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Russell Brand Trial Begins in London: Key Facts and Timeline
arts1 day ago

Russell Brand Trial Begins in London: Key Facts and Timeline

Russell Brand’s trial for rape and sexual assault began Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 51-year-old comedian and actor faces seven charges involving six women, with incidents alleged between 1999 and 2009. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks, with a verdict potentially not reached until December. British law restricts media reporting to courtroom proceedings and protects the anonymity of alleged victims.

via The New York Times|
#arts#celebrity-trial#legal-news
Summer Walker Invokes California Law to Exit Interscope Deal, Triggering $50M Lawsuit
legal-news2 days ago

Summer Walker Invokes California Law to Exit Interscope Deal, Triggering $50M Lawsuit

R&B star Summer Walker is embroiled in a high-stakes legal dispute with Interscope Records after invoking California’s seven-year statute to terminate her 2017 recording contract. The label filed a lawsuit on October 9, 2026, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, seeking over $50 million in damages for undelivered albums. Walker’s team argues the contract is no longer enforceable after seven years, while Interscope claims she owes two more studio albums and an EP. Both parties have expressed a desire for an amicable resolution, though the label filed suit to meet a strict 45-day statutory deadline.

via Billboard|
#california-seven-year-statute#interscope-records#legal-news
Microsoft-Owned Studios Force AI-Generated Fallout and Call of Duty Projects Offline
legal-news9 days ago

Microsoft-Owned Studios Force AI-Generated Fallout and Call of Duty Projects Offline

Activision and Bethesda have issued legal threats against two AI-generated video game projects, forcing their creators to take them offline. The first, 'Fallout: New York,' was a browser-based recreation of the franchise built with Claude Opus 5.5, while the second involved an AI-assisted decompilation of the original 'Modern Warfare 2.' Both actions highlight a growing conflict between large publishers and independent developers using generative AI to recreate or reverse-engineer existing intellectual property.

via kotaku.com|
#ai#copyright#gaming
Console Makers Fight Back Against Tariff Refund Suits After Tariffs Are Declared Unconstitutional
legal-news1 month ago

Console Makers Fight Back Against Tariff Refund Suits After Tariffs Are Declared Unconstitutional

After a 2025 tariff regime that raised console prices, the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs as unconstitutional, prompting class-action refunds claims; Sony says about $508 million has already been refunded to PS5 buyers, while Microsoft and Nintendo contend there’s no legally cognizable injury or tariff-specific pricing evidence and urge the suits be dismissed, arguing buyers got exactly what they paid for.

via Kotaku|
#lawsuits#legal-news#playstation
Sony Argues Digital Games Are Licenses, Not Ownership
legal-news1 month ago

Sony Argues Digital Games Are Licenses, Not Ownership

In a new filing, Sony contends that digital PS games are licenses, not ownership, arguing that consumers should not expect ownership under California’s law requiring clear disclosures; the class-action case may go to arbitration, and Sony’s stance comes as it plans to end disc production for the PS6, signaling a future where digital licenses dominate.

via Kotaku|
#california-law#digital-ownership#legal-news
Global Antitrust Storm Hits Sony Over Disc-Free PlayStation Store
legal-news2 months ago

Global Antitrust Storm Hits Sony Over Disc-Free PlayStation Store

Five lawsuits across the US, UK, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Mexico allege Sony’s PlayStation ecosystem is anti-competitive by forcing purchases through the PlayStation Store and ending physical discs, aided by a 30% store commission and the shrinking of alternative marketplaces. While one US class-action settlement is in place for digital-game purchasers, other suits are ongoing and could take years to resolve as plaintiffs argue the end of discs erodes competition and consumer choice.

via Kotaku|
#antitrust#digital-store#disc-less
Celebrities Rally Behind Blake Lively Amid Baldoni Settlement
celebrity3 months ago

Celebrities Rally Behind Blake Lively Amid Baldoni Settlement

After Justin Baldoni settled the It Ends With Us dispute with Blake Lively, court documents show he was liable for Blake’s legal fees due to his failed countersuit; Lively’s friends and colleagues publicly supported her, while Baldoni’s side largely stayed quiet, and Baldoni posted an Instagram video with his wife noting that the justice system would run its course.

via buzzfeed.com|
#blake-lively#celebrity#justin-baldoni
Swift’s Lawyer Battles Trademark Suit Over 'Life of a Showgirl' Title
legal-news4 months ago

