The rapper is accused of forcing Mane to release him from a 1017 Records label deal at gunpoint.

The watchdog organization says the FCC failed to adequately search Carr's e-mail and cell phone for responsive records.—

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A new court filing claims that when indie artists upload music to YouTube, they grant a “broad license” that covers the AI initiatives of parent company Google.

Minnesota’s welfare schemes exposed the scale of taxpayer fraud, California’s hospice scandal showed the problem was not isolated, and now Ohio’s Medicaid problem reveals how deep fraud may run. During my appearance Monday on Fox News with Jon Scott, I argued that the fraud uncovered so far in several states is only the tip of...

The R&B star and his publisher had been accused of withholding compensation from a lyricist on both tracks.

Both say challengers are attempting to appeal a Media Bureau order concerning Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA before a final decision is made by the full FCC commission.—

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An Obama-appointed judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration policy requiring a $100,000 fee from employers that seek H‑1B visas, or visas for skilled foreign workers. U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a 42-page opinion, stating that the fee is an unlawful tax as...

The organization wants law enforcement records to determine whether the Justice Department violated laws or its own policies when executing a search warrant on the home of a reporter earlier this year.—

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A Connecticut-based indie musician and attorney alleges the streamer's policies "materially reduce compensation to small creators."

The proposal would require broadcasters and other participants to implement safeguards such as stronger passwords, software updates and network protections for EAS equipment.—

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Several lower courts have blocked Trump's efforts to sue CNN thus far, saying the complaint did not meet the necessary legal standards to allege defamation against the news organization.—

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The lawsuit could be filed in the next few weeks, according to a report from Reuters. —

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A federal judge who had previously made about $500,000 in campaign contributions to Democrats vacated Trump administration immigration policies that halted asylum processing and froze immigration benefits based on nationality. The judge, U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the District of Rhode Island, is a Barack Obama appointee. The case was based on...

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) claims it's being left out of landmark licensing deals with Suno and Udio.

Durk's lawyers say the new charge is a "pathetic pivot" by prosecutors and an "acknowledgment of weakness."

The broadband industry group NCTA has asked the FCC for a waiver to some of its rules concerning foreign-made wireless routers, citing potential supply constraints.—

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The state trooper was tracked using an Apple AirTag located inside a bag of expensive camera equipment, state prosecutors said.—

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The Jackson 5 member says he didn't hear about the claims in time to avoid a default judgment.

Attorneys for Paramount say an antitrust lawsuit filed by streaming and pay TV consumers over the company's deal to acquire Warner Bros should be tossed due to lack of standing.—

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The teen, who wasn't named because of his age, faces criminal trespass charges and will be banned from all NBA arenas for life.—

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John Bolton, who served in high-ranking national security and diplomatic positions under both Presidents Donald Trump and George W. Bush, is expected to plead guilty on federal charges of retaining classified information, according to reports. CNN first reported that Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, would plead guilty to one count of illegal retention of...

The Court determined FCC forfeiture orders do not violate the Seventh Amendment because they are not final without judicial enforcement.—

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The Supreme Court on Thursday sided 8-1 with the Federal Communications Commission against two telecom giants over a combined $100 million in fines. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority. The lone dissenter was Justice Clarence Thomas. Telecom companies AT&T and Verizon claimed the FCC violated their rights to a jury trial by issuing...

Four blue states are putting federal agents in danger in an effort to hinder immigration enforcement, a Justice Department action contends. On Monday, days after a Justice Department lawsuit, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, ordered state agencies to continue denying undercover license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. This marks one of the...

The summons comes at a time when federal lawmakers are questioning whether the NFL and other leagues should maintain carve-out exemptions to antitrust laws.—

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31-year-old William Applegate allegedly tried to break into the pop star's home.

The rapper denies the accusations and says the charge, over an alleged attack in Houston last month, is nothing more than a "money grab."

The "Paper Planes" rapper says she was legally allowed to speak her mind, but that Cudi fired her anyway to "generate publicity" for a struggling tour.

The NAB said broadcasters are already carrying out their public interest obligations on a daily basis; it is the second time in recent weeks the group has pushed back against FCC action.—

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A judge reinstated the entirety of Megan's $75,000 verdict against Milagro Gramz.