Settles

Gina Carano Settles Lawsuit with Disney, Hints at Future Collaboration After ‘Mandalorian’ Controversy

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LOS ANGELES — Gina Carano has reached a settlement in her legal dispute with Disney and Lucasfilm following her termination from the “Star Wars” franchise’s popular series, “The Mandalorian.” The specific details of the settlement remain confidential. Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune in the series, was dismissed in February 2021 after making controversial statements comparing the experience of being a Republican in America to that of Jews during the Holocaust. Lucasfilm responded by denouncing her comments, stating that they “denigrated people based on their cultural and religious identities.” In February 2024, Carano … Read more

Jimmy Page Settles Lawsuit Over "Dazed and Confused," Ending Years of Credit Dispute

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Los Angeles, California — Guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and songwriter Jake Holmes have reached a settlement in a longstanding dispute over the songwriting credits for the band’s classic track “Dazed and Confused.” Recent court filings reveal that the deal aims to bring closure to the latest copyright lawsuit initiated by Holmes, who has long claimed that he originally wrote the song. The resolution of the case was filed in court on August 1, with terms of the settlement remaining undisclosed. However, the agreement reportedly resolves all issues related to the lawsuit, which had … Read more

UCLA Settles $6.45 Million Lawsuit, Pledges Commitment to Protect Jewish Students on Campus

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Los Angeles — The University of California, Los Angeles, has reached a $6.45 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by Jewish students, pending judicial approval. This decision follows allegations that the university disregarded the civil rights of Jewish students by allowing pro-Palestinian activists to restrict their access to certain areas of the campus. The lawsuit was initiated in June 2024 by three Jewish students and a professor from the medical school, who claimed that UCLA failed to protect students from harassment. Tensions escalated in the spring of 2024, during a series of protests, when violent … Read more

Paramount Settles Lawsuit with Trump for $16 Million Over Controversial ’60 Minutes’ Segment

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NEW YORK — Paramount Global has reached a settlement totaling $16 million with former President Donald Trump over a lawsuit related to the news program “60 Minutes.” The agreement comes after Trump filed a suit in 2020, claiming damages for what he described as misleading coverage during an interview aired by the show. The lawsuit centered on Trump’s assertions that the segment edited his remarks, ultimately portraying him in a negative light. The former president alleged that the portrayal was detrimental to his reputation, leading him to seek significant financial restitution. Paramount, which produces “60 … Read more