Swift’s Lawyer Battles Trademark Suit Over 'Life of a Showgirl' Title

Taylor Swift’s longtime attorney appeared in a Los Angeles federal court to argue that The Life of a Showgirl is protected by the First Amendment as an expressive work, seeking to defeat a preliminary injunction in a trademark dispute with Las Vegas performer Maren Wade over branding and merch; a written decision on the injunction is expected soon, with separate motions to dismiss still pending.

via Billboard|
#entertainment-law#first-amendment#legal-news
Sony Faces Class Action Over Tariff Windfall on PS5
legal-news4 months ago

Sony Faces Class Action Over Tariff Windfall on PS5

A California federal class action accuses Sony Interactive Entertainment of retaining a windfall from IEEPA tariffs and seeks refunds from CBP passed to PS5 buyers after a Supreme Court ruling that the tariffs were unlawful. Plaintiffs contend Sony raised PS5 prices by up to $200 between Aug 2025 and Apr 2026 to offset the tariffs, and that the refunds would amount to a double-dip if kept by Sony; the nationwide class covers PS5 buyers from Aug 1, 2025 to present. The suit was filed May 6, 2026 and mirrors a recent Nintendo-related case.

via Kotaku|
#ieepa#legal-news#playstation-5
BoA 7-Eleven ATM Fee Class Action Settles for $2.25 Million
legal-news5 months ago

BoA 7-Eleven ATM Fee Class Action Settles for $2.25 Million

A $2.25 million class-action settlement resolves claims that Bank of America charged multiple out-of-network balance-inquiry fees during a single visit to FCTI-operated ATMs in 7-Eleven stores between May 1, 2018 and Nov 16, 2021. Eligible accountholders can file claims by June 29, 2026 (proof of purchase required); current accountholders need not file to receive benefits, while former accountholders must file. The final approval hearing is August 21, 2026, and individual payouts are TBD. Details and deadlines, including exclusion/objection options, are on the settlement site; Bank of America has not admitted wrongdoing.

via Class Action Lawsuits|
#7-eleven#atm-fees#bank-of-america
Samsung Defends Image Use, Cites Partner's Consent in Dua Lipa Lawsuit
legal-news5 months ago

Samsung Defends Image Use, Cites Partner's Consent in Dua Lipa Lawsuit

Samsung responded to Dua Lipa’s lawsuit by saying the image on its TV boxes came from a content partner who provided explicit permission for both TV content and retail packaging, and rejected allegations of intentional misuse. Lipa’s lawyers allege her likeness appeared on U.S. Samsung TV packaging throughout 2025 and 2026, seeking $15 million in damages. Samsung says it’s open to a constructive resolution and blames the issue on the partner who supplied the image.

via Billboard|
#copyright#dua-lipa#lawsuit
Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action
legal-news5 months ago

Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action

Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a $7.85 million class-action settlement to resolve claims of antitrust violations by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market. Eligible consumers who purchased digital games via the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 (meeting specific voucher and price-change criteria) may receive settlement benefits. The claim deadline is July 2, 2026 (proof of purchase required), with deactivated PSN accounts needing purchase info by August 27, 2026. No claim form is required for some distributions, and a final approval hearing is set for October 15, 2026. Sony has not admitted wrongdoing.

via Class Action Lawsuits|
#antitrust#class-action#digital-games
Sony to Issue $7.8M in PSN Credits After Settlement Gets Preliminary OK
legal-news5 months ago

Sony to Issue $7.8M in PSN Credits After Settlement Gets Preliminary OK

A Northern District of California court granted preliminary approval to a $7.8 million PSN Digital Games class action settlement against Sony, with credits to eligible U.S. PSN purchasers of specific digital titles from 2019–2023. The credits will be awarded automatically via email, and a fairness hearing is set for October 15, 2026 to finalize the deal. The settlement covers game-specific vouchers from retailers and is separate from the ongoing PlayStation You Owe Us suit; eligibility and title list are on the settlement site.

via Kotaku|
#class-action#digital-games#legal-news
Lively Slams Baldoni in Unsealed Swift Texts Tied to It Ends With Us Case
legal-news8 months ago

Lively Slams Baldoni in Unsealed Swift Texts Tied to It Ends With Us Case

Unsealed text messages reveal Blake Lively and Taylor Swift trading sharp words about director Justin Baldoni—calling him a “doofus director,” “clown,” and “bitch”—as part of the It Ends With Us lawsuit; Swift compares the situation to a looming horror film, and Lively apologizes for taking up Swift’s time. The disclosures come amid ongoing court battles over Swift’s texts, with Baldoni’s subpoenas and Lively’s own request for Scooter Braun’s PR records shaping the case.

via Billboard|
#blake-lively#it-ends-with-us#justin-baldoni