Stocks, Inc. collects and disseminates securities information through a copyrighted newsletter. Subscribers must agree to keep all information in confidence. Key data is then extracted and published in a much cheaper Ryders newsletter. B. for inducing breaches of confidence. D. in the 7th Circuit, for Ryders' breaching the agreement on its newsletter cover.
Crooner is a professional singer.
Apex tried to get him to endorse its products. When that failed, a sound-alike was hired to sing a licensed derivative jingle based on the song for which he is most famous. This seems to violate Crooner's trademark. B. Under California law, Crooner probably has a poor right of publicity claim. This seems to violate Crooner's copyright.