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  • Dwayne Johnson, Mark Wahlberg and HBO Sued for Allegedly Stealing ‘Ballers’

    Everette Silas and Sherri Littleton claim the idea was stolen from their project “Off Season”

    By

    Linda Ge
    December 18, 2015 @ 3:31 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    3:31 PM
    Dwayne Johnson, Mark Wahlberg and HBO Sued for Allegedly Stealing ‘Ballers’
  • Fox Sports 1 Reporter Colleen Dominguez Sues Network for Age Discrimination

    Veteran reporter “learned from other employees that management was concerned with how she ‘looked’ on camera,” according to lawsuit

    By

    Debbie Emery
    December 18, 2015 @ 1:43 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    1:43 PM
    Fox Sports 1 Reporter Colleen Dominguez Sues Network for Age Discrimination
  • Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against TheWrap

    Complaint tossed after movie financier Elisabeth Thieriot repeatedly fails to appear at court dates

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 18, 2015 @ 11:58 AM
    Public Policy & Legal
    11:58 AM
    Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against TheWrap
  • Madonna Says Sean Penn ‘Never Struck Me’ in Lee Daniels Lawsuit Filing

    Actor is seeking $10 million from filmmaker in defamation complaint

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 17, 2015 @ 2:27 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    2:27 PM
    Madonna Says Sean Penn ‘Never Struck Me’ in Lee Daniels Lawsuit Filing
  • 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

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 16, 2015 @ 4:42 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    4:42 PM
    Zooey Deschanel Sued by Former Manager Over ‘New Girl’ and Hello Giggles Commissions
  • ‘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

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 16, 2015 @ 11:54 AM
    Public Policy & Legal
    11:54 AM
    ‘Empire’ Strikes Back in Legal Battle Over Series Title
  • 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

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 9, 2015 @ 3:31 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    3:31 PM
    Jared Leto Sues TMZ Over Taylor Swift Insult Video
  • The Weeknd Slapped With Copyright Lawsuit Over Smash Single ‘The Hills’

    Complaint claims that hit song infringes on film score

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 9, 2015 @ 12:46 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    12:46 PM
    The Weeknd Slapped With Copyright Lawsuit Over Smash Single ‘The Hills’
  • ‘Happy Birthday’ Copyright Settlement Reached

    Judge vacates trial that was scheduled to begin Dec. 15

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 9, 2015 @ 11:24 AM
    Public Policy & Legal
    11:24 AM
    ‘Happy Birthday’ Copyright Settlement Reached
  • 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

    By

    Todd Cunningham
    December 8, 2015 @ 5:26 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    5:26 PM
    Lee Daniels Sued by SAG-AFTRA Over Residual Payments on 2005 Indie Movie
  • 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

    By

    Tim Kenneally and Pamela Chelin
    December 8, 2015 @ 12:59 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    12:59 PM
    Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams Appeal ‘Blurred Lines’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
  • Caitlyn Jenner Slapped With Another Lawsuit Over Deadly Malibu Crash

    Family in Hummer involved in fatal collision claims that Jenner was negligent

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 4, 2015 @ 6:20 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    6:20 PM
    Caitlyn Jenner Slapped With Another Lawsuit Over Deadly Malibu Crash
  • 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

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 4, 2015 @ 11:13 AM
    Public Policy & Legal
    11:13 AM
    Lee Daniels Fires Back at Sean Penn in $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit
  • Charlie Sheen Sued by Ex-Fiancee for Alleged Assault, Battery, Failure to Disclose HIV Status

    Actor denies shocking claims in new lawsuit

    By

    Tim Kenneally
    December 3, 2015 @ 3:24 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    3:24 PM
    Charlie Sheen Sued by Ex-Fiancee for Alleged Assault, Battery, Failure to Disclose HIV Status
  • 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”

    By

    Beatrice Verhoeven
    November 25, 2015 @ 2:56 PM
    Public Policy & Legal
    2:56 PM
    Former Sony Employee Files Negligence, Defamation Suit Against Studio
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