“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 […]
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 […]
Florida homes provide good backdrop for commercials
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Florida provides a great commercial filming industry, especially in areas that look like anywhere in America. In other words, houses that have no palm trees but have […]
What’s wrong with Reebok selling a Jet’s jersey for Tim Tebow?
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. The NFL draft is set to start next week. While the Miami Dolphins will be among all the other teams jockeying for the best talent, once each […]
Lawsuit arises from playground of the rich and famous
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. South Florida is a popular area for those with means to come and enjoy the sun and the water. For actors and celebrities such as Eva Longoria […]