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Legal Beat: DON HENLEY SUES SEEKING RETURN OF “HOTEL CALIFORNIA” LYRIC SHEETS
On June 28, 2024, Don Henley, a founding member of the Eagles, sued in Manhattan federal court to regain ownership and possession of lyric sheets from the iconic Hotel California ... -
Legal Beat: Justice Department Sues Live Nation for Illegal Monopoly
On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Justice Department sued Live Nation Entertainment for maintaining an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment business. By way of background, Ticketmaster merged with concert ... -
Legal Beat: Fat Joe Asks Enormous Questions of Major Label Accounting
Fat Joe (“Joe”) recently stated that after 20 years, he still has not recouped his advance, despite selling millions of records. He says it’s like a Ponzi scheme and the ... -
Legal Beat: Sony Music Wins Copyright Infringment Case Against Rapper Trefuego
On March 27, 2024, a federal court in Texas ruled in favor of Sony Music in a copyright infringement case against 20-year-old rapper Trefuego. The case concerned Trefuego’s Tik Tok ... -
Legal Beat: Earth Wind & Fire Win Trademark Case
On March 4, 2024, a Miami federal judge ruled in favor of legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire (“EWF”) in a trademark infringement case against a tribute band. The ... -
The Legal Beat: BMI BEING SOLD TO SHAREHOLDER GROUP
BMI is being sold to a shareholder group led by a private equity company, New Mountain Capital. A private equity firm is one that manages private equity funds which are ... -
The Legal Beat: Coldplay Counter-Sues Its Manager
In September of 2023 Coldplay’s former manager, David Holmes, sued the rock group in London’s High Court for breach of contract. Holmes claims the band owes him over $12 million ... -
Legal Beat: Dancers Sue Lizzo For Harrassment
Three former dancers (Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez) for singer-rapper Lizzo have sued her for harassment. In particular, the dancers accuse Lizzo of sexual harassment, creating a hostile ... -
Legal Beat: Mötley Crüe Guitarist Sues Band
Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars has sued the band, claiming he was thrown out for failing to tour because of health problems. He also claims he has been denied future ... -
Legal Beat: K-Pop Group EXO File Claim Against Label
On June 5, 2023 three members of South Korean K-Pop group EXO announced that they have filed a claim against their label and management company, SM Entertainment Group (“SM”) claiming ...
