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A major consideration in copyright infringement cases is whether attorneys’ fees will be awarded at the end of a proceeding. It is a point of leverage that can be used by both the plaintiff and defendants as they seek to negotiate a pre-trial resolution. Ultimately, if the case goes to trial and a verdict, then […]
On May 9, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court provided its opinion in the matter of Warner Chappell Music, Inc., et al. v. Nealy et al. In that case, Sherman Nealy sued Warner Chappell Music for copyright infringements that allegedly went back ten years and Warner Chappell didn’t challenge liability on statute of limitations grounds. Instead, it sought […]
If you’re reading this, then it is likely that you have received a demand to cease and desist violations of copyright laws with a threat that action will be taken pursuant to 17 USC 501 based on allegations of copyright infringement. The letter, likely signed by Stephen M. Doniger, Esq. begins by identifying the Doniger / Burroughs Law […]