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Reputation rights and the deceased
Solicitors Journal

Reputation rights and the deceased

The Oscar-tipped biopic of the life of Apple svengali Steve Jobs starring Michael Fassbender has met widespread praise by critics. Unlike the critics, the Jobs family has not welcomed the film, claiming that it does not contain a fair or accurate representation of the man and tarnishes the reputation and memories they wish to protect.
Mr Guilty
Solicitors Journal

Mr Guilty

We've all been guilty of a Freudian slip, but unintentional utterances by a judge can have amusing, if not grave consequences for a defendant.
Celebrity rights across the pond
Solicitors Journal

Celebrity rights across the pond

Reports of the Paris fashion retailer ElevenParis being ?on the receiving end of a lawsuit jointly filed by five ?of American's biggest music A-listers – Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Jay Z, ?and Rihanna – has reignited interest in the protection of famous personalities' global merchandise rights.