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Last year, Genius filed a lawsuit against Google accusing the tech company of “unethical, unfair and anti-competitive” behavior. Genius claims that Google stole song lyrics from its website and republished it for Google's own financial gain. Now, a ...

It looks like Netflix and Stranger Things are in hot water again. This week, another copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed against the show over allegations of plagiarism. In the latest lawsuit, Irish Rover Entertainment claims that the idea for Stranger Things was stolen from a screenplay called Totem...

Ink Master‘s Daniel Silva has reached a plea deal in the death case of YouTuber Corey La Barrie. Sentencing for Silva is scheduled to happen on Aug. 13. Read more: Watch this gamer play a My Chemical Romance song in ‘Batman: Arkham’ On May 10, both Silva and La Barrie were involved in a car crash. It was reported that ...

After three postponements, Yellowcard's $15 million infringement lawsuit against late rapper Juice WRLD is resuming this month. The lawsuit's last postponement was due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which prevented the search for an executor...

Ticketmaster and Live Nation have been in hot water since the coronavirus pandemic began. With canceled and postponed events worldwide, the companies are facing various lawsuits over their refund polices for canceled events. Now, customers are suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation in a class-action lawsuit...

Netflix is facing a libel suit from The GEO Group over Messiah allegedly linking an I.C.E. contractor to poor conditions at immigrant detention facilities. Even though the Netflix thriller describes the series as not based on actual events, the private contractor organization is claiming it portrays their facilities in a negative and false light. Re...

Corey La Barrie's parents are allegedly suing Ink Master's Daniel Silva and his company, Daniel Silva Tattoos. Simon La Barrie and Lissa Burton allege that Silva's negligence was the proximate cause in the death of their son.  It was reported that the two were driving drunk on La Barrie’s 25th birthday. Police we...

The saga of the failed Fyre Festival is far from over. Just last month we learned that its founder Billy McFarland was trying to leave prison due to coronavirus. Now, Kendall Jenner has settled the lawsuit against her for a fraction of what she was paid...

There's been an alleged mixup between two brands using the name Ghost. One, is the iconic Swedish metal band, Ghost. The other is the U.K. vodka distillery Ghost Vodka. Well, allegedly the band has filed legal action against the alcohol maker...

The last we heard regarding the ongoing lawsuit between members of Soundgarden and Chris Cornell's widow, Vicky was back in February. Soundgarden filed a response to an initial suit from Vicky Cornell regarding unpaid royalties.  Now, in addition to another response to that suit, members of Soundgarden are countersuing Vicky Cornell and the Chris Cornell estate, accusing them of “fraudulent induce

The Austin-based festival South By Southwest (SXSW) is being hit with a class-action lawsuit over its refund policy (or lack thereof). According to Billboard, the two plaintiffs, Maria Bromley and Pauta Kleber filed the suit on April 24 in the U.S. Distri...

Live Nation now has another lawsuit on its hands, in addition to a recent litigation regarding Rage Against The Machine tickets. Now, the company, as well as Ticketmaster, StubHub and every team in Major League Baseball are being sued over ticket refunds...

One man is reportedly suing the ticket resale company StubHub for $5 million in a class-action lawsuit.  The reason for the lawsuit is the Wisconsin man purchased tickets to an NHL game before the coronavirus pandemic postponed the season. He'...

Late last year, Abrams Books issued a book centered around horror-punk icons Misfits. And the band aren’t happy about it. Scream With Me: The Enduring Legacy Of The Misfits is a 176-page tome filled with photos and quotes from personalities regarding the band’s contributions to punk and metal culture. They conte...

The lawsuit between Juice WRLD estate and Yellowcard has reportedly been put on hold. This is due to no one being appointed as the executor or the late-rapper's estate and the case cannot continue until then. To catch you up to speed, in the original complaint filed, Yellowcard alleges Juice WRLD and his collaborators ripped “melodic elements” from their track without permission. They filed the co

Live Nation are suing bootleg vendors selling fake Post Malone merchandise outside venues where the rapper is performing. Post Malone is currently on a headlining run through North America on the Runaway Tour. Read more: Maria Brink performs haunting Billie Eilish cover at first solo set According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Live Nation are asking for restraining orders against any v

The remaining members of Soundgarden have officially filed a response to the late Chris Cornell's widow, Vicky Cornell. The motion alleges that Vicky Cornell does not, in fact, own the last recordings of Chris Cornell because they were a collaborative effort...

New developments have occurred in the Yellowcard and Juice WRLD lawsuit as of Jan. 13. To catch you up to speed, in the original complaint filed, Yellowcard alleges Juice WRLD and his collaborators ripped “melodic elements” from their track without permission. They filed...

Slipknot's request to have the lawsuit former member Chris Fehn filed against them dismissed is very likely to be dismissed by a judge in the Supreme Court of the State of New York. According to Metalsucks, attorneys from both sides met today (January 3) to argue motions to dismiss and Justice Melissa Anne Crane heavily indicated throughout that their requests to dismiss will be denied. Read Mo...

The two-year anniversary of Lil Peep's death was marked with a new album, documentary and more but legal questions related to the music industry's involvement in his passing are still being debated. According to Rolling Stone, the late rapper's management and label, First Access Entertainment, is disputing claims including negligence, breach of contract, and wrongful death filed by Peep's mother i