For many artists, musicians, and writers, signing a publishing or record deal is a major career milestone. However, decades later, they may find that their most valuable works are still controlled by a company, limiting their ability to profit from their own creativity. What many creators do not realize is that U.S. copyright law allows…
In a recent court ruling, Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a partial legal victory in the lawsuit filed against him by former music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. The lawsuit, which accuses Combs of sexual assault and a broader pattern of misconduct, saw five out of nine claims dismissed by the court. Among the claims thrown…
Google has agreed to a $28 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company favored white and Asian employees over others in terms of pay and career advancement. The lawsuit, led by former employee Ana Cantu, claimed that Hispanic, Indigenous, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Alaska Native employees were systematically…
The case of People v. The Klan—more formally known as Donald v. United Klans of America—stands as a pivotal moment in American legal history, marking one of the most significant legal victories against the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). This lawsuit, filed in 1984 by Beulah Mae Donald, the mother of lynching victim Michael Donald, not…
Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, known for spearheading multiple legal actions against Sean “Diddy” Combs, has officially withdrawn from over a dozen federal lawsuits filed against the music mogul in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Court documents reveal that Buzbee stepped down from 15 sex trafficking cases after it was revealed that he is…
Recent high-profile deportations have raised concerns among visa and green-card holders as the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement. The arrest of Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil has sparked fear that individuals with valid immigration status may be at risk. Has Immigration Enforcement Changed? Legal experts say immigration laws remain the same,…
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Mariah Carey in a copyright lawsuit that alleged her holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” infringed upon an earlier song of the same name. The lawsuit, brought by songwriters Andy Stone and Troy Powers, was dismissed after the court found insufficient similarity between Carey’s…