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Disney's Mickey Mouse Copyright in Republican Crosshairs Over LGBTQ Stance
Disney has upset many people within the GOP for its opposition to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
From Dua Lipa to Ariana Grande, 4 Artists Sued for Copyright
Most recently, pop singer Dua Lipa has been sued for copyright infringement by a band who believes a song of theirs is very similar to her hit "Levitating."
Twitter Can't Sue Trump's Truth Social, Even Though They Look Identical
Legal experts explain how the former president's new app can get away with being a Twitter-clone in terms of design.
Artists, Labels up in Arms About 'Music NFTs' Offered Without Consent
"I could go and mint the webpage featuring this article and maybe Newsweek could convince brokers not to list it, but it's still on the chain and in somebody's wallet forever."
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Did Not Launch a Single Media Lawsuit in 202
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry previously launched six lawsuits in just more than a year—but did not bring any new cases in 2021.
Meghan Markle Troll Makes Over $3k a Month Trashing Her on YouTube
A Meghan Markle troll makes more money every month than officer cadets at Prince Harry's former military academy, one of their videos appears to reveal.
Meghan's Privacy Ordeal Could Drag on As Tabloid Eyes Supreme Court Appeal
Meghan Markle won a two-year privacy battle—but the tabloid she sued may appeal again.
Why Meghan Texts Released by Bullying Accusation Aide Did Not Swing Lawsuit
Meghan Markle's private messages exposed by a former aide forced her into an embarrassing apology—but she still won her tabloid lawsuit.
Meghan Markle Calls Mail on Sunday 'Daily Fail' After Court Victory
The Duchess of Sussex issued a lengthy statement after winning a two-year tabloid privacy lawsuit that at one stage left her fearing she would lose a pregnancy.
Meghan Markle Wins Tabloid Privacy Case Even After Private Messages Exposed
Meghan Markle has finally won her privacy lawsuit over a letter to her father—ending a two year saga in which she was forced into an embarrassing apology.
Meghan Markle Tabloid Privacy Judgement Due After Private Messages Exposed
Meghan Markle's privacy lawsuit against a U.K. tabloid will either end in victory or be blown wide open after a judgement which is due in London.
How Meghan and Harry Were Covered by U.S. Media During High Stakes Lawsuit
Meghan Markle apologized for misleading a court in the same week as several high-profile public appearances—but U.S. media mentions were predominantly negative.
Meghan Private Messages Handed Over With William's Approval—Palace Veteran
Meghan Markle's private messages would only have been revealed by her former aide with Prince William's permission, according to the Queen's former staffer.
Meghan's Court Apology Will Fuel Piers Morgan But She May Still Win—Experts
Meghan Markle apology for misleading a court will boost critics, including Piers Morgan—but she may still win, experts have told Newsweek.
Meghan Said Royals Berated Harry in Texts Revealed by Bullying Claim Aide
Meghan Markle accused the royals of constantly "berating" Prince Harry about her father and named Prince Charles among those to raise the issue, a court heard.
Meghan Markle Feared Second Miscarriage Amid Intrusive Tabloid Demands
Meghan Markle says she had a miscarriage within days of a blow in her tabloid privacy lawsuit and later feared she would lose daughter Lilibet too.
How Meghan Aide Behind Bullying Email Forced Her Into Humiliating Apology
The Duchess of Sussex was forced to apologize after a former staffer revealed her private messages—16 months after she launched her own attack on the palace.
Meghan Says Mother Was Endangered by Paparazzi While Driving, Echoing Diana
Meghan Markle told a lawsuit the paparazzi had been "endangering" mother Doria Ragland's "safety while she was driving," in a haunting echo of Princess Diana.
How Meghan's Private Messages Revealed by Aide Differ to Past Filing
Duchess of Sussex has been accused of a "contradiction" over a message saying she wrote a private letter "with the understanding that it could be leaked."
Meghan's Former Aide Behind Bullying Claim Gives New Statement Against Her
Meghan Markle's former aide who accused her of bullying has given a witness statement contradicting her to a high stakes privacy lawsuit.
Meghan's Lawyers Reveal How Her Privacy Is on the Line in Court Appeal
Meghan Markle's lawyers say a U.K. tabloid forced her to "open up" her "private and personal life" during a lawsuit as the case goes to appeal.
Court Rules Free TV Service With 3 Million Users Violated Copyright Law
Locast agreed to suspend its streaming services in accordance with the judge's ruling.
Police Play Taylor Swift While Being Recorded to Avoid Video Being Uploaded
"You can record all you want. I just know it can't be posted on YouTube," the sergeant says in the video while playing Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" from his phone.
Disney Denies Taking Down Cosplayer's Photo For Looking Like Marvel's Loki
Cosplayers worry that Disney's copyrighting all images of the Norse god Loki, but Disney says it's only copywriting depictions shown in Marvel comics and films.
NFTs Can Be Trojan Horse for Buyers; PC Sales Pandemic Surge Continues
"Copyright in NFTs is not automatically assigned," Anita K. Sharma, an entertainment attorney and managing partner of Sharma Law in Brooklyn, New York, told Newsweek. "The buyer owns the tokens that are in their digital wallet, but not necessarily the artwork associated with the NFT."
Taylor Swift in 'Evermore' Trademark Lawsuit Over Utah Theme Park Name
"Evermore" is the pop star's latest album—but also the name of a theme park in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Patriot Party Has Already Been Trademarked, But Not by Donald Trump
It covers "political services and membership organization" analysis of public U.S. trademark office records shows.
Bob Dylan Sells Entire Music Catalog—How Much Deal is Estimated to Be Worth
Universal Music Publishing Group has acquired Dylan's entire catalog of songs in a landmark deal with the music legend.
Trump Campaign Ad Set to Linkin Park Removed from Twitter
Trump had retweeted the video, which featured a cover of a Linkin Park track, from White House social media director Dan Scavino's account.
Twitter Takes Down Trump Tribute to George Floyd After Copyright Claim
A video released by the Trump campaign, paying tribute to George Floyd while praising police officers and blaming "radical left-wing groups" for violence during protests over Floyd's death, was removed by Twitter Thursday for allegedly violating copyright laws.