The Buffer Zone

Buffer vs. Aureus Records, Warlock Records, Clubhouse Records, 1997

THE BLOW-BY-BLOW
Buffer sues labels over sampling of LGRTR ("Now considered the clarion call to the pure integrity of the competitive spirit," in words of Michael's manager-brother, Bruce) on album by group Craziewhite Peckawood

THE DECISION
Judge, saying Peckawood engaged in "outright copying," issues restraining order against manufacture and distribution of the album

Buffer vs. Infinity Broadcasting, 1998

THE BLOW-BY-BLOW
Buffer demands Infinity radio station WFAN in New York stop playing unauthorized tape of an LGRTR; after Infinity sues to free LGRTR for universal use, Buffer countersues for trademark infringement

THE DECISION
Pending