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Time Warner Cable Sued Over Lakers and Dodgers Channels

Kimberly Nordyke — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:28:20 GMT

A class-action lawsuit charges that subscribers are being required to pay higher fees without the ability to opt out of the channels.

Hollywood Docket: 'Twilight' Perfumes; 'Madden NFL' Trial; Sony TV Settlement

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:19:18 GMT

A round-up of entertainment law news including one of Rupert Murdoch's saviors.

Julianna Margulies Allowed to Pursue Defense in Commissions Dispute

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:41:03 GMT

In a lawsuit with her former management firm, the actress is arguing that a deal on commissions should have been in writing.

Read Angelina Jolie Stunt Double's Wiretapping Lawsuit Against News Corp.

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:52:12 GMT

Eunice Huthart says that tabloids were getting exclusives on the actress by intercepting her voice messages.

How a Showtime Documentary Could Shape News Access to Sport Events

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:29:00 GMT

A lawsuit brought by the United States Tennis Association against filmmakers of "Venus and Serena" raises provocative issues.

Relativity Media's Former General Counsel Joins Sklar Kirsh

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:44:46 GMT

Michael Rosner joins a new law firm founded in February.

Beyonce Settles $100M Lawsuit With Video Game Company

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:14:56 GMT

Gate Five alleged the singer walked away from a motion-sensing dance project.

Fox News Sued for Live Airing of Man's Suicide

Seth Abramovitch — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:42:17 GMT

The suit seeks unspecified damages for the sons of JoDon Romero, saying they have suffered signs of post-traumatic stress disorder since watching footage of their father shooting himself.

Warner Music Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Interns

Eriq Gardner — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:53:49 GMT

Justin Henry says he sometimes worked more than 40 hours per week for no pay as an intern at Atlantic Records in 2007.

WME Brings Lawsuit Against Scripps Over Commissions

Eriq Gardner — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:10:07 GMT

The agency believes it is owed more than $500,000 for packaging the Travel Channel's "Ghost Adventures."

CBS' Les Moonves Escapes Deposition in Aereo Case

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:48:33 GMT

The executive won't have to explain comments like "Aereo is not a problem, it's been blown way out of proportion."

Three Bay Area Men Arrested for Widespread Piracy of Films and TV Shows

Tina Daunt, Erik Hayden — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:36:00 GMT

California AG Kamala Harris says her office, acting with MPAA, has broken a major piracy ring that was streaming more than 1,000 copyrighted movies and shows on the Internet.

'Occupy Wall Street' Filmmakers Claim Iran's TV Authorities Stiffed Them

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:24:28 GMT

Blazing Kat Productions demands at least $250,000 for the filming of American protesters.

Discovery Sued Over Fatal Pyrotechnic Disaster on Reality TV Pilot

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:41:14 GMT

During the taping of a military-themed show, a woman was hit and killed by a rocket.

Rupert Murdoch Divorce: Meet His Attorney

THR Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:08:42 GMT

Ira Garr will represent the News Corp. chairman -- who is worth $11.2 billion -- in his divorce from third wife Wendi Deng.

Paramount Wins 'La Dolce Vita' Lawsuit

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:30:57 GMT

The studio is declared to own rights over Fellini's famous film.

ABC News Suffers Setback in 'Pink Slime' Defamation Lawsuit

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:54:45 GMT

A federal judge resists the network's urging to analyze the merits of claims and instead throws it to a state court for further examination.

Rupert Murdoch Divorce Filing: What's Next (Analysis)

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:12:59 GMT

Look for the 82-year-old to alter his will -- and if he dies before the divorce is finalized, a quirk of divorce law would award most of his assets to Wendi.

'Happy Birthday' for All: Filmmaker Aims to Free Song From Copyright Grip

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:46:26 GMT

It may be the world's most popular song, but to perform it on TV and in movies requires a license fee. A new class action lawsuit aims to change that.

Justice Department Probing Internet TV Interference (Report)

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:32:23 GMT

Pay-TV operators like Time Warner are said to be offering incentives so that Intel doesn't get content.

Hollywood Docket: DreamWorks' Royalty Collection; 'X Factor' Conspiracy; 'Looper' FX Lawsuit

Eriq Gardner — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:28:08 GMT

A roundup of some new lawsuits, including the allegation that News Corp. could be on the hook for billions of dollars over in-store coupons.

Interns Win Huge Victory in Labor Lawsuit Against Fox

Eriq Gardner — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:16:48 GMT

UPDATED: Fox says it is "very disappointed" after two interns who worked on "Black Swan" are granted a summary judgment win, while another intern who worked in Fox's corporate department will now be leading a class action suit.

NYC Demands Reinstatement of Supersized Soda Ban

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:17:23 GMT

An appeals court weighs the interest of controlling obesity against the separation of powers, with concession revenue hanging in the balance.

Marvel's 'Ghost Rider' Legal Victory Overturned

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:37:06 GMT

The 2nd Circuit remands for trial the issue of who holds rights to the popular comic book character.

Power, Profits Key Ingredients at Produced By Panel

Jonathan Handel — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:02:43 GMT

Lawyers and finance experts pulled back the curtain for a look at how profit participations are born and where they sometimes end up.