Nikon Began Steps to Acquire RED in 2022 ‘Due to the Lawsuit’
Nikon confirmed that it began considering acquiring RED due to the lawsuit the cinema company filed against Nikon back in 2022.
Ontario School Boards Sue Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for $4.5 Billion
Four school boards in Ontario, Canada have launched a $4.5 billion lawsuit against social media giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for what they describe as negligently designed apps.
Fujifilm Sues Eastman Kodak for Patent Infringement
Two longtime stalwarts of the film photography industry, Fujifilm and Eastman Kodak, are poised to battle it out in the courts as Fujifilm Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Eastman Kodak Company in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
US Government Sues Apple in Landmark Anti-Trust Lawsuit
According to people familiar with the matter, the United States Justice Department is preparing a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. The suit, expected to be filed today in a New Jersey federal court, represents the latest in the Biden administration's attempts to deal with monopolization in big tech.
Fashion Photographer Marc Baptiste Accused of Assaulting Model During Shoot
Famed fashion photographer Marc Baptiste has been accused of sexually assaulting a model during a shoot 20 years ago.
What is Going on With Photo Stealers? A $100 Million Lawsuit, Conspiracies, and Aliases
Photo Stealers, a website that has investigated and identified people who steal photos for over a decade, has become embroiled in increasingly expensive legal battles and was even brought offline by an alleged photo thief earlier this week.
The Shattered Remains of Outdoor Photographer, Imaging Resource Returned to Prior Owner
The Madavor and BeBop saga has seemingly ended, thanks to a new settlement between Madavor's prior owner, Zilpin Group LLC, and the BeBop Channel Corporation. The settlement returns all BeBop-owned properties to Zilpin Group, LLC and cancels outstanding liabilities.
Artist Sues Museum of Sex For Using Photo of Them Without Consent in Ads
An artist has sued the Museum of Sex in New York City for using a photo of them kissing their ex-girlfriend without consent in its ad campaign.
Irish Woman Loses $825,000 Injury Lawsuit Because of a Photo
Irish woman Kamila Grabska, 36, has lost a lawsuit she filed against RSA Insurance over alleged injuries sustained in a 2017 car crash. A 2018 photo of Grabska throwing a Christmas tree is at the heart of the legal outcome.
New York City Sues Social Media Companies for Harming Children
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city government filed a lawsuit against five social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube.
Grandfather Sues Sunglass Hut After Facial Recognition Led to False Arrest
A 61-year-old grandfather is suing Macy's and Sunglass Hut over the stores' alleged use of facial recognition technology led to his wrongful arrest, imprisonment, and sexual assault in jail.
Outdoor Photographer’s New Owner is Now Suing the Former Owner
The BeBop Channel has filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts against Ziplin Group, LLP and its owner, Jeffrey Wolk, over BeBop's acquisition of Madavor Media early last year.
Customers Allege HP Blocked Third Party Ink, Then Raised Ink Prices
HP is facing a potential lawsuit as customers allege a firmware update prevented the use of third-party ink which the company then followed up by raising the price of first-party options.
Royal Photographer Sues Clothing Store For Using Princess Diana Image
A former photographer for the British royal family is suing a clothing store for allegedly using his image of Princess Diana in its advertising without permission.
Ski Resort Owner Sues Over ‘Influencers’ Taking Photos on Slopes
A ski resort owner has filed a lawsuit against a fashion brand that is allegedly sending "influencers" to do photo shoots in its clothing on the slopes.
Meta Sues FTC Over Child Data Monetization Restrictions
Social media giant Meta is suing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over monetization of children's data and to prevent regulators from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement, according to reports.
Photographer Terry Richardson Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuits
Disgraced fashion photographer Terry Richardson is back in the news again, and as has been the case for more than a decade, it is not good news for the once-famous, always controversial photographer.
Defunct Phhhoto App Revives Lawsuit Against Meta For ‘Copying’ Boomerang
Defunct animated photography app Phhhoto is attempting to revive a lawsuit against Meta -- in which the company accused Instagram of copying its main feature.
Judge Rules Social Media Companies Must Face Child Addiction Lawsuits
A judge has ruled that social media companies -- including Meta, Google, Snap, and ByteDance -- must face the hundreds of lawsuits blaming them for children's addiction to its platforms.
