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Lion King Composer vs. Comedian Dispute Leads to ~$40K Attorney Fee Award Against Composer

Look, there's an attorney fee award. Oh my god!

Reason · Sep 2

No Preliminary Injunction Against Alleged Defamation of Counselor by Estranged Wife/Ex-Client

From Patterson v. Patterson, decided by Chief Judge Brian Morris (D. Mont.) today: James Patterson ("Plaintiff") filed this action on… The post No Preliminary Injunction Against Alleged Defamation of Counselor by Estranged Wife/Ex-Client appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 18

Errors Involving Posting of Escort's Photos by Escort Service Aren't Subject to Federal Nonconsensual Porn Statute

From Doe v. T.T., II, Inc., decided yesterday by Judge Dale Kimball (D. Utah.): Defendant T.T. … is an escort… The post Errors Involving Posting of Escort's Photos by Escort Service Aren't Subject to Federal Nonconsensual Porn Statute appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 7

$5K Sanctions for "Egregious, Repeated, and Ongoing" AI Hallucinations in Self-Represented Litigant's Filings

From last week's decision by Judge Virginia Kendall (N.D. Ill.) in Obi v. Cook County: The Court strikes Plaintiff's motion… The post $5K Sanctions for "Egregious, Repeated, and Ongoing" AI Hallucinations in Self-Represented Litigant's Filings appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 16

Iran, Pseudonymity, and Risk of Harm

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) today in John "Farshid Do" v. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Plaintiff is a naturalized… The post Iran, Pseudonymity, and Risk of Harm appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 13

Yet Again with the Heckler's Veto in a Government Employee Speech Case

From Judge Glen Davidson's opinion Wednesday in Stokes v. Boyce (N.D. Miss.): On September 10, 2025, well-known podcaster Charlie Kirk… The post Yet Again with the Heckler's Veto in a Government Employee Speech Case appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 13

Background Check's Reporting Expunged Conviction Isn't Defamation or Fair Credit Reporting Act Violation

From Smith v. InformData, LLC, decided Wednesday by Judge Rossie Alston (E.D. Va.): Plaintiff Harry Smith filed suit for alleged… The post Background Check's Reporting Expunged Conviction Isn't Defamation or Fair Credit Reporting Act Violation appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 13

Court Blocks Florida Gov. DeSantis's Executive Order Designating CAIR as Terrorist Organization

The order "prevents CAIR or 'any person known to have provided material support or resources' to CAIR 'from receiving any contract, employment, funds, or other benefit or privilege'" from Florida state or local governments.

Reason · Mar 5

Buc-ee’s sues rival chain saying its moose logo looks too much like its beaver mascot

In a lawsuit obtained by The Independent, Buc-ee’s says that changes made by Ohio-based gas station Mickey’s are causing customer confusion and having an impact on its ‘iconic brand’

The Independent UK · Mar 3

No Pseudonymity for Defendant in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act / Trade Secrets Case

From Grow Universe Inc. v. Doe, decided Friday by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.): Plaintiff filed this action on March 5,… The post No Pseudonymity for Defendant in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act / Trade Secrets Case appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 19