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By Lorena Guzmán-Díaz Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News Entertainment Alec Baldwin Seeks Dismissal of ‘Rust’ Manslaughter Indictment Lawyers for actor Alec Baldwin filed court papers seeking the dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter indictment against him related to the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie set. They argued that prosecutors did not properly present evidence to the grand jury that could have supported his case. Baldwin's defense team denounced the prosecution's handling of the case, ...
By Barry Skidelsky On March 12th, the New York State Bar Association's Entertainment Arts and Sports Law section (EASL) sponsored " Symphony of Courage " -- a 3-part hybrid program (simultaneously live streamed by Zoom and held in-person at the NYC offices of Baker Hostettler) consisting of: (i) a Screening of a 30 minute documentary with the same title, (ii) a CLE program (with 1 hour of credit in Diversity, Inclusion and Bias), and (iii) a Networking Reception . The film chronicles the exodus from Afghanistan of nearly 300 music students and faculty after the Taliban's most recent rise to power there and the theocracy's re-imposition of severe ...

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By Jessie Schuster Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Entertainment ‘Rust’ Armorer Hanna Gutierrez Reed Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Accidental Shooting A jury has decided that armorer Hanna Gutierrez, the woman responsible for handling weapons on the set of ‘Rust’, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Reed faces a sentence up to 18 months. https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rust-armorer-hannah-gutierrez-reed-involuntary-manslaughter-verdict-1235932812/ Charges Abruptly Dropped in ‘Hotel California’ Lyrics Trial A shocking decision to drop the case regarding the handwritten lyrics of “Hotel California” ...

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By Giancarla Sambo Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News: Entertainment ‘Road House’ Brawl: Amazon Used AI to Replicate Actors’ Voices During strike, Lawsuit Alleges R. Lance Hill, who wrote the screenplay for the 1989 cult movie, sued Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its parent, Amazon Studios, for copyright infringement and is seeking declaratory relief. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-02-27/amazon-sued-over-roadhouse-copyright-jake-gyllenhaal ‘Dark Secrets,’ ...
By Bennett Liebman A Giant Casino at Hudson Yards, A giant casino could open in NYC's Hudson Yards if plans are approved (timeout.com) Details on Wynn Casino, Details Emerge On Proposed $12B Wynn Casino In Hudson Yards (playny.com) Zoning and the Related Casino, Zoning Battle Looms for Related Companies’ $12B Casino Plan (therealdeal.com) ...
By Bennett Liebman Navigating the Broadway Season, Spring Theater Preview: Navigating a Flood of Shows on Broadway & Off | Observer Visiting Mrs. Lovett, A Marketing Consultant Visits Mrs. Lovett’s Pie Shop - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency (mcsweeneys.net) Amy Herzog on Adapting Ibsen, Amy Herzog on Adapting Ibsen’s ‘An Enemy of the People’ for Broadway - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Modest Increase in Broadway Attendance, Capacity remains high as Broadway attendance sees modest increase (broadwaynews.com) Learn About Berkshire Theater Group, AMERICAN THEATRE | Know A Theatre: Berkshire Theatre Group Dressing Up at the ...

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By Lorena Guzmán-Díaz Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News. Entertainment ‘Hotel California’ Trial Centers on Handwritten Eagles Lyrics The trial in Manhattan involving handwritten Eagles lyrics focuses on three men accused of trafficking classic rock memorabilia, including early versions of Eagles hits like "Hotel California." The case involves a manuscript dealer, Glenn Horowitz, who allegedly conspired to possess stolen property valued at over $1 million. The trial features testimony from Eagles ...
By Bennett Liebman The Theatre Season Heats Up, The Theatre Season Heats Up | The New Yorker What to Know About the Crazy Broadway Season. What to Know About This Crazily Crowded Broadway Spring Season - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Crunchtime on Broadway, Broadway’s Crunchtime Is Also Its Best Life - The New York Times (nytimes.com) The State of off-Broadway, The state of off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway in the city (ny1.com) Atlantic Theater Workers to Join IATSE, A Growing Movement Off-Broadway: Atlantic Theater Workers Vote Overwhelmingly ...
By Bennett Liebman BIG Reveals a Casino Megaproject by UN, BIG unveils a megaproject next to the UN (archpaper.com) Community Benefits in Cohen Casino, Queens Casino Backers Pledge $1B In Community Perks Jessica Ramos Nearing Casino Decision, Queens Senator Nearing Decision On NY Casino Bid At Citi Field (playny.com) Questions remain After Queens Casino Town Hall, Questions remain after casino town hall | | qchron.com Wynnn Keeps NY in Crosshairs, Wynn Keeps New York In Crosshairs With Casino License Still Available (playny.com) Don’t Gamble with Coney Island, Don’t gamble with Coney Island: The neighborhood does not need ...

