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Media Law Prof Blog

Media Law Prof Blog

By Louisiana State University Law Professor Christine A. Corcos.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/media_law_prof_blog/
  • May 21

    Word Frequency and Its Meaning

    Word Frequency and Its Meaning
    David Brooks discusses whether the frequency of words as revealed in the printed book means anything at all (here, in the New York Times). Read one of the articles he discusses in his NYT piece here. Try searching the Google...
  • May 21

    CBS Pulls Final Season "Mike and Molly" Episode From Schedule, Shows Repeat

    CBS Pulls Final Season "Mike and Molly" Episode From Schedule, Shows Repeat
    In order to be responsive to the tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma, CBS pulled the final episode of the season of Mike & Molly, due to air Monday night, in which a tornado hits Chicago. Instead, the network aired a repeat...
  • May 20

    FCC Acting Chair Mignon Clyburn Releases Statement To Staff

    FCC Acting Chair Mignon Clyburn Releases Statement To Staff
    STATEMENT FROM FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN MIGNON CLYBURN TO STAFF “By now you may have heard, that President Obama has asked me to serve as Acting Chair of the FCC, pending the confirmation of Tom Wheeler. I wish to express my...
Rank this Week: 42

THR, Esq.

THR, Esq.

Focuses on how the entertainment and media industries are impacted and influenced by the law. From The Hollywood Reporter.

http://thresq.hollywoodreporter.com/
Rank this Week: 57

Houston's Clear Thinkers

Houston's Clear Thinkers

Observations on developments in law, business, medicine, culture, sports, and other matters of general interest to the Houston business, professional, and academic communities. Published by Houston attorney Tom Kirkendall.

http://blog.kir.com/
Rank this Week: 141

Copyhype

Copyhype

Discusses copyright law for those in the content industries and the general public. By Terry Hart.

http://www.copyhype.com/
  • May 17

    Friday’s Endnotes – 05/17/13

    Friday’s Endnotes – 05/17/13
    The Constitutional Foundations of Intellectual Property Law — Randolph May and Seth Cooper of the Free State Foundation look at some of the philosophical underpinnings that drove the inclusion of copyright and patent protection into the…
  • May 16

    Copyright Review Principles and Consensu

    Copyright Review Principles and Consensu
    Zechariah Chafee, a godfather of 20th century legal philosophy, wrote an influential article on copyright law in the early twentieth century.1 At that time, technology was exploding: for the first time in history, it was not only possible to…
  • May 14

    Book Review – Laws of Creation: Property Rights in the World of Idea

    Book Review – Laws of Creation: Property Rights in the World of Idea
    Are copyright protections anti-consumer and anti-innovation? And is copyright law currently broken? No, say legal scholars Ronald A. Cass (Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law, and President, Cass & Associates, PC) and Keith N.…
Rank this Week: 160

Cardozo Art Law Society

Cardozo Art Law Society

Blawg follows the Art Law community in New York and seeks to create a centralized resource for Art and Cultural Heritage Law in the United States.

http://www.itsartlaw.com/
  • May 20

    Attorney's Appeal for Intervention Against Museums Addicted to Nazi Looted Art

    Attorney's Appeal for Intervention Against Museums Addicted to Nazi Looted Art
    In an article with a cheeky title and a noble purpose, Raymond J. Dowd, Partner with Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP argues that the procedural or "technical" defenses, such as the statute of limitation or laches, should not…
  • May 20

    "What's in a Name?" Peter Paul Biro v. Condé Nast for Defamation

    "What's in a Name?" Peter Paul Biro v. Condé Nast for Defamation
    "Sticks and stones may break my bones But names will never hurt me." 19th Century English nursery rhyme  It is hard to believe that there ever was a time when name calling was innocuous. In 2011, Peter Paul Biro, a Canadian…
  • May 20

    Mayan Temple Destroyed "Savagely"

    Mayan Temple Destroyed "Savagely"
    The Mayan Nohmul complex was destroyed last week.  Its stones were sold as road building material. On May 13th, archaeologists and government officials in Belize discovered that the Nohmul complex site was destroyed.  It was one of the…
Rank this Week: 294

Sports Law Blog

Sports Law Blog

A blog about the legal business of sports written by law professors: Rick Karcher, the Director of the Center for Law & Sports at the Florida Coastal School of Law; Michael McCann of Vermont Law School; Geoffrey Rapp of the University of Toledo College of Law; Howard Wasserman of Florida International University's College of Law, and Greg Skidmore of Kirkland & Ellis, LLP

http://sports-law.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 348

Music & Copyright's Blog

Music & Copyright's Blog

Covers global copyright and legal issues affecting the music industry.

http://musicandcopyright.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 430

Law and Disorder: Performing Arts…

Law and Disorder: Performing Arts Division

Answers questions about basic legal and business issues, concepts, trends, problems, and practices important to the arts and entertainment field. By Goldstein & Guilliams PLC.

http://musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?cat=872
  • May 21

    New I-94 Process for Artists Touring the United State

    New I-94 Process for Artists Touring the United State
    By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Dear Law and Disorder: I heard that US Immigration will no longer be giving foreign artists the little white card they used to get when an artist entered the US. The cards were stamped with the artist’s…
  • May 14

    Board Term Limits–The Kindest Cut of All?

