The Beatles: Rock Stars Of Litigation

Possibly because they were on top of a music industry that was undergoing profound changes, The Beatles were involved in an awful lot of lawsuits. Their legal problems began early, when Brian Epstein, their inexperienced manager, was overwhelmed by the legal complexities spawned by their initial success. The problems began with an ill-advised licensing and merchandising agreement signed just after the band became an international sensation, and continued throughout their reign as number one pop stars. They were on the losing side of battles over nearly every aspect of their business.