Sara Landry has brought a federal lawsuit against her former managers, alleging they used her name and Hekate Records branding without permission after their business relationship ended.
The techno DJ (disc jockey) and producer alleges the companies used her trademarks to market their services and distribute music, creating a false impression that they continued to represent her and her label.
Landry IP LLC filed the suit on October 6 in Manhattan federal court against Night Night Ltd., which trades as The Night Department, and its affiliate Prepare to Flash.
Disputed ownership and distribution access
Landry hired The Night Department in 2023. Matthew Verovkins served as senior manager, while Harry Glaisher managed her day-to-day affairs.
Disagreements about ownership of her music and Hekate Records prompted Landry to seek an end to the relationship in August 2025.
Her complaint alleges the former managers sought a 50% ownership stake in both her music and label without appropriate payment.
Landry also alleges that Prepare to Flash declined to hand over control of Hekate Records’ distribution account with Believe after the separation.
The lawsuit seeks:
- An end to the alleged unauthorized use of her trademarks.
- Recovery of profits and damages associated with that use.
No dollar amount is specified in the lawsuit.
Separate contract case in the United Kingdom
The Night Department sued Landry in the United Kingdom in July 2026, alleging that she terminated its management agreement without proper grounds. Landry filed counterclaims.
The company maintains that its contracts clearly set out the contested ownership terms.
Landry said in a statement:
“Ownership and artists’ rights are deeply important to me, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for artists to have control over their work and their careers.”
Landry’s new management arrangement involves ASK Management & Advisory and The Circuit Group. Her second studio album, Divine Intervention, is scheduled for release on October 16.
The United States trademark case and the United Kingdom contract case both remain unresolved.