Photographer Sues Guns ‘N’ Roses For Copyright Infringement
A photographer is suing Guns ‘N’ Roses for copyright infringement and their management for sexual harassment.
Zaxcom Sues Rode for Infringing on its Wireless Transmitter Patents
Late last month, Zaxcom, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Rode Microphones, LLC and Freedman Electronics Pty Ltd.
Camerawoman Sues Marilyn Manson For Spitting and Blowing Nose on Her
A camerawoman, who claims Marilyn Manson caused her “fear and anxiety” after he spit and blew his nose on her at a concert, has revived her lawsuit against him.
Wedding Photographer Wins Lawsuit to Not Shoot Same-Sex Marriages
A Christian wedding photographer has won a settlement in a lawsuit against the state of Virginia after he refused to shoot same-sex marriages.
33 US States Sue Meta for ‘Harming Mental Health of Young People’
A group of 33 states are suing Meta for allegedly harming young people’s mental health by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook to hook children to its platforms.
Judge Rules Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Photo in True-Crime Doc Can Proceed
A federal judge has ruled that Netflix may have defamed a Kentucky man, Taylor Hazlewood, after the streaming company used a photo of Hazelwood in a true-crime documentary about a convicted murderer.
Photographer Granted Trial for Miles Davis Tattoo After Andy Warhol Ruling
A judge has granted a jury trial to the photographer suing celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D for using his photo of jazz musician Miles Davis as a tattoo for a client -- following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Lynn Goldsmith case.
Teen Girl Says Flight Attendant Taped Camera to Toilet in Airplane Bathroom
A family is suing American Airlines after their teenage daughter allegedly found a camera taped to the lid of the airplane lavatory's toilet.
Canadian Couple Wins Lawsuit Against Italy After Birth Photo is Used Without Consent
A Canadian couple has won a lawsuit against Italy's ruling party after they used a photograph of them with their newborn baby without permission in an anti-surrogacy campaign.
Photographer Sues NYC Socialite For Getting Him Jailed on False Charges
A professional photographer is suing a New York City socialite and former client for getting him jailed on false charges and destroying his once-promising career.
Photographer Screenshots His Photo on Bella Hadid’s Instagram Story and Sues Her
Bella Hadid has been sued by a photographer who claims to have screenshotted their photo being used without permission on the supermodel's Instagram story.
Taco Bell Sued Over Misleading Photos of its Wraps and Pizzas
A disgruntled customer has sued Taco Bell after his Mexican Pizza did not look like the one advertised in the company's promotional photos.
Father Sues Hospital for Sharing Photos of Dying Son on Instagram
A father is suing a hospital after staff allegedly posted photos of his dying son on Instagram and treated him "like an art exhibit."
BeBop Files $25M Fraud Lawsuit Against Giggster Over Photo Website Sale
The BeBop Corporation has sued online rental studio platform Giggster for $25 million, alleging breach of contract and fraud over the sale of multiple photo publications including Outdoor Photographer and Imaging Resource.
Wedding Photographer Sues After Career-Ending Helicopter Crash
A photographer has filed a personal injury lawsuit after being seriously injured in a devastating helicopter crash to a wedding day photoshoot -- which effectively ended her career.
Kanye West Sued by Photographer After Using Photo to Taunt Vogue Editor
Kanye West has been sued by a photographer for allegedly using her photo without permission to taunt a Vogue Editor on Instagram last year.
AI Face-Swap App Reface is Sued for ‘Exploiting’ Photos of Celebrities
Viral face-swap app Reface is facing a lawsuit for commercially exploiting photos of celebrities.
Couple Claims Bear Fitted With Camera Illegally Spied on Them
A couple has claimed that the state of Connecticut put a camera on a wandering bear to illegally film their property.
Kanye West Sued For Throwing Photographer’s Phone Into Street
Kanye West is being sued by a photographer after the rapper threw her phone into the street during an encounter earlier this year.
Photographer Sues XFL For Using Her Photos Without Compensation
A photographer has filed a lawsuit against the XFL accusing the football league of using her photos without compensating her.
Supreme Court Rules Andy Warhol’s Prince Art is Copyright Infringement
The United States Supreme Court has released its opinion on The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith case, finding in favor of Lynn Goldsmith and stating that Warhol's use of her photo was not fair use.