    Board Term Limits–The Kindest Cut of All?
    By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Dear Law and Disorder: We are a small non-profit that runs a performing arts center. In up dating our by-laws, its been recommended that we establish term limits for our directors and officers, as well as a…
  • May 7

    Student Visas: A School for Scandal?

    Student Visas: A School for Scandal?
    By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Dear Law and Disorder: May a non-resident alien (Russian) musician here for an advance graduate school degree on an F-1 visa be paid for playing some off-campus recitals? Are they considered…
Rank this Week: 528

Entertainment Law Resources Blog

Entertainment Law Resources Blog

Covers the financing, production and distribution of motion pictures. By Mark Litwak.

http://marklitwak.blogspot.com/
  • May 6

    TROUBLE FROM PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN YOUR WORK

    TROUBLE FROM PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN YOUR WORK
    As an entertainment attorney, I am often called upon to assist writers who have gotten themselves into trouble because they do not understand how their work may infringe the rights of others. A writer who learns the fine points of the law…
  • Apr 3

    Self Defense Seminar in New York May 21, 2013

    Self Defense Seminar in New York May 21, 2013
    Tuesday May 21st from 9:30AM - 4:30PMMark will be returning to New York City on May 21st to present his Seminar Self Defense for Writers and Filmmakers under the auspices of Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsWriters and filmmakers need to…
  • Mar 4

    Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Public Domain

    Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Public Domain
    In a suit filed recently in federal court in Chicago[1], a top Sherlock Holmes scholar alleged that many licensing fees paid to the Arthur Conan Doyle estate have been unnecessary, since the main characters and elements of their story derive…
Rank this Week: 668

Digital Media Law

Digital Media Law

Covers the law and business of digital media and traditional entertainment. By Jonathan Handel.

http://digitalmedialaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 24

    How Talent Loses if Aereo Win

    How Talent Loses if Aereo Win
    Follow the money and discover an unstated reason the Hollywood unions weighed in with briefs opposing the new service. Several weeks ago, Fox, PBS and several other companies were hit with a 2-1 federal court of appeals ruling rebuffing…
  • Apr 1

    New book - Entertainment Labor: An Interdisciplinary Bibliography

    New book - Entertainment Labor: An Interdisciplinary Bibliography
    A must-have for academics, union staff and attorneys working in entertainment labor, ENTERTAINMENT LABOR: An Interdisciplinary Bibliography is a 345 page annotated bibliography of over 1,500 books, articles, dissertations, legal cases and…
  • Mar 16

    VFX Town Hall Meeting Urges Trade Association and Union

    VFX Town Hall Meeting Urges Trade Association and Union
    However, panelists also acknowledged the difficulty of achieving either goal. Pi Day – a multi-city international meeting of VFX artists – took place Thursday evening amid rising concern about the state of the industry. VFX…
Rank this Week: 869

Music - Technology - Policy

Music - Technology - Policy

Covers issues for professional creators in the music and movie businesses.

http://www.musictechpolicy.com/
  • Nov 29

    The Artists, United, Can Never Be Defeated

    The Artists, United, Can Never Be Defeated
    Yesterday on Capitol Hill did not quite go the way that the Internet Radio Fairness Coalition had in mind.  At all.  More about that will be written.  Mr. Chaffetz–more about him later, too–had asked Mr.
  • Nov 28

    For Those Who Think the FTC Investigation of Google Doesn’t Implicate the Music Busine

    For Those Who Think the FTC Investigation of Google Doesn’t Implicate the Music Busine
    When you read about the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation of Google, you may think this is just another example of Google’s getting away with it through crony capitalism.  You may think that it only involves maps, yelps,…
  • Nov 28

    IRFA Hearings: In Which Our Friend David Pakman Ignores Herds of Elephants in the Room

    IRFA Hearings: In Which Our Friend David Pakman Ignores Herds of Elephants in the Room
    If silence was golden, you could not raise a dime Because your mind is on vacation but your mouth is working overtime. By Mose Allison I like David Pakman, he’s a good guy.  So, sorry, buddy, I just couldn’t let this pass.
Rank this Week: 1186

China Media & Entertainment Law…

China Media & Entertainment Law Report

Covers legal and policy developments affecting the media and entertainment business in China. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.chinamedialawupdate.com/
  • May 16

    NEXT WEEK: The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

    NEXT WEEK: The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach
    Join Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy…
  • May 10

    The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

    The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach
    Join Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy…
  • May 10

    The Joint Policy Commitee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach

    The Joint Policy Commitee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach
    Join Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy…
Rank this Week: 1233

The Sports Law Professor

The Sports Law Professor

Dedicated to the complete integration of sports and law. By Willamette University College of Law Professor Jeffrey Standen.

http://thesportslawprofessor.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 28

    The Problem with the Red Sox-Dodgers Trade

    The Problem with the Red Sox-Dodgers Trade
    So my favorite team swapped my favorite player (and the team's best) to the Dodgers, along with two other solid players, for a handful of minor league players of various promise. Obviously, in terms of baseball talent, this is a very lopsided…
  • Nov 13

    NBA at the Crossroad

    NBA at the Crossroad
    The NBA and its players appear unable to reach an agreement on the terms and conditions of labor. A number of proposals have been rejected. From available reports, the primary difference appears to center around the division of income. I…
  • Jul 25

