Facebook copyright status updates have no legal effect
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Lots of Miami residents have probably seen their Facebook newsfeeds clog up with status updates from friends that appear to be an effort to make a legal […]
Contract dispute: After 22 years of holdup, studio sues Scorsese
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. When two parties make a contract, there is generally the expectation that the service contemplated will be performed promptly, or that the good negotiated over will be […]
‘Hobbit’ update: New Line isn’t backing down in trademark infringement suit
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Several of our last few posts have been about “The Hobbit,” the film that is set to debut in a few weeks. The movie is causing quite […]
Tolkien’s estate sues movie studio, book publisher over online gambling game
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. We’re very close to the premiere of “The Hobbit,” as any Miami fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy series surely doesn’t need to be told. But this recent […]
‘Spider-Man’ musical the subject of copyright infringement lawsuit
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Florida residents may have heard about the hit Broadway musical sensation “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The show began performances in November 2010, and since then it […]