With ‘Girl on Fire,’ Did Alicia Keys infringe on someone else’s copyright?
There are probably quite a few fans of Alicia Keys here in Miami. For years, the singer has consistently impressed critics with her richly textured songwriting and deeply felt lyrics. Her recent single “Girl on […]
Universal Studios sues over pornographic ’50 Shades of Grey’ ‘parody’
by Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. We assume that most Miami residents are pretty comfortable with parodies, satires and spoofs. After all, the U.S. has a strong tradition of being reluctant to limit […]
Contract dispute between British singer, ‘The X-Factor’ means a $2.3M lawsuit
Chances are very few Miami residents know who Cheryl Cole is. Although the singer gained popularity in her native United Kingdom, first as a member of the girl group “Girls Aloud” and then as a […]
Kesha settles lawsuit with ex-manager
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. In our last post, we told Miami residents about a lawsuit by a former manager against pop sensation Shakira. Just the other day, we found a story […]
Shakira sued for $100 million over oral agreement
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. You would think that if millions of dollars were hanging in the balance, the parties to a contract would want to get their agreement down in writing. But […]