Minneapolis college funk band, Collage, has sued Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars for copyright infringement over the 2014 hit song "Uptown Funk." According to Pitchfork, the complaint claims the track is a "strikingly and/or substantially similar copy" of a Collage song entitled … [Read more...] about Is “Uptown Funk” the new “Blurred Lines”?
Litigation
Trademark Issue on Hold in the Nation’s Capital
According to Forbes, the well-publicized legal battle over the emblem for the NFL’s Washington Redskins has been put on hold. Recently, a federal appeals court delayed the case involving the legality of the team’s trademarked mascot and its controversial “Redskins” name. After … [Read more...] about Trademark Issue on Hold in the Nation’s Capital
Fashion Police Strike Again!
Ralph Lauren, Payless Shoes, and the Kardashians’ Dash boutique have been sued for allegedly discriminating against visually impaired customers. According to The Fashion Law, plaintiff Andres Gomez filed separate lawsuits against each company last week claiming that, because the … [Read more...] about Fashion Police Strike Again!
Interview with Dolores DiBella- Counsel to the NFL
The Journal on Sports and Entertainment Law recently sat down with attorney Dolores DiBella, Counsel to the NFL, to discuss current issues in sports law and career development. Ms. DiBella currently manages intellectual property, commercial litigation, employment matters, and … [Read more...] about Interview with Dolores DiBella- Counsel to the NFL
Call of Duty’s Lawyers Called to Duty in French Court
According to the BBC, the children of late Angolan rebel leader, Jonas Savimbi, are suing the makers of Call of Duty in France for €1 million in damages for his “rather unfavorable” depiction in the best-selling video game. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the video game at the heart … [Read more...] about Call of Duty’s Lawyers Called to Duty in French Court