    NFL Players Sell the Rookies Short

    NFL Players Sell the Rookies Short
    Although details remain undisclosed, it appears the new NFL/NFLPA collective bargaining agreement will contain a substantial limitation on the terms of rookie salaries, especially at the top of the draft. This development is troublesome to…
Rank this Week: 1242

Dirceu Santa Rosa

Dirceu Santa Rosa

Covers IP, technology and entertainment law. In Portuguese.

http://dirceusrosa.wordpress.com
  • Jul 29

    Evento na Câmara de Comércio França Brasil

    Evento na Câmara de Comércio França Brasil
    Prezados, Fiquei uns dias sem vir ao blog. Perdi, como sempre, a senha. Estarei palestrando no dia 09/08 sobre a Reforma da Lei 9610 em um evento da CCFB-Rio. Os dados seguem abaixo :
  • Jul 18

    Seminario “Chapa Branca” sobre a #reformalda em São Paulo hoje !!!

    Seminario “Chapa Branca” sobre a #reformalda em São Paulo hoje !!!
    Fiquem de olho neste evento do IDEC sobre a Reforma da Lei de Direito Autoral , que ocorrerá no TucaArena hoje.
  • Jul 14

    Gafe do Fantástico – Mais um caso de dano à imagem ?

    Gafe do Fantástico – Mais um caso de dano à imagem ?
    O site Não Salvo divulgou um pequeno erro em uma matéria do Fantástico envolvendo 2 famosos jogadores de futebol. Aparentemente, mesmo com a imagem sendo mostrada por meros segundos, entendo que o dano à imagem nunca seria do site, que…
Rank this Week: 1263

The Law Offices of Gordon P.…

The Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark

Covers art, entertainment law, film finance and intellectual property.

http://firemark.com
  • May 14

    9 Tips to keep your podcast legal

    9 Tips to keep your podcast legal
    This article first appeared as a guest post on http://howtorecordpodcasts.com, as part of a series called “31 days to a better podcast.” 9 Tips to keep your podcast legal. As an entertainment and media lawyer, I’m regularly…
  • May 3

    Entertainment Law Update Podcast, Episode 40

    Entertainment Law Update Podcast, Episode 40
      Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode:  YouTube wins again  Photographer can sell reprints  IMDB Prevails over actress in age disclosure case  Veoh service is legal and more…    …
  • Apr 15

    Why you should have a lawyer for every deal

    Why you should have a lawyer for every deal
    Why hire a lawyer? I'm often contacted by do-it-yourselfers who just need a small tidbit of information or advice about whatever legal transaction it is they're working on. Unfortunately, even with that tidbit, they're likely to encounter…
Rank this Week: 1348

Fame Appeal

Fame Appeal

Covers intellectual property and other legal issues affecting the entertainment and fashion industry.

http://fameappeal.com
Rank this Week: 1344

SportsBiz - The Business of Sports…

SportsBiz - The Business of Sports Illuminated

Covers the economics, law and business of sports.

http://thesportsbizblog.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 23

    NCAA Smacks Penn State but No Death Penalty

    NCAA Smacks Penn State but No Death Penalty
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  • May 30

    TelevisionAl Jazeera

    TelevisionAl Jazeera
    TelevisionAl Jazeera intends to build a global sports brand, even bidding for UK rights to Premier League games (Reuters)NBC laid out its Olympics coverage including live streaming of every event on NBCOlympics.com and 242 hours of 3D…
  • May 27

    Can Indy Cars Ever Be Relevant Again?

    Can Indy Cars Ever Be Relevant Again?
    How to make Indy Cars relevant again (RealClearSports)ARTICLEURL
Rank this Week: 1571

Entertainment Litigation

Entertainment Litigation

Provides analysis and commentary on newly-filed cases, decisions and other developments in the arts and entertainment industry. By Hank Fastoff.

http://entertainmentlitigation.com
Rank this Week: 1570

Current Trends in Copyright,…

Current Trends in Copyright, Trademark & Entertainment Law

By the Bennet Law Office.

http://ipandentertainmentlaw.wordpress.com
  • Apr 29

    Pre-72 Sound Recordings not subject to DMCA

    Pre-72 Sound Recordings not subject to DMCA
    Under New York state law a decision issued last week holds pre-1972 sound recordings are not subject to the DMCA safe harbor provisions and Grooveshark is liable for state law copyright infringement of UMG owned pre-1972 sound…
  • Apr 29

    Michael “Qiaodan” Jordan Sues Chinese Company for Trademark Infringement

    Michael “Qiaodan” Jordan Sues Chinese Company for Trademark Infringement
    This week starts Michael Jordan’s trademark trial against Chinese sportswear company Qiaodan Sports Co. Qiaodan translates in Mandarin to mean Jordan. Qiaodan Sports sells basketball shoes and jerseys with Qiaodan and  #23. …
  • Apr 24

    Drybar vs Blow Dry Bar – Trademark for Blow Drying Hair

    Drybar vs Blow Dry Bar – Trademark for Blow Drying Hair
    While in LA  I marveled at all the hair salons for blow drying hair.  Who knew these salons were all over Texas.  And, as much as we Texas gals like our hair fixed, it does seem like a natural fit. Houston, Texas-based Blow Dry…
Rank this Week: 1800

