Category Archives: Civil Litigation
Prominent Businesses Are Being Sued For Using Music In Their TikTok And Instagram Posts
Warner Music Group recently filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against cookie giant Crumbl, characterizing their use of copyrighted material as “massive scale” infringement. Such lawsuits have become commonplace as businesses take more liberties on social media than ever before. The case follows similar lawsuits from other major music companies. For example, Sony Music recently… Read More »
What Constitutes “Unconscionability” Under Contract Law?
One of the several grounds for invalidating a contract is “unconscionability.” Under contract law, a contract can be voided if it is so one-sided or unfair that it “shocks the conscience” of the court. It essentially establishes a defense against the enforcement of a contract entered into by one party. But what makes a… Read More »
Eminem Files Lawsuit Against Meta For AI Copyright Infringement
Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division. According to the lawsuit, Meta has distributed Eminem’s music across its platforms without the proper licensing permissions. According to the… Read More »
ASCAP Files Lawsuit Against Rum Runners For Playing Songs Without A License
Following several years worth of attempts to reach out to Rum Runners’ owners, an investigator hired by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers arrived at the island-themed dance club in the Flats East Bank. On a typical Friday night, you can hear the music blaring and see people dancing. But the investigator… Read More »
What Can A Debt Collector NOT Do When Attempting To Recover A Debt?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects consumers from certain tactics used by debt collectors to collect a debt. If you are receiving harassing phone calls from debt collectors, you may be interested in knowing what your rights are. In some cases, you can actually file suit against the debt collectors who engage… Read More »
Have You Received a Subpoena or Been Sued by Strike 3 Holdings, LLC in Ohio? What You Need to Know
Strike 3 Holdings, LLC has become notorious for filing copyright infringement lawsuits across several states, including Ohio. Targeting individuals identified only as “John Doe” defendants, these lawsuits revolve around alleged violations of Strike 3’s copyrights through peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing. New Strike 3 Holdings Cases Filed in Ohio Ohio residents who have received notices from… Read More »
Motions For Summary Judgment In Contract Cases
As attorneys who work in general civil litigation and breach of contract disputes, one of the first questions that must be answered in a breach of contract case – and, indeed, can be the subject of the litigation itself – is whether a contract ever existed in the first place. In a contract dispute,… Read More »