Instagram/Jay-Z & Tony Buzbee Celebrity Jay-Z's lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee moves to New York federal court. Judge denies dismissal, case tied to dismissed assault allegations and extortio... April 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jay-Z has secured a significant legal development as his ongoing lawsuit involving attorney Tony Buzbee will now proceed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. This follows a recent ruling by a federal judge who denied a motion to dismiss the case but transferred the venue from Alabama to New York.