// Klagen - Sammelthread //

    Da hast du Recht! Das habe ich mich auch schon oft gefragt! Aber Michael weiß bestimmt daß viele Fans auf der Welt gibt, die ihn lieben, zu ihm halten und an ihn glauben! Ich bin auf jeden Fall einer von denen!!! :)

    1983 wollte sie ihm ein Kind anhängen, heute will sie sein Geld und seinen Sohn. Michael Jackson sieht sich mit einer Klage konfrontiert - von einer Dame namens, natürlich, Billie Jean.


    Beim Gericht in Los Angeles sei eine Klage eingereicht worden, mit der sich besagte Dame das geteilte Sorgerecht für Jacksons jüngsten Sohn Prince Michael II. sichern will. Sie sei nämlich dessen leibliche Mutter. Und weil sie schon dabei ist, verlangt sie vom in letzter Zeit recht klammen Jackson offenbar auch gleich noch eine runde Milliarde Dollar Unterhalt. Das alles weiß zumindest der Branchendienst "femalefirst.co.uk" zu berichten.


    Der kleine Prinz wurde 2002 geboren, und es ist in der Tat bis heute nicht bekannt, wer seine Mutter ist. Jackson bestand in der Vergangenheit stets darauf, dass sein Spross das Ergebnis einer künstlichen Befruchtung bei einer Leihmutter sei.


    Zugegeben: Die Idee, Jackson nicht ein Kind anzuhängen (wie es die Billie Jean in dem gleichnamigen Hit von 1983 versuchte), sondern Profit aus den merkwürdigen Lebensumständen des "King of Pop" schlagen zu wollen, ist so schlecht nicht. Allerdings ist die Billie Jean anno 2008 nicht die erste Frau, die diesen Gedanken hatte: Bereits 2006 und 2007 habe sich Jackson, so "femalefirst", derlei Vorwürfen ausgesetzt gesehen. Schon damals ist nichts daraus geworden.


    quelle: [url=http://magazine.web.de/de/themen/unterhaltung/klatsch-tratsch/7227360-Immer-wieder-Billie-Jean,articleset=7160352,cc=000005537900072273601X8xHj.html]WEB.DE - Billie Jean is not my Mother (21.12.2008)[/url]


    :D

    Schaffel Case Closed


    2008. december 25.


    A dismissal order has been filed in the Schaffel vs. Jackson case on December 23, 2008.


    One more case has gone.


    Michael Jackson Blog: Schaffel Case Closed


    Legal Updates

    Updates to my November 27th, 2008 post:


    Billie Jean Jackson vs. Michael Jackson
    Updates: No next court hearing yet.


    Ola Ray vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Optimum Productions Inc.,
    Updates: The case has been dismissed on 12/03/08! The Judge ordered that the Plaintiff did not show the cause of the case.


    Sylvester Johnson vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Will Smith, Tupac Shakur, etc
    Updates: Johnson demands for $75.000 from Jackson saying that the King of Pop used his 70s hit without a prior consent from the copyright owner. MiJac Music has been already dismissed in the case (04/01/08). Next hearing on 12/30/08


    Roberto Hernandez vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Muhammad Basheer, Jackson International LLC
    Updates: No updates.


    Ayscough & Marrar vs. Michael Joe Jackson, MJJ Productions Inc., Fire Mountain Services LLC
    Updates: The case has been closed, however Jackson's filed his briefs. Next hearing on 02/19/09


    Marc F. Schaffel vs. Michael Joe Jackson, Fire Mountain Services LLC, MJJ Productions Inc.
    Updates: The case has been closed, however Jackson's filed his briefs. Next hearing on 12/22/08


    Jackson is involved in several other copyright infrigment cases (through MiJac Music or Sony/ATV Music Publishing) as Plaintiff. Still NO serious cases from two left out.


    Michael Jackson Blog: Legal Updates

    Michael Jackson's Licensing Issues


    2008. december 26.

    Updates to my December 6th, 2008 post regarding Michael Jackson's licensing business issues:


    - Jackson's original licence owner company "Triumph International Inc." (TI) has been suspended for sure both in California and Delaware. However in the very same year someone registered "Triumph International LLC" in Delaware. It's still unclear if the second company does belong to Jackson.


