Florida Record Company Claims Other Label is Pirating its Work
June 6, 2014 Barry Chase
It's no secret that the Internet has drastically changed the role of record companies. These companies grew wealthy and powerful by controlling the...
James Franco Sued Over Charles Bukowski Biopic
May 9, 2014 Barry Chase
Savvy Florida moviegoers know that the line between fact and fiction always gets blurred in the screenplay of biographical films. But when the...
Singing Banana’s Appeal of Copyright Infringement Suit Falls Flat
April 28, 2014 Barry Chase
Everyone in Florida's arts and entertainment industry knows someone who is oddly protective of his or her art - whether it's a guitarist who worries...
April 26, 2014 Barry Chase
Recording artist Lauryn Hill has made a lot headlines recently, primarily due a string of legal and financially difficulties. Music fans in southern...
It’s Spy vs. Spy in James Bond Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
April 18, 2014 Barry Chase
Florida moviegoers have been thrilling to James Bond adventures for more than half a century, and readers of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels have...
Famous Entertainer Performs Copyright Magic Trick
April 3, 2014 Barry Chase
Florida residents probably know Teller as the one-named silent half of the magic act Penn & Teller. As a recent court case reveals, he's also a...
“Simpsons” Voice Actor Prevails in Character Dispute
March 7, 2014 Barry Chase
Television and film have their plot twists, their high-concept premises, their special effects and their explosion, but what really keeps audiences...
Claws Come Out in Lawsuit Over “Toy Story 3” Bear
February 20, 2014 Barry Chase
For their many fans in Florida and elsewhere, a big part of the appeal of the three "Toy Story" movies was their use of familiar childhood toys. Mr....
From Jail, Florida’s Ex-Music Kingpin Boasts of his Ponzi Scheme
January 31, 2014 Barry Chase
The entertainment industry brings with it many issues and concerns. This could lead to serious situations, especially if there is an issue of fraud...
