About Attorney Uduak Oduok
Ms. Uduak Oduok is an Attorney and Partner at Ebitu Law Group, P.C. ebitulawgrp.com. She is also the founder of Ladybrille Magazine, a fashion and entertainment publication, a journalist and former fashion model. Ms. Uduak's practice areas include Business Litigation and Fashion & Entertainment Law. With a keen interest in Fashion Law and to provide even stronger legal services for her clients, she studied Fashion Design & Merchandising at Delta College, taking on numerous courses to enhance her almost 20years hands on experience in the industry. For more information about her or the law topics she discusses, visit her at Ebitu Law Group, P.C.
Ms. Uduak’s Business & Ent. Law Articles- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: First Ever Northern California Fashion Law Panel a Resounding Success! #Fashionlaw
- UC Hastings Launches Fashion Law Society, Names ELG Attorney Uduak Oduok Alumni Advisor #Fashionlaw
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UC Hastings to Host Inaugural Fashion Law Panel Moderated by Fashion Lawyer Uduak Oduok
- EVENT: (Jan. 17th, 2013) FASHION LAW PANEL Presented by Ebitu Law Group P.C., & UC Hastings College of the Law #Fashionlaw
- SAVE THE DATE: (Jan. 17th, 2013) First Ever Northern California FASHION LAW PANEL Presented by Ebitu Law Group, P.C. In Association with U.C Hastings College of the Law Entertainment & Communications Law Journal #Fashionlaw
- Ms. Uduak’s Music Law Articles (Africa)
- Takeaways: The Industry of Our Dreams, My Five Favorite Features, & Closer to Hello
- My Birthday is on MAY 5th!! + I’m Taking a Break From AML
- Goodbye AML Readers: It Was Fun While It Lasted, by Ollachi Holman
- AML EXCLUSIVE: The Business of Music: Royalty Payments & Calculations in Nigeria’s Music Industry
- AML Music: Feel Alright by Show Dem Camp, Change Comes by AKON, “Gobe Street” Best of Naija Mix 2013 by DJ STUPID!
Music Law
Young Jeezy Too Busy Ballin’ to Show Up for Concert #Breach of Contract #Performance Agreements
July 7, 2011
Artists, it really doesn’t matter if you are “ballin’” like Jeezy and Lil’Wayne, stay in an “Empire State of Mind” like Jay-z in New York or “Dance the Night Away” from all of your troubles like J.Lo. You are responsible [...]
Amber Rose Music Meets Runway, the Shutdown #Performance Agreement
July 7, 2011
Alright folks, let’s just shut down this whole “nonsense and rubbish” talk of the highest order about Amber Rose headed to Nigeria to host a “Music Meets Runway” event. First, in case you have a confused expression on your face [...]
The Black Keys Sue Ad Agency Over Song-Get Your Clearance People, Get it!
July 6, 2011
It seems we are seeing more suits against Ad agencies and the companies they represent for unauthorized use of copyrighted songs. A little due diligence to get clearance before using a song goes a long way. Get an entertainment attorney [...]
Dr. Dre for Chrysler, Hopefully No Lawsuit in Sight
July 6, 2011
Dr. Dre’s new commercial for Chrysler. Do you all remember my coverage of Eminem suit against Audi last month?Audi, don’t touch it. Don’t touch it. Just don’t touch it.
Dr. Dre Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Chronic’ Sales
July 6, 2011
Last month was full of settlements in some of the litigation I have discussed here on UDUAK LAW FIRM blog. The “can’t we just get along” feeling spills into this month. In April 2011, I brought your attention to the [...]
MTV RapFix: #D’Banj Steals Beyonce’s Thunder, Named America’s “King of Afro-pop” (Video)
June 29, 2011
Look people this has got to be ridiculous, if you are a Beyonce fan. Beyonce dropped an album this week and usually we would be inundated with Beyonce, but there is a shift. There is an African in town called [...]
Chris Austria to Speak at Bay Area Producers Conference 2011
June 29, 2011
I love seeing good folk spreading “goodness” to empower and help people monetize their talents. Chris Austria is one of those good folk. I introduced you all to him a while back when I interviewed him for a website where [...]
Google & WIPO to Help African Artists Manage Copyrights Worldwide
June 20, 2011
Saw this press release a little over a week ago and was pleased. Details follow below. “WIPO Director General Announces Rights Registry Project for West African States Brussels, June 8, 2011 PR/2011/691 WIPO Director General Francis Gurry today announced a [...]
Kanye West Signs #D’Banj, What’s Really G.O.O.D About the Music Deal?
June 19, 2011
By now, music insiders have heard reported news that Kanye West aka Yeezy just signed Nigerian acts D’Banj and Don Jazzy to his record label, G.O.O.D Music. Both Nigerian acts are Vice President and CEO, respectively, of their Nigerian based [...]
Eminem Says Audi ‘You Better Lose Yourself’ Or Pay Up for Music Copyright Infringement!
June 6, 2011
I’ve always said lawyers and rappers are very much alike. We both love intelligent wordplay. I am thinking the love for wordplay is what is making rappers like D-Black (Ghana) and Eminem (USA) sue those companies that use their music [...]
