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Media Law Prof Blog

By Christine A. Corcos.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/media_law_prof_blog/

May 23
Green on New Frontiers for the Derivative Work Right in Video Games @j_remy_green

Green on New Frontiers for the Derivative Work Right in Video Games @j_remy_green

J. Remy Green, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver, & Jacobsen, LLP, is publishing All Your Works Are Belong to Us: New Frontiers for the Derivative Work Right in Video Games in volume 19 of the North Carolina Journal of Law and...
May 22
Goold on the Lost Tort of Moral Rights Invasion @harvard_law

Goold on the Lost Tort of Moral Rights Invasion @harvard_law

Patrick Russell Goold, Harvard Law School, is publishing The Lost Tort of Moral Rights Invasion in the Akron Law review. Here is the abstract. Moral rights are often portrayed as an unwelcome import into U.S. law. During the nineteenth…
May 22
Green on Using Copyright as a Metric for Harm in "Revenge Porn" Cases @j_remy_green

Green on Using Copyright as a Metric for Harm in "Revenge Porn" Cases @j_remy_green

J. Remy Green, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP, is publishing A (Nude) Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words — But How Many Dollars?: Using Copyright as a Metric for Harm in ‘Revenge Porn’ Cases in volume 45 of...

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Hollywood, Esq.

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

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/thr-esq

May 23
Donald Trump Can't Block Twitter Users Over Politics, Judge Rule

Donald Trump Can't Block Twitter Users Over Politics, Judge Rule

The court found Twitter is a designated public forum and Donald Trump's "viewpoint-based exclusion" of individuals from that forum violates the First Amendment.read more
May 23
Magician Makes Morals Clause Disappear in $2.6 Million Arbitration Win

Magician Makes Morals Clause Disappear in $2.6 Million Arbitration Win

Brett Daniels overcame allegations of sexual harassment and death threats to win a 10 percent fee for 'The Illusionists,' but the magician is still fighting the claim he acted as an unlicensed agent. read more
May 23
Spotify Wins Approval of $112.5 Million Deal to Settle Copyright Class Action

Spotify Wins Approval of $112.5 Million Deal to Settle Copyright Class Action

A federal judge overrules the objection of Tom Petty's publisher, which argued that the payment amounted to a "practical free pass on willful infringement."read more

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Creative Arts Advocate

Covers intellectual property, entrepreneurship, technology, social media, fashion and entertainment

http://creativeartsadvocate.com/

Jan 31
Go Army, Beat…Vegas?: The Face-Off Over the “Golden Knights” Team Name

Go Army, Beat…Vegas?: The Face-Off Over the “Golden Knights” Team Name

Ah, hockey. The great Canadian pastime involving cute guys, hitting a little rubber disc around the ice, and plenty of fighting – what’s not to love? Speaking of fighting, there’s a new hockey brawl brewing; and while…
Jan 17
That Bites: How “Steve Jobs” Became a Fashion Brand, and Why Apple Doesn’t Own It

That Bites: How “Steve Jobs” Became a Fashion Brand, and Why Apple Doesn’t Own It

Steve Jobs, the late co-founder of Apple, is synonymous in the minds of most people with the technology brand that he helped become an empire. That is, unless you’re talking fashion. No, no, not the quintessential black…
Sep 6
(Drum)Sticks and Stones: Free Speech in Trademarks after Matal v. Tam

(Drum)Sticks and Stones: Free Speech in Trademarks after Matal v. Tam

The First Amendment and boundaries of free speech are on everyone’s minds these days, and the trademark world is no exception. In what is being considered a touchdown (pun 100% intended) for trademark owners, the Supreme Court recently…

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Copyhype

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

http://www.copyhype.com/

May 18
Friday’s Endnotes – 05/18/18

Friday’s Endnotes – 05/18/18

Antipiracy Enforcement in Malaysia and Jakarta — Researcher Brett Danaher shares some takeaways from a recent trip he took. “If one simply reads online forums, one might get the impression that the debate over piracy is largely…
May 11
Friday’s Endnotes – 05/11/18

Friday’s Endnotes – 05/11/18

Senate Introduces Music Modernization Act — Two weeks after the House passed its version of the bill 415-0, the Senate has introduced the Music Modernization Act, a legislative package of critical music licensing reforms. The Senate…
May 7
No, the CLASSICS Act is not a “term extension”

No, the CLASSICS Act is not a “term extension”

On April 25, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Music Modernization Act, H.R. 5447, by a vote of 415-0. The comprehensive bill “updates music copyright laws by creating a new compulsory blanket licensing system for mechanical…

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Sports Law Blog

A blog about the legal business of sports by lawyers and law professors.

http://sports-law.blogspot.com/

May 14
The Save America's Pastime Act

The Save America's Pastime Act

At the behest of Major League Baseball, the omnibus spending bill that Congress enacted back in March included a short, half-page provision known as the Save America's Pastime Act (SAPA). The SAPA created a new exemption to the Fair Labor…
Apr 23
‘Tis the Season: NFL Combine and Free Agency Result in Potential Violations of Americans with Disabilities Act

‘Tis the Season: NFL Combine and Free Agency Result in Potential Violations of Americans with Disabilities Act

In a law review article published last year in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, my co-authors and I examined the application of federal employment discrimination statutes (the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic…
Apr 17
NYC Bar Association Event - Taking a Knee: Legal Implications of Athlete Political and Social Activism

