Raymone Bain vs. Michael Jackson - Part 2.

Raymone Bain's lawyers filed for a preliminary injuction on May 21, 2009.

As the filing says, they want an immediate accounting of all compensation Michael Jackson received from the Thriller 25 and the AEG Live deals within 30 days. Bain furthermore wants to have 10% of these incomes deposited.

Bain says that this is a necessary step because of the substantial risk that payments received by Jackson will depleted or spent prior to judgement, or Jackson will leave the United States for a longer and uncertain time of period.

She gave an example of Jackson's irresponsible spending habits: after the 2007 refinancing of the loan on the Sony ATV Music Publishing catalog, Jackson reveived approximately 25 million dollars for personal living expenses. Bain states that Jackson spent approximately 6 million dollars to purchase statutes and antiques.

Bain mentioned that when Jackson stayed in a Las Vegas hotel, he said he would not leave until he could purchase the property owned by the Sultan of Brunei, which had an asking price of 100 million dollars. Jackson even sent a purchase proposal to the Sultan's representatives.

The former spokesperson of Jackson's listed 14 settled legal cases saying that 13 million dollars were allocated to pay these settlements.

Michael Jackson Legal Issues - Updates

The recent days' focus point of the Michael Jackson related news' were on Jackson's legal issues. Here you can read a factual overview of his ongoing cases:

Serious:

John Landis vs. Michael Jackson
A trial setting conference has been set for September 9, 2009. No other information leaked as yet of now.

Raymone Bain vs. Michael Jackson
No updates since last Wednesday, neither new hearing dates set.


Settled:

Sylvester Johnson vs. Michael Jackson
The parties agreed to settle the case out of court, and will do so before June 8, 2009.

MJJ Productions vs. Julien's Auctions
The original case has been dismissed on May 11, 2009 for MJJ Productions's request.


Funny:

Helen Harris-Scott vs. Michael Jackson
Jackson's lawyers requested for a summary judgement yesterday. A conference case management is set for the judgement on September 1, 2009. The case will be dismissed most likely on that day.

Billie Jean Jackson vs. Michael Jackson
The Judge decided to have a conference case review on July 6, 2009., because there were no updates in the case since last December. The case will be dismissed most likely.

Ola Ray vs. Michael Jackson
Sony BMG Music Entertainment filed for a final judgement, that the Judge just approved. Despite media reports Ray formally did not sue Jackson again. She has filed for a new case, but the Judge did not rule on that yet.


Unrelated:

AllGood Entertainment vs. Frank DiLeo
Despite the company's threat, there is still no sign of any legal action taken.

Michael Jackson Recording in London?

According to some sources, Michael Jackson arrived in London or will arrive very soon. I have been told that his visit might be in connection with studio recordings among others with Akon.

This rumor is still unconfirmed!

Ayscough vs. Michael Jackson - Closed

There were some disturbing updates about the Ayscough vs. Michael Jackson case this February.

Now I can confirm that Jackson paid all the bills and the case has been closed on May 5, 2009.

Michael Jackson Merchandises Ads

Above you may see two newspaper Ads about the new Michael Jackson merchandises coming this May.

Ola Ray vs. Michael Jackson - Updates

Sony BMG Music Entertainment filed for their dismissal from the Ola Ray vs. Michael Jackson case citing an order and final judgement from November 20, 2008.

Raymone Bain vs. Michael Jackson - Part I.

As the media reported today, Michael Jackson's former employee Raymone K. Bain sued the star.

I will report about the latest updates here.

You may download the first set of court papers exclusively from here:
http://www.michaeljackson.hu/downloads/RaymoneBainLawsuit1.pdf

Ola Ray Lawsuit

Despite the recent media reports, Ola Ray did not sue Michael Jackson again.

Ray's case has been closed last December, because she was unable to show the cause of the case.

On April 24, 2009 Ray's lawyer filed a motion to reopen the case citing that it's been closed in error.

No rule has been made on the motion so far.

