ABA Journal

JULY 13, 2023

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 20, 2023

DGA leaders said their upcoming contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers “promises to be an extremely challenging negotiating environment – one of the most difficult and complex we have faced in many years.” ” The guild’s current contract expires on June 30.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A joint statement by lawyers for Londra and Big Ligas, “The parties’ lawyers have stated that the parties are happy to announce that they have resolved their differences and that they will make a joint press release in the future.”

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LawTechnologyToday

JULY 26, 2021

While contract lifecycle management platforms continue to increase in sophistication and popularity, they are still plagued by end-user dissatisfaction and low adoption rates that rob the investment of value. Contract management systems are sophisticated technologies that are intended to support a complex and dynamic process.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 27, 2021

A judge has ruled in a breach of contract lawsuit by Fashion Nova against Rich the Kid that requires him to pay $132,637.75 The post Music Mondays: Rich the Kid Sued for $100K Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. back to the retail giant.

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LegalTalkNetwork

AUGUST 16, 2024

If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely because you’re either a legal professional with an empty bookshelf or you’re trying to come up with a gift idea for the lawyer in your life who’s impossible to buy for. Lawyer Nation This book explores the evolution of the American legal profession.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JUNE 24, 2022

Entertainment, which she signed with in 2011 at 14, is to be released from her contract. Sues To Be Released From Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The singer, Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, claims that “M.B.K. The post Film Fridays: H.E.R.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As generative AI sweeps through the legal profession, lawyers face challenges in learning to use it responsibly and properly. On this episode of LawNext, host Bob Ambrogi is joined by Abdi Shayesteh , the founder and CEO of AltaClaro, a company that takes a unique experiential approach to lawyer training.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sony is suing television actor Kevin Butler and his talent agency for violating the Lanham Act for breach of contract. The post Film Fridays – Sony vs Kevin Butler: Actor in Lawsuit Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. He is playing a Wii acting in style similar to his Sony character.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Leadership urges the 600 members to vote yes, and the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600, has already committed to approving the new contract. The post Film Fridays: IATSE President Urges Members To Approve New Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Lawyers for California-based SourceAudio — a tech platform for digital asset management and monetization — claimed that the company had struck a deal in March 2022 to sell itself to […] The post Music Mondays: Utopia Music Sued for $37M for Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 8, 2022

African recording artist, Zakes Bantwini, is being sued by his record label, Paradise Africa, for breach of contract. The post Music Mondays – Zakes Bantwini Sued by Paradise Africa for Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The artist faces an R2.4 ” Zakes made Paradise Africa […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

HGTV show “Love It or List It” was sued by North Carolina homeowners Deena Murphy and Tim Sullivan after they accused the show’s production company, Big Coat TV, of breach of contract. According to court records, the lawsuit filed in Chatham County was eventually settled. That happened after the production company countersued the homeowners.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The post Film Fridays – IATSE Members Set To Strike This Monday Without New Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The 60,000 members of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) are on the verge of the first nationwide strike in the 128-year history of the union.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 2, 2023

Megan the Stallion, born Megan Pete, and her label are headed to court after a judge dismissed a claim by her label that her last album was not an album under their contract. Pete claims her previous two albums “has satisfied all option periods” in her contract signed in 2018 and “deserves to be severed […].

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LawSites

JULY 28, 2021

The expansion means that inhouse legal teams will be able to use Priori not only to hire lawyers to help with projects, but also to find and access “new law” and legal technology options suitable to the project. million in a Series A financing. Rubin said Priori will be adding additional companies to the marketplace. “We

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 10, 2022

Kieran Hebden, UK electronic producer Four Tet, will sue his former label Domino over breach-of-contract for removing his albums from all streaming platforms. The post Music Mondays: Four Tet Sues Former Label Over Breach-of-Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Popular videogame composer Marty O’Donnell won his 2014 lawsuit against Halo and Bungie that claimed breach of contract. The post Film Fridays – Halo Composer Wins Breach of Contract Lawsuit for $400K appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. ” […]. ” […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 27, 2023

Members of the Actors’ Equity union have won new contract negotiations, which will be in place until September 2025.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 22, 2022

The post Music Mondays: Megan Thee Stallion Sues Label To Exit Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Not only that, but she’s now also demanding $1 million in damages from the label after previously only asking for non-monetary relief. Megan […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 4, 2022

Oscar-winning composer of La La Land, Justin Hurwitz, sued Williams Morris Endeavor over breach of contract, good faith and fair dealing, and fiduciary duty adding up to “cynically and systemically” defrauding him. They could trick him out of profits for live shows […].