Biz-Media-Law Blog

Biz-Media-Law Blog

By Wahab & Medenica.

http://wrlawfirm.com/BlogWP/
Rank this Week: 1809

The Sports Law Guru

The Sports Law Guru

Covers sports law news, including gaming, insurance, and labor issues. By Matt Breeden.

http://sportslawguru.com
Rank this Week: 1764

Sports in the Courts Blog

Sports in the Courts Blog

Covers sports law. By Callahan & Fusco LLC.

http://www.sportsinthecourtsblog.com
  • Mar 28

    Video Interview: Discussing the Biogenesis scandal with LXBN TV

    Video Interview: Discussing the Biogenesis scandal with LXBN TV
    Following up on my recent post on the story, I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Keefe of LXBN regarding the recent litigation filed by Major League Baseball against anti-aging clinic Biogensis. In the brief interview, I explain why…
  • Mar 26

    The MLB Lawsuit Against Biogenesis: The League Wants Paper

    The MLB Lawsuit Against Biogenesis: The League Wants Paper
    Last week, Major League Baseball sued the notorious South Florida "health" clinic known as Biogenesis of America. Most civil lawsuits are about one thing and one thing only – money. Soon we will learn that the MLB wants "paper" too, …
  • Feb 11

    The Penn State Scandal; Joe Pa's Family's Sad Attempt to Strike Back

    The Penn State Scandal; Joe Pa's Family's Sad Attempt to Strike Back
    We understand that Joe Paterno's wife, Sue Paterno, and his family believe that the former Penn State coach's legacy was wrongly tarnished by the NCAA and the media. Obviously, they believe Paterno was a good and decent man and was another…
Rank this Week: 2103

Gaming Law International

Gaming Law International

Covers gaming law news from around the world with a focus on Canadian gaming law. By Christine Mingie.

http://gaming.typepad.com/gaming_international/
  • Mar 19

    Companies from Asia move into Las Vegas to cater to Chinese consumers abroad

    Companies from Asia move into Las Vegas to cater to Chinese consumers abroad
    Earlier this month, Malaysian casino operator, Genting Bhd, closed the deal on the purchase of a 87-acre plot of land in Las Vegas. It is the largest investment in Las Vegas since at least 2008. The announcement follows on the...
  • Feb 17

    China's new cashless casino bar open

    China's new cashless casino bar open
    As China's first casino, albeit a cashless one, opens gaming executives and service providers around the world are watching to see if it will result in the introduction of real gambling in the country. Jesters Casino Bar, part of the...
  • Feb 7

    California reintroduces bill to allow sports betting

    California reintroduces bill to allow sports betting
    Today, the California ] legislature reintroduced a bill to legalize sports betting at state racinos, casinos and other gaming establishments on professional and colleage sports events, except for college sports events in California. If the…
Rank this Week: 2066

For the Bettor Good

For the Bettor Good

Covers internet gaming policy. By Bradley P. Vallerius.

http://www.forthebettorgood.com/
  • Jun 20

    Letter to Editor of State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinoi

    Letter to Editor of State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinoi
    The State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinois today published a letter to the editor I wrote more than a month ago. At the time I was motivated to do whatever small part I could to raise awareness of a very important issue which has…
  • Jun 18

    Legal sports betting and Constitutional question

    Legal sports betting and Constitutional question
    Federal law prohibits betting on sports in all of the United States, with a few narrow exceptions. Be that as it may, several state governments now want to license brick-and-mortar venues to offer wagering on sports. Sooner or later, the…
  • May 28

    Fourth Quarter Politics in Illinoi

    Fourth Quarter Politics in Illinoi
    Illinois is proving a good example of what many of the 50 states may eventually experience. The problem is that internet gambling issues do not exist in isolation but coexist with brick-and-mortar gambling issues… and a myriad of other…
Rank this Week: 1951

Mixed Martial Arts Law Blog

Mixed Martial Arts Law Blog

Covers MMA laws and regulations, as well as intellectual property matters. By David Nelmark.

http://www.mixedmartialartslawblog.com/
  • Jan 18

    "Ask the Cage Counsel" Debuts on MMAJunkie.com

    "Ask the Cage Counsel" Debuts on MMAJunkie.com
    As announced last week, I am the newest columnist for MMAJunkie.com.   My first piece--about the implications of a post-fight sucker punch such as the one Paul Daley landed on Josh Koscheck at UFC 113--appeared this morning.   If you…
  • Jan 16

    Update on Zuffa v. Bellator Trade Secrets Case

    Update on Zuffa v. Bellator Trade Secrets Case
    Tracey Lesetar at Sherdog has posted a detailed update on the status of Zuffa's trade secrets case against Bellator.  In short, discovery in the case is proceeding despite Bellator's requests to stop that expensive process until the court…
  • Jan 13

    Zuffa Sues Over Use of the Term "Ultimate Fighting"

    Zuffa Sues Over Use of the Term "Ultimate Fighting"
    Last month Zuffa sued Ubisoft over the packaging of the new "Fighters Uncaged" video game.  Justin Klein has the details of the suit in his piece at MMA Payout, but the crux of the case is that the back of the game box features the phrase…
Rank this Week: 1913

Entertainment Law Brazil

Entertainment Law Brazil

Covers legal developments of the entertainment industry in Brazil and Latin America.