    - It seems that "TI" is still the sole licence owner of Jackson's merchandising rights worldwide, however "TI" sold these rights in Europe to "MJ Licensing LLC" (MJL) until June 2012. Jackson most probably has a 75% stake in MJL.


    - Jackson has established "MJ Marketing (Asia-Pacific) PTE LTD" (MJM) through "TI" back in 2002. The company is still active and handles Jackson's merchandising businesses in Asia ("MJ Japan", the Japanese clothing line, the new Thriller figures all does belong to "MJM").


    - I have reported about another merchandising company of Jackson's called "Michael Jackson Mystery Holding Ltd". The Hong-Kong based company once responsible for the "Mystery" drink has been suspended this August.


    - "MJ Company LLC" is still a mystery for many reasons. The company is still active in California, and was responsible for Jackson's touring plans after the "HIStory" era.


    There is still a lot to do with Jackson's merchandising businesses. It seems that the star and his people has to negoiate with third parties to resolve these matters.


    Michael Jackson Blog: Michael Jackson's Licensing Issues


    Updates On New Michael Jackson Releases


    2008. december 26.

    As it's been reported on many websites, Michael Jackson will release new official figures through his "Triumph International Inc." (the products are licensed by "Ecbizz Japan Co. Ltd." from "MJ Marketing (Asia-Pacific) Pte. Ltd.") together with "Hot Toys Japan Co. Inc.".


    Three different types will be available for the public:


    - January 20, 2009: CosBaby - Michael Jackson Thriller Student figure
    The figure will be available in the Japanese HMV stores only in a limited number edition (for sale in Hong-Kong and Japan only).


    http://www.hottoys.jp/michaelj…e-thrillerstudent_big.jpg


    - January 20, 2009: CosBaby - Michael Jackson figures
    Jackson and Hot Toys will release 7 figures, six of them known prior to the order and one surprise (for sale in Hong-Kong and Japan only).


    http://www.hottoys.jp/michaelj…by/page-mjcosbaby_big.jpg


    - February 20, 2008: MIcon - Billie Jean figure
    This new "larger then life" release can be changed on 38 points!


    http://www.hottoys.jp/michaelj…y/page-mj_history_big.jpg


    Michael Jackson Blog: Updates On New Michael Jackson Releases

    Zitat

    Schaffel vs. Jackson Case dismissed


    There was a hearing on this around the 23rd December. I presume MJ's team didn't get what they wanted, so either the judge dismissed their filings or they asked for it to be dismissed as it wasn't gonna get anywhere.


    Very old case, long story. Schaffel sued Michael Jackson over money owed for work on, I think the home movies and 'what more can i give', MJ counter sued Schaffel as he had been writing himself cheques etc.


    Source: elusive moonwalker, MJJC



    Source: LeslieMJHu, MJJC

    Upcoming Court Dates:


    02/17/09: Johnson vs. Jackson (Case hearing)
    02/19/09: Ayscough & Marrar vs. Jackson (Case hearing)


    Michael Jackson Auditorium Still Covered

    Unfortunately the letters on the "Michael Jackson Auditorium" in the King of Pop's former elementary school are still covered.


    Recent video (November 4th, 2008):
    MySpace Video - BLACKBARRY JAM Videokanal und Videoclips


    Michael Jackson Owned Properties


    1/02/2009

    I have made a research on Michael Jackson's known properties. Below you may see an overview:


    Jackson Family home in Gary (Recent picture above)
    According to the official papers the property's current total value is over $19.000 and owned by the Jackson Heirs Trust (Katherine and Joseph Jackson). Some sources says that Jackson bought the property back in early 2003. There are no liens or unpaid taxes on the property.


    Jackson Family home in Encino
    The Jackson Family compound is worth around $3 million. According to the official papers, the home is owned by Jackson himself. There are no unpaid taxes on the property, but a $4 million mortage lien.


    Katherine Jackson's home in Las Vegas
    The property's title once bought by Michael to Katherine has been moved to the "Land Title of Nevada Inc." back in 2003 in Katherine and Joseph Jackson's bankruptcy case. According to several sources, Katherine still has the rights to stay in the home. There are no liens or unpaid taxes on the property.


