Copyright Infringement

Justin Bieber’s latest hit Mistletoe has gathered over 20million hits in one week. But, even such amazing performance has not deterred the controversy surrounding him and a new bill to criminalize streaming of unauthorized work online. Read on. . . [...]

“A global meeting entitled “Enabling Creativity in the Digital Environment: Copyright Documentation and Infrastructure” was held recently at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Gathering representatives of governments, business leaders, academics, and other stakeholders, the conference was organised in the framework [...]

We’ve seen this kind of lawsuit before. From Rihanna to FELA! Broadway musical, the legal issues remain the same. Check on this story below: “(CN) – VH1 did not have permission to use pictures of group N.W.A. in its documentary [...]

If you wanna make a “bed rock” it might make sense to actually own the bed, don’t ya think? Lil’ Wayne, this August, has been hit with two big law suits for allegedly stealing songs. For his alleged stealing of [...]

I recall hearing, for the first time, Lil’ Wayne’s ‘How to Love’ on my car radio while driving. When the song was completed, the radio host announced the artist behind the song was Lil’ Wayne. I about fell out of [...]

For new readers, as an African (Nigerian)-American Attorney, I have a keen interest in Africa’s legal systems and jurisprudence. Further, given there are very few firms, if any, that specialize in fashion and entertainment law in Africa, I do intend [...]

Greeting folks. Happy Monday. Happy New Month. I wish for you, all of the wonderful things you wish for yourselves. OKAY! Let’s go! Litigation time. What’s on our court docket today? The popular Project Runway show. I love that show, [...]

I love legal drama, I really do. I can’t get enough whether it be via legal movies, tv shows, books, fashion law films – can I get an “Amen” from my cyber fashion law folks.  Legally blonde, The Devil’s Advocate, [...]

This You Tube suspension comes on the heels of Lady Gaga being sued for scamming earthquake victims in Japan. “Even though Lady Gaga’s videos have racked up more than a billion views on YouTube, even the site’s reigning queen can [...]

It seems we are seeing more suits against Ad agencies and the companies they represent for unauthorized use of copyrighted songs. A little due diligence to get clearance before using a song goes a long way. Get an entertainment attorney [...]