When Billy McFarland and rapper Ja Rule originally tried to realize their vision for Fyre Festival, the disastrous island music festival, this vision likely did not include fighting multiple lawsuits. Now, Ja Rule has alleged that his former business partner McFarland ripped off … [Read more...] about Between Me and You: Fyre Fest’s Ja Rule Blames Business Partner for Bahamas Disaster
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Freedom of Tweet
The Weinstein scandal has created shockwaves reaching far beyond Hollywood politics. Recently, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has been faced with freedom of speech complaints after actress Rose McGowan’s Twitter account was suspended soon after she posted tweets in connection with the … [Read more...] about Freedom of Tweet
Weinstein Considers Taking Legal Action Against New York Times
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has indicated, via his attorney Charles Harder, that he is considering taking legal action against the New York Times (“NYT”) over the paper’s recent story detailing Weinstein’s history of alleged sexual misconduct. According to an email sent … [Read more...] about Weinstein Considers Taking Legal Action Against New York Times
Criminals on Ice?
By stepping onto the ice at a hockey game, players are not consenting to acts of extreme violence, at least according to Canadian court. A Quebec judge has awarded a plaintiff $8 million in damages after a hit from behind paralyzed the player back in 2010. The judge stated that … [Read more...] about Criminals on Ice?
Johnny Football Facing Criminal Charges
The career of Heisman trophy winner and Texas A&M all-star quarterback, Johnny Manziel, continues in a downward spiral since being relegated to the third string for the Cleveland Browns at the end of this last season. Despite his promising talent, his history of alcohol abuse … [Read more...] about Johnny Football Facing Criminal Charges