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Missy Elliott and Producer Terry Williams Reach Last-Minute Settlement, Burying Decades-Old Copyright Dispute

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PHILADELPHIA — Rap legend Missy Elliott and producer Terry Williams resolved their contentious copyright dispute just moments before a jury was set to be selected, concluding a prolonged legal battle over the ownership of music recorded more than 30 years ago. The settlement, which was announced in federal court Friday morning, comes amid a backdrop of dueling lawsuits concerning the authorship of early recordings. U.S. District Judge Nitza Quinones Alejandro informed a group of prospective jurors that the attorneys for both parties had come to an agreement after extensive discussions leading up to the trial. … Read more

Tax Breaks for Sports Tycoons: A Last-Minute Victory Amid Trump’s Fairness Push

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Washington, D.C. — A significant tax provision impacting sports team owners has been eliminated as a major spending bill transitioned from the House to the Senate. Initially included in the House version, the provision would have limited the ability of sports owners to fully deduct the value of intangible assets like player contracts and media rights over a 15-year period. However, the final legislation signed into law does not feature this measure. Sources indicate that while the Senate’s modifications removed this particular adjustment, the House did not reinstate it in their negotiations. The proposed change … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks ICE’s Last-Minute Attempt to Transfer Milford High Student Ahead of Immigration Hearing

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MILFORD, Mass. — A federal judge has halted a last-minute effort by immigration officials to relocate an 18-year-old Milford High School student just one day before his scheduled court appearance on immigration matters. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole denied a request from government attorneys seeking to transfer Marcelo Gomes Da Silva to another state after previously instructing that any relocation must allow for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. According to court documents, motions for transfer and notification were submitted by Patricia Hyde, acting Field Office Director for Boston’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along … Read more

Federal Judge Chides Trump Administration Over Last-Minute Request in Controversial Deportation Case

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GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge expressed frustration with attorneys from the Trump administration during a hearing on Tuesday, criticizing their late request for an extension in a case involving Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant and alleged member of the MS-13 gang. The judge characterized the administration’s approach as careless and lacking urgency. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis denied the Justice Department’s request for an additional 30 days to respond, highlighting that officials waited until the same day their answer was due to seek more time. She pointed out the Justice Department’s failure … Read more