K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup – July 2024 #4 | Kaufman & Canoles
Sports:
NFL
MLB
NBA
Entertainment:
MUSIC
MOVIES & TELEVISION
FASHION
MEANWHILE, IN HOLLYWOOD…
- Rebel Wilson was hit with a defamation suit in CA state court by the producers of the musical film The Deb, alleging the actress has spread baseless lies accusing them of sexual harassment and embezzling from the film’s budget, without any evidence, and destroyed their reputation and professional careers. Rebel Wilson sued for defamation by ‘The Deb’ producers – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
- Just days after taking over the long-running racketeering trial of rapper Young Thug after its last judge was forced out over bias concerns, the case’s new judge said she was stepping down due to one of her former deputies’ romantic involvement with a co-defendant. Young Thug gang trial in Atlanta: 19 months, 6 defendants and now a third judge (ajc.com) It has since been revealed that three defense attorneys hosted a campaign fundraiser in 2022 for the third and latest judge assigned to the case this week, adding yet another potential hiccup to the bench’s game of musical chairs. Young Thug, YSL Trial: Status hearing scheduled, judge’s assignment questioned (fox5atlanta.com)
- The company backing fictional Netflix reality TV personality Dale Brisby accused a fast fashion e-commerce company of ripping off his trademarked logo and catch phrase with caps and t-shirts featuring a stylized duck sporting Brisby’s customary mullet hairstyle, trucker cap, and aviator sunglasses. Netflix Cowboy Cries Foul Over Fast-Fashion Mullet Duck Logo (bloomberglaw.com)
