Public Policy & Legal
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Madonna Says Sean Penn ‘Never Struck Me’ in Lee Daniels Lawsuit Filing
Actor is seeking $10 million from filmmaker in defamation complaint
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Zooey Deschanel Sued by Former Manager Over ‘New Girl’ and Hello Giggles Commissions
Firm claims that it’s owed money from sitcom and website earnings
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‘Empire’ Strikes Back in Legal Battle Over Series Title
Fox files papers saying that its adversary isn’t famous enough to be confused with hit show
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Jared Leto Sues TMZ Over Taylor Swift Insult Video
Actor/musician claims gossip website posted controversial footage even though it was warned it didn’t have the right
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The Weeknd Slapped With Copyright Lawsuit Over Smash Single ‘The Hills’
Complaint claims that hit song infringes on film score
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‘Happy Birthday’ Copyright Settlement Reached
Judge vacates trial that was scheduled to begin Dec. 15
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Lee Daniels Sued by SAG-AFTRA Over Residual Payments on 2005 Indie Movie
The director’s company has failed to pay $335K in residuals and health payments from his film “Shadowboxer,” the suit claims
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Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams Appeal ‘Blurred Lines’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Jury found that duo lifted elements of 1977 Marvin Gaye song for their own hit
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Caitlyn Jenner Slapped With Another Lawsuit Over Deadly Malibu Crash
Family in Hummer involved in fatal collision claims that Jenner was negligent
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Lee Daniels Fires Back at Sean Penn in $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit
“Penn has the power to buy most things. Fortunately for Daniels, the First Amendment is not for sale,” papers filed by “Empire” producer say
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Charlie Sheen Sued by Ex-Fiancee for Alleged Assault, Battery, Failure to Disclose HIV Status
Actor denies shocking claims in new lawsuit
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Former Sony Employee Files Negligence, Defamation Suit Against Studio
Amy Heller claims last year’s hack is preventing her from finding employment and Sony’s “lack of secure systems caused her emotional distress”
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‘Bones’ EP Sues Fox, Claiming He Was Cheated Out of Profits
Barry Josephson says he was the victim of creative accounting and that Fox execs threatened the show with cancellation
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Donkey Kong Champ Billy Mitchell Loses Lawsuit Over Cartoon Network Depiction
“The King of Kong” gamer claimed his likeness was misappropriated for a “Regular Show” character
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Rosie O’Donnell’s Lawyers Blast Ex-‘View’ Producer’s ‘Inflammatory and Defective’ Lawsuit
Former employee says talk show host got her fired
