on 2-4-05 3:38 PM, Bruce Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > There are levels of release; the one signed was for test shots; if they > decided to use it commercially, they would have needed a new contract > from the model and a new release.
Got it. "Levels of release" sounds a bit like how publishing rights work. > However, the model knew he had them dead to rights, and didn't settle. > Nestle should have counter offered him, but they got arrogant and > decided to take him to court. Bad move.) McDonald's did the same sort of thing in the infamous "hot coffee" case. The woman plaintiff originally just wanted them to cover her medical bills and she would call it a day. Apparently, though, McDonalds got hassled by people all the time about hot coffee spills and dimsmissed her out of hand. Corporations must have people coming after them all the time. I'd sure hate to be the guy at Nestle who waved this one away... Best, James -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
