Music, Movies, & TV

Eddy Grant and Greenheart. v. Donald Trump., Southern District of New York, 2023, report  damages resulting from use of musical work Electric Avenue in Trump campaign social media.

Bobby Goldstein Productions, Inc. v. Thomas L. Habeeb, et al., Northern District of Texas, 2022, report and testimony, damages resulting from infringing trailer derived from copyrighted television program Cheaters.

Scott Salinas v. The Procter & Gamble Company, et al., Central District of California, 2020, report, damages resulting from infringing sound recording on Old Spice television commercial.

Andrew Green, et al., on behalf of Andreia Green v. Kanye West, et al., District of South Carolina, 2020, report, damages resulting from infringing foreground voice, recorded and performed in Kanye West song, Ultralight Beam

Kevin Michael Brophy, Jr. v. Belcalis Almanzar (aka Cardi B) et al., Central District of California, 2020, report and deposition, valuation of damages resulting from valuation of rights in record album cover for artist Cardi B.

William Smith, et al. v. Abel M. Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd), et al., Central District of California, 2020, report, valuation of damages resulting from copyright infringement in The Weekend’s song, A Lonely Night, co-written with Max Martin.

Mambu Bayoh v. Afropunk, LLC, et al., Southern District of New York, 2020, report and deposition, infringement of copyrighted photos on website and social media of international annual music festival in U.S. and Europe.

Gray et al. v. Katy Perry et al.   Central District of California, 2019, report and deposition, valuation of damages resulting from copyright infringement in Katy Perry’s song Dark Horse.

William Smith, et al. v. Abel M. Tesfaye, et al., Central District of California, 2020, report, valuation of damages resulting from copyright infringement in The Weeknd’s song, A Lonely Night, co-written with Max Martin

Kevin Michael Brophy, et al. v. Belcalis Almanzar, et al.,  Central District of California, 2020, report and deposition, valuation of damages resulting from valuation of publicity rights in record album cover for Cardi B.

D’Pergo Custom Guitars v. Sweetwater Sounds, Inc., District of New Hampshire, 2019, report and deposition,  valuation of damages resulting from copyright infringement of high-quality guitar images.

Dan Marino v. Dante Barton and Will Guice,  Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, 2018, report and testimony, valuation of damages resulting from breach of contract among three songwriters claiming rights in Usher’s song Bad Girl.

Robert W. Cabell v. Zorro Productions, Inc., et al., Northern District of California,  report, estimated commercial damages resulting from infringement of copyright in a musical adaptation of movie Zorro.   

Gray Television Group, Inc. v. Found Footage Festival, LLC, et al.,  Eastern District of New York, report, estimated commercial damages resulting from infringement of television programming

Richard Dutcher v. Bold Films LLP, et al., Central District of Utah, 2017, report, estimated commercial damages resulting from copyright infringement of leading screenwriter in the movie Nightcrawlers.  

RCN Capital, LLC, et al. v. The Los Angeles Rams, LLC, et al., Eastern District of Missouri, 2017, report and deposition, breach of contract regarding use of rights to sell tickets in secondary markets.

Michael Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin, et al., Central District of California, 2016, trial testimony, estimated damages in infringement matter against rock group Led Zeppelin regarding classic song Stairway to Heaven. 

Joseph Cooper v. Broderick Steven “Steve” Harvey, Northern District of Texas, 2016, report and deposition, breach of contract matter regarding recorded films of comedian/actor Steve Harvey. 

Sidney Earl Swanson v. MJJ Productions, Central District of California, 2015, report, copyright infringement matter regarding a musical composition used in a sound recording Chicago by Michael Jackson. 

Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc. v. Jakks Pacific, Inc., International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution,   2015, report and deposition,  matter involving lost sales related to breach of contract for copyright owners of Cabbage Patch Kids.

Alexander Graham-Sult and David Graham v. Bill Graham Archives, LLC, et al., Northern District of California, 2015, report and deposition, valuation of copyrights and business concern resulting from fiduciary breach of the estate of rock concert producer Bill Graham.  

William L. Roberts (p/k/a Rick Ross), et al. v. Stefan Kendal Gordy, Southern District of Florida, 2015, report, valuation of defendant enrichment resulting from infringement of a musical composition in a multi-platinum release  (Party Rock Anthem) and a Kia automobile commercial.

