Folks, my sleeves are rolled and I am back in the game ready to enjoy and share with you all, as much as I can, all things Fashion and Entertainment Law on Fashionentlaw.com. To that …
Is Justin Bieber Under the Mistletoe? Should he go to Jail for Posting Songs on YouTube? #Copyright Infringement, Copyright Law
Justin Bieber’s latest hit Mistletoe has gathered over 20million hits in one week. But, even such amazing performance has not deterred the controversy surrounding him and a new bill to criminalize streaming of unauthorized work …
Copyright Infrastructure In The Digital Age: Raising Awareness at WIPO
“A global meeting entitled “Enabling Creativity in the Digital Environment: Copyright Documentation and Infrastructure” was held recently at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Gathering representatives of governments, business leaders, academics, and other stakeholders, the conference …
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. …
Lil’ Wayne Sued For “Tryna” Steal ‘How to Love’ – You Ripped My Song, Love Homie!
I recall hearing, for the first time, Lil’ Wayne’s ‘How to Love’ on my car radio while driving. When the song was completed, the radio host announced the artist behind the song was Lil’ Wayne. …
P-Square “Jeje” How You “Do ‘Em” From Waje to Steph Nora Okere, Alleged Copyright Theft, Again? #Derivative Work
For new readers, as an African (Nigerian)-American Attorney, I have a keen interest in Africa’s legal systems and jurisprudence. Further, given there are very few firms, if any, that specialize in fashion and entertainment law …
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 …
It’s War!- CBS Sues Writer of John Grisham NBC ‘The Firm’ for Story Theft
I love legal drama, I really do. I can’t get enough whether it be via legal movies, tv shows, books, fashion law films – can I get an “Amen” from my cyber fashion law folks. …
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 …