“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 […]
Company booked fake concerts, ran off with money
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. A company filed a lawsuit against Black Velvet Entertainment and its chief, alleging that it falsely claimed to represent musicians and would book them for concerts. One […]
Star athletes not immune from business disputes
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. National Football League wide receiver Randy Moss has made his way around the league and the country. He has used his remarkable athletic ability to make great […]