Former MediaLink Chief Michael Kassan Fires Back at UTA’s ‘Smear’ Effort, Citing ‘Broken Promises’

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – United Talent Agency (UTA) has made amendments to its lawsuit against former MediaLink chief Michael Kassan, shifting its initial claims to arbitration. The lawsuit now includes new details of allegations of financial mismanagement against Kassan, who has denounced the litigation as a “smear” effort. UTA claims that Kassan blurred the lines between personal and business expenses during his time with the company, which acquired MediaLink for $125 million in December 2021. Although several claims have been dropped, UTA still accuses Kassan of threatening to breach the noncompete clause in his contract. … Read more

Female Athletes Challenge NCAA’s Transgender Participation Policy, Citing Title IX Violations

Lexington, KY – More than a dozen female athletes have filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) over its transgender participation policy, alleging that it infringes upon their Title IX rights. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in institutions receiving federal funding. The athletes claim that the NCAA’s policy, which allows transgender competitors to participate in sports based on their affirmed gender, denies them the opportunities promised by Title IX. The lawsuit stems from a ruling made by the NCAA Board of Governors in January 2022, which permits … Read more

Actor Alec Baldwin’s Lawyers File Motion to Dismiss Manslaughter Charges in ‘Rust’ Shooting, Citing Prosecutorial Misconduct

SANTA FE, New Mexico – Lawyers representing actor Alec Baldwin have filed a motion to dismiss manslaughter charges against him in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of the movie “Rust.” The motion alleges prosecutorial misconduct and seeks to terminate the trial set for July 10. Baldwin’s defense lawyers argue that the charges against him are an abuse of the system and a violation of his rights. They claim that prosecutors have dragged Baldwin through a cesspool of improprieties and have failed to present exculpatory evidence to the grand jury. … Read more

Lawyer Exposes Romantic Relationship Between Georgia DA and Special Prosecutor, Citing Conflict of Interest in Trump Election Interference Case

Atlanta, Georgia – Ashleigh Merchant, the lawyer representing Michael Roman, a co-defendant of Donald Trump, appeared before a specially appointed Georgia state Senate committee on Wednesday to present her investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ romantic relationship with a special prosecutor, Nathan Wade. Merchant argued that this relationship constitutes a conflict of interest and called for Willis to be removed from the election interference case against Trump. Merchant’s appearance before the legislative committee followed a lengthy court hearing that featured testimonies from both Willis and Wade. Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee is expected … Read more