The New York Times – Music:
The suit about the 1991 album had been dismissed because of the statute of limitations. But an appeals court ruled that it could proceed, noting that the album had been reissued in 2021.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Vin Diesel Is Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Former Assistant
The New York Times – Film:
The assistant filed a lawsuit in California, saying that the actor had groped her and forcibly kissed her in a hotel room during the filming of a “Fast & Furious” movie in 2010.
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He Made ‘Seven Brides’ Less Sexist. But Can He Stage It?
The New York Times – Film:
David Landay, an author of the 1982 stage musical, reworked a kidnapping scene for a 2021 production. Now he’s suing the estates of his coauthors for the right to keep going.
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Former Grammys Head Michael Greene Accused of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit
The New York Times – Music:
In a complaint, Terri McIntyre, who worked at the Recording Academy in the mid-1990s, says the organization’s then leader, Michael Greene, subjected her to ongoing misconduct.
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Sean Combs Accused of Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in 2003 in Lawsuit
The New York Times – Music:
In the complaint, an unnamed woman says she was flown from the Detroit area to New York on a private plane and gang-raped in a recording studio. Mr. Combs denied the allegations.
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JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
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Is Sean Combs’s Empire at Risk After Sexual Assault Suits?
The New York Times – Music:
The music mogul has been celebrated as a transformative force in hip-hop, but fallout from new accusations of abuse has impacted some business relationships and his legacy.
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Hall v. Oates, No Longer a Mystery, Arrives at Court in Nashville
The New York Times – Music:
Daryl Hall has accused John Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” when he moved to sell off his portion of a joint venture. Oates denies wrongdoing.
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Fashion Photographer Terry Richardson Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuit
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The once-famous fashion photographer, long accused of misconduct with models, faces legal action.