Feds crack down on 70 websites for copyright, trademark infringement
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. The federal government has cracked down on more than 70 websites that were allegedly selling counterfeit items that violated the trademarks of legitimate businesses and cheated unsuspecting […]
Hollywood keeps a close eye on “Premium Rush” breach of contract suit
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Miami fans of actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt might not have realized that his next movie, “Premium Rush,” is the subject of some litigation that is being watched very […]
Rihanna sues former accountants, who allegedly cost her millions
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Here in Miami, lots of entertainers start to entrust certain areas of their professional lives to other people once they attain a certain level of success. After […]
Fashion photographer alleges “contributory copyright infringement” – what’s that?
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Here’s a rather technical lawsuit that nonetheless might be interesting to any models working in Miami; television legal correspondent Dan Abrams’s two websites are being sued by […]
Jessie J’s “Domino” accused of infringing on another singer’s copyright
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. It seems to be a rough week for British musicians. In our last post, we told Miami readers about the British boy band One Direction and the […]
British band One Direction: Our name is ‘what makes us beautiful’
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. What’s in a name? A lot, if you are an artist. Hopefully, Miami entertainers understand that a name is how casting agents, prospective employers, fans and audiences […]
Ashton Kutcher’s production company seeking $1.44M in breach of contract case
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Miami viewers might remember Ashton Kutcher’s first reality TV venture, the successful MTV program “Punk’d.” Kutcher had hoped to follow that show with a series about employees […]
Louis Vuitton loses “Hangover 2” copyright infringement case
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Louis Vuitton doesn’t think taking liberties with its trademark is a laughing matter, even when the alleged infringement is for the sake of a joke. The company […]
Bogart’s son to Burberry: Stop misusing my father’s image
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Models, whether they are working in Miami or elsewhere, need to be very savvy when they sign contracts. If they’re not careful, they can end up signing […]
ABC, CBS clash in entertainment lawsuit over new show
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Miami fans of the reality show “Big Brother” may have been looking forward to the debut of the similar new show “The Glass House,” but CBS officials […]