Eriq Gardner of THR, Esq. takes on the analysis on the recent Beatles deal that got the Beatles music on Itunes. It is a must read as Gardner delves into the royalty fees that was …
Black Eyed Peas, Interscope Sued for Copyright Infringement, ‘I Gotta a Feeling,’ ‘Boom Boom Pow’
Hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas got slapped with a suit, last week, against them. The facts as reported from Beverly Hills Courier News are as follows: “[T]wo separate but related copyright infringement lawsuits were filed …
2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards: Rappers & Lawyers Go Together Like Bread & Butter
BET Networks hosted its 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards yesterday. The most interesting part for me was watching Ice Cube and his sons and Rev Run and his sons do a rap battle. What’s all of …
Music Performance Agreements #Natasha Bedingfield #Unwritten
What is a Performance Agreement? A Performance agreement is usually a 1-2page contract that outlines the legal expectations of both artists and promoters where an artist is expected to perform live on stage. What Goes …
T.I and Tiny Arrested for Drug Possession #Search & Seizure #Crimes
I really like T.I and Tiny and find myself wishing only the best for them. So, I am never happy to hear their legal woes and brush with the law. But as I say often …
Michael Jackson’s Estate Defeats $40Million #Breach of Contract Law Suit
Happy Birthday to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop and congratulations to his estate and family. A nice birthday gift just in time for celebrations. U.S. District Judge Harold Baer Jr. just threw out the …
Mary J. Blige & Keri Hilson Sued for #Copyright Infringement on ‘Take Me As I Am.’
I have covered copyright infringement suits on the blog. Here is a story regarding two celebrities Keri Hilson and Mary J. Blige who have been sued for copyright infringement. Pay attention to the damages sought …
Mos Def and J.Lo Sued for Cancellation of Concerts #Breach of Contract, #Performance Agreements
I predict, very soon, lawsuits in the USA will become a norm within the African community for cancellation of concerts. There are way too many “promoters” trying to do shows in the USA to promote …
#Fantasia Barrino, Legal Woes & Triumps VH1 Special
By now you must have heard of Fantasia Barrino’s attempted suicide. Thankfully, it failed. The music star speaks candidly with VH1 about her life, legal woes and triumphs. The clip is very instructive for those …
About FASHIONENTLAW: Legal Counsel for Fashion, Entertainment, and Creative Industries
UPDATED : June 17, 2025 FASHIONENTLAW is a boutique law firm led by attorney Uduak Oduok, Esq., providing legal representation to fashion, entertainment, and creative industry professionals. Based in Sacramento, California, the firm has earned …