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Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling, AI Copyright Policy, and More Entertainment Law Updates – Episode 190

Apr 22, 20261h 15m

Billion Dollar Rewind: “It’s Not What You Knew, It’s What You Did” (Entertainment Law Update – Episode 189)

Entertainment Law Update – Episode 189 Record Date: March 25 2026Location: Los Angeles, California & Dallas, TexasHosts: Gordon Firemark & Tamera Bennett Welcome to Entertainment Law Update — the podcast by entertainment lawyers, about entertainment law, where we … Read the rest The post Billion Dollar Rewind: “It’s Not What You Knew, It’s What You Did” (Entertainment Law Update – Episode 189) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Mar 25, 20261h 9m

“Boop Boop Be Do” Meets “Alright, Alright, Alright” ( Entertainment Law Update – Episode 187)

In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, we unpack a wide-ranging set of copyright, trademark, and creator-economy developments—from the largest public-domain expansion in decades to high-stakes termination rights, celebrity voice trademarks, and courts drawing sharper lines around what copyright … Read the rest The post “Boop Boop Be Do” Meets “Alright, Alright, Alright” ( Entertainment Law Update – Episode 187) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jan 28, 20261h 13m

S17 Ep 186Who Owns the Stage, the Script, and the Algorithm? Entertainment Law’s Wild Year-End

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, your monthly rundown of the most important legal developments in the entertainment, media, and technology industries. As 2025 comes to a close, the legal fault lines of the entertainment industry are impossible to ignore.… Read the rest The post Who Owns the Stage, the Script, and the Algorithm? Entertainment Law’s Wild Year-End appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Dec 17, 20251h 3m

S17 Ep 185Trade Secrets, Triggers & Takedowns – Enterrtainment Law Update Episode 185

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, your monthly rundown of the most important legal developments in the entertainment, media, and technology industries. This episode is a roundup of some of the biggest recent developments at the intersection of entertainment law, … Read the rest The post Trade Secrets, Triggers & Takedowns – Enterrtainment Law Update Episode 185 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Nov 5, 202559 min

Ep 184Big Wins, Big Losses: Authors, Disney, Napster, and the Future of Copyright

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, your monthly rundown of the most important legal developments in the entertainment, media, and technology industries. This episode is a roundup of some of the biggest recent developments at the intersection of entertainment law, … Read the rest The post Big Wins, Big Losses: Authors, Disney, Napster, and the Future of Copyright appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Sep 24, 20251h 10m

Bored Apes & Interview Tapes – Episode 183

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, your monthly rundown of the most important legal developments in the entertainment, media, and technology industries. In this episode, we cover big rulings in the world of NFTs, copyright, trademarks, and the ever-expanding impact … Read the rest The post Bored Apes & Interview Tapes – Episode 183 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Aug 21, 202558 min

Strut, Stream, Sue: NY Fashion Law, HITS act, AI Mayhem and more…

NY’s Fashion Workers Act – Explained (with Mikey Glazer) New York enacts the most talent-protective legislation in the country, redefining who qualifies as a regulated rep and impacting models, influencers, and managers. Key issue: the law imposes a duty to … Read the rest The post Strut, Stream, Sue: NY Fashion Law, HITS act, AI Mayhem and more… appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jul 23, 2025

Mustangs, Midjourney, and Minions—Oh My!

Welcome to Episode 181 of Entertainment Law Update! In this jam-packed episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down the latest legal developments in entertainment, media, and IP law. From procedural shifts at the USPTO to landmark copyright rulings … Read the rest The post Mustangs, Midjourney, and Minions—Oh My! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jun 27, 20251h 11m

Supreme Court Sidestep, AI Copyright Showdown & Dancing With a Stranger Returns – ELU 180

In Episode 180 of Entertainment Law Update, we cover major legal developments including the rare recusal of five Supreme Court justices, leaving a lower court win in the Ta-Nehisi Coates copyright case intact; the Isaac Hayes estate’s lawsuit against Donald … Read the rest The post Supreme Court Sidestep, AI Copyright Showdown & Dancing With a Stranger Returns – ELU 180 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

