Isaac School District Faces Financial Turmoil: New Report Reveals $20 Million Deficit and State Intervention

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Isaac School District, which has been under state oversight for four months, is facing significant financial challenges. A comprehensive 26-page report outlines the circumstances that led to a staggering $20 million deficit in cash balance, raising serious concerns about the district’s fiscal management. The report provides a detailed examination of the events preceding the financial crisis, highlighting a series of missteps that contributed to the district’s economic instability. As the community grapples with the ramifications, stakeholders are looking for solutions to restore financial health and ensure educational stability for students. State … Read more

Isaac Hayes Estate Moves Forward with Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Donald Trump

Nashville, TN — A recent federal court decision has given the green light for a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by the estate of legendary musician Isaac Hayes against former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit centers around allegations that Trump improperly used Hayes’ iconic song “Hold On, I’m Coming” during his political campaigns, without obtaining the necessary permissions. The controversy started when the song, made famous by Hayes and his musical partner David Porter in the 1960s as part of the soul duo Sam & Dave, was reportedly played at various Trump rallies. This legal challenge … Read more

Isaac Hayes’ Estate Files $3 Million Lawsuit Against Trump for Unauthorized Use of Iconic Song at Rallies

Nashville, TN – The estate of the iconic soul musician Isaac Hayes has filed a $3 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for what they claim is the unauthorized use of Hayes’ hit song “Soul Man” at campaign rallies. The legal action underscores ongoing tensions between artists or their estates and politicians over the use of copyrighted musical works at public political events. According to the lawsuit, Trump’s campaign did not receive permission from the estate to feature the song, which Hayes originally co-wrote and recorded with David Porter in 1967 as part of … Read more

Isaac Hayes’ Family Sues Trump Over Unauthorized Campaign Song Use

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The family of Isaac Hayes, the iconic soul musician, has initiated a legal battle over the unauthorized use of Hayes’ music during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign events. At the center of the dispute is the song “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” crafted by Hayes and his longtime collaborator David Porter, which was played at various campaign gatherings, allegedly without prior approval from the musician’s estate. Presented in federal court, the lawsuit delineates that neither Trump nor his campaign affiliates obtained the necessary license to publicly broadcast the 1966 hit, which Hayes recorded as … Read more