NYC Bar Association Event - Taking a Knee: Legal Implications of Athlete Political and Social Activism

Piggybacking on what looks like a great event at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, I wanted to invite readers to a similar event being hosted by the New York City Bar Association's Sports Law Committee on April 30. …

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Susan Crawford Blog

By Cardozo Law School professor Susan Crawford.

http://scrawford.net/blog/

Apr 13
Washington Post: With Facebook on the Ropes, Internet Providers Seek to Press Their Advantage in Washington

Washington Post: With Facebook on the Ropes, Internet Providers Seek to Press Their Advantage in Washington

April 10, 2018 – The disarray and tumult afflicting the tech industry is an opportunity for Internet providers to gain a bigger foothold with policymakers, according to Susan Crawford, a Harvard University law professor. “Charter…
Feb 28
If Net Neutrality Is Repealed, What Will It Mean For People Who Don’t Have Broadband Yet?

If Net Neutrality Is Repealed, What Will It Mean For People Who Don’t Have Broadband Yet?

December 8, 2017 – In this WGBH special, Harvard Law Professor Susan Crawford explains that small towns will lose key leverage once the FCC’s new rules go into effect. “Through saying, ‘Look, come and build this…
Dec 17
Crawford Mentioned in The Oregonian’s Guest Opinion on Net Neutrality

Crawford Mentioned in The Oregonian’s Guest Opinion on Net Neutrality

December 16, 2017 – “As pointed out by Harvard Law Professor Susan Crawford, five American companies account for more than 80 percent of wired internet subscriptions nationally and have almost total power in their territories.…

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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

Feb 28
SOME CANTANKEROUS MUSINGS ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO SPEED UP USCIS INCOMPETENCY

SOME CANTANKEROUS MUSINGS ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO SPEED UP USCIS INCOMPETENCY

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. For those of you who are unaware, on February 28, 2018 U.S. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), both former chairmen of the Senate Judiciary Committee, have introduced the Arts Require…
Feb 26
CAN A U.S. ORCHESTRA REFUSE TO PAY A NON-U.S. MUSICIAN?

CAN A U.S. ORCHESTRA REFUSE TO PAY A NON-U.S. MUSICIAN?

By Brian Taylor Goldstein Dear Law and Disorder: I am a musician on an O-1 visa that my agent got for me. It covers multiple engagements. Last September, I was hired to be a section musician with an orchestra. They have been paying me up…
Sep 27
The impact of Trump’s revised travel ban won’t have much impact on the arts!

The impact of Trump’s revised travel ban won’t have much impact on the arts!

Just a quick update for those of you wondering about the arts implications of the revised travel ban: Aside from adding North Korea and Venezuela (with the latter not actually be a “real” ban) to the list, everything else is…

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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/

Apr 3
The Houston Open at a Crossroads Again

The Houston Open at a Crossroads Again

With Shell Oil Company pulling out as the Houston Open’s title sponsor after a successful 26-year run, the Houston Golf Association finds itself in an all too familiar position — what must be done to make the venerable tournament…
Apr 3
The Houston Open at a Crossroads Again

The Houston Open at a Crossroads Again

With Shell Oil Company pulling out as the Houston Open’s title sponsor after a successful 26-year run, the Houston Golf Association finds itself in an all too familiar position — what must be done to make the venerable tournament…
Feb 13
The Astrodome, Trade-offs and the Public’s Revolt

The Astrodome, Trade-offs and the Public’s Revolt

Who would have ever thought that the combination of hosting a Super Bowl and dealing with the question of what to do with the Astrodome is teaching us a valuable lesson in economic trade-offs and the declining importance of the ……

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Blawgertainment

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

http://www.blawgertainment.com

Sep 18
Choosing a Patent Lawyer in Edmonton

Choosing a Patent Lawyer in Edmonton

If you want to find intellectual property law in Edmonton, then there a few things you should know first. Check out multiple lawyers and get multiple opinions. With anything as important as this, you need to get multiple opinions from a…
Sep 14
Top Lawyers of All Time (Ranked!)

Top Lawyers of All Time (Ranked!)

1. Joe Jamail Your attitude will go a long way in determining your success, your recognition, your reputation, and your enjoyment in being a lawyer. Jamail was also considered to be the wealthiest lawyer in the US. He was a…
Sep 11
Summary of Important Supreme Court Case

Summary of Important Supreme Court Case

This is a fantastic summary video of some of the most important supreme court cases out there. All of these decisions have had massive effect on the state of the US’s legal precedent today. … The post Summary of Important…

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Seattle Sports, Entertainment &…

Seattle Sports, Entertainment & Trademark Lawyer Blog

By Symmes Law Group, PLLC.

http://seattle-trademark-lawyer.com/

Oct 13
The Evolution Of Sports Law

The Evolution Of Sports Law

I am excited to announce that my article, The Evolution of Sports Law has been published in the latest October 2015 Article of the NWLawyer Magazine. You can check out the article HERE. I will also post the full article below for…
Oct 13
The Evolution Of Sports Law

The Evolution Of Sports Law

I am excited to announce that my article, The Evolution of Sports Law has been published in the latest October 2015 Article of the NWLawyer Magazine. You can check out the article HERE. I will also post the full article below for…
Jun 12
What do I need to know about Trademarks?

What do I need to know about Trademarks?

