Televangelists accused of financial misconduct
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. The famed televangelists behind the Trinity Broadcasting empire are facing a $50 million lawsuit brought by their granddaughter, the company’s former chief financial officer. She claims that […]
Florida financial firm sued over cancelled IPO
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. With large business opportunities come large business risks. When several companies come together to pursue a common goal there is often a great deal of optimism and […]
A little live music at a restaurant becomes a complicated licensing dispute
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. They say that music may aid digestion. The right live music can certainly add a great ambiance to a nice dinner out at a restaurant. One restaurant […]
Eric Church battles unapproved vendors at U.S. shows
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. A popular singer has filed a lawsuit against a group of traveling unlicensed vendors who sell products at his concerts. Eric Church, a well-known country rocker, says […]
Hulk Hogan’s breach of contract suit dismissed
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Many performers enter into contracts with managers without fully understanding the scope of the contractual obligations both on themselves and on their new managers. Generally an entertainer […]
Rappers settle with “Different Strokes” artist
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Acclaimed music artists Jay-Z and Kanye West have settled their federal lawsuit brought by Syl Johnson, a songwriter who alleged that the two men illegally sampled his […]
Parodies or infringement
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Parodies are protected under the First Amendment, according to a Florida Company accused of infringement against a popular singer. With the increasing popularity of casual gaming on […]
Is Pinterest simply a vehicle for infringement?
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. If you have not yet heard of the online service Pinterest, you likely soon will. Pinterest is one of the fastest growing online social spaces reported to […]
Bank sues Florida man in check-kiting scheme
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Sarasota police and the United States Secret Service are investigating an alleged kiting scheme involving a Florida businessman, who is now involved in a lawsuit. The man […]
Naked Cowboy files lawsuit against soap opera
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. The Naked Cowboy plays guitar and sings in Times Square. He wears only a hat, cowboy boots and briefs while he sings and plays. And files lawsuits. […]