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Lawsuits

Business Music

This Lawsuit Goes to 11

The creators of This is Spinal Tap, the most influential mockumentary ever made, have been paid almost nothing. Now they are suing for $400 million.

Robert Kolker Bloomberg Business Apr 2017 15min Permalink

Sports

Just Cheer, Baby

The cheerleader who sued the Raiders for failure to pay minimum wage.

Amanda Hess ESPN the Magazine Apr 2014 15min Permalink

Sports

Will Brain Injury Lawsuits Doom or Save the NFL?

Meet Gene Locks, the onetime Princeton quarterback suing the NFL on behalf of 4,000 former players.

Paul M. Barrett Businessweek Jan 2013 15min Permalink

Arts

Millionaires Clash Over Shadyside Mansion

A strange, ongoing property battle among the richest of Texans.

Terrence McCoy Houston Press Oct 2012 20min Permalink