Response From Champion Management

I have been told by Champion Management that they stand by their earlier press release and have no further comments on the issue.

This means Champion Management still claims that Leonard Rowe is Michael Jackson's official manager.

New Michael Jackson Releases

May 2, 2009: Aphrodie Jones - Conspiracy (Japanese Edition)




May 7, 2009: Bad Figure (Japanese Limited Edition)








May 10, 2009: Thriller Student Figure (Japanese Limited Edition)




May 20, 2009: Michael Jackson Figures (Japanese Edition)




July 8, 2009: Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, HIStory (re-releases, paper card-sleeve)


July 22, 2009: The Essential Michael Jackson (blu-ray)

Videos from Larry Nimmer

As it's been reported in the fan community, Larry Nimmer will release a new documentary about Michael Jackson very soon.

Until the new documentary will be available, here You can see some of the footages Nimmer recorded about Jackson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9Mi861tdqg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIwehjDPOYU

Michael Jackson For Sale

Channel Five (UK) will air a new documentary called "Michael Jackson For Sale" starting 10pm April 27, 2009. The programme is about the cancelled auction and MJ's financial situation after the trial.

Auction Cancelled - New Release

"A limited number of the Michael Jackson Memorabilia catalogs, being sold separately from the five-catalog box set, are now available for purchase. This fully-illustrated color catalog covers the memorabilia section of the landmark Michael Jackson exhibition. Michael Jackson's stage worn clothing, jewelry, awards, video props and iconic gloves are featured in this 255-page catalog representing 305 lots. The Memorabilia catalog contains the highlights of a career that changed rock music and the world. Own a piece of the history."

Unfinished User Song Featuring Michael Jackson?

A fan informed me about an unfinished Usher song featuring Michael Jackson called Stop Playin'.

There are some blank parts in the song leaked last Summer, most probably kept for Jackson.

You may listen to the song here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuB0pjqmn0M

Thank You Daniel.

Tribute to Michael Jackson in his New Home?

A local bar will host a Michael Jackson tribute band in the pop star's rumored new home in Chislehurst.

The "Ben - A Tribute To Michael Jackson" will show up in the Lounge Bar on June 26th, 2009.

Updates in the Harris-Scott Case

As I have reported, Helen Harris-Scott's case against Michael Jackson is still pending.

However Harris-Scott did not appear on the last hearing yesterday, therefore Jackson's lawyer filed for a dismissal.

The judge will decide on the motion on May 14, 2009.

Respect!

If You would use anything from here, then name me as the source with the return link to my blog. I thought it's obvious for everyone to respect each others work.

This is my first and last note in this topic.

Michael Jackson Concert Auditions?

I have been told that the pictures showing Michael Jackson in front of a Los Angeles dance studio were taken after an audition for female dancers for his London concerts.

Jackson rented the Los Angeles Playback Studio for the auditions.

Official website: playbackstudiola.com

New Official Michael Jackson Products

According to several websites, a couple of new official Michael Jackson products will be released in the UK starting from May 15, 2009. The sources states that these are "officially licensed products" coming from MJ Licensing LLC most likely.

Available official items:
Bad Costume ( http://www.jokeshop.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-5190.jpg )
Beat It Jacket ( http://www.jokeshop.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-5191.jpg )
Billie Jean Costume ( http://www.jokeshop.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-5189.jpg )
Michael Jackson Glove ( http://www.jokeshop.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-5198.jpg )
Thriller Costume ( http://www.jokeshop.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-5192.jpg )
Thriller Wig ( http://www.jokeshop.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-5197.jpg )
Long Wig ( http://www.jokeshop.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-5196.jpg )
Short Wig ( http://www.jokeshop.co.uk/userdata/PRODPIC-5195.jpg )

Updates in Syl Johnson vs. Michael Jackson Case

The interested parties decided to settle the case on April 1, 2009. The attornies has to file a report about the results of this settlement as late as June 18, 2009.

Most of the defendants has been terminated the same day, among others Tupac Skakur's estates and Universal Music.