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May 10, 1999 | Law.com

When 'Love Ya, Babe,' Becomes 'See Ya in Court, Pal'

Comedian Garry Shandling is working on some serious courtroom material. He's suing his former friend and manager of 18 years, Brad Grey, for $100 million over an alleged conflict of interest. And so it goes in the volatile world of show biz, where celebrities often have a conflicted relationship with their managers and lawyers (not to mention agents, publicists, and even the occasional spouse or two).
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July 27, 2006 | Law.com

High Court Slaps Misuse of Anti-SLAPP Laws

State Supreme Court Justice Carlos Moreno wrote two opinions that say anti-SLAPP motions can't be used to protect speech or activities that are, in fact, illegal.
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June 14, 1999 | Law.com

Culture Clash

When it comes to L.A. legal demographics, the longstanding clichi is that downtown attorneys practice no-nonsense law in somber, businesslike atmospheres. Contrast that with the stereotype of those Armani-clad Westsiders with their laid-back, free-wheelin' approach to lawyering.
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June 01, 1999 | Law.com

Hollywood and the Internet: No Love at First Sight

At the Cannes Film Festival, while most of the Hollywood glitterati did the usual schmoozing and deal-making, those in the know got a sneak peak at a new technology that could revolutionize how movies are distributed. It's a patented method for distributing and downloading movies over the Internet, from a company called Sightsound. Think of it as a movie version of MP3 technology -- just as likely to create headaches for the motion picture industry the way MP3 has for the recorded music industry.
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Former Dodgers Owner's Ex Loses Bid to Undo Settlement
Publication Date: 2013-09-11
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Jamie McCourt had claimed that her 2011 divorce agreement with Frank McCourt should be dismantled because her ex-husband fraudulently portrayed the value of the Dodgers at below $300 million. He sold the team last year for $2.15 billion.

Eighth Circuit Revives Big Damages for Record Companies in File-Sharing Case
Publication Date: 2012-09-12
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After the Eighth Circuit reinstated a $220,000 damages award against a Minnesota woman in a high-profile recording industry suit over illegal music downloads, her lawyers vowed to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

March 29, 1999 | Law.com

Cleaning Up in Hollywood -- Hold the Soap

Hollywood actors are parting with their own money to get a picture made so they can retain creative control. Often an independent filmmaker client is wearing many hats, among them producer, writer, actor and director. In that case, a lawyer has to wear just as many hats.
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September 13, 1999 | Law.com

A Black and White Issue in a Technicolor Town

Jamaa Fanaka wants to change the face of Hollywood. In a town long dominated by white males, the black filmmaker has taken on the industry's entrenched power system in court. His underlying challenge: Why aren't more entertainment industry positions filled by minorities? That's the basis of two federal lawsuits filed by Fanaka over the past three years -- one against the Directors Guild of America and the other a class action against major movie studios.
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