October 09, 2024 | The Recorder
Band Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst Sue Universal Music Group Over Unpaid RoyaltiesThe acclaimed rap rock band, which is experiencing a revival through online streaming, alleges UMG deliberately concealed millions of dollars in royalties.
By Michelle Morgante
6 minute read
October 08, 2024 | The Recorder
U.S. District Court Grants Preliminary Approval to NCAA $2.78B SettlementThe settlement would resolve three major antitrust lawsuits filed against the NCAA. The value of new payments and benefits to college athletes is expected to exceed $20 billion over 10 years.
By Eddie Pells/AP
5 minute read
October 08, 2024 | The Recorder
VantageScore Files Suit Against Former Data Scientist Who Wiped Company LaptopThe Bay Area company alleges its former vice president of data science and innovation saved confidential information to other devices before resetting his work laptop, wiping it of all files.
By Michelle Morgante
4 minute read
October 01, 2024 | The Recorder
Silicon Valley Group Wins $30.5M Patent Infringement Claim Over Amazon Web ServicesA Kramer Levin team led by Paul Andre secured the win for Acceleration Bay in a U.S. district court in Delaware.
By Michelle Morgante
3 minute read
October 01, 2024 | The Recorder
Sheppard Mullin's John Keville: 'Credibility' Key to $71.4M Verdict in OMG Girlz TrialSheppard Mullin Houston Office Managing Partner John Keville's team scored a victory for the Atlanta-based pop group in the case's third trial over trade dress infringement.
By Michelle Morgante
6 minute read
September 30, 2024 | The Recorder
Joint Marvel, DC Trademark of 'Super Hero' Canceled Amid Challenge by Creator of 'Superbabies'Attorney Adam Adler petitioned for cancellation of Marvel and DC Comics' trademarks, contending the "super hero" terms were generic. "What Marvel and DC were doing is really just the opposite and contrary to the values of their own heroes," he said.
By Michelle Morgante
6 minute read
September 26, 2024 | The Recorder
Managing Partners Survey: Tell Us About How the Past Year WentThe annual survey of managing partners informs our annual report on issues most important to California law firms. All responses are CONFIDENTIAL. See the survey link below.
By Michelle Morgante
1 minute read
September 26, 2024 | The Recorder
Google expert at antitrust trial says ad-dollar competition is underestimatedThe testimony from economist Mark Israel comes as Google wraps up its defense in the third week of an antitrust trial that began earlier this month in Alexandria, Virginia.
By Matthew Barakat/AP
4 minute read
September 24, 2024 | The Recorder
California Judge Charged in Wife's Death Is Arrested on Suspicion of Drinking Alcohol While on BailOrange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was previously out on $1 million bail. He is charged with the murder of his wife last year and has pleaded not guilty.
By Amy Taxin/The Associated Press
4 minute read
September 23, 2024 | The Recorder
Maine Musician Sues Roblox, Game Developer for Alleged Misuse of 'Maple Leaf Rag'Aaron Robinson alleges that MeepCity creator Alex Binello uploaded his recording to the Roblox platform, which profited from in-game purchases tied to the song.
By Michelle Morgante
4 minute read