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Federal Courts Ex-Fox News VP's Lawsuit Dismissed and Then Some

Ex-Fox News VP's Lawsuit Dismissed and Then Some

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

It's bad enough to lose a case, but when the court is upset with your attorney, it's worse. That's what happened in Cortes v. 21st Century Fox America. The...

Federal Courts 'Friday the 13th' Writer Can Claw Back Copyright

'Friday the 13th' Writer Can Claw Back Copyright

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Everybody has nightmares, but some people are really good at writing about them. Judge Stefan Underhill gave it a try. In Horror, Inc. v. Miller, he put some...

Federal Courts Court Lifts 'Blood Oath' Injunction on Lynyrd Skynyrd Movie

Court Lifts 'Blood Oath' Injunction on Lynyrd Skynyrd Movie

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The members of the epic band Lynyrd Skynyrd may have taken a blood oath to never use the name Lynyrd Skynyrd again, but the Second Circuit Court of Appeals...

Federal Courts Former NY State Senate Leader Gets Federal Prison

Former NY State Senate Leader Gets Federal Prison

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Former New York State Senator Dean Skelos got a new term -- four years and three months in prison. The ex-majority leader was convicted of federal corruption...

Federal Courts Trumps Sued for Pyramid Scheme

Trumps Sued for Pyramid Scheme

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A recently filed federal lawsuit accuses President Trump, Eric, Donald Jr., and Ivanka, as well as several of the Trump family's organizations, of deliberately...

Federal Courts Federal Judge Allows NRA Lawsuit to Proceed Against Gov. Cuomo

Federal Judge Allows NRA Lawsuit to Proceed Against Gov. Cuomo

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The National Rifle Association's lawsuit against New York's Governor Cuomo will be allowed to proceed after the state failed to get the entire case tossed...

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