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A New York man named Ivan Cantu was ordered to pay Kim Kardashian’s attorneys over $167,000 in legal fees after he sued over her mistaken Instagram post that wrongly identified him as a Texas death-row inmate. The suit was dismissed on an anti-SLAPP basis, and Kardashian’s fee request was largely granted (reduced from $186,320).
Baldoni’s lawyers urged a judge to reject Blake Lively’s bid to recover attorney’s fees and compensatory damages tied to the It Ends With Us dispute, arguing the matter should end with the court’s prior rulings. A surprise settlement was announced with undisclosed terms and no money exchanged, but Lively continues to seek fees related to Baldoni’s 2025 countersuit, which Liman largely dismissed. Lively has asked to file a supplemental brief to address the rulings’ impact on damages.
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has asked the Justice Department to reimburse his private legal costs from federal and state investigations related to Trump. The DOJ reviews reimbursement requests case by case, with rules and past guidance outlining when such costs can be covered. Meadows also faces a Georgia case where similar fee requests are pending. The status and amount of Meadows’ reimbursement request remain unclear, as DOJ decisions are typically confidential and subject to ongoing legal proceedings and other defendants’ claims.
A Manhattan judge urged Treasury's OFAC to revisit a license that would let Venezuela pay Nicolás Maduro's legal fees, saying the right to defense is paramount even under sanctions; Maduro and his wife Flores are charged with drug trafficking, and the judge warned he might dismiss the case if the license is denied, though he said he won't.
US prosecutors say Maduro and his wife cannot use Venezuela’s government funds to pay for their legal defense in a New York narco-terrorism case, citing sanctions and alleged plunder of national wealth; the defense argues dismissal is premature and emphasizes the right to counsel. Judge Alvin Hellerstein indicated the right to defense is paramount and will rule later, with no bail or trial date set.
Bad Bunny is asking a court to order emPawa Africa to pay about $465,612 in attorney’s fees after he prevailed in a copyright dispute over the Un Verano Sin Ti track Enseñame a Bailar; the Nigerian producer Dera’s suit was dismissed for missed deadlines, and emPawa Africa was dropped as a plaintiff. His lawyers argue the case was meritless and that the sample was obtained with permission from Lakizo Entertainment, noting the plaintiff’s strategy to extract a settlement. The motion also suggests the co-plaintiff was not primarily responsible for prosecuting the case.
Maduro and his wife were jailed in New York and face a drug-trafficking indictment. The U.S. Treasury blocked authorization for the Venezuelan government to pay Maduro's legal fees after an initial license granted by OFAC, a move their lawyer says interferes with his Sixth Amendment right to counsel and highlights ongoing tensions in U.S. policy toward Venezuela ahead of a March 17 hearing.
President Donald Trump filed a motion to recover over $6 million in legal fees after the dismissal of his Georgia election interference case, citing a new law and the disqualification of the prosecutor. The case was dropped following allegations of misconduct and a new bill passed by Georgia legislature to reimburse defendants in such cases. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors dismissed a related assault case against co-defendant Harrison Floyd.
JPMorgan claims Charlie Javice's legal bills, totaling $74 million, include excessive charges for attendance and unnecessary expenses during her fraud trial, and is seeking to recover disputed costs and end future payments, amid allegations of abuse and billing misconduct by her law firms.
Charlie Javice, convicted of fraud related to her startup Frank, is facing a $74 million legal bill paid by JPMorgan, which includes expenses like gourmet food and extensive legal fees for her defense, despite her conviction and ongoing legal disputes over the costs. The case highlights the high legal expenses involved in corporate fraud cases and the complexities of contractual obligations for legal fees.
JPMorgan Chase is contesting the $115 million legal bill incurred by convicted fraudsters Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar, arguing that their lawyers are engaging in excessive billing and treating the legal process like a 'blank check,' which the bank believes should be halted to prevent further financial harm.
JPMorgan is disputing a court order requiring it to pay over $115 million in legal fees for Charlie Javice, who was convicted of fraud related to her startup sale, arguing that the fees are excessive and abusive, and seeking to stop further payments as Javice appeals her conviction.
JPMorgan Chase is seeking to end its obligation to cover over $115 million in legal fees incurred while defending convicted fraudsters Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar, who sold their startup Frank to the bank and were convicted of fraud. The bank argues that the legal bills are excessively high and treat the process as a 'blank check,' significantly exceeding typical costs for similar cases, and is requesting court intervention to stop further payments.
JPMorgan has filed a request with the court to stop paying legal fees related to Charlie Javice, amid ongoing legal issues involving her and the bank.
The article discusses the high legal costs faced by individuals prosecuted under Trump's Justice Department, highlighting cases like Jim Comey and Adam Schiff, and emphasizing the financial and emotional toll of high-profile legal battles, even for those who are acquitted.