Case Victories Archives - Jonathan D. Davis, P.C.

Firm Secures Prompt Dismissal on First Amendment Grounds Against Lil Durk

After promptly moving to dismiss on First Amendment grounds, the firm secured dismissal of an Illinois wrongful-death lawsuit against record labels affiliated with Lil Durk.

Firm Prosecutes Unpaid Business Loan Claim on Behalf of Usher with Several Early Key Victories

The firm secured a default judgment against two defendants and defeated other investors’ motions to dismiss Usher’s claims to recover a $1.7 million loan.

Firm Defeats Injunction and Obtains Dismissal of Trademark Action Against Winners Circle Entertainment

The plaintiff’s request for a preliminary injunction was defeated, and the entire action over the “Winners Circle” name was dismissed at the pleading stage.

Firm Obtains Dismissal of All But One Counterclaim Against Lil Wayne in $20 Million Dispute with Former Entertainment Lawyer

The firm narrowed Lil Wayne’s dispute with his former lawyer, winning dismissal of all counterclaims but one and advancing Mr. Carter’s declaratory judgment claim.

Firm Wins Summary Judgment, Multi-Million Dollar Attachment, and $3.5 Million Partial Judgment for Prominent Entertainment Lawyer Against “Major” Recording Artist

The firm won summary judgment for David M. Ehrlich, securing a $3.5 million partial judgment and a $4.88 million prejudgment attachment.

Firm Successfully Resolves Cross-Border Name and Image Claim on Behalf of Iconic Sports Figure

The firm resolved a cross-border dispute over unauthorized use of an iconic sports figure’s name, image, and likeness without litigation.

Firm Defeats Fraud Claims Against Timbaland’s Personal Manager

After prevailing on several procedural motions and filing a motion for summary judgment, the firm secured the voluntary dismissal with prejudice of claims against Timbaland’s personal manager, Mono Music Group.

Firm Defeats Injunction and Obtains Dismissal of Nearly All Copyright/Trademark Claims Against Sean Combs and Bad Boy

The firm defeated an effort to freeze Sean Combs’s assets and secured dismissal of nearly all claims over the “ACT BAD” recording and merchandise, eliminating millions in potential liability.

Firm Obtains Dismissal of All Contract/Fraud Claims Against Lil Durk

The firm defended Lil Durk in a Southern District of New York case over a purported investment agreement tied to a recording and secured dismissal of all claims.

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