May 28, 202554 min

Mariah Carey Wins, Superman Loses, and AI Can’t Be an Author

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, Episode 179 — our 16th anniversary episode! Since 2009, we’ve been your go-to source for monthly roundups of the most important legal developments in the entertainment industry. In this episode, we dive into … Read the rest The post Mariah Carey Wins, Superman Loses, and AI Can’t Be an Author appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Apr 30, 2025

Podcasthon episode – celebrating musicares.org – Entertainment Law Update 178

EPISODE SUMMARY In Episode 178 of the Entertainment Law Update podcast, we cover a range of important legal and industry updates, starting with the suspension of Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. We also discuss Sony’s … Read the rest The post Podcasthon episode – celebrating musicares.org – Entertainment Law Update 178 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Mar 19, 20251h 8m

AI Copyright Gets Cheesy, Podcasters Win Fair Use, and Spotify Dodges? Royalties – Entertainment Law Update 177

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, join Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett as they dive into the latest legal battles shaping the future of AI, copyright, and digital media. This AI-packed episode covers Texas’ new ethics … Read the rest The post AI Copyright Gets Cheesy, Podcasters Win Fair Use, and Spotify Dodges? Royalties – Entertainment Law Update 177 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Feb 26, 20251h 5m

Tik… Tok… / Shyamalan Victory / South Park / much more – Entertainment Law Update 176

MUSICARES, Grammys, others offering help to music industry workers affected by L.A. Wildfires (Not affected? Please Donate) MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of the Recording Academy, has launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals affected by the … Read the rest The post Tik… Tok… / Shyamalan Victory / South Park / much more – Entertainment Law Update 176 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jan 29, 2025

That’s a Wrap! 2024 Year-End Special – Entertainment Law Update 175

SUMMARY Entertainment Law Update Episode 175: That’s a Wrap! 2024 Year-End Special In this special year-end episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett review the top legal stories and trends of 2024, reflecting on a year dominated by AI developments, copyright … Read the rest The post That’s a Wrap! 2024 Year-End Special – Entertainment Law Update 175 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Dec 30, 20241h 5m

Thanksgiving 2024 – Entertainment Law Update 174

SUMMARY In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett discuss OpenAI’s win against news companies over lack of harm claims, though the company faces scrutiny for alleged evidence erasure. They delve into the trademark battle … Read the rest The post Thanksgiving 2024 – Entertainment Law Update 174 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Nov 27, 202456 min

2-Live Termination – Entertainment Law Update 173

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post 2-Live Termination – Entertainment Law Update 173 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Oct 30, 20241h 9m

Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup – Entertainment Law Update 172

SUMMARY In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett examine crucial developments in the industry, including the 2nd Circuit Court’s ruling that the Internet Archive’s digital book sharing is not fair use, which raises significant … Read the rest The post Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup – Entertainment Law Update 172 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Oct 2, 20241h 9m

AI in the Spotlight: Legal Showdowns, Copyright Battles, and Industry Strikes – Entertainment Law Update 171

SUMMARY In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett break down some of the most intriguing legal developments impacting the entertainment industry. Tune in as they discuss the recent overturning of an NFL verdict, the … Read the rest The post AI in the Spotlight: Legal Showdowns, Copyright Battles, and Industry Strikes – Entertainment Law Update 171 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Aug 28, 20241h 2m

NFL, Copyright vs FOIA, Gibson Guitars, and more – Entertainment Law Update 170

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post NFL, Copyright vs FOIA, Gibson Guitars, and more – Entertainment Law Update 170 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jul 24, 20241h 11m

Damages and Discovery; Right of Publicity, AI, NIL, and more… ELU168

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Damages and Discovery; Right of Publicity, AI, NIL, and more… ELU168 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jun 3, 2024