http://entertainmentlawbrazil.com.br/
  • Apr 11

    Internet Bill should Not Fail to Include the Respect for Intellectual Property as a Principle

    Internet Bill should Not Fail to Include the Respect for Intellectual Property as a Principle
    As you know from other posts here and here, the House of Representatives is debating an Internet Bill which is framed as a “constitution for the Internet” and, as such, it purports to establish fundamental principles which should…
  • Apr 8

    Unauthorized Biography Bill avances in Congre

    Unauthorized Biography Bill avances in Congre
    We have discussed in detail here the Unauthorized Biography bill which aims to avoid the prohibition of release of works based on unauthorized biographies of public persons such as books or movies. The news is that the bill was approved…
  • Apr 3

    Carolina Dieckman Law or The Criminal Law on Invasion of Computer and Similar Device

    Carolina Dieckman Law or The Criminal Law on Invasion of Computer and Similar Device
    Last year the personal computer of a famous Brazilian actress was hacked and intimate photos of the beauty have found their way to the Internet. The whole episode, specially after the public in general realized that our books had no ……
Rank this Week: 2358

Athletes in Court

Athletes in Court

Covers criminal legal developments in sports. By Davis & Hoss, PC.

http://www.athletesincourt.com/
  • Jul 1

    College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay

    College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay
    The recently announced college football playoff system will mean big money for major college teams with some experts guessing that it could amount to as much as half a billion dollars per year in television rights alone.
  • Jun 26

    Appeals Court Throws Out Scholarship Suit Against the NCAA

    Appeals Court Throws Out Scholarship Suit Against the NCAA
    Last week a federal appeals court decided to decline reviving an antitrust suit brought by two former college football players against the NCAA.
  • Jun 21

    Sandusky Stays Silent and Declines to Testify During Sexual Abuse Trial

    Sandusky Stays Silent and Declines to Testify During Sexual Abuse Trial
    Jerry Sandusky’s defense team finished with their case today without Sandusky taking the witness stand, something some court watchers had expected to happen given the direction of the defense so far.
Rank this Week: 2365

Blawgertainment

Blawgertainment

Covers intellectual property, entertainment and media law. By Ken Davidson.

http://www.blawgertainment.com
  • Oct 2

    Time Warp: October 3, 2007 (Family Guy)

    Time Warp: October 3, 2007 (Family Guy)
    On this day in 2007, the copyright owner of the song “When You Wish Upon A Star” sued the makers of Family Guy for copyright infringement. In Bourne Co. v. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp., Bourne claimed that the song “I Need A Jew”…
  • Aug 2

    Blawgertainment Is on Hiatu

    Blawgertainment Is on Hiatu
    Blawgertainment is on hiatus. We’ll be back after Labor Day. A safe and relaxing August to all.
  • May 19

    Makers of The Oregon Trail Video Game Sue Zynga for Trademark Infringement

    Makers of The Oregon Trail Video Game Sue Zynga for Trademark Infringement
    The Learning Company has sued Zynga for infringing its trademark for “The Oregon Trail” video games. Zynga intends to sell its own version of the classic frontier-era game under the name “FrontierVille Oregon Trail.” According to the…
Rank this Week: 2387

Entertainment Law Reporter

Entertainment Law Reporter

From the Donald E. Biederman Entertainment & Media Law Institute at Southwestern Law School.

http://entertainmentlawreporter.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 5

    Entertainment Law Reporter on hiatu

    Entertainment Law Reporter on hiatu
    I've discovered that publishing a one-man blog - even a blog that primarily calls attention to the fine work of others - is a surprisingly time-consuming activity. My work on the Entertainment Law Reporter got interrupted by the need to…
  • May 2

    The Donald, The Apprentice, the FCC, and the broadcast law issues if Trump runs for President

    The Donald, The Apprentice, the FCC, and the broadcast law issues if Trump runs for President
    Those who watch politics (the way others watch sports) wonder whether Donald Trump is seriously thinking about running for President, or whether he is simply generating publicity for his television show "The Apprentice." Only "The Donald"…
  • May 2

    FTC reports on compliance with entertainment industry age and content rating

    FTC reports on compliance with entertainment industry age and content rating
    The Federal Trade Commission has found that video game retailers enforce industry age and content ratings more vigorously than other entertainment retailers, and that music CD retailers are the most lax at doing so. In the words of the…
Rank this Week: 2173

Video Game Law Blog

Video Game Law Blog

Covers current Issues in video game law. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Video-Game-Law
  • May 7

    Crowdfunding 101

    Crowdfunding 101
    Crowdfunding is “a method of funding a project or venture through small amounts of money raised from a large number of people [the crowd] over the internet via an internet portal intermediary.”1 Crowdfunding has been made popular…
  • Apr 9

    Boosting Canada's knowledge economy: will new government funding be enough?

