Newcombe v. Davies

Track this case

Case Number:

3:13-cv-04005

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Nathanael M. Cousins

Firms

  1. October 24, 2014

    Dispute Over 'Boardwalk Empire' Song Rights Settled

    A California federal judge on Thursday approved an undisclosed settlement between the founder of the band Brian Jonestown Massacre and a former guitar player in a spat over who owns the copyright to several of the band's songs, including one used in the "Boardwalk Empire" credits.

  2. October 22, 2014

    'Massacre' Rocker's IP Claims At Risk Over Shoddy Complaint

    A California federal judge on Wednesday said he'd likely toss a former Brian Jonestown Massacre guitarist's countersuit in a spat over who owns the copyright to several of the rock band's works, including one used on "Boardwalk Empire," saying the guitarist needed to be clearer in his pleadings.