Martin Scorsese is directing a musical biopic about the Grateful Dead, with Jonah Hill as the iconic rock band’s front-man, Jerry Garcia. Many of us remember Garcia’s passing on August 9, 1995 at the young age of 53. Because he found his way into this newsletter, we’re not surprised to learn that his estate was […]
Read More…Paris Hilton is married! Hilton and her beau, Carter Reum, tied the knot on November 10, 2021, in LA. The wedding was attended by all of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH), Kim Kardashian and Paula Abdul, among other reality royalty. The festivities will air on Paris’s reality show as well as the RHOBH! […]
Read More…Cardi B is heading to court to defend the picture on her first album, Gangsta B—h Music Vol. 1. Kevin Brophy Jr., is suing Cardi B for $5M and alleging that she misappropriated his likeness by using his back tattoo as part of the album artwork. He argues that Cardi B used the tattoo in […]
Read More…It can’t be easy to have a famous sibling. Both Mariah Carey’s brother, Morgan Carey, and her sister, Alison Carey, have filed lawsuits against Mariah arising from her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. The pop-star’s brother alleges “defamation and the intentional infliction of emotional distress” and her sister states that the novel included “cruel […]
Read More…After 24 years of marriage, Dr. Dre (is he really a doctor?) and his soon to be ex-wife, Nicole Young, are calling it quits. Dre’s lawyer recently filed legal documents asking for a five-day trial to determine the validity of their prenuptial agreement. It appears that Young wants the prenuptial to be declared invalid as […]
Read More…Just a few months ago, Erika Girardi (AKA the pop singer Erika Jayne of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) shocked us all by filing for divorce from her husband of 21 years, attorney Tom Girardi. Mr. Girardi is famous for his 1993 Pacific Gas and Electric Company case; yep, the same case that inspired […]
Read More…Can you imagine a Court ruling that you’re banned from using your own name and social media accounts due to a dispute with your bosses? (The right answer is, it depends if you’ve had a lawyer review your employment agreement or not). Hayley Paige Gutman, a celebrity wedding gown designer and “Say Yes To The […]
Read More…Does any good deed go unpunished? That’s what Reese Witherspoon is probably thinking. I’m thinking that maybe she should have paid more attention at her Legally Blond training contracts-course. Back in April 2020, Reese Witherspoon’s brand, Draper James, shared an Instagram post inviting teacher to apply for a free dress. The initiative was meant to […]
Read More…It may not be a bad idea given today’s climate. At least one comedian, Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson, required his audience to sign a $1 million nondisclosure agreement. Whether the agreement is enforceable is a separate topic, just the merefact that it’s out there is noteworthy, in my opinion. Not only are fans prohibited […]
Read More…The headlines caught my eye also. As the story is told, the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle filed a lawsuit against Netflix (and others involved in the Enola Holmes movie) for copyright and trademark infringement regarding the Sherlock Holmes material. Conan Doyle wrote 4 novels and 56 short stories featuring Holmes and Enola, his […]
Read More…If you haven’t heard what’s going on in the world of Soccer, let me tell you, it’s more riveting than reality TV these days. Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players E.V.E.R., is (maybe) leaving Barcelona, one of the biggest clubs in the world. I’m tellin’ ya! Messi’s departure is a big deal as […]
Read More…Former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) and his ex-brother-in-law, Constantine Scurtis, are joint owners of a Miami-area real estate venture that reportedly owns and operates 5,000 units that are worth $1 billion. Scurtis claims that A-Rod squeezed him out of his ownership percentage and profits and the two have been battling it out in the […]
Read More…If this story is reminiscent of Pirate treasures buried in the Caribbean in the 17th Century, that’s because it is. The booty, in this case, cryptocurrency and other blockchain-based assets, is hidden through private keys that act as password-like secrets granting their owners access. There’s even a term, “cold storage,” that refers to this method of securing virtual […]
Read More…One of the most common question I’m asked is, “what happens to my loved-one’s credit card debt when they pass away? More importantly, will it be my responsibility?” When you take out a credit card in your name, you’re agreeing to repay whatever you borrow. That obligation doesn’t extend to your family, friends or, in […]
Read More…Bitcoin is considered the first decentralized digital currency and with or without us, it’s already a global phenomenon. Most people that I know want to invest in Bitcoins, hoping the price against the USD appreciates significantly and they can make a profit from it. However, some industries, including real estate, are starting to capitalize on […]
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