The latest in Sports, Entertainment, and Technology news is here! From legal battles in the NCAA to lawsuits in the entertainment industry, we’ve got all the latest updates for you.
In sports news, Florida State University is pushing for the dismissal of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s NC lawsuit, claiming it was filed prematurely in an attempt to preempt the university’s own suit against the conference. Meanwhile, the NCAA won a temporary victory against states trying to overturn its name, image, and likeness rules for incoming athletes, but the judge signaled that the states may ultimately prevail in arguing that the rules constitute a restraint of trade.
In the NFL, the parents of a 9-year-old Native American Kansas City Chiefs fan have filed a defamation lawsuit against sports news publication Deadspin for using a photo of their son out of context. Dual-sport great Bo Jackson has been awarded more than $21 million in damages for an attempted shakedown scheme by his own family members. Additionally, a WA appeals court is deliberating on a domestic violence claim against former NFL quarterback Mark Rypien.
In the world of music, Warner Chappell Music Inc. is urging SCOTUS to limit the damages a plaintiff can recover in copyright ownership litigation to three years before a complaint is filed. Meanwhile, founding member of the Romantics faces difficulties in regaining control of the band’s finances after an MI appellate judge criticized the incompetence of the musician’s trial attorneys.
In technology news, the US Patent and Trademark Office is promising more guidance on attorney use of AI tools in the next few months.
Meanwhile, in Hollywood, actress Leah Remini’s lawsuit alleging the Church of Scientology organized a campaign of harassment may see some claims trimmed, but others are likely to be preserved. Actor Gina Carano, known for her role in the Star Wars spinoff series The Mandalorian, has filed a lawsuit against Disney, claiming she was unlawfully fired from her role in retaliation for posting her personal political beliefs on social media. Business partners Snoop Dogg and Master P are alleging that Post Foods LLC worked with Walmart to prevent sales of their “Snoop Cereal,” despite signing a profit-sharing agreement.
In a historic turn of events, a news website’s publication of a Ted Nugent photograph that went with an article titled “15 Signs Your Daddy Was a Conservative” was deemed not fair use by the 4th Circuit.
Stay tuned for more updates on these developing stories.
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