Breach Of Contract

It seems the relationship between TV anchor Keith Olbermann and his most recent employer has soured, not unlike the one he had with MSNBC. After the Current network fired him last month for "material, serial breach of contract," Olbermann countersued, also claiming...

It's become a fairly common workplace ritual: A group of co-workers routinely chip in a few dollars to play the lottery, hoping to increase their jackpot chances with the understanding that they'll divide any winnings evenly across the board. At least that's supposed...

Most small businesses rely heavily on their banks for growth and sustenance. Loans provide a business with capital to start or expand, and to help them manage the money they already have. If a bank changes the terms of its contract with a business, it can put the...

The producers of an upcoming Tom Cruise movie are being sued for breach of contract by another producer who is no longer involved with the project. The lawsuit, filed earlier this month, alleges that the producers of "One Shot" edged him out of the film adaptation of...

Homemaking maven Martha Stewart might be headed toward more legal trouble. She's being sued for breach of contract by Macy's Inc., which alleges that her company, Martha Stewart Omnimedia Inc., entered into an agreement with Macy's rival J.C. Penney Co. Inc to sell...

The entertainment industry is powered in large part by expectations. Producers of television shows, feature films and theatrical productions invest and make money based on speculations that the material within will appeal to paying audiences and advertisers. When a...

Most companies and government agencies offer some type of benefits and perks to their employees, and many extend these to their retirees. Some of the perks are financial, which can be extra helpful to those on a fixed income. But what happens when these benefits...

An agreement to use "Jersey Shore" TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's name on a wide variety of merchandise has resulted in a breach of contract lawsuit. The entertainment figure is seeking to end her licensing arrangement with SRG Ventures. The signing of the deal was...

A new Amazon.com service that offers free books to Kindle users has authors using some choice words to describe the online retailer and accusing it of breach of contract.The Lending Library allows Amazon Prime members to borrow e-books from a library of more than...

Some folks in New Jersey are probably familiar with the television show "Ghost Hunters." Two individuals say they pitched the idea of the show to NBC Universal and claim the entertainment company ripped them off by using their idea to start the show. Recently, the...