On Monday 5/25/15 I had the pleasure of being a guest of Dr. James Gore on his radio show New Urban Unlimited on 1150AM KKNW in the Seattle area. I will be on the show which airs M-F at 6am, the last Monday of every month in 2015. You can…

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Music & Copyright's Blog

Covers global copyright and legal issues affecting the music industry.

http://musicandcopyright.wordpress.com

May 23
New issue of Music & Copyright with Denmark country report

New issue of Music & Copyright with Denmark country report

The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights. Streaming growth boosts R&B/hip-hop share of global recorded-music sales The return to growth for the recorded-music…
May 15
UMG and WMG make recorded-music market share gains, Sony outperforms in publishing

UMG and WMG make recorded-music market share gains, Sony outperforms in publishing

Music & Copyright’s annual survey of the recorded-music and music publishing sectors has revealed the changes in global market share for the three major music groups and the independent sector. Recorded-music leader UMG maintained…
May 9
New issue of Music & Copyright with Finland country report

New issue of Music & Copyright with Finland country report

The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights. UMG and WMG make recorded-music market-share gains; Sony outperforms in publishing Music & Copyright’s annual…

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Music - Technology - Policy

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

http://www.musictechpolicy.com/

May 22
Spotify Final Class Settlement

Spotify Final Class Settlement

The court approved Spotify class action settlement is here, more to come.
May 21
Lessig & Co Miss the Point that Bait and Switch on MMA Will Burn Down the Cornfield

Lessig & Co Miss the Point that Bait and Switch on MMA Will Burn Down the Cornfield

In case you’ve missed it, Lester Lawrence Lessig III is reprising his role as Copyright’s Biggest Loser with an op-ed in Wired about the mythical interpretation of the copyright term in the CLASSICS Act that has been taken…
May 21
Now this is a cover MOFO

Now this is a cover MOFO

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Pay or Play

Covers entertainment law. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://payorplay.foxrothschild.com/

May 21
Cocky Controversy Roils Romance Community

Cocky Controversy Roils Romance Community

Alarm bells rather than wedding bells are ringing in the insular but passionate world of romance novels as authors and publishers grapple with the question whether an author can claim exclusive rights to use “cocky” in book…
May 16
Can Congress Do Something Right? The Music Modernization Act and Why It Matter

Can Congress Do Something Right? The Music Modernization Act and Why It Matter

John Simson writes: The House of Representatives unanimously passed the Music Modernization Act last week by a vote of 415-0! Imagine our divided Congress passing anything with no opposition. This is actually not uncommon with music industry…
May 3
Ninth Circuit Makes Monkey Out of PETA in Copyright Suit

Ninth Circuit Makes Monkey Out of PETA in Copyright Suit

The Ninth Circuit dropped the curtain last week on nearly three years of litigation waged by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) against wildlife photographer David Slater in the infamous “Monkey Selfie” case by…

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Bingham Greenebaum Doll Blog

Covers Indiana law.

http://www.bgdlegal.com/blog/

May 18
Judge Rules Copyright Lawsuit Over Tattoo Use in Video Game Can Proceed: What Might This Mean for the Video Game Industry and Virtual Sports Betting?

Judge Rules Copyright Lawsuit Over Tattoo Use in Video Game Can Proceed: What Might This Mean for the Video Game Industry and Virtual Sports Betting?

Should video game publishers have to pay or seek permission to use copyrighted tattoos on their characters, or is it allowed under the fair use doctrine? That’s the question before a federal judge in a novel copyright lawsuit in…
May 17
Supreme Court Rules on Sports Wagering Case

Supreme Court Rules on Sports Wagering Case

On Monday May 14, 2018 the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released a decision that will effectively overturn a federal law that has, for the past 25 years, prohibited states from legalizing and regulating sports…
May 17
“E is for Everyone” Initiative Allows Evansville Region to Emphasize its Quality of Place

“E is for Everyone” Initiative Allows Evansville Region to Emphasize its Quality of Place

Community leaders in Evansville, Indiana, understand that quality of place drives economic growth. Many in the community have worked behind the scenes to grow a vibrant and inclusive culture, but the public perception has not caught up to the…

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Center for Art Law Blog

Features art and cultural heritage law resources and reviews.

http://itsartlaw.com

May 17
WYWH: NYC’s Art Business Conference 2018

WYWH: NYC’s Art Business Conference 2018

By Stephanie Drawdy* The Art Business Conference, held in New York on April 17, was an ambitious day of discussion among art professionals who shared insight on the “ecosystem” of the art market. From the impact of technology on…
May 7
ARCA’s Spotlight on an Upcoming Auction

ARCA’s Spotlight on an Upcoming Auction

*Note from the Editors: This article is reprinted with permission from Lynda Albertson, CEO of ARCA. The original is available here. By Lynda Albertson* Since 2007 Tsirogiannis, a Cambridge-based Greek forensic…
May 3
Bull’s-Eye: Making Heads or Tails of the Manhattan DA’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit

Bull’s-Eye: Making Heads or Tails of the Manhattan DA’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit

By Thaara S. Shankar* and the Center for Art Law Team In December of 2017, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. attended a repatriation ceremony in which three statues were returned to the Lebanese Republic. These three…

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Seattle Entertainment Lawyer

By Heather M. Morado. Covers entertainment and intellectual property law.

http://www.seattleentertainmentlawyer.com/

May 17
Is a fictional science fiction game title protectable as a trademark?

Is a fictional science fiction game title protectable as a trademark?

