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Rick Schroder Sues Film Producers Claiming Extortion

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:52 +0000

Eriq Gardner
The actor and director walked away from "Black Stallion" but is fighting with the film's producers who allegedly tried to steal his next film, "Wild Hearts."

Former Chicago Police Officer Sues Universal Over 'Safe House'

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:49:27 +0000

Eriq Gardner
The more outlandish the plot, the more identifiable it becomes to conspiracy theorists.

CBS Beats New York's Naked Cowboy in 'Bold and the Beautiful' Lawsuit

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:34:24 +0000

Eriq Gardner
Plaintiff Robert Burck claimed that a character on the daytime soap who also performed guitar in briefs confused consumers and tarnished his brand.

SAG Filing Motion to Dismiss Anti-Merger Lawsuit on Friday

Jonathan Handel — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:42:24 +0000

Jonathan Handel
UPDATED: Also, anti-merger forces will seek tomorrow to add a claim for attorneys fees, and on Monday will seek an injunction to invalidate the merger referendum.

'SpongeBob' Designer Targeted In Class Action Over Art Reproductions (Exclusive)

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:26:13 +0000

Eriq Gardner
Lawsuit against celebrity artist raises eternal question, "What is the meaning of authenticity?"

CBS, Paramount Sued Over Film Rights to James Patterson Novel

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:00:04 +0000

Eriq Gardner
Viacom's 2006 break-up with the network leads to a complicated chain of custody fight over who now owns rights to the author's novel "Virgin."

Leaked Audit in Eminem Royalty Suit Highlights Huge Stakes for Record Industry

Eriq Gardner — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:53:35 +0000

Eriq Gardner
Here's what an examiner turned up when opening Aftermath's financial books to see how much was owed to Eminem's production team.

SAG Slams Anti-Merger Lawsuit

Jonathan Handel — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:57:16 +0000

Jonathan Handel
The guild sees the suit as a sequel that will perform no better than a 2009 installment.

'Price Is Right' Producers Win Pregnancy Bias Lawsuit

Eriq Gardner — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:51:25 +0000

Eriq Gardner
Judge accepts producers' alternative "legitimate" explanation why model Shane Stirling was let go.

Anti-Merger Lawsuit Filed Against SAG and Officers

Jonathan Handel — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:09:38 +0000

Jonathan Handel
Suit seeks to invalidate referendum and lays groundwork to obtain attorneys fees.

'John Carter' Author's Estate Sues Over 'Pornographic' Comic Book Knockoffs

Eriq Gardner — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:44:11 +0000

Eriq Gardner
Two weeks weeks before Disney's 'John Carter' hits theaters, the estate of the original author looks to protect his work. But the case opens up questions about the public domain and the boundaries between copyright and trademark law.

Paramount Sues to Stop New 'Godfather' Book From Mario Puzo Estate

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:13:17 +0000

Eriq Gardner
UPDATED. Studio says it doesn't want new work tarnishing the legacy of the famed franchise.

Why Michael Jackson's Former Manager Is Fighting With the Estate

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:07:25 +0000

Eriq Gardner
In dueling lawsuits filed on Friday, both sides paint different pictures about the last years of Jackson's life.

Travel Channel Wins Lawsuit Over Filming at Racy Hot Dog Stand

Eriq Gardner — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:42:45 +0000

Eriq Gardner
The plaintiff showed up at a Chicago's Wiener's Circle and endured the foul-mouthed insults of staff, but did she have to accept reality TV cameras filming the abuse? A judge says yes.