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Artist Maurizio Cattelan Beats Plagiarism Lawsuit Over Banana Taped to a Wall
In a recent legal victory for renowned artist Maurizio Cattelan, U.S District Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. of the Southern District of Florida, granted Cattelan
“Inventor David Wexler’s Legal Battle with Hasbro: A Case of Novelty and Intellectual Property Rights”
Recently, a notable case involving Hasbro Inc. and inventor David Wexler made headlines when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit backed a
CNN’s Anderson Cooper Found Not Liable for Defamation, But the Case Continues Against CNN
On April 25, 2023, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper’s motion for summary judgment was granted in Florida state court. A motion for summary judgment is a
Press: Our Recent Media Features
IN ENTERTAINMENT | September 2, 2022
Pirates of the Caribbean has become one of the most popular Disney franchises of all time.
The Wrap | September 2, 2022
Disney on Wednesday settled a copyright lawsuit from 2017 that alleged that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies infringed upon the plaintiffs’ copyrighted original spec script.
Is it Worth Suing?
Is it Worth Suing for Copyright Infringement?
The Copyright Act contains all of the laws that apply to creative, “expressive” works, like music, photography, books, screenplays, and films. If someone copies your
Is it Worth Suing for Idea Theft/Breach of implied in fact Contract?
Have you ever pitched a fantastic idea for a movie or television show just to have it taken from you? If so, you may have
Is it Worth Suing for Defamation?
Defamation is a civil cause of action that creates a great amount of stir when a case is filed. Defamation occurs when a person: makes
Videos: Events and Oral Arguments
Arthur Alfred, II v. The Walt Disney Company
July 6, 2020; Mr. Lowe before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Screenplay Copyright Infringement
May 5, 2016; Panelist
California Society of Entertainment Lawyers (“CSEL”)
