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Britney Spears Settles Legal Dispute With Father Over Conservatorship

Britney Spears has settled an outstanding legal dispute with her father that arose following the termination of the pop star’s 13-year conservatorship in 2021, Billboard has confirmed. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. “It has been our honor and privilege to represent, protect, and defend Britney Spears,” said Spears’ attorney, Mathew Rosengart, in a statement sent to Billboard. “Although the conservatorship was terminated in November, 2021, her wish for […]

todayApril 27, 2024 1

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Is It Legal to Keep Your Loved One’s Skull Following Their Death?

So, is it cool if you keep a loved one's skull after they die? Is it legal?Maybe it's a little something to remember them or just some super realistic Halloween decoration. You should probably know the rules behind this before you attempt to acquire said skull.Rules Of Obtaining A Loved One's SkullBefore we go any further here, I want you to know that this isn't some weird attempt to make […]

todayApril 20, 2024 2

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Kodak Black’s Scores Legal Victory As Drugs Case Gets Dismissed

Kodak Black has scored a rare legal victory after his drug case was fully dismissed.The Florida rapper (real name Bill Kapri) was arrested in December for cocaine possession and tampering with physical evidence, as well as being improperly parked.The drug possession charge was dismissed earlier this year after lab tests proved the drug was not cocaine but oxycodone, which Kodak had a prescription for.According to TMZ, the remaining witness tampering […]

todayApril 19, 2024 1

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Mary J. Blige Sample, Madonna Case, Morgan Wallen & More Legal News

This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all the fun stuff in between. This week: Mary J. Blige’s 1992 “Real Love” draws a new copyright case over an oft-sampled funk song with a long history in both hip hop and music law; Madonna strikes back against angry fans who sued […]

todayApril 9, 2024 1

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Dame Dash’s Attorneys Officially Resign Over Unpaid Legal Fees

Dame Dash has discovered that he no longer has an attorney, as his longtime lawyer has officially resigned over unpaid legal fees.According to court documents obtained by HipHopDX, Felton T. Newell and Justin H. Sanders, Esqs., of Sanders Roberts LLP, had their motions to withdraw as the ex-Roc-A-Fella exec’s legal representation granted as of March 29, and, as of Friday (April 5), they informed all parties involved in the matter.Newell […]

todayApril 7, 2024 4

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Tyrese Defiantly Supports Diddy Amid Legal Troubles

Tyrese is standing by Diddy, whose legal troubles continue to intensify as his homes across the United States were recently raided by federal agents.In a since-deleted Instagram post on Wednesday (March 27), the singer and actor noted that he will be standing by the mogul amid his ongoing lawsuits based on multiple allegations of abuse.“What I can’t do and what I won’t do is downplay the laughter, the fun, the […]

todayMarch 27, 2024 5

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Nikki Sixx Scores Legal Victory Against Alleged Stalker

Nikki Sixx has claimed a legal victory in his ongoing battle with an alleged stalker.In a post to X (formerly Twitter), the Motley Crue rocker reported that he’d been “awarded legal fees” from a stalker who allegedly targeted him and his family, adding that they were “now just awaiting sentencing.”“People can’t do whatever they want when it comes to my family,” the bassist declared. “It’s important to hold these people […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 1

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SZA Promises Legal Action Against Music Leaks: ‘I Am Tired’

SZA has had enough of people leaking her music and has threatened legal action against the internet pirates who most recently went after her tracks from her upcoming deluxe album.On Saturday (January 6), the “I Hate U” singer took to X (formerly Twitter) to air out would-be leakers, promising to hold them accountable.“LEAKING MY MUSIC IS STEALING,” she wrote. “THIS IS MY JOB. THIS IS MY LIFE AND MY INTELLECTUAL […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 3

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Musician takes Legal Action, Alleges Rape Against Former Grammy’s Head Neil Portnow in a Lawsuit

The former Grammy Awards chief executive Neil Portnow is under hostility for severe accusations. A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday accusing the Recording Academy of negligence and former Grammy Awards chief executive Neil Portnow of sexual assault in 2018. Under the Adult Survivors Act, the unnamed woman filed the lawsuit in Manhattan’s New York Supreme Court. The law, which was passed the previous year, extended the time frame within which […]

todayNovember 11, 2023 3

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