Contract Law
Complaint Filed by the Presley Estate Against Colonel Tom Parker (Extracts) (1981)
In light of the Baz Luhrmann movie, Elvis, and the legal issues it raised […]
Jurisdiction
Contract Law
National Music Museum v. Johnson (2014)
This is the first of three court judgments in this case. The overarching issue […]
Swedish Lisa-Marie
Presley a.k.a Johansen v. JP/Politikens Hus et al. (2014) [Swedish Lisa-Marie]
This case was filed by Ms. Lisa Johansen, who claims to be the “real […]
Elvis Bootlegs
United States v. Minor (1988) [Bootleg Records]
Here, Minor is appealing from a district court order sentencing him for crimes related […]
Civil Procedure
RCA Records v. Hanks (1982)
This case, concerning royalties owed by RCA, features Priscilla Presley as co-executor of Elvis’ […]
"In Memory" Poster
Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1981)
Defendants are appealing the 1980 decision. The court holds that the decision in the […]
"In Memory" Poster
Factors Etc., Inc. v. Pro Arts, Inc. (1977)
Defendants are seeking to dismiss the case or have it transferred to Ohio where […]
Right of Publicity
Factors Etc., Inc. v. Creative Card Co. (1977)
Occurring shortly after Elvis’ death, plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent defendant from […]
Civil Procedure
Arch Music Co. v. Gladys Music, Inc. (1962)
Proceeding on a motion for dismissal of one cause of action for want of […]