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Beyoncé To Settle Lawsuit Over Feyonce Clothing Line

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Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Beyoncé launched a copyright infringement lawsuit two years ago against a Texas clothing line that used her name to hawk products. It appears now that both sides are working on a settlement in the matter. The Blast reports : According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Beyoncé is requesting a hearing scheduled for November 1 to be adjourned. The singer explains, “The parties have met and conferred regarding settlement and are currently involved in advanced negotiations that the parties anticipate will resolve this matter shortly.” Beyoncé says she does not expect the case with the owners of Feyonce to go to trial after all. The settlement talks come just weeks after a federal judge shut down the pop superstar by denying her motion for an injunction against Feyonce, in the case that has dragged on for years. The outlet adds that the judge in the matter does not freely accept Beyoncé’s assertion that people buying Feyonce products would be confused by the two brands and assume she has anything to do with endorsing those products. The Feyonce owners say they never once used images of the singer, nor have they attempted to frame themselves as connected to that brand. The two sides are set to lay out their terms in court on November 15. — Photo: Getty

Beyoncé To Settle Lawsuit Over Feyonce Clothing Line

Nicollette Sheridan Felt "Compelled" to Sue Marc Cherry, Attorney States

Months after her character was killed off Desperate Housewives , Nicollette Sheridan has created the kind of scandal that makes Wisteria Lane the most famous street on television. In court papers filed this week, the actress has accused that show’s creator of assault and wrongful termination. Why did she come out now with the $20 million lawsuit? “Nicollette worked very hard on the show and was a model employee,” said her attorney, Mark Baute. “Mr. Cherry’s behavior towards Nicollette was and is nothing short of abusive and appalling.” Baute’s statement continues, explaining his client’s motivation: “The lawsuit is not something Nicollette wanted to do, it’s something she felt compelled to do. “Nicollette asked ABC for help and protection from Mr. Cherry’s abusive behavior, and ultimately, ABC was not willing or able to provide that protection. “Sometimes the only way that a safe and normal work environment can be created is when a hard-working person like Nicollette stands up for herself and her rights, and in doing so help protect others who have had to work in a hostile environment. “We expect the case to be hard fought, and it will not be a surprise if ABC and Mr. Cherry try to depict Nicollette to be something other than a team player and long-standing industry professional. “She put her heart and soul into the role of the Edie character, a character that she truly enjoyed playing.” ABC is on record, saying Sheridan’s allegations are “without merit.” We doubt we’ve heard the last about this case. Do you have an opinion on it?

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Nicollette Sheridan Felt "Compelled" to Sue Marc Cherry, Attorney States