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Hollywood Strikes Back: Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Platform Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

by Daniel Jason Ain In a landmark legal action, Disney and Universal have jointly filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against generative A.I. image platform Midjourney.  This marks the first time that major Hollywood studios have sued A.I. startups for copyright infringement....

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RPJ’s Nicole Page and Ethan Krasnoo’s “Forbes” Article on Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: A Hollywood Legal Battle Over Harassment, Defamation, and Smear Campaigns

In their latest article for Forbes, RPJ’s Nicole Page and Ethan Krasnoo offer a comprehensive analysis of the intensifying legal dispute between Hollywood’s Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, marked by complex allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and defamation—issues Ms. Page has previously examined here and here. In response to Lively’s...

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RPJ’s Gregory P. Feit Featured in “Charter Works” Article on Texas Federal Court’s Ruling that “ESG Investing” Is Illegal in 401(k) Funds

In a recent interview for Charter Works, RPJ’s Gregory P. Feit discusses the January 10, 2025 federal court ruling in Texas, which declared that ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing is illegal in managing 401(k) funds. The case, Spence v. American Airlines, Inc., revolves around BlackRock’s management of American Airlines...

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RPJ’s Nicole Page Interview with “Page Six” on Ongoing Legal Battle Between Blakely Lively and Justin Baldoni

Yesterday, RPJ’s Nicole Page spoke to Page Six about the damages claimed by Baldoni in his suit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Ms. Page noted that Baldoni, who is seeking $400 million in damages for defamation and extortion, is “messaging that [he] will fight to the death to defend...

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RPJ’s Nicole Page Interviewed for “The Wrap” on the Ongoing Lively-Baldoni Legal Drama

Last week, RPJ’s Nicole Page spoke to The Wrap, for an article entitled “Who’s Winning the ‘It Ends With Us’ Public Relations War?” and offered insightful commentary on the latest in the ongoing legal battle between "It Ends With Us" co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.  Ms. Page specifically addressed...

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RPJ’S Nicole Page Discusses Lively and Baldoni Lawsuits in Article for IndieWire

In her latest article, RPJ’s Nicole Page provides a compelling legal analysis of the two complaints actress Blake Lively has filed against Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and its executives which allege a pattern of sexual harassment and retaliation that spanned several months during the production of It Ends with Us....

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Netflix’s “Our Father”: A Fertile Ground for Lawsuits and Legal Drama

by Daniel Ain and Ariana Zhao Netflix is no stranger to litigation brought by individuals unhappy with their appearance or portrayal in Netflix programming. My colleagues have previously commented on recent defamation claims in scripted Netflix series, including Baby Reindeer and Inventing Anna. A case decided last week in the...

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Second Circuit: Purchase Of Search Engine Keyword That Is Competitor’s Mark Does Not, Standing Alone, Constitute Infringement

By Gregory P. Feit Last month, in 1-800 Contacts, Inc. v. JAND, Inc., DBA Warby Parker, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit addressed whether purchasing a competitor’s trademarks in the context of keyword search advertising amounts to trademark infringement. Adopting what it termed the “consensus view,”...

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“Stereophonic” Rumors and an Evaluation of Cases from the Last Decade Exploring the Ability and Limits of Borrowing Copyrighted Material for the New York Stage

By Ethan Krasnoo  This month, the producers and sound engineer behind Fleetwood Mac’s recordings filed a lawsuit alleging that the playwright David Adjmi and other related parties infringed their copyright in the memoir Making Rumours with Adjmi’s currently running Broadway play, Stereophonic.  Notably, Stereophonic has garnered significant acclaim, winning five...

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RPJ Partner Nicole Page Featured in L.A. Times Article Discussing “Baby Reindeer” Lawsuit

By Nicole Page The pilot episode of Netflix's miniseries "Baby Reindeer" claims to be “a true story,” raising questions about the accuracy of its portrayal of a stalker, based on creator Richard Gadd's experiences. This has led to a lawsuit from Fiona Harvey, who asserts she inspired the stalker character...

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