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In a long-awaited decision, the court allows Cher's royalty lawsuit to proceed despite copyright termination notices from Sonny Bono's heirs.
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The Beat (And Cher’s Lawsuit) Go On With New Ruling in Bono Copyright Dispute

  • byAaron Moss
In a long-awaited decision, the court allows Cher's royalty lawsuit to proceed despite copyright termination notices from Sonny Bono's heirs.
Rick Astley is suing Yung Gravy for impersonating his voice from "Never Gonna Give You Up." Is Astley's right of publicity claim on a collision course with the federal Copyright Act?
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Why Astley’s New Soundalike Lawsuit Should Be Rickrolled Out Of Court

  • byAaron Moss
Is Rick Astley's right of publicity claim against Yung Gravy for "vocal impersonation" on a collision course with the federal Copyright Act?
Does a copyright termination by Sonny Bono's heirs trump Cher's marital settlement agreement? Copyright and family law intersect in Cher v. Bono.
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You Got Sued Babe: Breaking Down the Cher-Bono Lawsuit

  • byAaron Moss
Does a copyright termination by Sonny Bono's heirs trump Cher's marital settlement agreement? Copyright and family law intersect in Cher v. Bono.
In a new lawsuit, Sacha Baron Cohen, who claims he's never used cannabis in his life, objects to Solar Therapeutics' unpermitted use of both the copyrighted Borat character and his own likeness on a Massachusetts billboard
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Sacha Baron Cohen Sues For Use of “Borat” on Cannabis Billboard

  • byAaron Moss
The actor, who claims he's never used cannabis in his life, objects to Solar Therapeutics' unpermitted use of both the copyrighted Borat character and his own likeness.
The SDNY rejects a claim that SiriusXM violated the right of publicity by broadcasting old Howard Stern shows featuring "Stuttering John" Melendez's name, voice and likeness.
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CCourt Decisions

Court Tosses “Stuttering John” Lawsuit Based on Copyright Preemption

  • byAaron Moss
The judge rejects a claim that SiriusXM violated the right of publicity by broadcasting old Howard Stern shows featuring "Stuttering John" Melendez's name, voice and likeness.
SiriusXM has filed a motion to dismiss the right of publicity lawsuit filed by "Stuttering John" Melendez, arguing the claim is preempted by the Copyright Act
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SiriusXM Looks to Preempt “Stuttering John” Lawsuit

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In a new motion to dismiss, Sirius argues that the Copyright Act preempts right of publicity claims brought by longtime "Howard Stern Show" personality “Stuttering John" Melendez.
A former law firm associate and client sued by the firm for copyright infringement and numerous business torts have filed a motion to dismiss the firm's lawsuit.
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Former Client and Associate Fire Back at Law Firm

  • byAaron Moss
In a new motion to dismiss, a law firm's former client and at-will associate argue copyright preemption and remind us that they aren't firm property.
A lawsuit alleging that "Prank Encounters" infringes the copyright in "Scare Tactics" will proceed
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Court Allows Copyright Case Against Hidden Camera Prank Show to Proceed

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A judge rules on a motion to dismiss copyright infringement claims brought by the co-creator of "Scare Tactics" against his former business partner and the producer of "Prank Encounters," another hidden camera prank/scare show.
Law Firm Sues Former Associate for Copyright Infringement
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Law Firm Sues Client and Former Associate for Copyright Infringement

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Many overworked or underappreciated law firm associates dream of being offered a job by a client. That dream probably doesn't include getting sued for going in-house.
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