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29 May 2018, 7:00 am
Seuss Mashup Creator Beats Trademark Claims Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that ComicMix has defeated the trademark claims in the lawsuit over Oh, the Places You’ll Boldly Go, leaving only the copyright claims behind. [read post]
8 Apr 2013, 9:45 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Judge Won’t Allow ‘Mass-Suing’ of Movie Pirates First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that a judge in Ohio has ruled that plaintiffs can not file mass lawsuits against Bittorrent defendants, most likely in hopes of issuing subpoenas to compel ISPs to turn over customer information, setting the stage for a settlement demand. [read post]
6 Oct 2020, 8:31 am
It also comes amid a growing push to have antitrust regulators act against Google. 3: Sony Suing Musicians for Allowing Attorney to Use Album Artwork Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that the music industry’s fight over copyright termination has gotten even more ugly as now Sony is attempting to file a countersuit alleging that the musicians involved are liable not just for distributing their own music, but for their lawyer using… [read post]
21 Aug 2017, 6:00 am
First off today, Eriq Gardner at Billboard reports that the battle between Eminem and the New Zealand National Party is getting a new layer as two middlemen are going to war in the United States over indemnity. [read post]
14 Apr 2020, 8:58 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Universal Music Defeats Legal Claims Over Destroyed Recordings in Fire First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that a judge has thrown out several claims by Tom Petty’s ex-wife, Jane Petty, over the 2008 Universal backlot fire that destroyed many original recordings by artists signed to Universal Music Group (UMG). [read post]
22 Apr 2014, 9:11 am
Government to Argue Against Aereo in Supreme Court Tuesday First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that the Supreme Court docket reveals that, as Aereo heads to plead its case before the court today, it will also have to argue against the U.S. [read post]
13 Mar 2013, 11:57 am
” 2: Universal Settles ‘Fifty Shades’ Porn Parody Lawsuit Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter writes that Smash Pictures and Universal Studios have settled their dispute over Smash’s pornographic parody of Fifty Shades of Grey. [read post]
14 Jul 2014, 9:51 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: ‘Innocence of Muslims’: Appeals Court Amends Controversial Ruling First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has amended their previous and controversial ruling about the film “Innocence of Muslims” and has said that, while Google may be able to win on a fair use argument, that the works of an actor can be copyright protected. [read post]
8 Jun 2012, 10:05 am
The Appeals Court upheld that decision, saying that the lower court had all of the needed facts and made the correct decision. 3: Appeals Court Will Re-Evaluate Big Copyright Issues in Light of Viacom-YouTube Ruling Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter writes that, in a strange move, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals appears to be revisiting the UMG vs. [read post]
11 Sep 2012, 8:57 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Judge Dismisses Part of Velvet Underground’s Lawsuit Against Andy Warhol Foundation First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that a judge has tossed the copyright portion of a case that pits The Velvet Underground against the Andy Warhol Foundation. [read post]
23 Feb 2017, 6:00 am
Settles Lawsuit Against Talent Agency for Distributing Oscar Screeners First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that Warner Bros. has settled a lawsuit with talent agency Innovative Artists over the alleged piracy of Oscar screeners. [read post]
4 Sep 2013, 1:30 pm
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Warner Music Aims to Keep ‘Happy Birthday’ Away From Public Domain First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that Warner/Chappell Music has responded to the much-talked about “Happy Birthday to You” lawsuit but without addressing any of the key facts that have been raised by the plaintiffs. [read post]
23 Oct 2013, 9:12 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Stan Lee Media Loses Appeal Over ‘Conan the Barbarian’ Rights First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that Stan Lee Media Inc (SLMI) has lost in court once again, this time in the 9th Circuit denying an appeal on the character of Conan the Barbarian. [read post]
7 Feb 2014, 9:48 am
However, the plaintiffs say that they have used geolocation software to determine where the IPs are located and ensure that they are filing in the correct district. 3: Record Labels Seek to Punish SiriusXM Over Pre-1972 Music Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that Sony, Universal and Warner have filed a motion in their lawsuit against SiriusXM asking the judge to clarify the law as it pertains to public performances of pre-1972 sound recordings. [read post]
17 Apr 2012, 9:06 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Hotfile Slams MPAA's Interpretation of YouTube Ruling First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter writes that, in the bitter fight between Hotfile and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) the two sides have filed dueling briefs interpreting the recent Appeals Court ruling in the Viacom/YouTube case. [read post]
17 Nov 2020, 8:21 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: No Encore for Music Publishers Who Say COVID-19 Wrecked Copyright Trial First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that music publishers will not be able to gain a second trail against William Sagan despite the jury’s indication that they rushed their verdict due to COVID-19. [read post]
19 Aug 2021, 9:30 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Disney’s Profits From ‘Deadpool,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ at Risk in Upcoming Trial First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that a judge has denied a summary judgment motion made by Disney, setting the stage for a potential trial over whether the company violated copyright with the special effects in several of its movies. [read post]
7 Jan 2013, 10:16 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Big Record Labels Push Copyright Claims Against Vimeo First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter writes that the record labels have changed their approach in their lawsuit against Vimeo and are seeking to single out the service as being “worse” than other video sharing sites. [read post]
20 Sep 2016, 6:00 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: ‘Buck Rogers’ Pitch to Syfy Network Brings Legal Trouble for Author’s Heirs First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that heirs to Philip Francis Nowlan, the creator of Buck Rogers, are now going to court against heirs to John F. [read post]
7 Jan 2021, 9:19 am
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Starz Gets Green Light in Lawsuit Over MGM’s Breach of Exclusivity First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that a judge has given movie channel Starz the go ahead to pursue their lawsuit against movie studio MGM over allegations that MGM violated their contract by making supposedly exclusive movies available elsewhere. [read post]
