Public Policy & Legal
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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
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Trump Lawyers Ask to Extend Deadlines in $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit, Citing ‘Active Settlement Discussions’
The president’s team asked the Texas federal court to delay the deadlines for the media giant’s motion to compel and his response to that motion to June 30 and July 7, respectively
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Justin Baldoni’s Team Readies ‘Additional Evidence and Refined Allegations’ After $400 Million Defamation Lawsuit Dismissal
“This case is about false accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation and a nonexistent smear campaign,” Bryan Freedman tells TheWrap of Blake Lively
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Blake Lively Says Justin Baldoni Lawsuit Caused Pain and ‘Manufactured Shame’ After Judge’s Dismissal
The “It Ends With Us” actress makes a rare social media statement about the ongoing legal battle with her director and co-star
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Justin Baldoni’s $400 Million Blake Lively Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed
Judge Lewis J. Liman says the New York Times accurately reported the details of the “It Ends With Us” star’s complaint against her co-star and director
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Judge Threatens to Kick Diddy Out of Court for ‘Nodding Vigorously,’ Intimidating Jury: ‘Absolutely Unacceptable’
“There should be no efforts whatsoever to have an interaction with this jury,” Judge Arun Subramanian warns
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Russell Simmons Sues HBO for $20 Million, Claims ‘On the Record’ Doc Defamed Him and Ignored Evidence
“We dispute Mr. Simmons’ allegations, stand by the filmmakers and their process, and will vigorously defend ourselves,” an HBO spokesperson tells TheWrap
