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Eriq Gardner

An industry-leading entertainment law expert reporting on the intersection of Hollywood, Washington, Wall Street, and media. Eriq was previously legal editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter.

THE LATEST ARTICLES
NEWSLETTERS
Writer, director, and former actress Justine Bateman recently said that, regarding A.I., studios might be overlooking the “largest copyright violation in the history of the United States.”
Eriq Gardner & Matthew Belloni • August 21, 2023
Will A.I. Eat Hollywood?
Thoughts on a looming tech reckoning, Iger’s “Avatar” profit-sharing dilemma, and the “Blind Side” legal imbroglio.
The Lizzo complaint ventures into intriguing territory.
Eriq Gardner • August 7, 2023
The Problems with the Lizzo & Leah Remini-Scientology Suits
Assessing the viability of the most bizarre celebrity lawsuits in recent memory: Remini’s bout against the Church of Scientology and the weird Lizzo sitch, both of which will likely face First Amendment scrutiny.
Protestors gathering in front of the Repsol-YPF headquarters in Buenos Aires, demanding the nationalization of the company in December 2008.
Eriq Gardner • July 31, 2023
A $16 Billion Wall Street Lawsuit for the Ages
Burford Capital bet $15 million that it could take Argentina to the cleaners. The outcome could be worth billions—if Burford can get anyone to pay.
Eriq Gardner • July 31, 2023
Trump Has Subpoenaed Fox News for Tucker’s Unaired Jan. 6 Interview
The former president is demanding the network turn over footage and communications that he could use to defend himself against a civil lawsuit from police officers who blame him for the Capitol riot.
What started as a seemingly trivial quarrel over soundproofing has escalated into an eight-year odyssey of fiery lawsuits between the actor Justin Theroux and his neighbor.
Eriq Gardner • July 24, 2023
Justin Theroux & The Greenwich Village Co-Op Battle From Hell
The morality tale of a celebrity tenant, a pissed off lawyer jonesing for a final battle, and the bonds that tie us all: co-op boards.
The playbook for how to effectively challenge Lina Khan’s regulatory efforts is now out in the open.
Eriq Gardner • July 17, 2023
Iger’s M&A Wiggle Room
Lina Khan, Biden’s wunderkind antitrust impresario, was long considered an M&A spoilsport. But Microsoft’s successful workaround in its attempted acquisition of Activision may pave a path for Iger to sell off ABC, ESPN, and much more.
Meta is moving swiftly to put to rest a class action from a group of aspiring adult entertainers.
Eriq Gardner • July 10, 2023
Mark’s OnlyFans Headache & Elon’s Empty Threats
News and notes on the recent legal adventures of two social media rivals, from extraordinary problems (bribery claims, expensive lawyers…) to a billion-dollar trade secret battle.
Elon Musk’s over-the-top salesmanship may finally come back to haunt him.
Eriq Gardner • June 26, 2023
The Elon Hubris Deposition Test
Would an ordinary person have been misled by Musk’s hyperventilating into believing that the company’s “self-driving” cars could actually, you know, drive themselves?
Robert De Niro texted his girlfriend, regarding his former assistant: “The balls, the nerve, the chutzpah, the sense of entitlement: how dare her!”
Eriq Gardner • June 19, 2023
De Niro and the Nastiest Assistant Legal Saga Ever
A $6 million suit, five million frequent-flyer miles, and angry allegations of jealousy: don’t be surprised if De Niro’s legal battle with an assistant becomes as influential as ‘Taxi Driver.’
Golf fans are still buzzing with disbelief after PGA commissioner Jay Monahan suddenly capitulated to the Saudis.
Eriq Gardner • June 12, 2023
The Saudi-PGA M&A Legal Hellscape
The so-called merger is already facing trouble with the board, pushback from players, and scrutiny in Washington. Next come the regulators—and the inevitable lawsuits.
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