    Neverland Valley Ranch
    Jackson did not visit the famous ranch since his 2005 acquittal. The farm is owned by a joint venture between Jackson and Colony Capital (Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC) since late 2008. There are no unpaid taxes on the property, but a $24.5 million mortage lien.


    Los Angeles property
    Jackson reportedly owns a Century City hideout, but no further information is known about this property.


    Rented mansions
    According to the media reports, Jackson recently rents two mansions, one in Las Vegas and the other in Beverly Hills.


    MichaelJackson.hu - [English]

    Woman Targets Michael Jackson with Paternity Suit


    Written by VOA
    Tuesday, 13 January 2009


    Access Hollywood reports that Billie Jean Jackson is suing singer Michael Jackson for the second time.


    In 1987, 60-year-old Billie Jean filed a $150 million paternity suit against Michael claiming he's the father of three of her children. The suit was thrown out of court.


    Now, Billie Jean, whose real name is believed to be Lavon Powlis, claims she's married to Michael and the mother of his six-year-old son, Prince Michael II. She's reportedly seeking $1 billion and joint custody of the child, who goes by the nickname Blanket.


    North Denver News - Woman Targets Michael Jackson with Paternity Suit; DMX Enters Guilty Plea

    Updates in the Syl Johnson Case


    Michael Jackson and some other defendants has a new attorney in the case, since the old one left his former company, Jenner & Block LLP.


    A status hearing / telephone conference held on 12/30/08 before the Honorable Marvin E. Aspen Judge.


    If the parties can not agree on a settlement, the parties are to file with the Court a joint detailed discovery plan, with a courtesy copy to Chambers.


    Next hearing: 2/17/09


    New 2SeasRecords Website and Project?


    Did anyone notice that the 2SeasRecords.com website has been updated recently saying that something is coming soon?


    Source: LeslieMJHu, MJJC

    Updates in the Syl Johnson Case


    It's in relation to "Blood on the Dance Floor" which allegedly samples one of his tracks without permission--although the only version of this track which appears to sample his work at all is the Refugee Camp Mix (produced by Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel) yet they weren't even named as defendants nor was this specific remix mentioned...he filed this suit against a bunch of other artists including Tupac Shakur (estate of) for a variety of songs that he claims use his sample without permission or compensation. It only took him an entire decade after the remix was released to file such a suit .


    More details (and the complaint itself) at: Michael Jackson Repository News / Comments / Lawsuit Filed By Syl Johnson Against Michael Jackson, Will Smith, and Others


    Lawsuit Filed By Syl Johnson Against Michael Jackson, Will Smith, and Others


    71-year old Soul singer Syl Johnson (Sylvester Thompson) has filed a lawsuit in an Illinois district court, where he accuses numerous artists of sampling his 1967 song "Different Strokes" without proper authorization to do so. In the lawsuit, Johnson lists Michael Jackson, Will Smith, (the estate of) Tupac Shakur, KRS One / Boogie Down Production, Peedi Crakk & Young Chris, and the group N.W.A. as defendants along with their respective music labels.


    Of the alleged copyright infringement, Syl Johnson contends that the above mentioned artists stole portions from "Different Strokes" and used them in their own work(s), without offering any compensation nor obtaining any sort of authorization to do so from Johnson. In the complaint, Syl Johnson requests a jury trial and asks for an unspecified amount in damages.


    Johnson primarily names the following songs and artists as infringing upon his rights:


    Blood On the Dance Floor (Michael Jackson)
    Who Stole the D.J. (Will Smith)
    Peep Game (Tupac Shakur)
    Nothing But Love (Tupac Shakur)
    Criminal Minded (KRS One)
    Criminal Background (Peedi Crakk & Young Chris)
    Real Niggaz Don't Die (N.W.A.)


    It is worth noting that, in the legal complaint, Johnson referenced the Michael Jackson track simply as "Blood On the Dance Floor." However, the original version of the song (and title track to Jackson's 1997 remix album) does not appear to use any audible samples of Syl Johnson's work. Instead, it is the Refugee Camp Mix of the song (produced by The Fugees' Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel) that samples the opening vocals from "Different Strokes." The remixed version of this song was included on the original single release, but not on the album itself. Why none of The Fugee members were named defendants has yet to be made clear.