    Boosting Canada's knowledge economy: will new government funding be enough?
    Canada’s venture capital industry has suffered from insufficient funding over the past number of years. This lack of funding poses a significant problem if we want to keep entrepreneurs who will strengthen the Canadian innovation…
  • Mar 8

    Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation

    Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation
    Almost every video game publisher, developer and service provider in Canada will be affected by Canada’s new anti-spam legislation and should have a plan for complying with it.  [More…]
Rank this Week: 2527

Copylaw

Copylaw

Covers entertainment and publishing law. By Lloyd Jassin.

http://www.copylaw.org/
  • Mar 10

    Kill a Reader, Save an Industry (via Content Branding)

    Kill a Reader, Save an Industry (via Content Branding)
    The Internet Can  Be Dangerous to Your Health (& Book Publishing)  "On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog" - caption to a 1993 New Yorker cartoon by Peter Steiner  Google promises that the quality of information…
  • Dec 21

    Starting in 2013, Copyright Owners (and Heirs) Can Break Contracts & Recapture Copyright

    Starting in 2013, Copyright Owners (and Heirs) Can Break Contracts & Recapture Copyright
    2013 is watershed year for authors & composersThey can now terminate virtually any post-1977 contract The copyright termination time bomb is ticking away. In 2013 alone, thousands of the publishing and entertainment industry's cash cows…
  • Nov 25

    Are Literary Estates a 'Clot' on Creativity?

    Are Literary Estates a 'Clot' on Creativity?
    Book Review: Modernism & Copyright The Chicago Manual of Style exhorts writers, editors and publishers to employ fair use “boldly.”  Easier said than done, suggests Paul K.Saint-Amour,... [[ This is a content summary only.…
Rank this Week: 2641

Heraty Law

Heraty Law

Features news about Heraty Law, its clients, and issues relating to businesses and professionals in the creative industries.

http://www.heratylaw.com/news
  • Feb 15

    Morris v. Young (CD Cal. 2013) – copyright and fair use

    Morris v. Young (CD Cal. 2013) – copyright and fair use
    In Morris v. Young (CD Cal. January 29, 2013), a copyright infringement case involving photographs of the Sex Pistols, the district court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, but denied summary judgment in part because…
  • Sep 17

    Heraty Law anniversary & benefit raffle for WAM!

    Heraty Law anniversary & benefit raffle for WAM!
    Heraty Law is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting a “pick a prize” raffle for the benefit of Women, Action & the Media (aka WAM!). The event is being produced by Emily Cavalier of Mouth of the Border/Midnight Brunch. The…
  • Aug 23

    look at all these Occupy trademark registration application

    look at all these Occupy trademark registration application
    Click on “TARR” link for more info (most of the other links will bring you to a USPTO error page). 1 85707330 OCCUPY YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS TARR LIVE 2 85704543 SWATCH OCCUPY YOUR WRIST TARR LIVE 3 85473351 OCCUPY THE DANCE FLOOR AND MOVE…
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The Sports & Entertainment Law…

The Sports & Entertainment Law Playbook.

Discusses current legal topics in the media, sports, and entertainment industries. By Joseph A. Bahgat.

http://www.sportsandentertainmentlawplaybook.com/
  • May 10

    Could This Mean the End of Porno-Trolling Copyright Litigation?

    Could This Mean the End of Porno-Trolling Copyright Litigation?
    Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II, from the Central District of California, delivered a shot heard round the legal world, when he issued an 11-page opinion & order condemning the four attorneys who are principally…
  • Apr 29

    NJ Court Rules In Favor of Copyright Troll

    NJ Court Rules In Favor of Copyright Troll
    For a while, it's seemed like the tides had turned on copyright trolls, as federal court judges appear to be more and more skeptical of the (lack of) merits to the concept and strategy behind mass copyright litigation. But a recent decision…
  • Apr 5

    ESPN Says Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti is Out

    ESPN Says Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti is Out
    ESPN is now reporting that Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has been fired for his handling of the Mike Rice disciplinary procedure. Stay tuned...
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Business, Entertainment, Sports &…

Business, Entertainment, Sports & Technology (B.E.S.T.) Law Blog

Covers business, copyright, entertainment, IP and technology law. By ARC Law Group.

http://best.arclg.com/
  • May 8

    ARC Law Group: April Newsletter

    ARC Law Group: April Newsletter
    Welcome to the month of May. Graduation season is here, and Jeff and I would like to send out big congratulations to law clerks Katherine West, Will Dugoni and Ben Shaw. Enjoy the ceremony, the party and the short break…and then get…
  • May 6

    The Legal Ethics of Podcasting

    The Legal Ethics of Podcasting
    by Leslie O'Callaghan The following article discusses the various legal issues related to online advertising for lawyers.. I. Introduction Radio and television advertising has often been mocked as sensationalist and dramatic. Although these…
  • May 1

    Podcast: Business Entitie

    Podcast: Business Entitie
    Podcast: Business Entities This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we get down to business with a discussion on business entities. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), partnerships, sole…
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OberIPWatch

OberIPWatch

Covers IP issues of importance to clients in science, technology, healthcare, education, media and the arts. By Ober Kaler.

http://oberipwatch.com/
  • Apr 25

    Cariou v. Prince: A victory for appropriation art

    Cariou v. Prince: A victory for appropriation art
    The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a lower court opinion today in the case of Cariou v. Prince and handed another victory to the perhaps surprisingly robust world of contemporary collage artistry and…
  • Apr 22

    Prior Art 101 for §§102 and 103

    Prior Art 101 for §§102 and 103
    If you read IP blogs with any regularity you no doubt know that patent reform has come courtesy of the America Invents Act (“AIA”), although the “old” patent law hasn’t really left us and won’t for quite…
  • Apr 12

    You Bought It, Now Dispose Of It How You Please

    You Bought It, Now Dispose Of It How You Please
    The Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Docket No. 11-697) that the copyright “first-sale” doctrine trumps a copyright holder’s right to control distribution of products…
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Symmes & Hsu, PLLC Law Blog

Symmes & Hsu, PLLC Law Blog

Covers sports, entertainment and gambling law. By Symmes & Hsu, PLLC.

http://symmesandhsu.wordpress.com
  • Mar 6

    What Should I do If I Get A Copyright Infringement Demand Letter?