Cartagena Enterprises, Inc. v. J. Walter Thompson Co., et al., American Arbitration Association, 2015, report, valuation of damages resulting from infringement of prominent salsa dance composition in an advertising message by leading advertising agency and the largest bank in Puerto Rico.              

Digital Satellite Connection v. Dish Network Corporation, et al., District of Colorado, 2014, report and deposition, valuation of damages resulting from trademark infringement by national satellite provider.

Ron Satija and Heather Lynette Mowder v. General Automobile Insurance Company, District Court of Northern Ohio, 2014, report, valuation of damages resulting from infringement of cartoon character The General in national advertising campaign.

Daniel Moser v. Raymond Ayala (p/k/a Daddy Yankee), et al., District Court of Puerto Rico, 2014,  report, valuation of damages resulting from infringing reproduction and performance rights in Daddy Yankee’s multi-platinum song Rompe.  

Dan Marino v. Usher Raymond, et al., Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2013, report, valuation of damages resulting from infringing reproduction and performance rights in Usher’s song Bad Girl.

Preston Asevedo v. NBCUniversal Media, et al., Eastern District of Louisiana, 2013, report, estimated damages for commercial artwork used on a Syfy cable television program Dream Machines.

Ryan Lessem and Douglas Johnson v. Universal Music Group, Southern District of New York, 2013, report and deposition, valuation of damages involving copyright infringement in 50 Cent’s song How We Do, recorded by rapper The Game.

Montana Connection, et al. v. Justin Moore, Middle District of Tennessee, 2013, report, estimated damages for infringement in country hit song Backwoods on Justin Moore’s record album and concert performances.

VMG Salsoul v. Madonna Louise Ciccone, et al.,  Central District of California, 2013, report, valuation of damages resulting from copyright infringement in Madonna’s song Vogue.

Interstar Holdings v. Truman Press, Superior Court of California, 2011, report, matter involving valuation of commercial losses resulting from breach of contract involving DVD movie Dawn of the Living Dead.

Lutfu Murat Uckardesler, et al. v. Azteca International Corporation, et al., Central District of  California,  2010,  consultant,  estimated damages resulting from infringement of treatment on internationally  popular reality television show.        

Kernel Records Oy v. Timbaland, et al., Southern District of Florida, 2010, report, estimated damages resulting from copyright infringement of sound recording on multi-platinum Nelly Furtado song Do It.  

Anthony Lawrence Dash v. Floyd Mayweather, et al.,   District of South Carolina, 2011,  report, valuation of damages involving use of a copyrighted beat in a highly promoted WrestleMania event involving Floyd Mayweather.

Rafael Vergara Hermosilla v. The Coca Cola Company, Southern District of Florida, 2010, report and deposition, valuation of defendant profits resulting from infringement of song Wavin’ Flag in an international advertising campaign for the World Cup.

Chris Lester v. U2, Apple Computer, and Universal Music Group, Central District of California, 2009, report and deposition, estimated damages from copyright infringement involving U2’s song Vertigo used in concerts and recordings.

Serendip LLC, et al. v. Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Central District of California, 2009, report and deposition, estimated damages in copyright infringement on released DVD containing the soundtrack to A Clockwork Orange.  

D.L. Byron v. Rascal Flatts and Disney Corp., Southern District of New York, 2009, report, estimated copyright damages for infringement of Pat Benatar composition Shadows of the Night by Rascal Flatts in multi-platinum composition No Reins.  

Evilkid Productions v. DreamWorks LLC & Paramount Pictures, Southern District of New York, 2009, report, estimated damages and assisted settlement involving the use of commercial art in the hit movie Transformers. 

Victor Lopez v. Daddy Yankee and Universal Music, Central District of California, 2009, consultant on damages for album track used on multi-platinum release Barrio Fino.

Charles  Watt v.  Dennis Butler, et al., Northern District of Georgia, 2009, report, estimated copyright damages involving platinum release Betcha Can’t Do It Like Me by rap group D4L.

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The Jackson Sisters v. Universal Music Group, Superior Court of the State of California, 2008, consultant, assisted classic recording act for recovery of damages for unfair trade practices in use of legacy materials in sound recording.