    Source: MJJR.net / TMZ.com


    2SeasRecords:


    Re: 2Seas, their Web site changed within 1-2 weeks after the lawsuit was settled. I don't care what happens with it, all I hope is that as part of the confidential settlement Michael didn't agree to be any part of that non-existent company at any point in the future. When news first broke that he was going to record the Katrina single on that label (soon after the trial) the site underwent a similar "coming soon" transition from its original state. Then it promoted the single and "company" with a flashy animation, and then when things fell apart it all went away and remained as such for a couple years. Now it looks like they'll be bringing it back in one form or another.


    Source: TSCM, MJJC


    LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT


    The school has a Web site, but their contact form does not work and has not forever. I've tried to contact them about this some time back, but I feel that they'd listen more carefully if the person (or group of people) contacting them are actually from the area and not from distant states. The cover was never meant to be permanent, at least two high up people from the district said as much when they so quickly covered it up in November 2003.


    Stephanie Brady (District Spokeswoman) said that they would cover it "for the time being" until the case was over, while implying that it would be removed if he was exonerated. Celia Ripke (Principal) echoed similar remarks, and that she felt Michael was innocent until proven guilty.


    LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
    Gardner Street Elementary School
    7450 HAWTHRON AVENUE
    LOS ANGELES,CA 90046
    PHONE: 322.876.4710
    FAX 322.878.0954


    Edit: Here's the actual message I attempted to send awhile back...


    "To whom it may concern; I am writing to inquire about the "Michael Jackson Auditorium" at your school, which was dedicated in October 1989. In November 2003, the school covered Michael Jackson's name on the building due to the then pending allegations against him. Stephanie Brady (the district spokesperson) was quoted at the time as saying that his name would be covered up "for the time being" until the case was concluded. It was suggested by both Ms. Brady and Principle Celia Ripke that they believed in "innocent until proven guilty" and if Michael Jackson were acquitted, as he ultimately was, the title would be restored. Years have gone by and still the auditorium is covered up. I am writing to ask what the status of this issue is, and if there are any considerations to remove the cover over his name or why it is still covered? The family that accused Michael Jackson in 2003 admitted to having lied under oath in the past for financial gain, the mother was subsequently convicted of multiple counts of welfare fraud and perjury, and Michael Jackson was acquitted on all charges. Thank you for your time."


    Source: TSCM, MJJC

    African singer sues Michael Jackson and Rihanna


    1 hr 12 mins ago


    PARIS (AFP) – Cameroonian singer Manu Dibango lodged a lawsuit against king of pop Michael Jackson and R'n'B diva Rihanna at a Paris court on Tuesday, claiming they stole a hook from one of his songs.


    French judges will decide on February 17 whether to allow the 75-year-old African's case against the artists to be heard. He is reportedly seeking 500,000 euros in damages.


    Jackson had already accepted that parts of Dibango's 1972 "Soul Makossa" were used on the track "Wanna be Startin' Something" on the 1983 album "Thriller," and the singers had reached a financial settlement.


    But in 2007, Rihanna -- apparently in good faith -- obtained Jackson's permission to use the same section of melody on her hit single "Please don't stop the music," without also contacting the original artist Dibango.


    Separately, Paris-based Dibango's lawyers have asked the French courts to block record labels Sony BMG, EMI and Warner from receiving any income from the records until the matter is settled.


    African singer sues Michael Jackson and Rihanna - Yahoo! News

    hmm aber es wurde doch von WBSS gesamplet und nicht vom Original...

    [CENTER][INDENT]ACHTUNG dieser Beitrag kann im Gesamten oder in Passagen Ironie und Sarkasmus beinhalten der ggf. auch nicht für die Allgemeinheit sichtlich gekennzeichnet sein muss.
    [/INDENT] [/CENTER]

    Afrikanischer Musiker verklagt Michael Jackson und Rihanna


    Vor 3 Stunden


    Paris (AFP) — Der afrikanische Musiker Manu Dibango hat eine Klage gegen den früheren US-Popstar Michael Jackson und die karibische Sängerin Rihanna eingereicht. Der 75-jährige Dibango verlange 500.000 Euro Schadenersatz, weil Jackson und in der Folge auch Rihanna eine Passage aus einem seiner Stücke übernommen haben, wie Justizbeamte in der französischen Hauptstadt Paris mitteilten.


