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Dudley Jarvis sued A&M Records for engaging in deceptive trade practices by discontinuing his record prematurely. The significance of this case lies in contract interpretation and the obligations of record labels.

The Supreme Court's 'Betamax case' ruled that making individual copies of television shows for the purpose of time-shifting was a fair use. This case has had a lasting impact on copyright law and the home video market.

The Supreme Court held that The Nation magazine's unauthorized excerpting of Gerald Ford's memoirs was not fair use. This case is key for copyright law, specifically how unpublished works are treated in the context of fair use.

The Supreme Court ruled that 2 Live Crew's parody of Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' was fair use. The case is significant for establishing that commercial parodies can qualify as fair use.

Mattel sued MCA Records over the song 'Barbie Girl' by Aqua, claiming trademark infringement. The court ruled in favor of MCA Records, stating that the song was a parody and protected under the First Amendment. The case is important for the treatment of trademarks in artistic works.

Universal sued Nintendo over the use of the name 'Donkey Kong,' claiming it infringed on their 'King Kong' trademark. Nintendo won the case, and it's significant for establishing limits on the scope of character protection under trademark law.

The Supreme Court ruled that publishers could not license the electronic rights to freelance articles without the writers' permission. The decision is significant for addressing copyright laws in the digital age.

Vanna White sued Samsung over an ad featuring a robot turning letters on a game show. The court sided with White under the Lanham Act's false endorsement claim, recognizing the right of celebrities to control the commercial use of their identity.

In a dispute over blanket licenses, the Supreme Court held that BMI's method of licensing music to broadcasters did not constitute price fixing. This case is significant for the music licensing industry.

Warner Bros. sued RDR Books to prevent the publication of a Harry Potter lexicon. The court held that the lexicon was not transformative and thus not a fair use. The case is significant for its implications on derivative works and fair use defenses in publishing.

The Supreme Court invalidated California's law restricting the sale of violent video games to minors. The decision reinforced the First Amendment protection for video games. The significance lies in the affirmation of video games as protected speech.

After being acquitted in a criminal trial, O.J. Simpson was found liable for wrongful death in a civil trial and ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages. The case is significant for demonstrating the difference in burden of proof between criminal and civil cases.$

The Sixth Circuit Court ruled that sampling portions of a sound recording, no matter how small, requires authorization. This decision has major implications for the music industry and the practice of sampling.

The Supreme Court held that a business playing a radio broadcast for customers was not a 'performance' requiring copyright fees. This decision impacts how music is played in public venues.

Columnist Art Buchwald sued Paramount Pictures claiming that the film 'Coming to America' was based on a script he had written. Buchwald won, and the case is significant for issues surrounding 'idea submission' in Hollywood.

Miramax sued the MPAA over their prohibition of distributing screeners during the Oscars. The court allowed temporary restriction waivers, a case significant for its impact on the awards season and the marketing of films.

The estate of Martin Luther King Jr. sued CBS over the use of King's 'I Have a Dream' speech. The case underscores the tension between copyright ownership and the First Amendment in significant historical content.

The Supreme Court decided that renting films was a legitimate business not subject to the copyrights held by film companies. This decision had a significant effect on the growth of the film rental business.

The Supreme Court held that copyright infringement disputes are entitled to a jury trial to determine statutory damages. This ruling is significant for clarifying copyright procedures and the rights of defendants in copyright cases.