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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. […]

Paramount seeks to quash ‘Godfather’ book prequel

By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. There are a number of movie franchises that stand apart in the minds and wallets of the public. For example, while many die-hard fans of the original […]

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