Back in June, we told you about the BottleRock festival in Napa Valley, California, that had turned into a huge litigation mess of contract disputes over unpaid debts. That story continues today, with the rock festival's organizers still making promises and not...
Month: October 2013
Ex-wife of Van Halen’s drummer sued for exploiting her last name
Van Halen, a well-known rock band, has filed a lawsuit against the ex-wife of the band's drummer, Alex Van Halen. According to court documents, the lawsuit alleges that the woman is using the band's trademark - the name Van Halen - to promote her interior design and...
Dispute may disrupt proposed settlement in video game lawsuits
Video gaming giant Electronic Arts has been embroiled in several lawsuits over the use of likenesses and names of college athletes. Most of those lawsuits are involved in a proposed settlement, but that may be in jeopardy after one of the litigants has requested a...
“Patent troll” company targeted by company it sued
There has been a lot in the news lately about "patent trolls," which is a term that has been used to describe patent assertion entities. These companies solely exist in order to go after other companies for licensing fees for patent infringement. While there have been...