Despite his efforts to avoid personal attendance, rap icon Eminem has been denied a protection order by a court judge, mandating his presence in the ongoing trademark lawsuit against reality stars Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon. The legal battle revolves around Eminem’s opposition to Bryant and Dixon trademarking their podcast name, “Reasonably Shady,” which he…
In a world where female lawyers make up 38% of the legal workforce, it can be tempting to dwell on the long road ahead in achieving equal footing for women in the legal profession. While continuing along this road to equity in representation between women and men in law, we must remember that the foundations…
A Los Angeles court has handed down a hefty judgment against R&B sensation Chris Brown, totaling $1.7 million, following allegations that he failed to repay an outstanding loan intended for purchasing Popeyes restaurants. According to reports from Radar Online, City National Bank, headquartered in Georgia, filed the lawsuit in California due to Brown’s residency in…
In a recent development, new federal court filings have cast doubt on the conviction of Jessie Dotson, the man found guilty in the infamous 2008 “Lester Street Murders” case. The filings raise questions about the tactics employed by the Memphis Police Department during the investigation and suggest that Dotson’s confession may have been coerced. The…
Three individuals have been sentenced to jail terms of at least 34 years each for the horrific murder of Shakira Spencer, a mother-of-two from west London. The Old Bailey heard how Spencer, aged 35, endured a campaign of cruelty and humiliation at the hands of Ashana Studholme, Lisa Richardson, and Shaun Pendlebury. The trio, who…
A proposed cost-cutting bill in the Mississippi Senate is causing significant concern as it aims to shut down three state-funded higher education institutions by June 20, 2028. The controversial legislation, if passed, would task the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning with selecting three out of the eight existing universities for closure…
A mother from Senatobia, Mississippi, has filed a lawsuit against the city and involved officers after her 10-year-old son, Quantavious, was arrested for public urination last August. The lawsuit, brought forth by Latonya Eason in federal court, highlights a distressing incident that has sparked allegations of racial bias and excessive policing. According to their attorney,…
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence, has launched a fresh appeal, with hopes of overturning his conviction. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted in connection with a shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. The rapper was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Los Angeles County…