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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 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 Fraud Claims Against Timbaland’s Personal Manager

After prevailing on several procedural motions and filing a motion for summary judgment, the firm secured the voluntary dismissal with prejudice of claims against Timbaland’s personal manager, Mono Music Group.

Firm Wins Dismissal of Illinois Wrongful-Death Claims Against Lil Durk and His Labels

Durk Derrick Banks (p/k/a Lil Durk) and two of his record labels were sued in a civil wrongful-death lawsuit in Illinois seeking millions of dollars in damages.

Firm Obtains Dismissal of All Contract/Fraud Claims Against Lil Durk

The firm defended Lil Durk in a Southern District of New York case over a purported investment agreement tied to a recording and secured dismissal of all claims.