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Jackson merchandise deal approved | Jackson merchandise deal approved |
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A Los Angeles judge has approved a deal for the sale of official Michael Jackson merchandise. | A Los Angeles judge has approved a deal for the sale of official Michael Jackson merchandise. |
The deal with Bravado will cover everything from Jackson trading cards to clothing and mobile phone themes. | The deal with Bravado will cover everything from Jackson trading cards to clothing and mobile phone themes. |
But plans for a travelling exhibition of Jackson's possessions have been delayed amid objections from the late singer's mother. | But plans for a travelling exhibition of Jackson's possessions have been delayed amid objections from the late singer's mother. |
Katherine Jackson has raised concerns about her son's legacy and the split of proceeds with promoter AEG Live. | Katherine Jackson has raised concerns about her son's legacy and the split of proceeds with promoter AEG Live. |
A decision on the exhibition, which was intended to coincide with the release of a movie featuring Jackson's final rehearsals for his London concerts, will be made on Friday. | A decision on the exhibition, which was intended to coincide with the release of a movie featuring Jackson's final rehearsals for his London concerts, will be made on Friday. |
Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff scheduled the hearing to determine if the deal represented the best arrangement for Jackson's estate. | Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff scheduled the hearing to determine if the deal represented the best arrangement for Jackson's estate. |
Legal action | Legal action |
Kathy Jorrie, a lawyer for AEG, said the exhibition faced a tight deadline and the company's interest might wane if the tour was not approved soon. | Kathy Jorrie, a lawyer for AEG, said the exhibition faced a tight deadline and the company's interest might wane if the tour was not approved soon. |
She added AEG was not interested in renegotiating the deal. | She added AEG was not interested in renegotiating the deal. |
Judge Beckloff approved a deal between Jackson's estate, AEG Live and Columbia Pictures for the film to be released 30 October. | Judge Beckloff approved a deal between Jackson's estate, AEG Live and Columbia Pictures for the film to be released 30 October. |
Meanwhile, a lawyer for Katherine Jackson says she is considering taking legal action over the the circumstances surrounding her son's death. | Meanwhile, a lawyer for Katherine Jackson says she is considering taking legal action over the the circumstances surrounding her son's death. |
Burt Levitch said no final decision on a "wrongful death" action had yet been made and hinted that Jackson's personal doctor, Conrad Murray, could be the subject "because he is under investigation". | Burt Levitch said no final decision on a "wrongful death" action had yet been made and hinted that Jackson's personal doctor, Conrad Murray, could be the subject "because he is under investigation". |
Dr Murray has not been named as an official suspect, but court records have confirmed him as a subject in the manslaughter investigation of Jackson, who died suddenly on 25 June. | Dr Murray has not been named as an official suspect, but court records have confirmed him as a subject in the manslaughter investigation of Jackson, who died suddenly on 25 June. |
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