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By Jessie Schuster Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Entertainment The Mechanical Licensing Collective Sues Pandora for Allegedly Underpaying Royalties and Late Fees The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), responsible for collecting and distributing mechanical royalties, filed suit against Pandora for failing to pay publishers and songwriters that/who are featured on the Pandora Free service. The lawsuit comes after the MLC contacted Pandora directly to try and resolve the issue; however, Pandora never paid. https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-mlc-sues-pandora-for-underpaying-royalties-and-late-fees/ ...
By Bennett Liebman BIG Reveals a Casino Megaproject by UN, BIG unveils a megaproject next to the UN (archpaper.com) Community Benefits in Cohen Casino, Queens Casino Backers Pledge $1B In Community Perks Jessica Ramos Nearing Casino Decision, Queens Senator Nearing Decision On NY Casino Bid At Citi Field (playny.com) Questions remain After Queens Casino Town Hall, Questions remain after casino town hall | | qchron.com Wynnn Keeps NY in Crosshairs, Wynn Keeps New York In Crosshairs With Casino License Still Available (playny.com) Don’t Gamble with Coney Island, Don’t gamble with Coney Island: The neighborhood ...
By Bennett Liebman New Artistic Leadership Model at Williamstown, Williamstown Theatre Festival shifts artistic leadership model following management shake-up – The Williams Record NYC Theater Bargains, New York City theater bargains and where to find them | WAMC Huey Lewis Opens heart of Rock and Roll, Video: Huey Lewis Opens the Broadway Box Office for THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL (broadwayworld.com) Ragtime Reunion Concert Delayed in Theaters, Despite Listings From National Chains RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Theaters Next Month (broadwayworld.com) Wiz Wobbles in LA, Review: ‘The Wiz’ revival wobbles down the road to Broadway ...
The fallout from the Covid pandemic is still working its way through the courts. Many states and local governments attempted to mitigate the effects of the pandemic through various means, one of which was mask mandates. Near the beginning of the pandemic, I wrote about some of the issues that can arise around public health emergencies. [i] Governments have some powerful tools to protect the public during a health crisis. Unfortunately there are always some people who think more of themselves than they do of their community. I’m not suggesting that people should be sheep and not protest government overstep, but these Covid protests are truly ...

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By Giancarla Sambo Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News: Entertainment Elon Musk Is Funding Ex-‘Mandalorian’ Actress’s Suit Against Disney Gina Carano accused Disney and Lucasfilm of discrimination when they dropped her after she posted baseless conspiracy theories and right-wing views on social media. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/business/gina-carano-disney-lucasfilm-lawsuit.html Disney Wants Trade Secrets Kept Confidential in Lawsuit with DeSantis Appointees Disney is asking the court for ...
By Bennett Liebman Las Vegas Convictions and NY Casinos, New York Casino Licenses Jeopardized By Sin City Convictions (playny.com) The Length of the Licensing Process, Executive Budget Hints At NY Casino Licensing Process Running Into 2025 (playny.com) Sierra Club Wants Review of Sands Casino, Sierra Club Wants Review Of Las Vegas Sands NY Casino Project (playny.com) Challenges for Hofstra in Developing the Nassau Hub, Poser faces new challenges in developing Nassau Hub controversy — The Hofstra Chronicle Opponents Protest Flushing Casino, Casino opponents march in Flushing | | qchron.com A Sweetener ...
By Bennett Liebman Chita Rivera as an Icon, AMERICAN THEATRE | Chita Rivera: Icon, Ancestor, Force, and Presence Broadway’s Vocal Coach, The Vocal Coach Who Keeps Broadway (and Patti LuPone) in Tune - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Tyne Daly out of Doubt, Tyne Daly Withdraws From ‘Doubt’ on Broadway, Citing Health - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Revisiting Doubt, Revisiting controversial 'Doubt' as it returns to Broadway | National Catholic Reporter (ncronline.org) Broadway Grosses, Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/4/24 - THE LION KING, WICKED & More Top the List (broadwayworld.com) Hinton Battle Obit, Hinton Battle, Three-Time ...
By Bennett Liebman Hard Rock Pitches Metropolitan Park, Hard Rock International CEO pitches Metropolitan Park opportunity with Queens business community – QNS.com Email Misfire in Casino Race, Email Misfire Adds Drama to the War for a New York Casino License - The New York Times (nytimes.com) When Will the CSINO Process Be Over? Downstate casino approval process: When will it be completed? - Newsday Betting on Manhattan, Betting on Manhattan: Soloviev Group CEO says he likes his chances of being considered for downstate casino proposal (news12.com) Communities and Downstate Casinos, Latest Updates On Community Responses To ...
By Bennett Liebman Obit for Chita Rivera, New Beauty and the Beast Tour to Launch, New Beauty and the Beast North American Tour to Launch in 2025 - TheaterMania.com Obit for Chita Rivera, Chita Rivera dies: RIP the nicest diva on Broadway - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Obit for Chita Rivera, Chita Rivera, Electrifying Broadway Star, Is Dead at 91 - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Obit for Hinton Battle, Three-Time Tony Winner Hinton Battle Dies at 67 | Playbill Obit for Hinton Battle, Hinton Battle, breathtaking dancer on Broadway and beyond, dies at 67 - The Washington Post 12 Broadway Shows to Close ...

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By Lorena Guzmán-Díaz Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News. Entertainment Universal Music Group Pulls Songs From TikTok Universal Music Group has removed its catalog from TikTok, including tracks from stars like Taylor Swift and Drake, following unsuccessful licensing talks, accusing TikTok of inadequate compensation and letting AI-generated music undercut actual artists' royalties, leading to audio-muted videos and deleted tracks on the platform and underscoring the ...
I wrote about police reform back in 2021 [i] . Now the New York City Council has taken a stand. The council passed the How Many Stops Act [ii] in late December, 2023 with a 35-9 vote. This law would require NYPD officers to make a record of every level 1 and 2 encounter. Police investigative encounters with the public are categorized into levels. Level 1 is the lowest and is a Request for Information. Level 2 is a Common Law Right of Inquiry and Level 3 is known as a Terry Stop. [iii] A Terry Stop is defined as “any encounter between a civilian and a uniformed member of the service in which a reasonable person would not ...