Ramones Royalties Suit

Christopher J Ward v. Ramones Production Inc. et al, Index 650291/2011 (Sup. Ct., NY Co. filed Feb. 2, 2011). Complaint for breach of contract. Plaintiff (known as "CJ Ramone") is a former member of the rock band The Ramones. Plaintiff seeks to recover royalty payments for musical compositions created by the Ramones. $600,000.

Patry on Attorney's Fees

Patry on the court's denial of attorney fees in the "Richie Ramone" case against the Ramones, Wal Mart, and Realnetworks. 2008 WL 2704412 (S.D.N.Y. July 10, 2008)(N0. 07 Civ. 8233)(Scheindlin, J.).

Ramones & Digital Exploitation

Reinhardt (p/k/a Richie Ramone and Richie Beau) v. Wal-Mart stores, Inc. et al, No. 07 Civ. 8233, 2008 WL 1781232, (S.D.N.Y. April 18, 2008) (Scheindlin, J.).

Court interprets recording contract relating to exploitation "by any method now or hereafter known" -- license reaches digital media and distribution. [Patry].