Restaurateurs Serve Up Accusations of Piggish Misconduct
Scott Harris, founder and chef of the Purple Pig, sued fellow members and investors. According to the lawsuit, the defendants were embezzling revenues, destroying records, diluting Harris’ ownership, and freezing him out of bank accounts. The parties include his co-founding partner, the partner’s son, a chef, and the general manager. Harris seeks over $500,000 in […]
Usefulness of Preliminary Injunction in a Shareholder Dispute
In the world of shareholder disputes, which can be complex even for experienced attorneys, a preliminary injunction or TRO is sometimes the only way to prevent serious and irreversible harm to a party’s interest. The recent case of Z Capital Partners v. Kornsteinet al, shows how a preliminary injunction can make an enormous difference in changing […]
Rihanna Wins Lawsuit against Topshop
Pop singer Rihanna has just won her lawsuit against British clothing store Topshop for selling a tank top bearing her image. The shirt, which was first called the Rihanna Top and then changed to Icon Top after complaints from Rihanna, displays an image of the singer on her tour that was taken by a freelance photographer without her permission. […]