LucasFilm, the owner of the iconic Star Wars movie franchise, has scored an early win in a lawsuit against the game developer of Sabacc, a lesser-known element of the fictional Star Wars universe. According to Star Wars lore…
May 26
Connecting Writers with Hollywood

Connecting Writers with Hollywood

Today I will be presenting at the Connecting Writers with Hollywood conference, in Spokane, Washington. I will be speaking about intellectual property and other legal issues that arise for writers and producers. More information…
Apr 6
Does stealing jokes constitute copyright infringement?

Does stealing jokes constitute copyright infringement?

In an unusual case, a comedian has filed suit against the Conan O-Brien Show for copyright infringement arising out of alleged joke theft. The plaintiff, Robert Alexander Kaseberg, alleges that five jokes posted on his comedy blog and…

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Create Protect Blog

Covers intellectual property, media and entertainment law. By Bennett Law Office.

http://www.tbennettlaw.com/createprotect/

May 9
Entertainment Law Update Episode 96: Tamera Bennett and Gordon Firemark

Entertainment Law Update Episode 96: Tamera Bennett and Gordon Firemark

Listen to Dallas-area music lawyer Tamera Bennett and Los Angeles film lawyer Gordon Firemark discuss the latest entertainment law issues on the Entertainment Law Update Podcast.Click the arrow below to listen or click the "Apple" below to…
May 2
The Music Modernization Act Passes the House and Includes the CLASSICS Act

The Music Modernization Act Passes the House and Includes the CLASSICS Act

Patrick Lewis contributed to this post.The Music Modernization ActThe Music Modernization Act - HR 5477 (the “MMA Legislation”) unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives on April 25, 2018. The MMA legislation now moves…
Apr 27
How Does VARA Protect Artists and Building Owners?

How Does VARA Protect Artists and Building Owners?

Photo by Aleksander Naug on Unsplash Patrick Lewis contributed to this post.5Pointz is the story of how the pen is mightier than the brush. Or, how written notice could have saved a…

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Santucci Priore, P.L. Blog

Covers intellectual property law, including trademark, patents, copyrights and entertainment law.

https://500law.com/blog/

May 8
Become a sponsor for the 2018 Taste the Islands Experience and help to Save the Twinz!

Become a sponsor for the 2018 Taste the Islands Experience and help to Save the Twinz!

CALLING ALL BUSINESSES AND SPONSORS! On June 2nd, 2018 the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society will find itself in the midst of Caribbean-style celebrations with the second annual Taste the Islands Experience. “Taste the Islands”…
Apr 30
2018 Annual Reports are Due!

2018 Annual Reports are Due!

The Annual Report is used to update or confirm the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations’ records. The data displayed on the entity’s online Annual Report form is the most current data on file with the Division of…
Mar 24
Ultra Music Festival Acquires Winter Music Conference

Ultra Music Festival Acquires Winter Music Conference

Just two days before Ultra Music Festival’s twentieth anniversary, marketing manager Albert Berdellans announced their acquisition of Winter Music Conference. For ten years, both UMF and WMC worked alongside one another…

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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 7
New California Ruling changes test for Independent Contractor

New California Ruling changes test for Independent Contractor

Are you classifying the people who work for you properly? I work with lots of entrepreneurs and small business owners, and I'm struck by how often people assume that just calling someone an independent contractor is - - - - - - - - - - - - -…
May 3
How do you Persuade Your Competitors and Colleagues to Comply with Copyrights and Contract Provisions? – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered

How do you Persuade Your Competitors and Colleagues to Comply with Copyrights and Contract Provisions? – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered

VIDEO: https://firemark.com TRANSCRIPT: How do you persuade your competitors and colleagues to comply with copyrights and contract provisions? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment…
Apr 19
Dragon Ladies, Tattooed Athletes and BOTUS – Entertainment Law Update Episode 96

Dragon Ladies, Tattooed Athletes and BOTUS – Entertainment Law Update Episode 96

The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at…

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Swinging for the Fences - Royal…

Swinging for the Fences - Royal Sports Group

Baseball player rights, benefits and more.

http://royalsportsgroup.info/

May 6
College Baseball Players Preparing for the MLB Draft: Read This Memo

College Baseball Players Preparing for the MLB Draft: Read This Memo

College baseball players who anticipate getting drafted in the upcoming MLB draft should consider reading this memorandum recently published by the NCAA. As you will Read More ... The post College Baseball Players Preparing for the MLB Draft:…
Mar 3
4 Issues Under the MLB Drug and Prevention Program

4 Issues Under the MLB Drug and Prevention Program

The MLB drug and prevention program is very complex. Even though Players are accustomed to the testing process, lets quickly address four issues of trouble. [Read More] The post 4 Issues Under the MLB Drug and Prevention Program…
Feb 9
2018 MLB Minimum Salary is $545,000

2018 MLB Minimum Salary is $545,000

The MLB minimum salary for the 2018 season is $545,000. Unfortunately, most players are still left with additional math. Math is easy when it involves [Read More] The post 2018 MLB Minimum Salary is $545,000 appeared first on Royal…

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Ad Briefs: Covering Your Ads

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

http://www.coveringyourads.com/

May 1
Winning the Gold: Why Venue Owners Need to Consider the Importance of Flexibility in Sponsorship Agreement

Winning the Gold: Why Venue Owners Need to Consider the Importance of Flexibility in Sponsorship Agreement

