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Samsung sued by Dua Lipa. Similarities to Pele’s lawsuit against Samsung?

May 11, 2026 No Comments »
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As news broke of Dua Lipa’s $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, I was reminded of Pele’s $30 million lawsuit also against Samsung. Pele sues Samsung

Based on reporting, it appears Dua Lipa also owns the copyright to the photograph Samsung used on its packaging. Dua Lipa sues Samsung


Suit by 1983 championship NC State team against NCAA, CLC may be one to watch

June 13, 2024 No Comments »
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With the rapid passage of various so-called “NIL” statutes in numerous states, it is perhaps inevitable that a claim will come along which may not be fully answered by the statutory provisions. Without speculating if that will be applicable in the following, I will note simply that the dynamics of the recently filed suit against the NCAA and Collegiate Licensing Company by players of the North Carolina State 1983 championship team, may be one to watch. Here’s a link with more information about the filing: Players from 1983 NC State team file suit against NCAA, CLC


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