St. Louis photographer sues home decorating show

One man's "piece de resistance" is another man's infringed copyright, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in St. Louis.

After nearly six decades, that yellow brick and stone building at 501 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. gave up its governmental seat in June 1973. Seeking to preserve the structure's essence, in 1981 a group of Bartlesville citizens succeeded in getting the old courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places. Three years later South Country Builders capped a novel restoration and remodeling, turning the beloved site into commercial offices while retaining the ornamentation and environment of the 1914 era.Media Contact Michelle Payer The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Miami and Fort Lauderdale (786) 470-3424 Email ContactWhen Inland Construction Co. finished the three-story structure in 1914, what became the Washington County Courthouse forsook the iconic Greek columns of traditional halls of justice for a soaring arch of terra cotta flowers and petals. Built at the then- exorbitant cost of $125,000, the builders incorporated a number of striking features inside and out, from stone awnings and terra cotta leaf to marble staircases, cut-glass windows, plaster ceiling moldings and delicate chandeliers.At The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale we offer a wide range of specialty items -- welcome baskets and bridal party gifts -- and an array of distinctive amenities to help personalize your event. Additionally, our Fort Lauderdale wedding planners can connect you with preferred vendors and provide expert guidance in selecting floral design, catering, photography, lighting, décor and other features of your celebration.Like that exotic two-story electric sign atop its roof, the courthouse's grand design boldly proclaimed both ages-old stability and an upstart, oil-fueled exuberance, one of the proudest to be found across the bustling new state of Oklahoma. The Washington County Courthouse's charming abundance also captured the global optimism that a new age of peace and prosperity had dawned across the world."We had to do some work to make it work, but it does it well," owner Jerry Lesch said of the office building. "The only thing we've really had to do on a major scale was obviously re-roofing it. And I had to put in a new cooling tower last year."Our wedding advisors are well versed in current wedding trends and traditions -- cultural and religious -- as well as proper etiquette and will ensure that your event is flawlessly executed, no matter how small the detail. To start planning your Fort Lauderdale wedding and reception, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/FortLauderdale/Meetings/Default.htm .

The case is Michael Eastman and Michael Eastman Images Inc. v. NBCUniversal Media LLC; Bravo Media LLC, Goodbye Pictures Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Martyn Lawrence Bullard, 4:11- cv-01296.

Author: Heather Cole