Late last year, I wrote about a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Dr. Carlos Moore, author of Fela: This Bitch of a Life!, against Jay-Z, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith’s FELA! on Broadway. I stated …
Beyoncé in L’Officiel Magazine Fela Tribute Stirs Controversy Over “Black Face” Instead of Obvious Stereotype of Africans
Yet another debate in the public eye as fashion and race intersect. In January 2011, I discussed the alleged whitening of Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan’s face on cover of Elle Magazine India to make her look whiter …
Author Carlos Moore Files $5million Lawsuit Against Fela! #Derivative Work #Copyright Infringement
July of this year, I gave my basic legal analysis on a lawsuit filed by a photographer against Fela! Broadway Musical in New York. Apparently, there is a new lawsuit this time from Carlos Moore …
#Photographer Sues FELA! Producers Jay-Z, Will Smith & Jada Pinkett, #Copyright Infringement #Copyright Law
New York Times reports the following: “A Brooklyn photographer is suing the producers of the Broadway musical “Fela!” in federal court for copyright and trademark infringement, seeking at least $150,000 in damages for their use …
YOU THIEF! How Dare you!! Angelina Jolie Sued for Copyright Infringement of ‘The Land of Blood and Honey’
Folks, there are three legal issues raised in this lawsuit, all of which I have discussed in the past on prior cases. Issue #1 – Whether indeed Angelina Jolie has infringed (i.e. stolen) the copyright …
Fashion Law: Rihanna and David LaChapelle Settle Lawsuit over S&M video
In February of this year, I brought your attention to lawsuit filed by David LaChapelle, a photographer, against Rihanna for copyright infringement. The suit claimed that Rihanna had used unauthorized images owned by LaChapelle in …
Photographer Sues VH1 for Unauthorized Use of N.W.A Pictures in Documentary #Copyright Infringement
We’ve seen this kind of lawsuit before. From Rihanna to FELA! Broadway musical, the legal issues remain the same. Check on this story below: “(CN) – VH1 did not have permission to use pictures of …
Lil’ Wayne Sued for Stealing ‘Bed Rock’ Song – Ya Gotta Own the “Bed” You Wanna Rock, First! #Copyright Infringement
If you wanna make a “bed rock” it might make sense to actually own the bed, don’t ya think? Lil’ Wayne, this August, has been hit with two big law suits for allegedly stealing songs. …
JJC: How Don Jazzy and D’Banj DID NOT Betray Me, We Are Africans Ah Whoo, The Remix!
The biggest case in the fashion industry right now is the ruling handed down by the court on the Christian Louboutin vs. YSL case. Stand by as fashion law grenades explode in this earthquake causing …
Heidi Klum’s Project Runway Sued for Copyright Infringement, What it All Means #Photography Law
Greeting folks. Happy Monday. Happy New Month. I wish for you, all of the wonderful things you wish for yourselves. OKAY! Let’s go! Litigation time. What’s on our court docket today? The popular Project Runway …
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