The New York Times – Music:
A federal judge agreed with Universal Music Group that the hip-hop act never owned the copyrights to its earliest work.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Violinist on Will Smith’s Tour Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
The New York Times – Music:
A lawyer for the musician, Brian King Joseph, says in the court papers that Mr. Joseph was fired after reporting sexual harassment.
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K-pop Group NewJeans Faces New Uncertainty After Member is Dropped
The New York Times – Music:
The band’s label said it had dropped one of the girl group’s five members. NewJeans’s legal battle has drawn public scrutiny of the K-pop industry.
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Lawsuit Challenges Park Service Passes Featuring Trump
The New York Times – Travel:
An environmental group is suing, saying federal law requires an image of public lands, not the president.
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Cruise Passenger Was Served 33 Drinks Before Deadly Encounter With Crew, Suit Says
The New York Times – Travel:
Michael Virgil, 35, became agitated on a Royal Caribbean ship and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his back, before he died, the medical examiner said.
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But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
The New York Times – Film:
Gary Goldman, who has battled Disney in court over the franchise, thinks the viper Gary De’Snake is based on him.
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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
The New York Times – Travel:
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
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Judges Dismisses Lawsuit Over Naked Baby on Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’
The New York Times – Music:
The man pictured as a naked baby on the cover of Nirvana’s seminal second album argued that the band had engaged in child sex abuse imagery.