Sponsorship rights are a critical component of the revenue stream for almost every major venue in the United States. Long-term sponsorship deals not only provide much of the funding for new venues to be built, but they also support the…
Feb 22
Do We Need A Truth In Advertising Act? The Industry and Retailers Self-Regulate Photoshopping Ad

Do We Need A Truth In Advertising Act? The Industry and Retailers Self-Regulate Photoshopping Ad

Digitally altered images of models have been a controversial advertising issue for decades. In Great Britain, the Advertising Standards Authority Ltd., which is the governing regulatory advertising body, in 2011 banned skincare advertisements…
Jan 25
Are Your Product Warnings Prop 65 Compliant? With New Changes Coming, It’s Time to Re-Evaluate

Are Your Product Warnings Prop 65 Compliant? With New Changes Coming, It’s Time to Re-Evaluate

Prop 65 is a California law that requires California consumers receive warnings regarding the presence of chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. As we reported in our Environmental Blog, new Prop 65 regulations go in to effect…

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Sports and Outdoor Recreation Blog

Covers sports law. By Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie.

https://blog.lrrc.com/outdoor/

Apr 30
Climbing Wall Industry Reaching New Heights Ahead of Annual Summit

Climbing Wall Industry Reaching New Heights Ahead of Annual Summit

The annual Climbing Wall Association (“CWA”) Summit in Loveland, Colorado, kicks off the week of May 14, 2018, with pre-conferences leading up to the premier trade show for the indoor climbing industry on May 17-18th. This show…
Apr 18
A Friend of the Outdoors: Colorado Governor Hints at Possible Presidential Run

A Friend of the Outdoors: Colorado Governor Hints at Possible Presidential Run

Hints on a possible presidential run by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper could boost attention for outdoor-industry issues in the 2020 campaign. Hickenlooper was in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to accept the annual “Friend of the Outdoor…
Feb 27
eSports Legislation in Maryland

eSports Legislation in Maryland

On January 19, 2018, Maryland House Bill 283 was introduced by Republican Delegate Robin Grammer. The bill exempts competitive video games, known as eSports, from the state’s laws banning wagering and gambling. “eSports” is…

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Internet on Trial

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

http://www.internetontrial.com/

Mar 31
Don’t be an April Fool—Backup Your Data on World Backup Day

Don’t be an April Fool—Backup Your Data on World Backup Day

Today, March 31, 2018, marks the eighth annual World Backup Day. Before you physically step back from wherever you’re standing, that’s not the kind of “backing up” we’re talking about. World Backup Day started by…
Feb 28
You still believe “private” Facebook posts are really private?

You still believe “private” Facebook posts are really private?

Do you post things “privately” to Facebook, which you wouldn’t ordinarily post to a public forum that anyone could access (as opposed to being limited to your Facebook friends or circles)? A few weeks ago, I wrote…
Jan 17
Is it Possible to Get Defamatory Search Results Removed from Google?

Is it Possible to Get Defamatory Search Results Removed from Google?

The short answer is: Yes. But it’s not easy. It’s pretty common that every week I’ll get a call or email from a small business owner, or another attorney (who represents a small business owner) asking about how to get a…

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Entertainment Attorney Blog

Covers entertainment and intellectual property law. By Mark A. Baker Law, LLC.

http://www.entertainmentattorneyblog.com/

Feb 9
You Want To Use Someone Else’s Service Mark On Your Goods? Think Twice In The Eleventh Circuit

You Want To Use Someone Else’s Service Mark On Your Goods? Think Twice In The Eleventh Circuit

I get questions like this: “I know “FedEx” is a registered service mark of a great company that provides delivery services, alright, but I want to use that name on t-shirts – they aren’t a t-shirt company!…
Jan 19
Court Dismisses Former Dolphin’s Offensive Line Coach’s Defamation Claim

Court Dismisses Former Dolphin’s Offensive Line Coach’s Defamation Claim

A recent case provides another opportunity to consider the legal issues surrounding defamation of a public figure. What constitutes defamation of character, where a football coach is accused of participating in bullying conduct? The Eleventh…
Aug 25
Could the Heirs of the Sculptor of the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Prevent Its Alteration?

Could the Heirs of the Sculptor of the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Prevent Its Alteration?

The Confederate Memorial Carving on Stone Mountain, Georgia, is a colossal, high-relief sculpture – the largest in the world – of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, prancing about on horseback in grand…

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Fame Appeal

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

http://fameappeal.com

Jan 7
A Reflection #LAWYERLIFE

A Reflection #LAWYERLIFE

I wrote my last post about 5 years ago. I created Fame Appeal as an outlet from Law School life, and by doing so I combined two areas of interest (fashion & law) and simply had a conversation about it with the world. It took me from…
Sep 5
Christian Siriano @ InCrowd Industry Night 9/15

Christian Siriano @ InCrowd Industry Night 9/15

www.INCROWDINDUSTRYINGHT.COM
Sep 5
Christian Louboutin wins trademark protection. Trademark serial No. 77141789 beats YSL

Christian Louboutin wins trademark protection. Trademark serial No. 77141789 beats YSL

Image filed with Trademark office

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OberIPWatch

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

http://oberipwatch.com/

Dec 19
Independence is Bliss? The Idea of an Independent U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Independence is Bliss? The Idea of an Independent U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Will there ever be an independent Patent Office? Although the idea has been floated for years without gaining traction, some see a brief mention in the FY2018 Budget Resolution, released […] The post Independence is Bliss? The Idea of…
Dec 12
Yellow is Not Gold for Cheerios™, and Other Tales of Color Trademark