Is it Live, or is it? (Entertainment Law Update 167)

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Is it Live, or is it? (Entertainment Law Update 167) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

May 1, 20241h 8m

S15 Ep 166Over the AI Rainbow: Diving Deep into Copyright Infringement, Trademark Disputes, AI, and NFTs

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Over the AI Rainbow: Diving Deep into Copyright Infringement, Trademark Disputes, AI, and NFTs appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Mar 20, 2024

ELU 165: The Battle for Art and Rights

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post ELU 165: The Battle for Art and Rights appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Feb 29, 20241h 18m

Oh Mickey, you’re so public domain

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Oh Mickey, you’re so public domain appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jan 18, 202454 min

Echoes of 2023: Legal Landscape Shifts, AI Battles, and NFT Dramas – A Year in Entertainment Law and Predictions for 2024

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Echoes of 2023: Legal Landscape Shifts, AI Battles, and NFT Dramas – A Year in Entertainment Law and Predictions for 2024 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Dec 13, 20231h 14m

Live (sort of) from the 33rd Annual UTCLE/TESLAW Entertainment Law Institute

A.I. in the news… THE LONG WINTER OF INDUSTRY LABOR STOPPAGES IS FINALLY COMING TO AN END.Actors reach deal with Studios on Contract, Compensation and AI Issues #SAGAFTRA  #STRIKE #AI https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sag-aftra-deal-reached-studios-union-contract-terms-1235607563/ https://www.engadget.com/sag-aftra-ends-strike-after-securing-a-deal-that-protects-members-from-the-threat-of-ai-035253314.html New Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Artists … Read the rest The post Live (sort of) from the 33rd Annual UTCLE/TESLAW Entertainment Law Institute appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Nov 10, 202346 min

Writer’s strike ends, Actors’ continued, plus much more

Writer’s Strike Ends  #Labor #AI #industry https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/writers-strike-ends-wga-amptp-deal-2-1235733452/ https://mashable.com/article/wga-writers-strike-deal-terms#:~:text=A%20big%20talking%20point%20going,bonus%20based%20on%20streamer%20viewership. https://www.wgacontract2023.org/wgacontract/files/memorandum-of-agreement-for-the-2023-wga-theatrical-and-television-basic-agreement.pdf https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/summary-of-the-2023-wga-mba Townsend v. Sheeran   #copyrightlaw #musicbusiness Valancourt Books, LLC v. Merrick Garland — DC Circuit rules that  Copyright Office Deposit Requirement is a Taking   #copyrightlaw #valancourtvgarland #dccircuit https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/cadc/21-5203/21-5203-2023-08-29.html https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/mandatory_deposit.html Court Blocks … Read the rest The post Writer’s strike ends, Actors’ continued, plus much more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Oct 4, 202358 min

Ep 160Entertainment Law Update for August/September 2023 (#160)

CASE IS OVER: SIRIUSXM (FINALLY) WINS AGAINST FLO AND EDDIE   https://completemusicupdate.com/article/final-ruling-in-flo-eddie-lawsuit-against-pandora-provides-overview-of-the-pre-1972-copyright-debate/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/siriusxm-lawsuit-pre-1972-sound-recordings-1235546770/ https://www.copyright.gov/music-modernization/pre1972-soundrecordings/ COCOMELON WINS AGAINST INFRINGING BABY BUS   https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/cocomelon-wins-bulk-of-copyright-claims-23-4-million-from-jury https://kidscreen.com/2023/08/01/moonbug-awarded-us23-million-in-major-copyright-case/ In the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. v BabyBus Network Tech. … Read the rest The post Entertainment Law Update for August/September 2023 (#160) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Sep 5, 20231h 3m

S15 Ep 159Extrateritoriality and other hard words

Transcript of this Episode Calendar Notes: Gordon and Tamera will each be presenting (and recording Episode 162 before a live audience) at the Texas Entertainment Law Institute on Nov. 9-10, 2023. More details and registration information at https://teslaw.org/eli/ Gordon will … Read the rest The post Extrateritoriality and other hard words appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jul 27, 20231h 6m

O Sole Mio

In this rare solo episode, Gordon Firemark is working without Tamera to get the June Entertainment Law Update out to you! Transcript of this Episode Table of Contents PRICE V. GARLAND LEBRON JAMES JOINS TACO BELL TO END ‘Taco Tuesday’ … Read the rest The post O Sole Mio appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jul 3, 202335 min

PSA: Stitcher will cease operations soon!

