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An attorney for the father of the late pop star Michael Jackson filed a wrongful death suit Tuesday against Jackson's doctor and his medical clinics, as well as the pharmacy that sold the doctor the drug that killed Jackson.

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Michael Jackson richest dead celebrityupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 05:34:00

A year after his death, Michael Jackson's estate earns $275 million, making him the top earning dead celebrity.

Cirque du Soleil to put on Michael Jackson showupdated: Tue Apr 20 2010 13:28:00

Cirque du Soleil and Michael Jackson's estate have struck a deal to bring the late pop star's music to the big tent starting next year.

Unreleased Michael Jackson recordings could earn $250 millionupdated: Tue Mar 16 2010 12:05:00

Dozens of Michael Jackson songs never heard before by fans will be released in 10 new albums over the next seven years, starting in November, according to a source close to the transaction.

Michael Jackson's children to take stage at awardsupdated: Thu Jan 28 2010 19:26:00

Michael Jackson's two eldest children are scheduled to take the stage this weekend to accept the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for their father, Jackson family sources said.

Judge delays arguments on Joe Jackson's allowance requestupdated: Thu Dec 10 2009 18:28:00

Michael Jackson's father will have to wait until next month before a judge decides whether he'll get a monthly allowance from the pop star's estate.

Michael Jackson estate fight becomes public family disputeupdated: Tue Nov 10 2009 22:43:00

Michael Jackson's mother dropped her challenge of the two men named as executors in her son's will, but her sudden reversal caught her husband by surprise Tuesday and led to a bitter fight in court.

Michael Jackson's father moves to oust will executorsupdated: Tue Nov 10 2009 12:30:00

The battle for control of Michael Jackson's estate took another turn Monday as the pop singer's father filed a challenge of the men named as executors in Jackson's 2002 will.

Katherine Jackson replaces lawyers in estate battleupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 10:29:00

Michael Jackson's mother fired the lawyers helping her fight for control of her son's estate, but her new lawyer missed a key hearing where the judge gave more power to the men she is opposing.

Judge says Michael Jackson's kids 'doing wonderfully'updated: Fri Oct 02 2009 21:28:00

The two men running Michael Jackson's estate gained new powers and an extension of their authority until the end of the year in a court hearing Friday.

Katherine Jackson lawyer believes settlement possibleupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 12:34:00

Katherine Jackson's court challenge of the men who control Michael Jackson's estate will continue, although her lawyer said he hopes a judge's decision will lead to an out-of-court settlement.

Judge clears path for challenge of Jackson executorsupdated: Fri Sep 18 2009 20:51:00

Katherine Jackson can safely challenge the men who control singer Michael Jackson's estate without risking her benefits from her son's will, a judge has ruled.

$86,000 monthly allowance for Michael Jackson's mom, kidsupdated: Thu Sep 17 2009 23:06:00

Michael Jackson's mother and his three children receive an allowance totaling more than $86,000 a month, according to court documents released Thursday.

Michael Jackson will be buried on his 51st birthdayupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 11:41:00

Michael Jackson will be buried Saturday, August 29, on what would have been the singer's 51st birthday, according to a statement from publicist Ken Sunshine.

Jackson kids now have lawyer; estate debate continuesupdated: Mon Aug 17 2009 15:08:00

The newly named lawyer for Michael Jackson's children makes her first court appearance Monday as a judge decides if he'll approve a contract between Jackson's estate and concert promoter AEG Live.

Coroner: Jackson's autopsy will be withheldupdated: Tue Aug 11 2009 02:37:00

Michael Jackson's autopsy is done, but its release is on hold, as is the court case over the iconic singer's estate.

Michael Jackson's 3 children to get their own lawyerupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 22:40:00

Michael Jackson's three children are getting their own lawyer because the judge overseeing the probate of Jackson's will is concerned their interests might sometimes conflict with their grandmother's.

Jermaine Jackson on Michael's kids, estate, burialupdated: Fri Aug 07 2009 17:04:00

Michael Jackson's estate should gain "close to $100 million" through contracts negotiated since the pop star's death, Jackson's brother told CNN's Larry King.

Jermaine Jackson speaksupdated: Fri Aug 07 2009 17:04:00

Jermaine Jackson visits with Larry King on Friday night to discuss the ongoing Michael Jackson saga.

Michael Jackson's mom gets custody of kidsupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 19:32:00

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Monday approved an agreement granting Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, permanent custody of his children.

People.com: Judge Approves Custody for Katherine Jacksonupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 15:28:00

Michael's mother formally is named guardian of the singer's three children

Issue of Jackson doctor-shopping for drugs raised againupdated: Fri Jul 31 2009 22:36:00

While the coroner's report on what killed Michael Jackson has been delayed indefinitely, new evidence emerged that the singer shopped for a doctor who would give him the drug investigators suspect led to his death.

Jackson estate says it recovered $5.5 million from ex-advisersupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 22:41:00

The administrators of Michael Jackson's estate have filed court papers disclosing they've recovered $5.5 million in cash from one of Jackson's "former financial advisers."

People.com: Katherine Jackson Denied Control of Michael's Estateupdated: Mon Jul 06 2009 18:07:00

Executors named in his 2002 will remain in charge for now; the singer's mother remains temporary guardian of his children

Family: Michael Jackson viewing won't happen at Neverlandupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 22:38:00

Michael Jackson's family will not hold a public or private viewing of his body at the Neverland Ranch, a spokesman for the family said Wednesday.

People.com: Family Reviews Michael Jackson's Willupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 14:07:00

The 2002 document names his mother, Katherine, as guardian of his children

People.com: Details of Michael Jackson's Willupdated: Tue Jun 30 2009 20:49:00

The 2002 document names his mother, Katherine, as guardian of his children

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