Entertainment & Sports Law

Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber among musical stars facing copyright suit for using reggaeton’s signature beat

Is the signature reggaeton beat “boom, ch-boom, chick” protected by copyright? The producers of songs considered among the first in the genre have filed a copyright lawsuit against musical superstars including Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee claiming that, yes, it is.

Sep 8, 2026 9:39 AM CDT

‘Survivor Greece’ contestant whose leg was severed in boating accident sues for over $100M

A contestant on Survivor Greece who lost his leg in a boating accident during production has sued the reality TV show’s producers claiming that they failed to protect participants while filming a spearfishing segment in the Dominican Republic.

Sep 4, 2026 9:35 AM CDT

Floyd Mayweather Jr. brings fighting spirit to legal arena

Floyd Mayweather Jr., known for his 50-0 boxing career, his pioneering self-promotion lifestyle business and his share of legal troubles, is promising a “championship mentality” for a nationwide legal network that he said he’s built under his branding of the Money Team.

Aug 31, 2026 11:47 AM CDT

‘Dumb judge’ and other insults turn up in BigLaw lawyers’ emails in NCAA eligibility suit

Holland & Knight lawyers involved in a lawsuit over an NCAA football player’s eligibility were caught hurling insults in emails obtained by GoLocalProv, including a reference to a “dumb judge” in Rhode Island.

Aug 31, 2026 10:51 AM CDT

Less ‘Mayhem’ for Lady Gaga as judge dismisses infringement lawsuit

Lady Gaga’s 2025 Mayhem album did not infringe on the trademarks of a surf company’s brand, according to California federal judge who granted the entertainer’s bid to throw out the lawsuit, noting that the brand did not sufficiently prove explicit misleading of consumers.

Aug 19, 2026 12:37 PM CDT

Bad Bunny’s ‘Frankenstein’ rhythm defense in copyright case creates ‘nightmare’ for judge

Bad Bunny’s lawyers are asking a judge to reconsider his earlier ruling in a copyright claims lawsuit involving a “Frankenstein” beat from a 1989 Jamaican song. U.S. District Judge Andre Birrotte Jr. stated in a Los Angeles courtroom hearing on Friday that he would “mull this nightmare over some more.”…

Aug 17, 2026 12:15 PM CDT

Snark alert: It’s showtime for Judge Judy’s son Adam

It looks like grandstanding, snark, dramatic, piercing glares and legal know-how run in the family, as Judge Adam Levy, son of longtime TV jurist Judge Judy, will be presiding over a new syndicated daytime court show. CBS Media Ventures has released the trailer for “Adam’s Law,” set to premiere Sept.…

Aug 7, 2026 9:38 AM CDT

11th Circuit upholds law banning minors from attending drag shows

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that Florida can enforce a law that prohibits children from attending drag shows.

Aug 5, 2026 9:38 AM CDT

Trademark violations alleged by NASCAR in suit targeting counterfeit merch sellers

Racing giant NASCAR filed a trademark infringement lawsuit Monday against undisclosed sellers of unauthorized merchandise.

Jul 31, 2026 11:18 AM CDT

Turn the Beat Around: How a Dallas law firm stepped up to save the local music scene

Independent live music venues and performing arts centers across the country are struggling and even closing in the wake of increasing expenses and decreasing profits. This trend is especially evident in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as a recent rash of closures slashed the number of performance spaces available to artists and audiences. Recently, the Mullen & Mullen Law Firm stepped in via the Mullen & Mullen Music Project. In 2025, the organization launched two annual initiatives: a free weeklong music festival called Jambaloo and a $20,000 prize honoring a new album from a local artist.

Jul 22, 2026 12:28 PM CDT

Lawsuit alleging ‘sordid’ sexual abuse by former WWE chairman will go to arbitration

A lawsuit alleging former World Wrestling Entertainment chairman Vince McMahon engaged in a “sordid” campaign of sexual abuse is heading to arbitration.

Jul 22, 2026 10:20 AM CDT

Latham & Watkins lawyer appears in new HBO comedy series and says experience was ‘pretty good’

Andrew Clubok, the global chair of Latham & Watkins’ securities and mergers and acquisitions litigation practice, believes in stepping out of his comfort zone. He tells lawyers just starting their careers to “be curious, be prepared and seek out opportunities that stretch you.” Clubok recently followed his advice by acting alongside comedian and writer Larry David and actor and comedian Michael McKean in David’s latest HBO series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America.

Jul 21, 2026 11:13 AM CDT

Runners With a Cause: Attorney's nonprofit helps legal and law enforcement professionals facing mental health challenges

George Rios III was hard at work as a litigation attorney when he ran into the metaphorical wall. The Dinsmore & Shohl partner found himself facing mental health challenges, including the isolation of COVID-19 in 2020. The San Diego lawyer picked up running in law school to deal with stress, and post-pandemic, he would step away from his desk during lunch to run. Rios soon encouraged other legal professionals to make time for exercise. In May 2024, Running for the Law, a nonprofit Rios founded that focuses on mental wellness in both the legal profession and law enforcement, held its first 5K.

Jul 20, 2026 10:26 AM CDT

Nicki Minaj’s legal team sues singer for unpaid fees

A law firm is suing singer Nicki Minaj for failure to pay legal services it provided for the entertainer in 2024.

Jul 14, 2026 10:47 AM CDT

College athletes head to court after NCAA rule change

Basketball players who graduated high school in 2022 are heading to courts in several states, seeking injunctions to block the NCAA from enforcing new rules that allow a fifth year of eligibility that they feel excluded them from the new guidelines.

Jul 13, 2026 8:11 AM CDT