Media & Entertainment

  • March 31, 2025

    Law Firm's Blog Post Unwinds $43M Ill. Injury Retrial Verdict

    An Illinois appellate court wiped out a couple's $43 million jury verdict and ordered a third trial in their injury case Monday, saying the trial judge should have done a better job probing their attorney's highly improper blog and social media posts.

  • March 31, 2025

    Apple Beats Suit From Actor Who Refused COVID Shot

    A California appellate court held Friday that Apple Studios had the right to pull an offer for actor Brent Sexton after he refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, ruling that a lower court should've thrown out the actor's suit.

  • March 31, 2025

    Diddy Accuser's Suit Tossed After Anonymity Bid Denied

    A New York federal judge on Monday dismissed a woman's lawsuit accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of violently assaulting and raping her at a party in New York City, noting that the woman didn't sue using her real name despite a court order requiring that she do so.

  • March 31, 2025

    Wireless Cos. Warn Of Economic Losses In Call For Spectrum

    The wireless industry is ramping up calls for Capitol Hill to allow more midband licensed spectrum, pointing to a new report showing that failure to clear more airwaves could cost the U.S. more than $1.4 trillion in economic growth over a decade.

  • March 31, 2025

    Low-Power TV Stations Seek Looser Rules For 5G Broadcast

    Low-power TV broadcasters have asked the Federal Communications Commission to let them voluntarily transmit 5G broadcast signals and, in turn, ease requirements to carry programming channels.

  • March 31, 2025

    Carlton Fields Faces DQ Bid In $500M Miss America Suit

    Carlton Fields faces a disqualification bid for allegedly having a conflict of interest in a $500 million lawsuit regarding the ownership of the company that runs the Miss America pageant.

  • March 31, 2025

    'American Idol' Singer Wants Early Win In Contract Fight

    Songwriter and former "American Idol" contestant Lauren Spencer-Smith, who rose to fame when her 2022 song "Fingers Crossed" went viral on TikTok, is seeking an early win for her New York federal lawsuit's breach of fiduciary and contractual obligations and faithless servant allegations, saying Saturday that the defendants "took the trust that was reposed in them as Spencer-Smith's attorneys and agents, and used that trust for their own benefit to the detriment of Spencer-Smith."

  • March 31, 2025

    Lions Cut Loose From Copyright Row Over Sanders Statue

    Citing jurisdictional grounds, a New York judge has dismissed the Detroit Lions from a lawsuit accusing it and others of improperly using a copyrighted photo to create a statue of legendary running back Barry Sanders, making the team the latest defendant to exit the suit.

  • March 31, 2025

    Paramount Escapes 'Dexter' COVID Safety Worker's Bias Suit

    A New York federal judge threw out a COVID-19 safety worker's suit accusing Paramount Global of undermining and firing her because she's an older woman, saying she failed to rebut the "Dexter" producer's argument that she was fired because she was "toxic" and a poor performer.

  • March 31, 2025

    Faegre Drinker Fights Sanctions Bid In Trump IP Song Suit

    Conservative group Turning Point Action Inc. is urging a Georgia federal judge not to sanction its Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP counsel in a copyright suit filed by the estate of soul artist Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. over President Donald Trump playing his song "Hold On, I'm Comin'," disputing claims they submitted a "frivolous" dismissal bid.

  • March 31, 2025

    Eric Adams Urges Speedy Dismissal As NYC Primaries Loom

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday urged a Manhattan federal judge to promptly throw out his bribery and corruption charges, pointing to an upcoming mayoral election filing deadline and the court's previous vows to rule quickly.

  • March 28, 2025

    Trump Grants Clemency To Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson

    President Donald Trump has granted clemency to former Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson, who was facing nearly a decade in prison for lying to banks and investors to secure funding for his now-shuttered multimedia company, the White House confirmed Friday.

  • March 28, 2025

    Calif. Privacy Action Drives Home Need To Look Under Hood

    California's privacy agency targeted design features and contracting policies that apply to a wide range of companies in its inaugural enforcement strike under the state's data privacy law, signaling a broad regulatory approach that experts say promises to heat up as the agency continues to mature. 

