Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%

Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.

Cameo Clips

By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

Recording Agreements/ Interference Claims

Evidence established independently wrongful acts on the part of Death Row Records to support a jury finding of interference with prospective economic advantage by recording the rapper Kurupt when he was already signed to exclusive management, recording and publishing contracts with the plaintiffs, the Court of Appeal of California, Second Appellate District, decided. Brumfield v. Death Row Records Inc., B149651. In its unpublished opinion, the court of appeal noted, among other things, that “Death Row induced Kurupt to execute written contracts with [the defendants], depriving [plaintiffs Lamont and Kenneth Brumfield] of their contractual rights with Kurupt.” The jury had also found the defendants liable for false promise to pay the Brumfields some compensation and for interference with contract. The court of appeal upheld both of these findings. The court went on to rule that Kurupt, but not Death Row, had standing to bring a petition before the state Labor Commissioner alleging that Kurupt's contracts with the Brumfields allegedly violated the California Talent Agencies Act.

This premium content is locked for Entertainment Law & Finance subscribers only

  • Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
  • Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
  • Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts

For enterprise-wide or corporate acess, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or 877-256-2473

Read These Next
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough Image

There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.

Judge Rules Shaquille O'Neal Will Face Securities Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of NFTs Image

A federal district court in Miami, FL, has ruled that former National Basketball Association star Shaquille O'Neal will have to face a lawsuit over his promotion of unregistered securities in the form of cryptocurrency tokens and that he was a "seller" of these unregistered securities.

Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It Image

Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?

Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners Image

Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.

Coverage Issues Stemming from Dry Cleaner Contamination Suits Image

In recent years, there has been a growing number of dry cleaners claiming to be "organic," "green," or "eco-friendly." While that may be true with respect to some, many dry cleaners continue to use a cleaning method involving the use of a solvent called perchloroethylene, commonly known as perc. And, there seems to be an increasing number of lawsuits stemming from environmental problems associated with historic dry cleaning operations utilizing this chemical.