If you listen on Stitcher’s app or website, be advised… the app and site will be shutting down August 29, 2023The post PSA: Stitcher will cease operations soon! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jun 27, 20231 min

The Prince Files

WRITERS GUILD ON STRIKE: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/writers-strike-2023-hollywood-screenwriters-ai-concerns-rcna82543 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/disney-demands-showrunners-work-during-writers-strike-wga-1235480879/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/writers-strike-showrunners-unite-studio-demands-1235481502/ https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-wga-tells-members-they-cant-seek-work-1235353659/ KATY PERRY V. KATIE PERRY  https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65421964 Sydney-based fashion designer Katie (with an I-E) Perry aka Katie Taylor filed the lawsuit in 2019 and claimed the pop singer Katy (with a Y) Perry … Read the rest The post The Prince Files appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

May 24, 20231h 12m

Don’t Film Me, Bro!

Happy Podiversary to us! 14 years of Entertainment Law Update Podcast! DOMINION v. FOX SETTLEMENT https://apple.news/AsgC0iiY1SvKcGIC-cYPjAg https://player.fm/series/2738868/359838081 https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/31/media/fox-news-dominion-lawsuit/index.html https://www.npr.org/2023/03/31/1167526374/judge-rules-fox-hosts-claims-about-dominion-were-false-says-trial-can-proceed https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/fox-murdochs-face-new-lawsuit-after-788-million-dominion-deal FOX and Dominion have settled for $787.5 M. This settlement was reached two hours into the start of their trial, … Read the rest The post Don’t Film Me, Bro! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Apr 25, 20231h 2m

Rise of the Machines?

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND I.P. LAW ZARYA OF THE DAWN LOSES COPYRIGHT OVER IMAGES (FOR REAL THIS TIME)  https://processmechanics.com/2023/02/22/a-mixed-decision-from-the-us-copyright-office/ https://www.cbr.com/ai-comic-loses-copyright-protection-images/?utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=Echobox-CBR&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3_cQj7Y9AQlZYGQAfJKHvbKHjKUcrYWSb6bBMRZlLDJTmuX0duJJy9cNE#Echobox=1677253611 https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/02/25/recognizing-ai-assisted-art-copyright-office-uing-wrong-legal-standard/id=157072/ COPYRIGHT OFFICE GUIDANCE & HEARINGS ON AI  https://copyright.gov/newsnet/2023/1004.html https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/copyright-office-guidance-on-ai-3531079/ Interested parties can register for the public listening sessions using … Read the rest The post Rise of the Machines? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Mar 22, 20231h 12m

Metabirkins, Cathy’s Clown, Gonzales, and more (updated)

AI Corner   CORRECTIONS ON ZARYA OF THE DAWN https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/25/glitch_us_copyright_office_ai/ In our January episode, we reported that the USCO had officially canceled the registration for the AI-generated work  “Zarya of the Dawn”  from Kris Kashtanova, but just after we published, we … Read the rest The post Metabirkins, Cathy’s Clown, Gonzales, and more (updated) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Feb 22, 20231h 13m

