Dispute

Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Clears the Air Amid Legal Dispute with Judge Glenda Hatchett

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ATLANTA — The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association is providing clarity regarding a legal matter involving television figure Judge Glenda Hatchett. Recent speculation suggested that the organization had initiated legal action against Hatchett, but officials have clarified they are not the ones filing a lawsuit. Instead, the association announced it is pursuing recovery of attorney fees and expenses related to a lawsuit that Hatchett herself filed against them. This clarification follows a civil suit stemming from a 2022 incident involving former Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody, who pled guilty to charges after inappropriately touching Hatchett during a … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni’s Defamation Claims Against Blake Lively, Allows Limited Contract Dispute to Proceed

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A federal judge in New York has dismissed actor Justin Baldoni’s claims of extortion and defamation against actress Blake Lively, though he will still have an opportunity to pursue limited contract-related issues in their legal battle. The conflict between the co-stars of “It Ends With Us” has escalated into a legal feud that began in earnest this January. Baldoni’s legal action followed Lively’s initial lawsuit filed in December, which included allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, and emotional distress. Her case remains open as it navigates through the judicial system. U.S. District Judge … Read more

Judge Settles Johnny Winter Estate Dispute: Managers Ordered to Pay $226K for Improper Payments

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Hartford, Conn. — A Connecticut judge has effectively resolved a contentious legal battle involving the estate of the late blues icon Johnny Winter. The ruling requires his former managers to pay $226,000 for improper withdrawals after Winter’s death in 2014, while also denying their claims to rights over his music. The estate dispute erupted in 2020 when relatives of Winter’s deceased wife, Susan, filed a lawsuit against Winter’s manager, Paul Nelson, and his spouse, Marion Nelson. The relatives alleged that the Nelsons had improperly siphoned over $1 million from Winter’s music revenues. In response, the … Read more

Arkansas Corrections Board Faces Audit Fallout Over $200,000 Attorney Payment Dispute with Governor Sanders

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An audit released by the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee has revealed that the state Board of Corrections owes attorney Abtin Mehdizadegan over $230,000 related to a lawsuit against Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The report, unveiled during Friday’s committee meeting, stated that the board lacks the means to fulfill the payment obligations under the contracted agreement. According to the audit, as of February 11, the total amount owed to Mehdizadegan stands at $230,108. The auditors suggested that future contracts should be vetted through the State Procurement office and approved during public … Read more