George Clinton v. Capitol Records, Inc., et al

Outcome: Favorable Summary Judgment and Settlement

Description: Hendricks & Lewis represented George Clinton, the legendary “godfather of funk" and celebrated songwriter, performer, producer, recording artist and visual artist, in a variety of legal matters, including this action against Capitol Records for infringement of Mr. Clinton's copyrights in Hardcore Jollies," "One Nation Under A Groove," "Uncle Jam Wants You" and "The Electric Spanking of War Babies," also known collectively as the Funkadelic Masters. On behalf of Mr. Clinton, Hendricks & Lewis overcame substantial statute of limitations and collateral estoppel issues and successfully moved for summary judgment of liability in Mr. Clinton's favor. Following entry of summary judgment, Hendricks & Lewis negotiated a favorable settlement on Mr. Clinton's behalf. In addition to litigation matters, Hendricks & Lewis assisted Mr. Clinton in a broad array of copyright, trademark and contractual issues.