It is still very early in the week and we have a settlement already? Nice! Settlement frees up the court dockets. Folks the budget cuts that courts are experiencing nationwide is putting tremendous strain on …
Uduak Oduok Recommends: 2Face ‘Be There’ Unstoppable Album
All work and no play makes for a very dull fashion and entertainment lawyer. It’s never been in my DNA to do dull. Not much words or analysis. Just good music. Yours truly, Uduak Oduok, …
Mathew Knowles Sues Beyonce’s Live Nation, What It All Means #Defamation
I saw a recent documentary on Beyonce on MTV and there was something about Beyonce’s energy that was just off and I couldn’t place it. She just seemed so driven to prove a point that …
Lady Gaga Sued for $5 million Over “We Pray for Japan” Charity Wristbands
When it comes to legal news for Lady Gaga, she is usually on the offense. These days, let’s just say she is now on the defense. Read up on the latest lawsuit against her: “Lady …
The Japanese Do Not Play-Lady Gaga’s YouTube Account Suspended for Copyright Violation
This You Tube suspension comes on the heels of Lady Gaga being sued for scamming earthquake victims in Japan. “Even though Lady Gaga’s videos have racked up more than a billion views on YouTube, even …
DJ Wins $1Million Against Black Eyed Peas for “Hump” Song- #Clearances
The lyrics are so juvenile, so “gangster” as in so ridiculously crazy, silly, amusing, and comical depending on who you ask. The dialogue goes like this: “Will.I.am asks: What you gon’ do with all that …
Young Jeezy Too Busy Ballin’ to Show Up for Concert #Breach of Contract #Performance Agreements
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 …
The Black Keys Sue Ad Agency Over Song-Get Your Clearance People, Get it!
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 …
Dr. Dre for Chrysler, Hopefully No Lawsuit in Sight
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. FashionentlawThe FASHIONENTLAW Blog features legal insights, …
Dr. Dre Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Chronic’ Sales
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 …