Breach of Contract Case Against Bob Dylan Dismissed by NY Court

Breach of Contract Case Against Bob Dylan Dismissed by NY Court

By PPLAdmin / November 23, 2021

On July 30th, 2021, a Supreme Court for the State of New York, dismissed a breach of contract suit over proceeds derived from the sale of rights in Bob Dylan’s album, Desire. (Note: “Supreme Court” is the designation given to the lowest level state courts in New York). Following its release in 1976, Desire topped…

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Co-Creator of Hit Netflix Series ‘Ozark’ Sued for Breach of Contract

By PPLAdmin / July 22, 2021

On March 15th, 2021, Ozark co-creator Mark Williams (“Williams”) was hit with a breach of contract suit. In a complaint filed by Nick May (“May”), the first-time screenwriter claims that Williams eliminated his authorship of the film he wrote. After May agreed to “option” his screenplay for the upcoming film, “Blacklight,” to Williams, the “Ozark”…

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Is it Worth Suing for Idea Theft/Breach of implied in fact Contract?

By PPLAdmin / May 27, 2021

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 a cause of action for what is referred to as “idea theft”. As entertainment lawyers who specialize in these claims, we are often approached by potential clients and asked: “What…

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