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Entertainment & Sports

May 18, 2010

DC Sues Lawyer for Comic Artist's Heirs

A lawyer representing the heirs of a Superman co-creator in their efforts to regain a portion of the copyrights to it allegedly positioned himself to gain a majority ownership of the franchise, according to a newly filed lawsuit.

By Jean-Luc Renault

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - A lawyer representing the heirs of a Superman co-creator in their efforts to regain a portion of the copyrights to the superhero from DC Comics allegedly interfered with the company's business by maneuvering to gain a majority ownership of the franchise, according to a newly filed lawsuit.

The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court Friday by O'Melveny &a...

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