A court battle over rights to the names of two 1950s doo-wop groups has sparked an appeal that could have far-reaching effects in civil rights litigation. The 3rd Circuit has granted en banc rehearing to decide the proper test to determine a plaintiff's entitlement to attorney fees as the "prevailing party." The underlying battle started when New Jersey officials threatened to take action against a music promoter who was using the two groups' names in a concert series -- a position the state later reversed.
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