    What Should I do If I Get A Copyright Infringement Demand Letter?
    Receiving a subpoena letter related to a copyright infringement case from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as Comcast or Century link or receiving a demand letter offering to settle your case prior to litigation can be a shock to the…
  • Mar 1

    Litigation related to Copyright Infirngement Cases Involving Feature Films on the Rise

    Litigation related to Copyright Infirngement Cases Involving Feature Films on the Rise
    This Seattle copyright attorney was on the local news yesterday talking about illegal downloading of feature films, the increase of lawsuits in the area and potential consequences. For the full story check out the Komo 4 News website. Here is…
  • Oct 20

    Trademark licensees in Bankruptcy

    Trademark licensees in Bankruptcy
    A trademark license is an agreement through which one organization allows another to draw on its trademark. Ostensibly, till last year, no court had been asked to decide if a trademark licensee in bankruptcy can presume, or presume and…
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Ad Briefs: Covering Your Ads

Ad Briefs: Covering Your Ads

Covers legal issues affecting interactive, sports and entertainment marketing and promotions. Publsihed by Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton LLP.

http://www.coveringyourads.com/
  • Feb 5

    Path/FTC Settlement - Much More Than A Slap On The Wrist

    Path/FTC Settlement - Much More Than A Slap On The Wrist
    By Kathryn Hines  On February 1, 2012, “smart journal” application provider, Path, Inc. (“Path”) agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) charges that it deceived consumers and improperly…
  • Jan 29

    FTC Updates To Online Privacy Acts, COPPA And VPPA

    FTC Updates To Online Privacy Acts, COPPA And VPPA
    By Gina Ilardi The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) was enacted to place parents in control over what information is collected, used and disclosed from young children online. COPPA applies to operators of…
  • Oct 12

    FTC Issues Revised "Green Guides"

    FTC Issues Revised "Green Guides"
    By Robert Magielnicki On October 1, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued revised “Guides For The Use Of Environmental Marketing Claims” – the “Green Guides,” 16 CFR Part 260. The Green Guides originally were issued in 1992 and…
Rank this Week: 3168

In Re: NASHVILLE

In Re: NASHVILLE

Covers law and music. By Chris Hugan.

http://nashbillies.wordpress.com
  • Jun 6

    Lick this!

    Lick this!
    The United States Postal Service issued 86 million stamps containing the image of a sculpture on display at the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C.   The USPS obtained a license from the photographer—but not the sculptor.
  • Jun 6

    Fanfare!

    Fanfare!
    CMA Music Fest has begun in Nashville.  Those of us who have hung around Nashville awhile still call it Fanfare.  It’s come a long way since the days when the artists signed autographs at the dingy Fairgrounds. Amazing event–something…
  • Sep 16

    Diversify, I say!

    Diversify, I say!
    My investment advisor promised that a diverse portfolio would protect me from market swings.  He was wrong.  
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Business and Entertainment Law

Business and Entertainment Law

By Emily Patricia Graham.

http://businessentertainmentattorney.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 12

    Acquiring Secondary Meaning: Manufacturing or Marketing/Distribution

    Acquiring Secondary Meaning: Manufacturing or Marketing/Distribution
    Knights Armament Co. v. Optical Sys. Tech. Inc., No. 09-14480 (11th Cir. Sept. 2, 2011)Appellant Optical Systems Technology Inc. (OSTI) and Appellees Knights Armament Company and its owner C. Reed Knight Jr. claimed ownership of the…
  • Feb 12

    Retaining Jurisdiction over a Settlement Agreement in a Trademark Infringement Case

    Retaining Jurisdiction over a Settlement Agreement in a Trademark Infringement Case
    Vraiment Hospitality, LLC v. Todd Binkowski. No. 8:11-cv-1240-T-33TGW (Mid. Dist. Tampa, Sept. 23, 2011)Plaintiff Vraiment made a Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement and Defendants filed a Reply in opposition. The parties had informed the…
  • May 11

    Rockers vs. Bikers: Likelihood of Confusion

    Rockers vs. Bikers: Likelihood of Confusion
    Blackwall Group, LLC v. Sick Boy, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19808 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 11, 2011)
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Entertainment Lawyers Blog

Entertainment Lawyers Blog

Covers entertainment law issues affecting the film, theate, and music industries, as well as writers and screenwriters. By Joseph Lamy.

http://www.entertainmentlawyersblog.com/
  • Feb 8

    Understanding the Rhode Island Film Tax Credit

    Understanding the Rhode Island Film Tax Credit
    The Rhode Island Film Tax Credit, although a controversial law, is not unlike similar laws passed in over 30 States. The Rhode Island legislature recognized that the television and movie industries can generate an infusion of capital into…
  • Feb 3

