Ye Faces Legal Heat: Allegations of Unauthorized Sampling on Donda 2 Prompt New Copyright Lawsuit

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has found himself at the center of yet another copyright dispute. The rapper is being sued for allegedly sampling a 1975 soul track without permission on his 2022 album, Donda 2. A legal complaint lodged in federal court on September 4 claims that the song "LORD LIFT ME UP" includes an unauthorized sample of “Just Out of My Reach,” a track by soul musician Sam Dees. The lawsuit is spearheaded by The GRC Trust, acting on behalf of Ginn Music Group, a catalog company based in Atlanta that manages … Read more

Kevin Costner Battles Stunt Performer’s Claim of Unscripted Sexual Assault in Controversial Lawsuit

Los Angeles, California — Actor Kevin Costner is requesting a dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a stunt performer from his film “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2.” The performer, Devyn LaBella, alleges that she participated in an unscripted and non-consensual scene of sexual violence without proper notifications or an intimacy coordinator, which are typically required for such productions. In a declaration submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court, Costner characterized LaBella’s claims as “absolutely false” and expressed disappointment over what he sees as an attempt to tarnish his reputation. He described the allegations as … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Illinois Sanctuary Policies, Dismissing Trump Administration’s Lawsuit

CHICAGO — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to halt the enforcement of Illinois’ sanctuary policies, which limit local officials’ collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins, was a significant win for the state, which had argued that the Trump administration lacked standing to challenge the regulations. In her 64-page ruling, Judge Jenkins, appointed by President Joe Biden, stated that Illinois’ sanctuary laws are protected under the 10th Amendment. This amendment specifies that powers not expressly granted to the federal government or forbidden to … Read more

Transgender Inmate Challenges Kentucky’s New Law Limiting Hormone Therapy in Landmark Lawsuit

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A transgender woman imprisoned in Kentucky has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Department of Corrections, challenging a new law that limits her access to hormone replacement therapy. The lawsuit, initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky on behalf of Maddilyn Marcum, contends that the law infringes upon both her Eighth Amendment rights, which protect against cruel and unusual punishment, and her rights under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. Earlier this year, the Republican-led Kentucky General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 2, which prohibits the Department of Corrections from prescribing … Read more