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Federal Judge Rejects Teams' Challenge to NASCAR's 'Anticompetitive Terms' in Agreement

"At this stage, the teams are no closer to irreparable harm than they are to the command, 'Drivers, start your engines,' at the first race of the 2025 season," U.S. District Judge Frank Whitney wrote in a Nov. 8 order.
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Corporate Counsel

As Uncertainty Hovers Over PGA Merger, LIV Golf Hires Entertainment Industry Veteran as Legal Chief

John Ruzich comes to the controversial Saudi-backed pro golf organization from Legends Hospitality, a provider of food and beverage services to venues, where he was legal chief for 12 years.
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The Recorder

The White Stripes Drop Copyright Claim Against Trump Campaign

The case was one of the high-profile claims filed against Trump for alleged misuse of songs during his campaigns. A suit filed in Georgia by the estate of Isaac Hayes remains pending. In September, Trump lost a four-year-old suit challenging his use of Eddy Grant’s song “Electric Avenue.”
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National Law Journal

'Possible Harm'?: Winston & Strawn Will Appeal Unfavorable Ruling in NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit

“Although we are disappointed that the preliminary injunction was denied without prejudice and as premature, which we intend to appeal, this denial has no bearing on the merits of our case,” Winston & Strawn partner Jeffrey Kessler said in response to a U.S. District Court ruling in his NASCAR antitrust lawsuit.
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The Recorder

'Rampant Piracy': US Record Labels File Copyright Suit Against French Distributor Believe

A complaint filed in New York accuses the digital music distributor and its subsidiary, TuneCore, of "blatantly" infringing copyrights by releasing "sped up" or remixed versions of well-known songs for use on social media platforms.
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Daily Report Online

Rapper Young Thug Pleads Guilty to Gang, Drug and Gun Charges

Young Thug's plea comes nearly a year after the prosecution began presenting evidence in the problem-plagued trial. Jury selection at the courthouse in Atlanta began in January 2023 and took nearly 10 months.
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National Law Journal

Who Got the Work: Latham & Watkins and Shumaker Defend NASCAR in Antitrust Case

"This lawsuit is not about protecting competition; it's a bid by Plaintiffs to secure more money than they could through arm's-length negotiations," Latham & Watkins and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick argued in court documents opposing a preliminary relief motion filed by Winston & Strawn.
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The Recorder

Robert Downey Jr. Says He 'Intends to Sue' All Future Executives Who Use His AI Replica

Speaking about his role as Iron Man, Downey said he does not want his likeness recreated by AI technology.
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Law.com

Movie Theater Agrees to Pay Former Employee $137K in EEOC Discrimination Settlement

The Texas corporation, which operates movie theatres across the country, also agreed to revised anti-discrimination standards and train corporate and regional managers, while posting an employee notice at its Charlotte, North Carolina, location. The company also agreed to an annual Title VII training program featuring and compliance check-ins.
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National Law Journal

'Systemic and Pervasive'?: DiCello Levitt Alleges WWE Child Sexual Abuse Scandal

According to the complaint, the McMahons and WWE knew about the sexual abuse of underaged boys but took no measures to prevent it. Vince McMahon's attorney at Akin GHump rejected as "false claims" newspaper reporting of the abuse.
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