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JANUARY 27, 2023

Members of the Actors’ Equity union have won new contract negotiations, which will be in place until September 2025.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

African recording artist, Zakes Bantwini, is being sued by his record label, Paradise Africa, for breach of contract. The post Music Mondays – Zakes Bantwini Sued by Paradise Africa for Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The artist faces an R2.4 ” Zakes made Paradise Africa […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A lawsuit claiming breach of contract was filed against the GK Films, the production company behind the 2019 hit film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” over failure to compensate the screenwriter, Anthony McCarten, fully.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

A judge has ruled in a breach of contract lawsuit by Fashion Nova against Rich the Kid that requires him to pay $132,637.75 The post Music Mondays: Rich the Kid Sued for $100K Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. back to the retail giant.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 15, 2022

The lawsuit claims MGM is guilty of breach of contract for allowing its catalog of film and TV shows to run on platforms like Amazon Prime and Epix, a rival to Starz, while Starz maintains exclusive rights to more than […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Leadership urges the 600 members to vote yes, and the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600, has already committed to approving the new contract. The post Film Fridays: IATSE President Urges Members To Approve New Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 10, 2022

Kieran Hebden, UK electronic producer Four Tet, will sue his former label Domino over breach-of-contract for removing his albums from all streaming platforms. The post Music Mondays: Four Tet Sues Former Label Over Breach-of-Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 22, 2022

The post Music Mondays: Megan Thee Stallion Sues Label To Exit Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Not only that, but she’s now also demanding $1 million in damages from the label after previously only asking for non-monetary relief. Megan […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

” A two-year contract dispute between Londra and record label Big Ligas, which he co-founded in […]. The post Music Mondays – Argentine Trap Artist Who Breached His Contract Settles Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sony is suing television actor Kevin Butler and his talent agency for violating the Lanham Act for breach of contract. The post Film Fridays – Sony vs Kevin Butler: Actor in Lawsuit Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. He is playing a Wii acting in style similar to his Sony character.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 4, 2022

Oscar-winning composer of La La Land, Justin Hurwitz, sued Williams Morris Endeavor over breach of contract, good faith and fair dealing, and fiduciary duty adding up to “cynically and systemically” defrauding him. They could trick him out of profits for live shows […].

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The post Film Fridays: Netflix’s “Narcos” Creators in Court Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. By contrast, they were supposed to communicate and collaborate with the show’s other producer and director, José Padilha. The lawsuit alleges that “Newman is hiding […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The post Film Fridays – IATSE Members Set To Strike This Monday Without New Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The 60,000 members of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) are on the verge of the first nationwide strike in the 128-year history of the union.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The post Film Fridays – Johansson And Disney Settle Breach Of Contract Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. When Scarlett Johansson first sued Disney on July 29th, her suit alleged that “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, to prevent Ms.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Contracts for 60,000 members of the IATSE union expired on September 10. 60K IATSE Members Have Contracts Under Negotiation appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. ” But negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers have “reached a critical juncture” and […]. .”

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Conflict of Laws

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

He focuses on the structural similarities between those instruments in order to demonstrate, in particular, the surprising degree to which they still incorporate and react to state law. Listing all the other intersections between transnational contracts and state law discussed by Kindt would exceed the limits of this post.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Contracts for 60,000 members of the IATSE union expired on September 10. 60K IATSE Members Have Contracts Under Negotiation appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. ” But negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers have “reached a critical juncture” and […]. .”

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

The post Film Fridays – Johansson And Disney Settle Breach Of Contract Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. When Scarlett Johansson first sued Disney on July 29th, her suit alleged that “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, to prevent Ms.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 4, 2020

.” The current production company with rights to the film, Park Avenue Entertainment, had previously put up resistance stating that the original movie “contract was construed under U.K. contract law.” ” The parties have come to a deal where “Barker will take over the U.S. right on Dec.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The post Film Fridays – IATSE Members Set To Strike This Monday Without New Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The 60,000 members of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) are on the verge of the first nationwide strike in the 128-year history of the union.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 4, 2020

