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Isaac Hayes Estate Secures Preliminary Injunction to Stop Trump's Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

A U.S. District Court in Atlanta says the plaintiffs could be harmed by having the song associated with Trump. It rejected the defense's argument that use of the song was political speech.
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Corporate Counsel

Foley & Lardner Litigator Joins Brewers Roster as Legal Chief

"Having been a Milwaukee Brewers fan my entire life, I am very much looking forward to joining the team and contributing to the positive impact of the organization," General Counsel Elizabeth Haas said.
3 minute read

Law.com

Judge Pauses Landmark $2.75B NCAA Settlement Proposal, Parties to Hash Out More Details

"This provision was carefully negotiated. It is a central part of the deal, and without it, I am not sure there will be a settlement to submit," Rakesh Kilaru, a partner with Wilkinson Stekloff and counsel to the NCAA, said.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Federal Judge Asked to Give Preliminary OK to $2.78 Billion Settlement of NCAA Antitrust Claims

The deal calls for the NCAA to foot the bill for nearly $3 billion in damages paid to former and current college athletes who were denied the right to earn money off their name, image and likeness, dating to 2016.
3 minute read

Law.com

Hold On, I'm Suing: Artists' Protests Over the Trump Campaign's Use of Their Music

When artists do take action over political-campaign usage, it's usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter sent to a candidate's representatives. In some instances, artists file lawsuits, but to date there's been just a smattering of notable court decisions. This article provides a refresher on these rulings as well as a look at the recent lawsuit by the estate of Isaac Hayes over the Trump campaign's use of the classic soul song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

College Athletes and Their Unknown Road Ahead

A discussion of the future trends, evolving issues and ramifications that college athletes and the NCAA are currently facing and may face in the future due to recent court decisions including'Johnson v. National Collegiate Athletic Association 'which held that college athletes may be employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act in some circumstances.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Imperfect Game: What a Former NJ Judge's Class About an Infamous Pitching Call Can Teach Litigators

"In the history of our law, there are so many cases where precedent began with a loss and a dissent, and even though it did not change something at that moment, it created a building block," former Ocean County Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones said.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Revlon Says Rival Stole Trade Secrets to Take Britney Spears Fragrance Deal

A complaint filed in New York claims a former Revlon executive secretly plotted her move to Give Back Beauty and hired away other employees key to the pop star's product line.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Brother of Punk Icon 'Joey Ramone' Says Widow of Bandmate 'Johnny Ramone' Is Infringing Band's Trademarks

The New York-filed complaint says the woman using the name "Linda Ramone" is falsely claiming ownership of the Ramones' legacy and intellectual property.
4 minute read

International Edition

Google Taps King & Spalding to Sue Kremlin-Owned Broadcaster

The claims are part of a legal battle between Google and Russian state-affiliated media entities which stretches back to 2020.
3 minute read

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