I imagine the "recent legal maneuverings" alluded to refers to this:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/romeo-and-juliet-stars-sue-paramount-pictures-over-sexual-exploitation-in-1968-film/ar-AA15Whs2?ocid=entnewsntp&cvid=481af34ad9c94b68a7b87d68b3d8e32a