    Collecting Unpaid Music Royaltie

    Collecting Unpaid Music Royaltie
    For many possible reasons, artists inquire with my entertainment law office because they feel that they are owed royalties. Sometimes, artists believe that they have not been paid enough in royalties, or sometimes, no royalties at all have…
  • Jan 31

    Understanding an Option Agreement for Film and Motion Picture

    Understanding an Option Agreement for Film and Motion Picture
    An option agreement is one of the most common contracts by which producers secure rights to a story or concept from the screenwriter, novelist or owner of the intellectual property that is being considered for a film or television show. In an…
Rank this Week: 3070

Sports Agent and Sports Lawyer…

Sports Agent and Sports Lawyer Blog

Covers sports law, contract negotiation, and sports agents. By Wolf Sports Management and Koch Parafinczuk & Wolf.

http://www.sportsagentlawyer.com/
  • Jul 12

    When Police Investigate Hockey Hit

    When Police Investigate Hockey Hit
    It is known that hockey is one of the roughest sports around. Fans go to games expecting to see multiple brawls and bench-clearing fights. Hardly ever do you hear about fans calling the police on a player based on one of these encounters.…
  • Jul 7

    Steroid Suspension Lawsuit Update

    Steroid Suspension Lawsuit Update
    Last year we blogged about Rams linebacker David Vobora, who was suspended by the NFL after taking SWATS, which is some kind of spray that may or may not have contained a banned substance. It all sounded a little bit murky to me. I…
  • Jul 5

    Marquardt's UFC Ban: What Can Athletes Learn?

    Marquardt's UFC Ban: What Can Athletes Learn?
    As an athlete you want to be the one to decide when it’s time for you to throw in the towel. You definitely don’t want an injury or non-compliance with league rules to cut your time short. Injuries, especially game time injuries, are…
Rank this Week: 3580

J. Paye in Brief

J. Paye in Brief

Profiles athletes, business professionals and celebrities and discusses current events and entertainment news.

http://jpaye.com/in-brief/
  • Mar 6

    Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!

    Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!
    “Sometimes Love Comes Around and It Knocks You Down…” “You should leave your boyfriend now, I’m a ask him,” would be interesting if Kanye West wrote that line in reference to Kris Humphries.  The…
  • Feb 27

    J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson

    J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson
        Eight times USA National Champion, Olympian athlete, motivational speaker and inspiration, Khadevis Robinson is truly the modern day ‘Renaissance Man.’ Last year,  J. Paye had the opportunity to speak with the…
  • Feb 24

    Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die

    Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Headline: Cook County Judge Vacates $8 million dollar Default Judgment Entered against Famed Rapper Belo Zero of the Legendary Chicago-based Hip Hop Group Do or Die. CHICAGO, Ill., – On February 20, 2013, Cook…
Rank this Week: 3919

DealFatigue

DealFatigue

Covers the entertainment business and deal making culture. By Peter L. Kaufman.

http://dealfatigue.com/
  • Feb 16

    The Club DJ As Celebrity Artist In Residence

    The Club DJ As Celebrity Artist In Residence
    I’m fascinated by the growing celebrity and brand recognition of club DJ’s with the general public. This is trending. #fb #in — Peter Kaufman (@Dealfatigue) February 16, 2013 What happens in Vegas, may spread to the rest of…
  • Jan 19

    Resiliency

    Resiliency
    Resiliency is not baked in to us; it’s something you learn over time. After in-artfully coping with setbacks and disappointment. Many times. — Peter Kaufman (@Dealfatigue) January 19, 2013
  • Jan 21

    Yet Another Post On SOPA

    Yet Another Post On SOPA
    [Ed. Note: Cross-posted in part from my tumblr blog. See the additional note at the bottom of this post.] I generally don’t blog politics. It can be bad for business. However, the SOPA/PIPA legislation, which pitted new tech against old…
Rank this Week: 4162

Nerds in Court

Nerds in Court

Focuses on emerging legal issues and news stories relating to video games, comic books, anime, and other nerd culture. By John G. Nowakowski and Christina R. Evola.

http://nerdsincourt.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 5027

Law Law Land

Law Law Land

A lawyer's look at the weird, wacky, wonderful world of the entertainment industry. By Greenberg Glusker.

http://www.lawlawlandblog.com/
  • Nov 21

    Magic Turkey Lawsuit

    Magic Turkey Lawsuit
    There is a lot to be thankful for in Los Angeles this Thanksgiving.  As I’m sure we can all agree, near the top of the list is the Lakers’ recent acquisition of superstars Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, as well as team USA Coach Mike…
  • Nov 16

    Who’s Got the White Lightning?

    Who’s Got the White Lightning?
    If you’ve ever had the opportunity to travel through the great southern states of America, you will learn two things.  First, southern hospitality is real — no, the nice man asking “how is your day, miss?” is not going to ask for…
  • Nov 8

    Haunted House Doesn’t Scare Off Filmmaker

    Haunted House Doesn’t Scare Off Filmmaker
    Many people consult with psychics.  Not an unusual thing to do (certainly not in California).  But not a lot of people spend the next 38 years adding rooms to their houses because the soothsayer said spirits would kill them if construction…
Rank this Week: 5007