Yellow is Not Gold for Cheerios™, and Other Tales of Color Trademark

Close your eyes and transport yourself to the cereal aisle of your grocery store: can you picture the design of a box of original Cheerios™, color and all? General Mills […] The post Yellow is Not Gold for Cheerios™, and…
Dec 5
Checking in on China: Developments in Litigation and Policy and How They Impact Foreign Intellectual Property

Checking in on China: Developments in Litigation and Policy and How They Impact Foreign Intellectual Property

In the latter portion of 2017, announcements from both business and government have drawn renewed attention to the gradually increasing focus being paid by the Chinese government to protection of […]

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J. Paye in Brief

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

http://jpaye.com/in-brief/

Aug 29
Second Annual Gala 4 Goal

Second Annual Gala 4 Goal

J. Paye & Associates is a proud sponsor of The Sanneh Foundation Second Annual Gala 4 Goals. The Sanneh Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established by Tony Sanneh, Former Major League Soccer Player and member of the 2002 U.S.…
Aug 29
Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

“The Lucious Lyon I knew would tell those idiots the streets aren’t made for everybody. That’s why they made sidewalks.” -Cookie Lyon Every Wednesday night, Cookie Lyon on FOX’s hit show Empire shows us…
Feb 25
Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

“The Lucious Lyon I knew would tell those idiots the streets aren’t made for everybody. That’s why they made sidewalks.” -Cookie Lyon Every Wednesday night, Cookie Lyon on FOX’s hit show…

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'Round Midnight

Law and other nonsense from a Nashville music lawyer.

http://huganlaw.wordpress.com/

Jan 27
UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

What part of “under of penalty of perjury” does the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals not understand? Every trademark applicant must swear under penalty of perjury that the information in the application is true. There are two types of…
Jan 29
Not So Small Claim

Not So Small Claim

Small claims courts in Tennessee are called Courts of General Sessions. Under $25k; either party can appeal to Circuit Court and the case starts all over as if the General Sessions trial never occurred. Great for eviction and collections…
Jan 5
OMG its OEM!

OMG its OEM!

Stealing intellectual property is an American pastime. Music, software, ebooks, you name it—free is the right price. And mounds of shaming and litigation has done little to discourage the copyright abolitionists. And then…

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Round Midnight

By Christopher English Hugan. Law and other nonsense from a Nashville business and intellectual property lawyer.

https://huganlaw.wordpress.com/

Jan 27
UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

What part of “under of penalty of perjury” does the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals not understand? Every trademark applicant must swear under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the application is true. There are…
Jan 29
Not So Small Claim

Not So Small Claim

Small claims courts in Tennessee are called Courts of General Sessions. Under $25k; either party can appeal to Circuit Court and the case starts all over as if the General Sessions trial never occurred. Great for eviction and collections…
Jan 5
OMG its OEM!

OMG its OEM!

Stealing intellectual property is an American pastime. Music, software, ebooks, you name it—free is the right price. And mounds of shaming and litigation has done little to discourage the copyright abolitionists. And then…

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Copylaw

Covers entertainment and publishing law. By Lloyd Jassin.

http://www.copylaw.org/

Dec 14
Selecting a Literary Executor

Selecting a Literary Executor

Final Drafts By Lloyd Jassin & Ronald M. Finkelstein "I'm sorry to have my name mentioned among the great authorsbecause they have the sad habit of dying off." --Mark Twain (d. 1910) "Money is the root of all evil" For I will write in my…
Oct 28
I'm a Copyright Attorney, Not a Sorcerer

I'm a Copyright Attorney, Not a Sorcerer

Several weeks before Bonnie Foreman's death, I watched her laughing and joking as she downloaded a pirated copy of my book, The Copyright Permission and Libel Handbook: The Cursed Edition. She read a lot and drove too fast. …
Jul 29
The Art of the (Jointly Authored) Book Deal

The Art of the (Jointly Authored) Book Deal

"I can never understand how two men can write a book together; to me that's like three people getting together to have a baby."-- Evelyn WaughNearly everyone has heard the oft-repeated statistic that 50% of all marriages end in divorce.…

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CopyLaw

Copyright, defamation, publishing and unfair competition law practice tips and developments. By Lloyd J. Jassin.

http://www.copylaw.org

Dec 14
Selecting a Literary Executor

Selecting a Literary Executor

Final Drafts By Lloyd Jassin & Ronald M. Finkelstein "I'm sorry to have my name mentioned among the great authorsbecause they have the sad habit of dying off." --Mark Twain (d. 1910) "Money is the root of all evil" For I will write in my…
Oct 28
I'm a Copyright Attorney, Not a Sorcerer

I'm a Copyright Attorney, Not a Sorcerer

Several weeks before Bonnie Foreman's death, I watched her laughing and joking as she downloaded a pirated copy of my book, The Copyright Permission and Libel Handbook: The Cursed Edition. She read a lot and drove too fast. I…
Jul 29
The Art of the (Jointly Authored) Book Deal

The Art of the (Jointly Authored) Book Deal

"I can never understand how two men can write a book together; to me that's like three people getting together to have a baby."-- Evelyn WaughNearly everyone has heard the oft-repeated statistic that 50% of all marriages end in divorce.…

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Digital Media Law

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

http://digitalmedialaw.blogspot.com/

Dec 12
Sirocco (Poetry & Politics)

Sirocco (Poetry & Politics)

