“Godfather” sequel proceeds on hold during Puzo litigation
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Paramount Pictures and the estate of author Mario Puzo are at odds over the publishing rights of the third book to follow the blockbuster novel, “The Godfather.” […]
Ownership of Village People songs may return to one of the original Village People
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Even when a songwriter has completely finished writing a song it can be very difficult to tell whether or not it will be a commercial success. But […]
“Bogie’s” Burberry at the center of heirs’ court action
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. The disheveled trench coat actor Humphrey Bogart wore in the fog-clouded last scenes of the 1942 movie “Casablanca” was made by the fashion company Burberry, based in […]
Singer Selena Gomez sued for plagiarism
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. A lawsuit against popular singer Selena Gomez (also widely known as Justin Bieber’s girlfriend) accuses her of plagiarism in connection with a chorus in her 2010 recorded […]
Who owns the right to sue if someone steals your music?
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Different bands and labels may have a variety of approaches to how they manage their intellectual property. Everyone is familiar with the multitude of lawsuit filed by […]