MCS Music America, Inc., et al. v. Napster, Inc., et al., Central District of California, 2008, consultant to music publishers in copyright infringement matter involving limited downloads and subscription streaming by the digital music service Napster.  

Henry Carter v. Independent Productions, Inc., et al., Superior Court of Delaware, 2008, consultant, royalty dispute among members of rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers.

Bridgeport Music, Inc. v. Smelzgood Entertainment, et al., Middle District of Tennessee,   2007, report and trial testimony, estimated damages for unauthorized use of George Clinton’s classic funk composition Atomic Dog in Public Announcement’s D.O.G. in Me.  

TMTV Corp. v. Mass Productions, Inc., District of Puerto Rico, 2006, report and trial testimony, estimated damages resulting from copyright infringement of Puerto Rican television program by producer and comedian Sunshine Logrono.

Velocity Entertainment Group v. NBC Universal and Donald Trump, 2006, Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles, California, consultant, valuation of treatment used in popular reality television show, The Apprentice. 

Bridgeport Music, et al. v. Crited Music., Middle District of Tennessee, 2006, report,  estimated damages for copyright infringement of musical composition You’ll Like it Too.  

Thomas Turino, et al. v. Universal Music, et al., Central District of California, 2006, report and deposition, estimated damages resulting from copyright infringement in Christina Milian’s sound recording Dip It Low.

Bridgeport Music, et al. v. Universal Music, et al., Middle District of Tennessee, 2006, report and trial testimony, estimated damages for unauthorized use of three compositions and sound recordings on Notorious B.I.G. last album (Ready to Die) produced by P. Diddy.

TMTV Corp. v. Televicentro de Puerto Rico, Inc., District Court of Puerto Rico, 2005, report, estimated damages resulting from infringement of Puerto Rican television program.  

The Royalty Network, Inc., et al. v.  Activision, et al., Central District of California,    2005, report, estimated damages for use of music on best-selling video game Streets of Los Angeles.

Al Howard Productions, Inc. v. Paxson Productions, Central District of California, 2005, report, estimated commercial damages for breach of contract involving product placements on prominent television game show, Supermarket Sweeps.  

Mojo Music, et al., v. Walt Disney Records, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2004, report, valued synchronization rights in musical compositions used in Lion King 2.

Willie Woods v. BMG Music/Atlantic Recording Company, et al., Eastern District of Missouri, 2004, report, valued damages for unauthorized use of musical compositions in a Nappy Roots’ multi-platinum song Po Folks. 

Darryl D. Lassiter, et al., v. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp., Central District of California, 2004, consultant, regarding damages due for use of unauthorized screenplay in the movie Drumline.

Sharon Haygood, et al. v. Coca-Cola, et al., 17^th District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, 2004, report and deposition, calculated professional losses for gospel artist who suffered personal injury in automobile accident.

Universal Music Publishing Group v. Fitness Quest, Inc., Northern District of Ohio, 2003, report and deposition, estimated damages from copyright infringement of music soundtrack in an exercise video tape.

Brought to Life v. MCA Records, Inc., et al., Southern District of New York, 2002, consultant, valued copyright damages in Mary J. Blige song Family Affair.

Michael A. Lowe v. Loud Records, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2002, report, valued damages for copyright infringement in musical track X produced by Dr. Dre.

Aimee Mann v. UMG Recordings, Inc., et al.,  Central District of California, 2002, consultant, estimated sales displacement and loss of income resulting from the unauthorized release of compilation album of Aimee Mann. 

Jacques Loussier v. UMG Recordings, Inc., et al., Southern District of New York, 2002, consultant, surveyed data regarding copyright infringement of improvisational composer by Eminem in song Kill You.

Hamstein Music Group, et al. v. MP3.com, Inc., et al., Central District of California, 2002, consultant, estimated damages for multiple infringements by MP3.com involving multiple musical compositions.

Chrysalis Music v. MP3.com, Inc., et al., Central District of California, 2002, consultant, estimated damages for multiple infringements by MP3.com of multiple musical compositions.

Major Bob Music, Inc., et al. v. MP3.com, Inc., Southern District of New York, 2001, report, estimated damages for unauthorized use of Garth Brooks’ musical catalog by digital library service MP3.com.