Patrick Collins, Inc. v. Does 1-45, 12 -cv-3 507 SDNY

Aug 23, 2012

OUTCOME: Our motion was granted and the case was severed and dismissed

Decision granting motion to sever and dismiss in copyright infringement action against multiple John Does based on alleged BitTorrent sharing of film

Capitol Records v ReDigi

Feb 06, 2012

OUTCOME: Court denied plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction

Copyright infringement action against online used digital music marketplace and cloud storage site

Sinclair v. TubeSockTedD, 2009 US Dist LEXIS 9641 (D.D.C. 2009)

Jan 01, 2009

OUTCOME: Court agreed plaintiff not entitled to my client's identity

Successfully represented anonymous online speaker

Elektra v Barker

Mar 31, 2008

OUTCOME: Court agreed that RIAA's "making available" theory was not legally supportable

RIAA case for file sharing against an individual

UMG v. Lindor, 2006 WL 3335048 (EDNY 2006)

Nov 09, 2006

OUTCOME: Court agreed that unconstitutionality of amount of statutory damages sought by RIAA stated viable defense

RIAA case for alleged file sharing

Don Buchwald & Associates, Inc. v. Marber-Rich, 11 A.D.3d 277, 782 N.Y.S.2d 725 (1st Dep't 2004)

Jan 01, 2004

OUTCOME: Appeals court reversed parts of lower court decision, agreeing with us that the claims for breach of fiduciary duty, constructive trust and accounting, and tortious interference with advantageous relations should be reinstated

Appellate decision in case by my client, Don Buchwald & Associates, against former employees

Don Buchwald & Associates, Inc. v. Rich, 281 A.D.2d 329; 723 N.Y.S.2d 8 (1st Dep't 2001)

Jan 01, 2001

OUTCOME: Court agreed with us, reversed parts of lower court's order, and reinstated claims for punitive damages and tortious interference

Appellate decision in case by my client, talent agency Don Buchwald & Associates against former employees

Ripa v. Cathy Parker Management, Inc., 1998 WL 241621 (SDNY 1998)

Jan 01, 1998

OUTCOME: My client prevailed. Manager's claim for commissions was denied; my client was awarded repayment of back commissions, plus attorneys fees

Represented television performer Kelly Ripa in dispute with her former personal management company

National Amusements, Inc. v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 253 A.D.2d 396; 676 N.Y.S.2d 590 (1st Dep't 1998)

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Robbins v. Growney, 229 A.D.2d 356; 645 N.Y.S.2d 791 (1st Dep't 1996)

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