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 16, 2021

From finances to entertainment, AI is reshaping how many industries go about their work. While legal professionals have been slower to embrace this technology, AI for lawyers is a growing field. Here are five legal fields where AI can bring considerable benefits to lawyers and their clients. But what about practicing law?

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 15, 2022

The lawsuit claims MGM is guilty of breach of contract for allowing its catalog of film and TV shows to run on platforms like Amazon Prime and Epix, a rival to Starz, while Starz maintains exclusive rights to more than […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The post Film Fridays – Johansson And Disney Settle Breach Of Contract Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.” ” Johansson […].

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LawVu

JANUARY 20, 2025

The old-fashioned model Twenty-five years ago, in-house lawyers did not receive the respect of the legal profession that they do today. Going in-house meant a lawyer was downshifting, seeking a less stressful environment and undertaking less intellectually demanding work. Call a trademark lawyer. Loop in an employment lawyer.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 23, 2023

Flo Rida won a two-year court battle over a breach of contract dating back to 2010. The settlement includes 260K shares in the company, making Flo Rida […] The post Music Mondays: Flo Rida Wins $82M in Breach of Contract Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. million in damages.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The post Film Fridays: Netflix’s “Narcos” Creators in Court Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The lawsuit alleges that “Newman is hiding […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 1, 2022

Actor Lena Headey of “Game of Thrones” has been sued by her former management company over breach of contract and unpaid fees. The post Film Fridays: Lena Headey Sued By Former Agency Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The agency also seeks a […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The California Labor Commission decided that Celine Dion does owe ICM Partners for unpaid commissions from a 2019 deal, based on a decades-old contract. Dion’s legal team has already stated that they plan to appeal the ruling and take the issue to a jury. The Commission’s ruling dictates: “ICM Partners is due 1.5%

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LawTechnologyToday

JUNE 21, 2021

An NFT is composed of software code in the form of “smart contracts.” Smart contracts are open-sourced blockchain protocols that control the transfer of digital currency under certain terms and conditions. Once a smart contract is created, it is “minted” onto the token on a blockchain. Smart contracts will be key in this sense.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 20, 2021

.” But when Zingano turned down a fight for UFC for the film because Berry asked her to, UFC canceled her contract, and subsequently, Berry turned her down for losing her UFC contract. Cat is now suing […].

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 23, 2022

Tremendous amounts of mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, but high on the list is corporate lawyers are experiencing a surge in work due to the coronavirus as companies seek ways to back out of contracts or prevent deals from falling apart. The corporate paralegal role has gotten much more sophisticated.

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LawSites

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2022, I interviewed Proof’s founder Eric Voogt for my LawNext podcast , where the Colorado lawyer described how he had seen the service-of-process business as antiquated and in need of a technological upgrade. He founded the company in 2016, and when we spoke in 2022, he had just raised a $7 million Series A round.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 5, 2021

Paramount Pictures has plans to produce a remake of the classic 1961 “Breakfast At Tiffany’s,” but attorney’s for Truman Capote, who wrote the novella that the film was based on, has been fighting it in federal court alleging breach of contract.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 31, 2021

Disney is facing a lawsuit brought on by Scarlett Johansson over breach of contract and loss of earnings. The post Film Fridays- Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Profit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Johansson claims this decision negatively impacted the film’s global sales, and […].

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LawSites

MAY 25, 2023

Spellbook , a company formerly known as Rally Legal , and whose product uses GPT-4 and other generative AI models to speed contract drafting and review directly within Microsoft Word, has raised $10.9 Along with the financing news, the company announced its rebranding from Rally Legal to Spellbook. ”

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