| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Contents |
Elvis impersonator : defining the boundaries, Estate of Elvis Presley v. Russen, 513 F. Supp. 1339 (D.N.J. 1981) -- Generous gesture : making it a contract, Alden v. Presley, 637 S.W.2d 862 (Tenn. 1982) -- Elvis memorabilia : off to the auction, estate of Pepper v. Whitehead, 686 F.3d 658 (8th Cir. 2012) -- Will contest : whoʹs your daddy? Presley v. Hanks, 782 S.W.2d 482 (Tenn. App. 1989) -- Priscillaʹs bane : stopping false endorsements, Presley v. Grant, 2002 WL31547000 (Calif. App. 2002) -- Canceled concert : a question of refunds, Presley v. City of Memphis, 769 S.W.2d 221 (Tenn. App. 1988) -- Precious piano : disregarding the agreement, 148 Investment Group, Inc. v. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., 54 F.3d 777 (6th Cir. 1995) -- The velvet Elvis : an issue of infringement, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. v. Capece, 141 F.3d 188, (5th Cir. 1998) -- False gossip : suing for libel, Brewer v. Memphis Publishing Co., 626 F.2d 1238 (5th Cir. 1980) -- Recording contract : what's included?, Current Audio, Inc. v. RCA Corp., 71 Misc. 2d 831, 337 N.Y.S.2d 949 (Sup. Ct. 1972) -- Elvis documentary : a violation of copyright, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc, v. Passport Video, 349 F.3d 622 (9th Cir. 2003) -- Bootleg music : defining the crime, Dowling v. United States, 473 U.S. 207 (1985) -- Photo spread : a case of unauthorized use, Curtin v. Star Editorial, Inc., 2 F. Supp. 2d 670 (E.D. Pa. 1998) -- Booking agent : dropping the ball, Cummins v. Brodie, 667 S.W.2d 759 (Tenn. App. 1983) -- Press scoop : or not, Sellers v. American Broadcasting Co., 668 F.2d 1207 (11th Cir. 1982) -- Death certificate : the investigation requirement, Board of County Commissioners of Shelby County v. Taylor, 1994 WL 420922 (Tenn. App. 1994) |
| Summary |
Elvis Aaron Presley was a true icon of 20th century American culture. From the beginning, Elvis and his business advisors were well aware of his fame and immediately sought to capitalize on it. He entered into license agreements to use his name and likeness in connection with the marketing and sale of countless consumer goods. It is against this financial backdrop that a sizeable body of litigation has arisen, leading to the fascinating cases captured in The Little Book of Elvis Law. Among many paternity suits and recording contracts, these cases also involve: Priscilla Presley, a bar called T |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977 -- Trials, litigation, etc
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| SUBJECT |
Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977 fast |
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Entertainers -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States -- Cases
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Personality (Law) -- United States -- Cases
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Intellectual property -- United States -- Cases
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Entertainers -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Intellectual property
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Personality (Law)
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
American Bar Association, issuing body.
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| ISBN |
9781627221146 |
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162722114X |
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