Owner Of Popular File-sharing Site Charged With Criminal Copyright Infringement
KickassTorrents (KAT), the most visited illegal file-sharing site in the world, recently got a knock from perhaps the most unwanted visitor in the world: The U.S. Justice Department.
August 09, 2016
Former Member of The Fugees Sues Showtime for Copyright Infringement
Pras Michel, co-founder and former member of 90’s rap group The Fugees, has filed a lawsuit against Showtime over Sweet Micky for President, a documentary he produced. Michel alleges that the cable network has been airing the film on TV and online without his permission.
August 02, 2016
Kanye West Beats Trademark Suit Over 2015 Film
A New York federal judge has dismissed a trademark suit from Latin band Loisaidas against Kanye West and Damon “Dame” Dash for their film of the same name.
July 26, 2016
Houston Law Schools Fight Over Name
It’s common knowledge that law school is competitive, and two actual law schools are about to reveal just how much in court. The University of Houston has filed a trademark infringement suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas over South Texas College of Law’s recent name change to Houston College of Law.
July 19, 2016
Should ISP’s Like Windstream be Held Liable for Copyright Infringement by Users?
Internet service provider Windstream has filed a declaratory judgment against BMG Rights Management over whether it is liable for its users’ copyright infringement.
July 12, 2016
Singer Ed Sheeran Sued for Copyright Infringement
English pop singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is being sued in the United States District Court for the Central District of California over “Photograph,” from his 2014 album x (said as “multiply”).
July 05, 2016
Advocates for the Creative Mind
