Each year the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) publishes a report on “online and physical marketplaces that reportedly engage in and facilitate substantial copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting,” called the Notorious Markets List. As part of … [Read more...] about Notorious Markets List Sparks Debate over Stream Ripping Sites
Litigation
Between Me and You: Fyre Fest’s Ja Rule Blames Business Partner for Bahamas Disaster
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
Judge Blocks for Zeke
On October 17, Judge Paul Crotty of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted a temporary restraining order in favor of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. In his ruling, Crotty asked the NFL to address why a full preliminary … [Read more...] about Judge Blocks for Zeke
A Federal Investigation is Nothing
According to the Washington Post, ex-head coach of the University of Louisville men’s basketball team, Rick Pitino, has filed a federal lawsuit against Adidas for deliberately damaging his reputation and causing him emotional distress. This suit comes in the midst of an ongoing … [Read more...] about A Federal Investigation is Nothing
Disney, Not Pleased Knock-Off Party Characters, Sues
Disney doesn’t want you to hire “Big Hairy Guy,” a Chewbacca lookalike, for your child’s next birthday party. Disney and its corporate affiliates have filed a lawsuit against Characters For Hire, LLC ("CFH") for copyright and trademark infringement. Though CFH changes the names … [Read more...] about Disney, Not Pleased Knock-Off Party Characters, Sues