Public Domain,  Public Parks, and More

Public Domain Day 2023 – highlights  https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2023/ https://publicdomainreview.org/blog/2023/01/public-domain-day-2023 RUST CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED  https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/baldwin-rust-shooting-charges-decision/index.html Copyright Royalty Board sets new Rates  Copyright Royalty Board officially sets new songwriter royalty rates https://www.billboard.com/pro/songwriter-royalties-raised-cds-vinyl-mechanical-rate-12-cents/ https://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Mid-Year-2022-RIAA-Music-Revenue-Report-1.pdf AI  Fails to create a legal top cases list  https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ai-analysis-of-the-top-five-cases-in-8531741/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link… Read the rest The post Public Domain, Public Parks, and More appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jan 25, 20231h 4m

End of Year Edition

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by ProperSleep Are you looking to get better sleep? Proper sleep supplement can help. Your unique sleep issues require a modern, individualized, and holistic approach. And the folks at Proper … Read the rest The post End of Year Edition appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Dec 28, 20221h 8m

Giving Thanks

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode151 – (view transcript) MINOR UPDATE: PANDORA’S BATTLE OVER COMEDY LICENSING HALTED https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/pandoras-antitrust-suit-halted-in-comedy-licensing-legal-battle-1235250334/ NCAA GIVES CLARIFICATION ON NAME IMAGE LIKENESS POLICY https://www.ncaa.org/news/2022/10/26/media-center-di-board-approves-clarifications-for-interim-nil-policy.aspx MARIAH CAREY NEWS ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS SUIT DROPPED https://variety.com/2022/music/news/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-lawsuit-dropped-1235421495/?sub_action=logged_in https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2022/06/07/is-nothing-sacred-mariah-carey-hit-with-20-million-lawsuit-for-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you/?sh=4b7c69077923 (background) https://copyrightlately.com/pdfviewer/stone-v-carey-complaint/ (complaint) https://youtu.be/w8HWHd0EYJA (Vance’s … Read the rest The post Giving Thanks appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Nov 29, 20221h 11m

Tattoos, Warhol and Police Parodies

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode150 – (view transcript) In Memoriam:  Marybeth Peters https://www.copyright.gov/about/registers/peters/peters.html MELENDEZ V. SIRIUS XM https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca2/21-1769/21-1769-2022-10-04.html TATTOO CORNER TATTOO ARTIST WINS VS TAKE2  https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2022/10/jury-awards-damages-to-tattoo-artist-for-video-game-depiction-alexander-v-wwe-2k-guest-blog-post.htm https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/tattoo-artist-copyright-win-will-create-8308386/ https://copyrightlately.com/tattoo-artist-trial-victory-copyright-lawsuit/ CARDI B WINS LITIGATION REGARDING HER TATTOO https://kfiam640.iheart.com/featured/la-local-news/content/2022-10-22-cardi-b-wins-federal-lawsuit-over-tattoo-image/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-who-kevin-michael-brophy-cardi-b-mixtape-album-cover-art-tattoo-controversy-explained-rapper-wins-lawsuit https://www.inkedmag.com/original-news/cardi-b-tattoo-infringement (background/photograph here. Content warning: Image … Read the rest The post Tattoos, Warhol and Police Parodies appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Oct 26, 20221h 9m

Caboom! Prince, MJ, Taylor, and Evel Knievel?

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode149 – (view transcript) LITIGATION OVER NIRVANA “NEVERMIND” ALBUM BABY DISMISSED https://completemusicupdate.com/article/judge-dismisses-nevermind-baby-artwork-lawsuit-for-the-final-time/ PULP FICTION NFT SETTLES https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/quentin-tarantino-miramax-settle-pulp-fiction-nft-legal-battle-1235214890/ https://torrentfreak.com/tarantino-and-miramax-settle-copyright-lawsuit-over-pulp-fiction-nft-220909/ Consumer Protection Laws Cover Michael Jackson Songs https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-18/california-supreme-court-says-pr[…]ed-michael-jackson-tracks-subject-to-consumer-protection-laws  Toy Story 4 Character Does Not Infringe Evel Knievel IP’s Rights https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/08/23/ninth-circuit-says-disneys-duke-caboom-not-infringe-evel-knievel/id=151021/… Read the rest The post Caboom! Prince, MJ, Taylor, and Evel Knievel? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Sep 28, 20221h 5m