Music/FX credits: piano Amir Mofrat; flute Jensmuse; wind Mark DiAngelo.Click here if the player above is not visible. An ill wind blowsStraight across the land:You can feel it now.It’s a desert galeThat dessicates compassion;A…
Sep 22
Trump - 'The Grand Experiment" (Video)

Trump - 'The Grand Experiment" (Video)

The Grand ExperimentHe said I alone can solve it all: The Mexicans will take the fall,Rapists and murderers one and all. I'll keep them out with a beautiful wall.He claimed Muslims on the Jersey ShoreCheered 9/11 with a roar.So he…
Nov 7
It’s a Play! It’s Live Internet TV! It’s Both, and it Opens in Los Angeles on Friday

It’s a Play! It’s Live Internet TV! It’s Both, and it Opens in Los Angeles on Friday

‘The Noir Series’ harkens back to the days of live TV but presents a thoroughly modern challenge to entertainment unionsBad Medicine,' a segment from 'The Noir Series,' features a chain-smoking doctor and two disconcerting …

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Statute of RyAnne

An entertainment and intellectual property blog.

http://www.statuteofryanne.com

Jan 8
I’m Back – Ringing in the New Year

I’m Back – Ringing in the New Year

Yes, I have been absent. No, nothing is wrong. Yes, I have been keeping up with everything going in the world by way of entertainment, copyright and trademark law. And, I have missed you all! Thank you to those readers who wrote in, tweeted…
Jan 8
I’m Back – Ringing in the New Year

I’m Back – Ringing in the New Year

Yes, I have been absent. No, nothing is wrong. Yes, I have been keeping up with everything going in the world by way of entertainment, copyright and trademark law. And, I have missed you all! Thank you to those readers who wrote in, tweeted…
Oct 30
A Halloween Copyright Horror Story

A Halloween Copyright Horror Story

What’s the one thing that can send chills down the spine of any copyright attorney? A $5 million judgment against your client for a music copyright case. This past week, the video depositions of Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke were…

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DealFatigue

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

http://dealfatigue.com/

Feb 21
Reflecting Oscar

Reflecting Oscar

Unlike anywhere else in the world, Oscar weekend has the greatest impact in Los Angeles. Aside from traffic closures and the heartbreak and envy of Oscar parties to the uninvited, Oscar weekend provides the creative community with a weekend…
Feb 20
The Win-Win Deal-Making Fallacy

The Win-Win Deal-Making Fallacy

.@DanWilliams @lrozen win-win should always be the goal in any negotiation, but I get nervous when one side says that. It's a zero-sum tell. — Peter Kaufman (@Dealfatigue) February 11, 2015
Feb 7
What It Take

What It Take

1. Aspiring producers/writers/creatives: dogged persistence, while Capraesque, is not in itself enough (woefully misplaced?) to execute. — Peter Kaufman (@Dealfatigue) February 7, 2015 2 indie or not, to produce for the mass market,…

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Law Law Land

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

http://www.lawlawlandblog.com/

Aug 21
Hello world!

Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
May 6
A “Dirty” Lawsuit: How a Sex Scandal Could Impact Online Defamation Law

A “Dirty” Lawsuit: How a Sex Scandal Could Impact Online Defamation Law

A former high school teacher and NFL cheerleader sleeps with her student. She faces widespread scorn, including scathing Internet comments. Despite the scorn, she becomes engaged to the student. It sounds like the plot of a…
Apr 3
“River Crabbing” Chinese Search Engine Battles for Freedom of Expression in the U.S.

“River Crabbing” Chinese Search Engine Battles for Freedom of Expression in the U.S.

In 2004, the Chinese Communist Party announced a new national goal of building a “Harmonious Society.” Since then, this goal has often been cited by the Chinese government as a reason for Internet censorship. In…

Rank this Week: 2849

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/

Jun 2
Podcast: Tribute Band

Podcast: Tribute Band

Podcast: Tribute Bands This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we pay tribute to those who pay tribute…to their favorite bands. Join ARC Law Group partner Mark A. Pearson and attorney Ben Shaw as…
Mar 4
Podcast: 2014 Academy Award

Podcast: 2014 Academy Award

Podcast: 2014 Academy Awards This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we hit the red carpet with our 2014 Academy Awards Special. Join ARC Law Group partner Mark Pearson and movie reviewer Chris Bollini for…
Feb 3
Podcast: CLA Music Business Seminar 2014

Podcast: CLA Music Business Seminar 2014

Podcast: CLA Music Business Seminar 2014 This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we get you ready for the upcoming California Lawyers for the Arts Music Business Seminar. Join ARC Law Group partner Mark…

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Current Trends in Copyright,…

Current Trends in Copyright, Trademark & Entertainment Law

By the Bennet Law Office.

http://ipandentertainmentlaw.wordpress.com

May 9
CREATE PROTECT BLOG Has a New Home

CREATE PROTECT BLOG Has a New Home

The CREATE PROTECT blog, also known as “Current Trends in IP and Entertainment Law,” has relocated to our fabulous new home. Click here to keep reading the blog. Snag our RSS feed in Feedly.
May 9
CREATE PROTECT BLOG Has a New Home

CREATE PROTECT BLOG Has a New Home

The CREATE PROTECT blog, also known as “Current Trends in IP and Entertainment Law,” has relocated to our fabulous new home. Click here to keep reading the blog. Click here to update your RSS feed. Attorney…
Apr 22
Who Controls Your Likeness? Balancing Right of Publicity and Free Speech