    Rihanna soll sich 2007 von Jackson die Erlaubnis geholt haben, die Passage für ihren späteren Hit "Please Don't Stop The Music" zu verwenden - offenbar ohne zu wissen, dass es sich um ein Plagiat aus einem Stück des afrikanischen Musikers aus den 70er Jahren handelte.


    Der aus Kamerun stammende Dibango hatte schon einmal gegen Jackson geklagt, nachdem dieser sich zu Beginn der 80er Jahre für das Stück "Wanna Be Startin' Something" bei ihm bedient hatte. Zu einem Verfahren kam es damals aber nicht, weil die beiden Musiker sich außergerichtlich einigten.


    quelle: AFP: Afrikanischer Musiker verklagt Michael Jackson und Rihanna


    Ist es von dem Lied hier :? :sneddi


    [ame=http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=62HXA6Sa7OU]YouTube - Manu Dibango SOUL MAKOSA[/ame]

    Jackson, Rihanna Sued for Song Swipe


    Josh Grossberg – 1 hr 48 mins ago


    Los Angeles (E! Online) – Michael Jackson started somethin' all right. Another legal battle.


    In the latest in a never-ending string of lawsuits, a Cameroonian musician is suing Jackson and Rihanna in a Paris court, alleging they swiped a hook from one of his tunes.


    The suit, file Tuesday by 75-year-old Manu Dibango, claims the Moonwalker had previously acknowledged using a section of Dibango's 1972 track "Soul Makossa" as the riff on "Wanna Be Startin' Something," one of the hit singles from 1983's landmark Thriller album. The two sides eventually reached a settlement over the unauthorized sample.


    Rihanna came to be involved in the dispute in a roundabout way. Turns out she licensed the same hook from Jackson for her 2007 smash "Don't Stop the Music," but no one bothered to get permission from Dibango.


    According to Agence France-Presse, a Parisian court will rule on Feb. 17 whether the case will move forward.


    Should he win, Dibango could net more than $600,000. Until the matter is adjudicated however, his attorneys are asking the court to block Sony BMG, EMI and Warner from profiting off the contested songs.


    There was no immediate comment from either Jackson or Rihanna.


    Jackson was sued just last week by "Thriller" video director John Landis for failing to pay royalties from his the 14-minute clip and then trying to launch a stage version of the video without Landis' input.


    Jackson, Rihanna Sued for Song Swipe - Yahoo! News

    Update: Helen Harris-Scott's Case


    In related news, that other nutjob Helen Harris-Scott's case is still active (pending appeal) with yet another hearing on it in Santa Monica today...despite the judge dismissing the case nearly two years ago. Amazing how much money Michael spends each year on defense litigation alone for such false and ludicrous lawsuits.


    Source: TSCM, MJJC

    Michael Jackson's Team


    Below you may read an overview of Michael Jackson's known team Members:


    L. Londell McMillan (from Dewey & LeBoeuf) - Chief Legal Counsel and Business Manager
    Thomas C. Mundell (from Mundell, Odlom & Haws) - California Legal Counsel


    Tom Barack (from Colony Capital) - Business Partner


    Tohme R, Tohme - Spokesperson
    Larry Solters (from Scoop Marketing) - Public relations firm (US)
    Celina Aponte (from The Outside Organisation) - Public relations firm (UK)


    Peter M. Lopez - Music Manager, Producer


    Martin Bandier - Chairman, Sony ATV Music Publishing


    Dr. Arnold Klein - Dermatologist


    Michael Jackson Blog: 01/09


    Michael Jackson Sued by the Saudi Prince?


    1/29/2009


    According to chambersstudent.co.uk:


    "Oh, and Michael Jackson, who has instructed Dewey & LeBoeuf to defend a claim made by a member of the Saudi royal family concerning a recording and entertainment contract."


    Michael Jackson Blog: 01/09



    Naja.. 500.000€ sollten für Rihanna wohl ohne Probleme aufzutreiben sein..

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