Return to the Lone Star State

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode148 – (view transcript) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REPORT ISSUED  https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FY21-IPEC-Annual-Report-Final.pdf PRINCE ESTATE SETTLED UP https://www.billboard.com/pro/prince-estate-court-battle-ends-six-years/  SAG-AFTRA MAKES NEW TV DEAL https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/sag-aftra-exclusivity-window-agreement-1235346622/ NETFLIX TO PAY $42 MILLION IN RESIDUALS https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/netflix-must-pay-writers-residuals-of-7729005/ PRACTICE POINTER: DILIGENCE IS IMPORTANT WHEN HANDLING TRADEMARKS FOR FOREIGN … Read the rest The post Return to the Lone Star State appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Aug 25, 20221h 6m

Oh Canada!

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode147 – (view transcript) ED SHEERAN GETS AWARD OF COST https://completemusicupdate.com/article/ed-sheeran-awarded-900000-costs-following-win-in-shape-of-you-song-theft-case/ “THE” OHIO STATE GETS TRADEMARK FOR “THE”  https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ohio-state-university-officially-trademarks-the-word-the-11655926237 https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/23/us/ohio-state-university-trademarks-the/index.html https://www.natlawreview.com/article/trademark-year-ohio-state-university-trademarks FYRE TV PORN COMPANY CLAIMS REVERSE PASSING OFF, ETC., AGAINST AMAZON Wreal, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc., No. 15-14390 … Read the rest The post Oh Canada! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jul 28, 20221h 1m

To Vape, or Not To Vape?

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode146 – (view transcript) COPYRIGHT CLAIMS BOARD STARTED TAKING CLAIMS! https://www.ccb.gov/?loclr=eanco https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2022/06/the-copyright-claims-board-is-opening-next-week-are-you-excited.htm GREASE PARODY SHOW DEEMED FAIR USE  https://completemusicupdate.com/article/grease-parody-show-deemed-fair-use-by-us-court/ https://firemark.com/2022/05/18/grease-rights-holders-lose-lawsuit-after-demanding-shutdown-of-vape-musical-parody/ TONI BASIL DETERMINED TO BE SOLE OWNER OF MICKEY  https://completemusicupdate.com/article/us-court-says-toni-basil-is-sole-owner-of-mickey-masters/ SOCIAL MEDIA WINS IN 11TH CIRCUIT AND LOSES AT … Read the rest The post To Vape, or Not To Vape? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jun 29, 20221h 7m

The Merry Month of May

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode145 – (view transcript) WARHOL PAINTING SOLD FOR 195 MILLION (AND WE’RE STILL WAITING ON THE SUPREME COURT) https://www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1096617152/a-warhol-marilyn-brings-a-record-auction-price-195-million  http://copyrightblog.kluweriplaw.com/2022/05/09/andy-warhol-foundation-v-goldsmith-the-supreme-court-revisits-transformative-fair-uses/   https://www.natlawreview.com/article/fair-use-or-foul-play STONE BREWING RECEIVES $56,000,000 IN TRADEMARK SUIT WITH MOLSON COORS (AND GETS SUED AGAIN) https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/jury-awards-56-000-000-to-independent-6863242/ https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/stone-beer-squabbles-spotlight-craft-brew-trademark-landscape?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=212546180&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_RjEZNe2qsx_3nlJUBRfOGA1Q_UgYVGwouSPFl2s1vtdeWtydeRqn-zjn1G7ggXWNNWpOKeKWHMEqVLjtqUMQ8hlNnrg&utm_content=212546180&utm_source=hs_automation… Read the rest The post The Merry Month of May appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

