Polka musician reaches copyright infringement settlement with ex-wife
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. You may remember a story we shared with you over the summer about a polka singer who sued his ex-wife for copyright infringement. In 1978 the musician […]
Comedy club involved in dispute over alleged comment and professionalism
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. At one of the most popular comedy clubs in Southwest Florida on September 17, comedian and actor Faizon Love refused to go on for a scheduled show […]
Cross-Country Pizza Time trademark dispute continues
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. In a case of alleged trademark infringement, the Coral Springs based Pizza Time, Inc. is claiming that another pizza chain based in the state of Washington is […]
Apple at risk for three class action suits over geolocation
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Apple is currently embroiled in litigation of all types worldwide. Apple rivals like Samsung and HTC have sued and counter-sued alleging patent violations, but Apple’s biggest threat […]
University of Miami football players involved in gift scandal
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Collegiate and professional athletes excel on the field. To make it at either the college or professional level requires an intense amount of training and dedication. Unfortunately […]
Miami Beach based media company faces legal scrutiny
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Plum TV, the Miami Beach based media enterprise laid off the majority of its staff on Tuesday and now faces questions about its financial affairs. The company […]
Linkedin in trademark dispute over name of new startup
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Social networking has gone from a niche universe of college students to something that is used by a wide spectrum of people. Everyone from grandma to business […]
Culinary school alums sue school for misrepresentation
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. When entering into a contract, most people assume that both parties are operating in good faith and accurately describing the likely benefits to be expected from their […]
Sports agent teaching at school he sued raises eyebrows
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. A sports agent who filed a lawsuit against a university for allegedly interfering with his relationship with an athlete he formerly represented has been hired to teach […]
For intellectual property, is the best defense a good offense?
By Pankaj Ladhar of Manos • Alwine P.L. Intellectual property disputes are an increasingly shaping the music industry. For years now, copyright owners have fought to keep their music from being used or downloaded illegally. […]