Who Controls Your Likeness? Balancing Right of Publicity and Free Speech

Just a quick note to let you know our blog has a new home. Click here for all the new content for the Create Protect blog and subscribe to the RSS feed. Originally Published in TEXAS LAWYER* Sharing photos has never been easier. From…

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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/

Nov 12
WHY IT IS ILLEGAL TO RIDE A ZEBRA IN THE PARK ON THURSDAY IN SOME CITIES AND OTHER WHACKY LAWS

WHY IT IS ILLEGAL TO RIDE A ZEBRA IN THE PARK ON THURSDAY IN SOME CITIES AND OTHER WHACKY LAWS

If you are reading this, then you are on the Internet. If you are on the Internet, then it is inevitable at some point you came across a list of “dumb laws” or “whacky laws.” It has probably even happened…
Nov 12
WHY IT IS ILLEGAL TO RIDE A ZEBRA IN THE PARK ON THURSDAY IN SOME CITIES AND OTHER WHACKY LAWS

WHY IT IS ILLEGAL TO RIDE A ZEBRA IN THE PARK ON THURSDAY IN SOME CITIES AND OTHER WHACKY LAWS

If you are reading this, then you are on the Internet. If you are on the Internet, then it is inevitable at some point you came across a list of “dumb laws” or “whacky laws.” It has probably even happened…
Nov 6
TIME TO KICK THAT NASTY HOBBIT [REPRISED]: NINTH CIRCUIT AFFIRMS INJUNCTION RESTRAINING ‘AGE OF HOBBITS’ MOCKBUSTER

TIME TO KICK THAT NASTY HOBBIT [REPRISED]: NINTH CIRCUIT AFFIRMS INJUNCTION RESTRAINING ‘AGE OF HOBBITS’ MOCKBUSTER

Last year, the Global Asylum, Inc . (Asylum) announced plans to release Age of the Hobbits just a few days before New Line’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was set to hit theatres. Age of…

Rank this Week: 2864

Trademark, Copyright, and…

Trademark, Copyright, and Entertainment Law Forum

By Anthony Verna.

http://tmcentlawforum.blogspot.com/

Nov 7
We're moving

We're moving

Please visit www.nyctrademarks.com and www.nyccopyrights.com for more blog entries.-Anthony VernaKravitz & Verna LLC160 West End Avenue212-729-5651averna@kravitzverna.comThe Trademark, Copyright, and Entertainment Law Forum is written by…
Aug 16
Is your trademark "fanciful"?

Is your trademark "fanciful"?

Is your trademark "fanciful"?
Aug 16
The FTC won’t fine my company for violations of advertising laws, right?

The FTC won’t fine my company for violations of advertising laws, right?

The FTC won’t fine my company for violations of advertising laws, right?Wrong.

Rank this Week: 1716

Entertainment Law Resources Blog

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

http://marklitwak.blogspot.com/

Oct 29
NEW BLOG

NEW BLOG

We have moved the Entertainment Law Resources blog to our newly redesigned website: www.marklitwak.comFor the most recent updates visit the new blog.The Blog can be reached at New Blog LinkSEC Proposes Crowdfunding RulesBy Mark…
Sep 5
Film Finance Webinar September 20, 2013 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with Mark Litwak

Film Finance Webinar September 20, 2013 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with Mark Litwak

I will be participating in a one hour Webinar for the California State Bar Entertainment and Sports Law Interest Group. The panelists will describe basics and potential benefits of various finance structures, highlighting practical…
Aug 3
Mark Litwak was interviewed about the…

Mark Litwak was interviewed about the movie industry on the KBeach radio show the Kaine Perspective on August 1.The entire show was recorded and can be listened to: Listen to Radio Interview

Rank this Week: 4080

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

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Entertainment Litigation Blog

Covers legal issues affecting the entertainment industry, particularly the issues which arise in litigation. By the Avanzado Law Firm.

http://www.entertainmentlitigationblog.com/

May 25
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LITIGATION: FORMER UCLA BASKETBALL PLAYER REEVES NELSON SUES SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR DEFAMATION

ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LITIGATION: FORMER UCLA BASKETBALL PLAYER REEVES NELSON SUES SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR DEFAMATION

LAWSUIT TARGETS ARTICLE WRITTEN BY PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR
May 25
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LITIGATION: FORMER UCLA BASKETBALL PLAYER REEVES NELSON SUES SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR DEFAMATION

ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LITIGATION: FORMER UCLA BASKETBALL PLAYER REEVES NELSON SUES SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR DEFAMATION

LAWSUIT TARGETS ARTICLE WRITTEN BY PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR Former UCLA men’s basketball player, Reeves Nelson, has filed a lawsuit for defamation against Sports Illustrated resulting from SI’s March 2012 article entitled,…
May 25
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LITIGATION: FORMER UCLA BASKETBALL PLAYER REEVES NELSON SUES SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR DEFAMATION

ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LITIGATION: FORMER UCLA BASKETBALL PLAYER REEVES NELSON SUES SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR DEFAMATION

LAWSUIT TARGETS ARTICLE WRITTEN BY PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR Former UCLA men’s basketball player, Reeves Nelson, has filed a lawsuit for defamation against Sports Illustrated resulting from SI’s March 2012 article entitled,…

Rank this Week: 3969

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

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: 2822

Entertainment Law Reporter

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

http://www.entertainmentlawreporter.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…

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