(Forbes) When the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, passed away on Christmas Day 2006, the world mourned the loss of the rock and roll legend. For his family, however, Brown's death marked the beginning of a dispute that continues to rage to this day, spanning probate, family and copyright laws. This battle for Brown's vast estate, including the rights to his prolific music catalog, shows no signs of stopping as it approaches its 13th year.