  • March 28, 2025

    Musk Says His Artificial Intelligence Co. Acquired X For $45B

    Elon Musk said Friday that his artificial intelligence company xAI acquired his social media platform X in an all-stock deal for $45 billion, saying that the futures of the high-profile companies are now "intertwined."

  • March 28, 2025

    Duke's 'White Lotus' Cameo Not Likely An IP Problem For HBO

    Duke University officials have spoken out against an HBO show's depiction of a main character in Duke apparel while experiencing a mental health crisis, but intellectual property attorneys say the network is likely well within its rights to use the university's images in its artistic expression. Disclaimer: This story includes spoilers from the show's third season.

  • March 28, 2025

    Chance The Rapper Can't Whittle Biz Fight With Ex-Manager

    Chance the Rapper cannot ditch his ex-manager's claim for three years of commission payments under a contract he allegedly violated, an Illinois state court judge has said, rejecting the artist's assertion that the claim was statutorily barred.  

  • March 28, 2025

    FCC Chief Orders Probe Into Disney, ABC DEI Practices

    The Federal Communications Commission's leader ordered on Friday a probe into Walt Disney Co. and its ABC network over their efforts to be diverse and inclusive, following similar FCC investigations into Comcast and NBCUniversal.

  • March 28, 2025

    Dr. Martens Maker Moves To Keep Shein TM Fight Alive

    The maker of Dr. Martens shoes said an affiliate of fast-fashion giant Shein shouldn't be able to dodge accusations of selling knockoff products and violating the terms of a previous intellectual property settlement agreement, arguing it has sufficiently laid out its case.

  • March 28, 2025

    Anthropic Says Using Books For AI Is 'Quintessential' Fair Use

    Anthropic on Thursday moved to toss a group of journalists and authors' proposed class action accusing the artificial intelligence startup of exploiting their copyrighted work to train its large language model, Claude, telling a California federal court that its use of their works was transformative and thus "quintessential fair use."

  • March 28, 2025

    GOP Rep. Says Lawmakers Ready For FCC Subsidy Fix

    Congress will be prepared to reform the country's telecom subsidy programs for low-income and rural consumers if the U.S. Supreme Court decides they must be overhauled, according to a key House Republican.

  • March 28, 2025

    Carriers Challenge Midco's 'Unsubsidized Competitor' Status

    Two Minnesota telecoms say the FCC must take seriously their petitions to strip a rival of its "unsubsidized competitor" status and adjust their federal deployment aid because the companies have gone through the trouble of individually checking thousands of addresses to back their claims.

  • March 28, 2025

    FCC Gives Newly Built Stations Leeway On License Requests

    The Federal Communications Commission has signaled that it's prepared to be more lenient on deadlines for new licenses after overturning a previous decision that denied a permit to run a newly built FM translator station in Louisiana.

  • March 28, 2025

    Ex-MLB Player Says Pro-Gun Social Media Site Duped Him

    Former catcher and current TV commentator for the Pittsburgh Pirates Michael McKenry claims he was duped into investing in a "pro-Second-Amendment" online video platform with false promises of social media reach and growth, in a lawsuit in Pennsylvania state court seeking his money back.

  • March 28, 2025

    Fashion Groups Urge Justices To Hear Discovery Rule Fight

    Fashion trade associations have thrown their support behind a shoe designer who wants the U.S. Supreme Court to review her appeal of a Second Circuit decision reviving a photography studio's copyright infringement suit, saying there needs to be more predictability in copyright law.

  • March 28, 2025

    Google To Pay $100M To Resolve AdWords Action

    Groups of Google advertisers asked a California federal judge Thursday to greenlight a $100 million settlement that would resolve their long-running class claims that the tech company overcharged them for advertisements.

Expert Analysis

  • Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Models Or Fall Behind

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    As artificial intelligence tools eliminate inefficiencies and the Big Four accounting firms enter the legal market, law firms that pivot from the entrenched billable hour model to outcomes-based pricing will see a distinct competitive advantage, says attorney William Brewer.

