In August, Amy Helm—the daughter of late Band member Levon Helm , and a singer-songwriter in her own right—was sued in federal court for self-dealing, trademark infringement, and causing $2 million in damages to Levon Helm Studios (LHS), among other charges. Amy Helm has now countersued the studio, alleging that her successor, Brian Parillo, used invalid corporate actions to take control of the famed music venue in Woodstock, New York.

In May, Amy Helm was removed as president of LHS by her stepmother and Levon's widow, Sandra Helm, as well as LHS shareholders Parillo and Barbara O’Brien, over allegations of mismanagement. In response, Amy Helm accused Parillo of financial exploitation and elder abuse of Sandra Helm in a June court filing; Parillo denied those charges. There was also a physical dispute between Parillo and Amy Helm after her removal, during which police were called to LHS.…