Jermaine Dupri and his So So Def companies have sued Sony Music Entertainment in federal court in New York, alleging the label owes them more than $18 million in unpaid and underreported royalties. The claims …
Ms. Uduak to Speak at the 2021 Music Business Seminar Series
This is an invitation to have you join me for the 2021 Music Business Seminar Series to be held by California Lawyers for the Arts. The series kicks off on February 10, 2021, with fellow …
Video Games and Digital Media Conference: The First Sale Doctrine and the World of Digital Media #EntLaw #FashionLaw
The First Sale Doctrine and the World of Digital Media Organizer: American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries Moderator: Professor Ben Depoorter, UC Hastings School of Law Panelists: Simon Frankel, Partner Covington …
Pharell Williams v. Will.i.am Trademark Fight, Ex-Fugee Pras Sues Over Lost Studio Time, Tupac’s Mom Sues for $1.1 Million, Promoter Sues Rick Ross and Wale for Failure to Perform
1. Pharell Williams v. Will.i.am Trademark fight. This fight ain’t pretty at all. Pharell also pulls the same trick he did with the Marvin Gaye Blurred lines lawsuit by going to court and asking that …
Fame Appeal Says “Even Kanye West Can Catch a Cold: Kanye West Sippin’ Theraflu”
A clever and funny article by my Fashion Law colleague at Fame Appeal. I’ll let you all check it out. He references cases discussed here on Fashionentlaw.com such as the Abercrombie & Fitch v. The …
What Y’all Really Want? DMX Sued for $630,000 Over Botched Comeback Tour
Where do I start with this mess? How about a “what not to do as a business owner?” Strictly from a business perspective, I am having a hard time understanding how this booking agency expected …
Lawsuit Alert: Beyonce Blue Ivy Carter Baby Delivery Could Result in Lawsuit Against Hospital -“This is the NICU. Nobody Cares if you’re a Celebrity.”
When I read Beyonce and Jay-Z paid $1.3million to section off a part of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York for delivery of their child, Blue Ivy Carter as reported by news media, I smelt …
Thank You + Fashionentlaw.com Best of 2011
Thank you all for a fantastic year! I appreciate every visit, your emails, your comments, your time. Uduak Law Firm’s Fashionentlaw.com blog clocked one year old this July 2011. Boy have we covered so much …
WARNING: You May Not Own Your Twitter Followers, Twitter Follower Lawsuit Goes to Court
As an attorney who is intimately connected with the use of social media on the front and back end, I believe I can authoritatively say these are really exciting times we live in! Long time …
Bob Marley’s Family Sues to Stop Half-Brother From Using Singer’s Name and Likeness
Folks there are two legal issues that arise from this case. Both of which I have discussed in the past. The first legal issue is that of Trademark Infringement. Please visit the Chris Aire v. …