  • How Attorneys Can Master The Art Of On-Camera Presence

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    As attorneys are increasingly presented with on-camera opportunities, they can adapt their traditional legal skills for video contexts — such as virtual client meetings, marketing content or media interviews — by understanding the medium and making intentional adjustments, says Kerry Barrett.

  • Justices' TikTok Ruling Sets Stage For 1st Amendment Battle

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling upholding a law requiring TikTok's sale sets the stage for an inevitable clash between free speech and government interests and signals that future cases will turn on whether a regulation poses a substantial burden on speech, say attorneys at Dykema.

  • Series

    Baseball Fantasy Camp Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    With six baseball fantasy experiences under my belt, I've learned time and again that I didn't make the wrong career choice, but I've also learned that baseball lessons are life lessons, and I'm a better lawyer for my time at St. Louis Cardinals fantasy camp, says Scott Felder at Wiley.

  • 2 Recent Federal Decisions Affecting State CIPA Cases

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    Two recent cases may help stem the tide of the ever-increasing number of California Invasion of Privacy Act complaints filed in federal court, but won't prevent plaintiffs from filing in state courts, so companies need to shift their focus from Article III standing to statutory standing, says Matthew Pearson at Womble Bond.

  • Series

    Adapting To Private Practice: From Fed. Prosecutor To BigLaw

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    Making the jump from government to private practice is no small feat, but, based on my experience transitioning to a business-driven environment after 15 years as an assistant U.S. attorney, it can be incredibly rewarding and help you become a more versatile lawyer, says Michael Beckwith at Dickinson Wright.

  • Firms Still Have Lateral Market Advantage, But Risks Persist

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    Partner and associate mobility data from the fourth quarter of 2024 shows that we’re in a new, stable era of lateral hiring where firms have the edge, but leaders should proceed cautiously, looking beyond expected revenue and compensation analyses for potential risks, say Julie Henson and Greg Hamman at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.

  • The New Playbook For Managing Athlete-Controlled IP

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    Comparing Luka Dončić's and Lebron James' approaches to establishing and managing their brands highlights a shift toward athlete-controlled IP and some lessons on how players and teams can collaborate to capitalize on athletes' star power, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Opinion

    We Must Allow Judges To Use Their Independent Judgment

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    As two recent cases show, the ability of judges to access their independent judgment crucially enables courts to exercise the discretion needed to reach the right outcome based on the unique facts within the law, says John Siffert at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.

  • Series

    Performing Stand-Up Comedy Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Whether I’m delivering a punchline on stage or a closing argument in court, balancing stand-up comedy performances and my legal career has demonstrated that the keys to success in both endeavors include reading the room, landing the right timing and making an impact, says attorney Rebecca Palmer.

  • Series

    Adapting To Private Practice: From SEC To BigLaw

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    As I adjusted to the multifaceted workflow of a BigLaw firm after leaving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, working side by side with new colleagues on complex matters proved the fastest way to build a deep rapport and demonstrate my value, says Jennifer Lee at Jenner & Block.

  • The Revival Of Badie Arbitration Suits In Consumer Finance

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    Plaintiffs have recently revived a California appellate court's almost 30-year-old decision in Badie v. Bank of America to challenge arbitration requirements under the Federal Arbitration Act, raising issues banks and credit unions in particular should address when amending arbitration provisions, say attorneys at Orrick.

  • Making The Case For Rest In The Legal Profession

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    For too long, a culture of overwork has plagued the legal profession, but research shows that attorneys need rest to perform optimally and sustainably, so legal organizations and individuals must implement strategies that allow for restoration, says Marissa Alert at MDA Wellness, Carol Ross-Burnett at CRB Global, and Denise Robinson at The Still Center.

  • 4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy

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    This Women’s History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.

  • A Judge's Pointers For Adding Spice To Dry Legal Writing

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    U.S. District Judge Fred Biery shares a few key lessons about how to go against the grain of the legal writing tradition by adding color to bland judicial opinions, such as by telling a human story and injecting literary devices where possible.

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