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Firm Secures Affirmance of Dismissal and Fee Award in “This is America” Copyright Action Against Childish Gambino

The appellate court affirmed the dismissal and fee award, bringing the copyright dispute to a close.

Firm Secures Prompt Dismissal on First Amendment Grounds Against Lil Durk

After promptly moving to dismiss on First Amendment grounds, the firm secured dismissal of an Illinois wrongful-death lawsuit against record labels affiliated with Lil Durk.

Firm Prosecutes Unpaid Business Loan Claim on Behalf of Usher with Several Early Key Victories

The firm secured a default judgment against two defendants and defeated other investors’ motions to dismiss Usher’s claims to recover a $1.7 million loan.

Firm Obtains Voluntary Dismissal of Four Copyright Infringement Actions Against Sony

The firm defended Sony Music Entertainment in four cases in the Southern District of New York, where plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed all claims.

Firm Defeats Injunction and Obtains Dismissal of Trademark Action Against Winners Circle Entertainment

The plaintiff’s request for a preliminary injunction was defeated, and the entire action over the “Winners Circle” name was dismissed at the pleading stage.

Firm Obtains Dismissal of All But One Counterclaim Against Lil Wayne in $20 Million Dispute with Former Entertainment Lawyer

The firm narrowed Lil Wayne’s dispute with his former lawyer, winning dismissal of all counterclaims but one and advancing Mr. Carter’s declaratory judgment claim.