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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is preparing to challenge major recording companies and publishing entities in a groundbreaking legal battle that aims to address how streaming royalties are calculated for heritage artists. Heritage artists, a term coined by Billboard, are defined as acts with at least 10 albums or 20 years of experience in the…
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After enduring 44 years of wrongful imprisonment for a crime he did not commit, Ronnie Long, a Black man from North Carolina, has been awarded a historic $25 million settlement. The settlement, agreed upon with the city of Concord, marks a significant step towards justice for Long, who was wrongfully convicted of raping a white…
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Renowned actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has initiated legal action against Home Depot, seeking damages exceeding $1 million for alleged racial discrimination encountered by himself and two associates at one of the retailer’s stores. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, details an incident that occurred at a Home Depot location in West Hills, California, on February…
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Snoop Dogg and Master P, iconic figures in the rap industry, have taken legal action against retail giant Walmart and food manufacturer Post Consumer Brands. The rappers are alleging deliberate attempts to undermine their cereal product’s success. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, and spanning 34 pages, accuses Walmart and Post of intentionally…
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A lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Tracey St. Julian and Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia, alleging that a baby was decapitated during delivery due to excessive force used by the doctor. The parents of the infant, Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr., along with their attorneys, revealed the distressing details at…
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Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal field as they secure their place among the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in the Law and Justice Edition. MIPAD, a global initiative supporting the International Decade for People of African Descent, has honored…
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Harvard Law School has announced an initiative that aims to alleviate the financial burden for some incoming law students. Starting this fall, students with the highest financial need will have the opportunity to attend the prestigious institution tuition-free, thanks to the newly launched Opportunity Fund. Traditionally, the cost of law school tuition has posed a…
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In a recent courtroom appearance on February 1st, actress Tiffany Haddish accepted a plea deal related to her DUI arrest in Beverly Hills in Nov. 2024. The comedian, known for her roles in “Girls Trip” and “Nobody’s Fool,” pleaded no contest to reckless driving, leading to the dismissal of her two misdemeanor DUI charges. The…
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In 2023, former Florida solicitor general Chris Kise emerged as the top-paid lawyer in Donald Trump’s legal team, raking in nearly $9 million through his firm, Chris Kise & Associates, and Continental PLLC. Kise played a crucial role as Trump’s lead lawyer in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud case, where the former president…
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In a recent development, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade publicly admitted to having a “personal relationship.” The revelation has fueled calls for their disqualification from the election case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. The acknowledgment surfaced in response to conflict of interest claims, with Willis dismissing…
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