrimination and harassment
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CBS Blasts Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit as ‘Meritless’ Attempt to ‘Evade Bedrock First Amendment Principles’
In a new court filing, the network argues that its “60 Minutes” Kamala Harris interview is “fully protected editorial speech”
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Writer Says CAA Blacklists Its Own Clients as Lawsuit Moves to Trial: ‘This Is a Whistleblower Moment’
Former “The Newsroom” staff writer John Musero’s case against the talent agency will be heard by a jury starting Oct. 27
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Blake Lively Effort to Block Justin Baldoni From Accessing Taylor Swift Messages Denied
Judge Lewis J. Liman rules that messages between the musician and “It Ends With Us” star are relevant, but a protective order will keep Baldoni’s discovery from the press