May 19, 20221h 6m

Vulnerable Icons and Public Resources

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode144 – (view transcript) CCB FINAL RULE IS OUT https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-03-25/pdf/2022-06264.pdf https://ccb.gov/?fbclid=IwAR3xBED4nXZxJdTzh0aD3TkkebNNUW2qJ9xiRDFvxxMAacS9WXG4Xf9-rpQ WARHOL GRANTED CERT IN PRINCE PAINTING FAIR USE CASE. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warhol-prince-series-headed-for-supreme-court-1235121152/ https://www.natlawreview.com/article/supreme-court-to-consider-fair-use-and-transformative-works-art https://www.natlawreview.com/article/copyright-dispute-over-andy-warhol-s-portraits-prince-heading-to-us-supreme-court https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/03/28/high-court-grants-warhol-petition-asking-guidance-fair-use-doctrine/id=147934/ COURT REVERSED OVER DEFINITION OF “PHOTOPLAY” IN COLUMBO CASE https://law.justia.com/cases/california/court-of-appeal/2022/b303161.html US COPYRIGHT OFFICE REJECTS … Read the rest The post Vulnerable Icons and Public Resources appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Apr 28, 20221h 4m

Machines, Dark Horses, and Stolen Lyrics

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode143 – (view transcript) AI CANNOT BE AN AUTHOR WITH COPYRIGHT PRIVILEGES https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/21/22944335/us-copyright-office-reject-ai-generated-art-recent-entrance-to-paradise SCOTUS DETERMINES ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE IS NEEDED TO INVALIDATE COPYRIGHT APPLICATION Unicolors, Inc v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP – SCOTUSblog  Justices require actual knowledge … Read the rest The post Machines, Dark Horses, and Stolen Lyrics appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Mar 23, 20221h 3m

Justice Breyer’s copyright legacy, legacy artists, and more.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode142 – (view transcript) LADY A TRADEMARK DISPUTE SETTLES (QUICK TAKE) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/lady-a-anita-white-lawsuit-dropped-1235085535/ https://completemusicupdate.com/article/lady-as-trademark-battle-is-over/ INSTAGRAM SERVER-TEST SUIT (Hunley v. Instagram) DISMISSED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND   https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/instagram-defeats-embedding-suit-1235087411/ CARDI B WINS DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST YOUTUBER https://completemusicupdate.com/article/cardi-b-wins-defamation-case-against-youtuber/ https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/cardi-b-wins-3-million-more-defamation-case-youtuber-1235022792/ Cardi B Wins … Read the rest The post Justice Breyer’s copyright legacy, legacy artists, and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Feb 24, 20221h 31m

January 2022

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode141 – (view transcript) PUBLIC DOMAIN DAY 2022 https://www.ksl.com/article/50320590/winnie-the-pooh-and-more-22-notable-creative-pieces-head-to-public-domain-in-2022 Public Domain Day 2022 | Duke University School of Law EMERGING SPLIT OF AUTHORITY REGARDING ORIGINALITY DETERMINATIONS DISNEY STILL HAS TO LITIGATE OVER ORIGINALITY OF JACK SPARROW Disney Can’t … Read the rest The post January 2022 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Jan 20, 202242 min

2021 Year end roundup

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode140 – (view transcript) COMEDY REMOVED FROM SPOTIFY IS NO LAUGHING MATTER https://copyrightlately.com/spotify-removes-comedy-tracks/ MIRAMAX WINS OVER PULP FICTION POSTER https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/miramax-wins-lawsuit-over-pulp-fiction-movie-poster/ar-AARgaxN https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21119224-zahedi-opinion MEGAN MARKLE WINS AGAINST BRITISH TABLOID ON RIGHT TO PRIVACY https://www.eonline.com/news/1266103/meghan-markle-wins-another-legal-victory-against-british-tabloid-over-letter-to-dad Johannsongs-Publishing, Ltd. v. Lovland https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ninth-circuit-refuses-to-adopt-ordinary-4919728/ FOX … Read the rest The post 2021 Year end roundup appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Dec 24, 20211h 12m