Jackson’s shock death may start long series of legal battles, says lawyer

October 5th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's former skin doctor has been told to butt out of the lives of the King of Pop's kids. A Los Angeles judge has ruled Dr.

October 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Late Michael Jackson's family is believed to have filed a secret document at an LA court against the singer's lawyer, in their bid to win control of his will. The document, which reportedly proves that Jackson fired John Branca, who is co-executor of the tragic singer's will, will help them in their battle to regain control of the superstar's 300million pounds-plus estate.

August 12th, 2009 LONDON - Merchandising deals involving official Michael Jackson commemorative goods have been stalled after the singer's mother raised a series of objections in front of a Los Angeles judge. Lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, the administrators of the late star's estate, had reached a deal with concert promoters AEG Live and souvenir company Bravado International to launch several Jackson-themed products.

August 11th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Actress Ashley Greene is set to take legal action after her nude pics surfaced on the net. "The photos in question, which appear to be of our client, are illegal and are being unlawfully displayed," the Daily Telegraph quoted her lawyer as saying in a statement.

August 5th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's parents have reportedly decided to use the service of private investigators to probe their son's death. Joe and Katherine Jackson are bent on examining the contract of the pop legend with the organisers AEG for the O2 concert, sources say.

July 9th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brain was not their when his body lay in the golden casket at his memorial service, it has been confirmed. The late King of Pop's brain has been kept for toxicology tests by experts who want to find out the singer's fatal heart attack was caused by painkillers.

June 30th, 2009 LONDON - There is no mention of Michael Jackson's father Joe in the late singer's will, it has been reported. The document drafted by the King of Pop in 2002 divides Jackson's estate between his mother Katherine, his three children and one or more charities, reports the Telegraph.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's personal doctor has denied that he gave a shot of potent painkiller Demerol before the star collapsed in his home. Dr. Conrad Murray was quizzed for three hours by the Los Angeles Police Department on June 27.

June 29th, 2009 LOS ANGELES/LONDON - The parents of Michael Jackson filed for guardianship of his three children Monday, celebrity website TMZ.com reported. The court filing is the first legal move of what could become a lengthy battle for control of Jackson's children and estate - especially if Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who is the mother of the two older children, attempts to overturn her previous stance waiving her parental rights over the children.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - A criminal investigation has been launched into the sudden death of Michael Jackson, his family's lawyer has revealed. Attorney Brian Oxman said that homicide detectives had been called in to investigate the death, and the Jackson family was looking to begin a legal battle of their own if anybody found to be responsible was not brought to justice.

June 28th, 2009 AP Source: Jackson's mother retains his lawyerLOS ANGELES — The mother of Michael Jackson has chosen one of his longtime lawyers to represent the family's legal interests, a person close to the situation said Saturday. Katherine Jackson has selected L.

June 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI - Indian fans of Michael Jackson have expressed grief and shock at the sudden death of the Pop star whose musical genius overshadowed by a bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals. As the news bulletins, radio airwaves and social networking sites remained flooded with tributes for a man called the "King of Pop" and "natural heir to Elvis", Bollywood actor Govinda recalled that Michael Jackson used to be his favourite during college days.

June 26th, 2009 LONDON - King of pop Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 50 last night after he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack due to drug overdose. The legendary star collapsed and stopped breathing after he took an injection of a powerful painkiller named Demerol.

June 26th, 2009 Lawyer: Mom of 2 of Jackson's kids is inconsolableLOS ANGELES — A lawyer who represented Debbie Rowe in a custody matter says the mother of two of Michael Jackson's three children is inconsolable. Attorney Iris Finsilver says she was the one who told Rowe of Jackson's death.

June 26th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans in Malaysia jammed the phone lines of a national radio station to express their shock on learning about death of the King of Pop. Jackson died Thursday following a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles, US.