Public Policy & Legal
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Major Hollywood Studios Sued by Musicians’ Federation Over Soundtrack Recycling
Complaint alleges that music from “The Bourne Identity” was used for “The Office,” among other infractions
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‘Young and the Restless’ Star Kristoff St. John Files Wrongful Death Suit Over Son’s Suicide
Actor claims that mental health facility could have been prevented fatal tragedy
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Sherlock Holmes Creator’s Estate Sues Over Ian McKellen Film
Arthur Conan Doyle heirs claim copyright infringement by Miramax and Roadside Attractions over upcoming Bill Condon drama “Mr. Holmes”
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Anne Hathaway’s Cannes Monster Movie ‘Colossal’ Sued by ‘Godzilla’ Creators
Lawsuit alleges Voltage Pictures ripped off images from “Godzilla” to help sell the movie to buyers in France
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Victoria Rowell’s ‘Young and the Restless’ Lawsuit Claim Is ‘Patently Absurd,’ CBS, Sony Say
Companies blast actress’ allegation that CBS acted to sabotage her appearance at an Alabama event
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Manny Pacquiao Pummeled With Class-Action Lawsuit for Allegedly Lying About Shoulder Injury
Fans claim that they were ripped off by concealment of boxer’s injury
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Floyd Mayweather Hit With $20 Million Defamation Lawsuit by Ex-Girlfriend
Josie Harris claims boxer falsely painted her as a drug addict while describing domestic violence incident to Katie Couric
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Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams Seek New Trial in ‘Blurred Lines’ Copyright Case
Singer and producer were ordered to pay $7.4 million to Marvin Gaye’s family for infringement on the song “Got to Give it Up”
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Al Jazeera Accused of Anti-Semitism, Sexism in $15 Million Discrimination Lawsuit
A former employee also accuses the network of anti-American remarks and a hostile work environment
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ESPN Sues Verizon Over Custom TV Bundles
Disney protested last week when Verizon offered FiOS subscribers slimmed-down packages
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Warner Bros., Paramount, MGM Hit With Musicians Guild Lawsuit
American Federation of Musicians claims film studios violated collective bargaining agreements when they outsourced movie score recording
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Kris Jenner Sued Over Alleged ‘Severe’ Property Damage During Stripper-Fueled Party
Man claims that his house was trashed during Kendall Jenner’s birthday bash
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Marvel, Disney Sued Over ‘Iron Man’ Armor for Copyright Infringement
Comic book artists claim Tony Stark’s suit was lifted from their design
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Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Story Was Stolen, Copyright Lawsuit Claims
Author in Kuwait claims that animated mega-hit infringes on her story “The Snow Princess”
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Joss Whedon, Lionsgate Hit With $10 Million ‘Cabin in the Woods’ Copyright Lawsuit
Author claims that 2012 horror film infringes on his book
