Property

Bossier Parish Property Owners Facing Dual Tax Increases; Key Vote Scheduled

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Bossier City, LA – Property owners in Bossier Parish may soon feel the impact of significant tax hikes as the Bossier Parish Police Jury considers a proposal to increase its tax millage rates. This decision is expected to affect several taxpayers across the parish, as local officials aim to address fiscal requirements. Officials have called for a public hearing and subsequent vote on this matter, which is slated for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Bossier Parish Courthouse. The meeting, occurring at 2:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, will be an opportunity for … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Triumph: Duo Awarded $71 Million in Dollmaker Lawsuit Over Intellectual Property Dispute

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Santa Ana, Calif. — Rapper T.I., his wife Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris, and the pop group OMG Girlz have been awarded a hefty $71 million in damages after winning a lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment for intellectual property infringement. A federal jury ruled in favor of the artists following a prolonged legal battle over the resemblances between the OMG Girlz and MGA’s L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. The lawsuit reached a definitive conclusion after three trials, with the latest awarding $17.8 million in compensatory damages and an additional $53.6 million in punitive damages. The decision followed … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Triumph in $71 Million Jury Verdict Against Toy Giant for Infringing OMG Girlz’s Intellectual Property

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — In a significant legal victory, rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris were awarded $71 million by a jury on Monday in their lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment. The verdict concluded that MGA had infringed on the intellectual property rights of their formed musical group, OMG Girlz, through the company’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls collection. The jury decided on $17.9 million in compensatory damages and an additional $53.6 million in punitive damages after a three-week trial in a federal court. Jurors identified 15 dolls that they found had copied … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Celebrate $71 Million Verdict in Intellectual Property Lawsuit over OMG Girlz Likeness

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Los Angeles, California — In a landmark legal battle, rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris earned a nearly $71 million award in a lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, the company that produces O.M.G. Dolls. The verdict, delivered by a federal jury in California, concluded that MGA had unlawfully used the name and appearance of the pop group OMG Girlz, which T.I. co-owns. The jury found that MGA Entertainment had infringed upon the trade dress and distinct style of the OMG Girlz, a group celebrated for its vibrant and unique aesthetic. This trial marks a … Read more