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Appeal in John Steinbeck Lawsuit Heard in Court

Both sides had another day in court Tuesday in a family battle that has been waged for decades over who controls the works of iconic author John Steinbeck. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments to an appeal by the estate of Steinbeck’s late son, Thomas Steinbeck. The lawsuit said Thomas Steinbeck and his wife, Gail Steinbeck, impeded film adaptations of the classic works. A judge earlier …


Frank Ocean Hit With a $14.5 Million Lawsuit From His Father

Frank Ocean is getting sued by his own father for allegedly defaming his good name. According to TMZ, the singer’s father, Calvin Cooksey, filed a defamation lawsuit against Ocean citing a Tumblr post he wrote last year about the tragic mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla. In his missive, Ocean reflects on a traumatizing memory of his father.


Motion to Be Heard in Bingo Lawsuit

A motion will be heard Dec. 21, 2016 in the ongoing class-action bingo lawsuit. Getty Images A motion will be heard Wednesday in the ongoing class-action bingo lawsuit between the City of Windsor and the ALS Society. The motion to be heard before Superior Court Judge Terrence Patterson regarding whether or not a protective order keeping secret the identities of those groups that opted out of …