.” The current production company with rights to the film, Park Avenue Entertainment, had previously put up resistance stating that the original movie “contract was construed under U.K. contract law.” ” The parties have come to a deal where “Barker will take over the U.S. right on Dec.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The California Labor Commission decided that Celine Dion does owe ICM Partners for unpaid commissions from a 2019 deal, based on a decades-old contract. Dion’s legal team has already stated that they plan to appeal the ruling and take the issue to a jury. The Commission’s ruling dictates: “ICM Partners is due 1.5%

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Esparza claims that he owned her life story’s rights and is alleging a breach of contract as shut out of the new series. The 1997 Selena movie producer, Moctesuma Esparza, is suing Netflix and Selena Quintanilla’s family members for $1 million over the upcoming Selena: The Series set to release in December.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 6, 2023

Defendants are accused of breaching contract and copyright infringement dating back to a 1979 contract where Rick James would revert the copyright to the trio after five years. The […] The post Music Mondays: Rick James Estate and Universal Music Sued by Songwriters appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 14, 2022

The Candian movie theater company, Cineplex has come into $965 million after winning their breach of contract lawsuit against Cineworld. In 2019, the two companies signed a contract where Cineworld agreed to purchase Cineplex for $2.81B, creating the largest movie theater chain globally.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 20, 2021

” But when Zingano turned down a fight for UFC for the film because Berry asked her to, UFC canceled her contract, and subsequently, Berry turned her down for losing her UFC contract. Cat Zingano is a UFC fighter that auditioned for a role in Halle Berry’s directorial debut on Netflix, “Bruised.”

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The Hollywood Lawyer

APRIL 11, 2022

For nonpayment, Chris O’Ryan, Justin Bieber’s vocal tech, filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Biber’s manager and JRC Entertainment, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company. O’Ryan seeks damages, a jury trial, promissory estoppel, and international interference with the contract.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Jay-Z won his legal claim against Parlux Fragrances last year after the company sued J for breach of contract in 2016. The company claimed he failed to fulfill his promotional responsibility per their contract. They sought $67.6 The post Music Mondays: Jay-Z Wins Lawsuit And $4.5M

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The breach of contract lawsuit seeks millions of dollars from Shelby/Classic Recreations for licensing, building, and selling unauthorized replicas […] The post Film Fridays: “Gone in 60 Seconds” Motorsports Sue Over Copyright Infringement appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Miramax has sued Quentin Tarantino over breach of contract, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition over Tarantino’s attempt to list excerpts of his handwritten screenplay of “Pulp Fiction” as an NFT.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Kyla Pratt, the new star of “Call Me Kat” on FOX, has been sued by her ex-manager at Industry Entertainment Partners (IEP) over nonpayment for a 2018 contract. IEP worked with Kyla for over two years, and in an oral and written agreement, she allegedly agreed to pay commissions from the show. The company claims […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 31, 2023

K-pop girl group GWSN have won their first trial to terminate their exclusive contracts with management company The Wave Music. Representatives from the agency have not responded to the lawsuit or the ruling at the time of publication.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

million against AimJunkies, owned by Phoenix Digital Group, for copyright infringement; violating the Consumer Protection Act; and breach of contract. Destiny 2 creator Bungie won an arbitration case for $4.3 AimJunkie makes aimbots, wall hacks, and other cheats for Destiny 2 and several other popular games.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 10, 2023

Lucasfilm faces a breach of contract lawsuit from producer Karyn McCarthy over her firing from the upcoming Disney+ “Star Wars” show “The Acolyte.” ” McCarthy is suing for monetary damages in the millions.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 9, 2023

” The plaintiffs, Andres “Dres ” Titus and William “Mista Lawnge” McLean, allege a “breach of contracts when UMG inked a “sweetheart deal with the streaming platform, Spotify.” ” The group members claim the […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Due to contract issues between SAG-AFTRA and independent producers of the movie “Fast Charlie,” they told SAG members that they could not work on the current production. The film’s producers are “in default of the SAG-AFTRA agreement for independent producers of theatrical motion pictures.”

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JANUARY 16, 2023

Two of the three members of “Gap Band,” Robert and Ronnie Wilson’s heir’s suit alleges BMG is in breach of contract over unpaid royalties. Their lawsuit requests defendants pay their attorney fees, compensatory damages, and an audit of royalty payments since 2015.

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