Entertainment Law Update
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The Gratitude Episode
EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode139 – (view transcript) ASTROWORLD LITIGATION https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/750-million-lawsuit-filed-travis-scott-drake-behalf-astroworld-victims-rcna5850https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/750-million-lawsuit-filed-travis-scott-drake-behalf-astroworld-victims-rcna5850 RUST FOLLOW-UP Marnie Mitchell https://variety.com/2021/film/news/alec-baldwin-sued-rust-shooting-script-supervisor-1235114467/ (Intentional Torts-MM) https://deadline.com/2021/11/alec-baldwin-lawsuit-new-rust-fatal-shooting-mamie-mitchell-gloria-allred-1234876099/ (MM) Serge Svetnoy https://variety.com/2021/film/news/rust-alec-baldwin-serge-svetnoy-lawsuit-1235109520/ (HEY, THIS ONE IS FOR NEGLIGENCE-SS) https://deadline.com/2021/11/alec-baldwin-rust-lawsuit-fatal-shooting-halyna-hutchins-serge-svetnoy-1234871615/ (SS) Claims of “Sabotage” https://deadline.com/2021/11/rust-alec-baldwin-movie-sabotage-bullet-halyna-hutchins-attorneys-hannah-gutierrez-reed-1234867081/ (Intentional Torts-MM) Completion Guarantee and … Read the rest The post The Gratitude Episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Things that go BOMP! in the night.
EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode138 – (view transcript) HORROR V. MILLER-FRIDAY THE 13TH GETS SECOND CIRCUIT DECISION AFFIRMING 203 BY AUTHOR https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca2/18-3123/18-3123-2021-09-30.html?utm_source=summary-newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-10-01-copyright-a87c322e29&utm_content=text-case-title-1 https://www.natlawreview.com/article/oh-horror-no-work-hire-friday-13th-screenplay https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2021/10/14/cher-mary-bono-lawsuit/ (quick aside/reference) MARVEL-OUS THINGS ON THE HORIZON https://www.comicsbeat.com/steve-ditko-estate-files-copyright-termination-notice-on-spider-man-and-dr-strange/?fbclid=IwAR1mjFHr8-t5Hku_i3PSDfxeMjVmpc3cCDGx3ZA2C5cCju4ZaDX62P2v-tw\u0026amp https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-suing-avengers-copyright-termination-1235020110/ https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/2012/11/episode-36-faulkner-einstein-superman-and-talent-managers/ (tie to superman) Disney Fights For Rights To … Read the rest The post Things that go BOMP! in the night. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Unhappy Together
EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode137 – (view transcript) CALIFORNIA PAY TO PLAY ACT EFFECTIVE THIS MONTH https://www.natlawreview.com/article/california-fair-pay-to-play-act-to-become-effective-september-1-2021 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB26 STATE SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY CORNER BLACKBEARD FILMMAKER SETS SAIL WITH NEW CLAIMS ALLEGING TAKINGS INSTEAD OF COPYRIGHT https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/north-carolina-film-maker-s-copyright-case-against-the-state-revived-after-supreme-court-denial TEXAS A&M ESCAPES COPYRIGHT CLAIMS AT … Read the rest The post Unhappy Together appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
The Happiest Episode On Earth
EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode136 – (view transcript) APPEALS COURT REVIEWS CASE OVER “BARE NECESSITIES” AGAINST DISNEY https://law.justia.com/cases/california/court-of-appeal/2021/b300971.html QUICK TAKE: INSIDE OUT SPARKS ANOTHER LAWSUIT, THIS TIME IN CANADA https://news.law/disney-fights-a-copyright-allegation-over-inside-out/ https://www.cbr.com/inside-out-disney-copyright-lawsuit-greenlight-canada/ https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadians-inside-out-copyright-lawsuit-proceeds-against-disney-and-pixar SCARLETT JOHANSSON SUES DISNEY OVER SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE https://www.wsj.com/articles/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-over-black-widow-streaming-release-11627579278 https://insidethemagic.net/2021/08/scarlett-johansson-names-bob-iger-bob-chapek-in-lawsuit-ks1/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/scarlett-johansson-disney-lawsuit-1234990249/… Read the rest The post The Happiest Episode On Earth appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
The Invisible Episode
EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode135 – (view transcript) COPYRIGHT PREEMPTS RIGHT OF PUBLICITY IN STERN LAWSUIT https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/stuttering-john-howard-stern-show-loses-lawsuit-against-sirius-xm-2021-06-24/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17457606/29/melendez-v-sirius-xm-radio-inc/ ANOTHER SCOTUS DECISION POTENTIALLY THREATENS STATUTORY COPYRIGHT DAMAGES https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210628/11401347076/did-supreme-court-just-take-sledge-hammer-to-copyrights-statutory-damages.shtml https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-297_4g25.pdf (the case) NEW SCOTUS RULING: SCHOOL DISCIPLINE FOR SOME OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SPEECH UNCONSTITUTIONAL https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2021/06/24/cheerleaders-profane-social-media-rant-against-school-protected-by-first-amendment-supreme-court-rules/?sh=1907494d4c85… Read the rest The post The Invisible Episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Murderers, Monster, and the Game of Life
EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode134 – (view transcript) Breaking News – NIL and the NCAA Interim Policy https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ncaa-division-i-council-approves-2609578/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link https://www.scotusblog.com/2021/06/ncaa-athletes-get-unanimous-win-on-educational-perks-as-kavanaugh-calls-out-limits-on-direct-payments/ https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/di-council-recommends-di-board-adopt-name-image-and-likeness-policy SCOTUS opinion FOLLOW-UP: COX FILES APPEAL of $1B Verdict https://completemusicupdate.com/article/cox-communications-files-appeal-against-billion-dollar-copyright-ruling/ https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/06/if-not-overturned-bad-copyright-decision-will-lead-many-americans-lose-internet https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/06/1-billion-piracy-ruling-could-force-isps-to-disconnect-more-internet-users/ QUICK TAKE: COPYRIGHT OFFICE MEMO ON MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT… Read the rest The post Murderers, Monster, and the Game of Life appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Ep 133The (Late) May Episode
EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode133 – (view transcript) IF YOU STILL WANT TO KNOW MORE ON AN NFT… SNL HAS GOT YOU COVERED https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-the-hells-an-nft-snl-explains-in-an-amazing-rap-parody-11616969584?link=sfmw_fb&fbclid=IwAR0UB9si_AnyrIcCdF76duFpL6CHOCFWucHpdo5GXOttTInIRUSlVzXgrII Following up from our last two episodes and discussions regarding NFTs, we forgot to mention a skit on … Read the rest The post The (Late) May Episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Google’s is Fair Use, Warhol’s isn’t… or is it?
EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode133 – (view transcript) Just before we began recording this episode, I learned that we’ve been ranked #1 among entertainment lawe podacsdts by Feedspot… that’s exciting, and we thank them and you for making that happen! https://blog.feedspot.com/entertainment_law_podcasts/ We … Read the rest The post Google’s is Fair Use, Warhol’s isn’t… or is it? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Non-Fungible What?
WE NOW HAVE TRANSCRIPTS! EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode131 – (view transcript) Just before we began recording this episode, I learned that we’ve been ranked #1 among entertainment lawe podacsdts by Feedspot… that’s exciting, and we thank them and you for making … Read the rest The post Non-Fungible What? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
New Copyright Regs, Compendium, and More
WE NOW HAVE TRANSCRIPTS! EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode130 – (view transcript) Just before we began recording this episode, I learned that we’ve been ranked #1 among entertainment lawe podacsdts by Feedspot… that’s exciting, and we thank them and you for making … Read the rest The post New Copyright Regs, Compendium, and More appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
New Year, New Laws.
WE NOW HAVE TRANSCRIPTS! EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode129 – (view transcript) Just before we began recording this episode, I learned that we’ve been ranked #1 among entertainment lawe podacsdts by Feedspot… that’s exciting, and we thank them and you for making … Read the rest The post New Year, New Laws. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
2020 Year in Review
WE NOW HAVE TRANSCRIPTS! EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode128-(view transcript)Download New Cases in November-December AGREEMENT REACHED OVER STREAMING THEATER PERFORMANCES http://bway.ly/3n4yst#https://broadwaynews.com/2020/11/19/actors-equity-and-sag-aftra-reach-agreement-over-streaming-theater/ PLATFORM LIABLE FOR USER COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT DUE TO FAILURE TO PAY $6.00. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/hip-hop-streaming-platform-spinrilla-found-liable-for-users-copyright-infringement NETFLIX SCORES EARLY WIN IN TIGER-KING LAWSUIT https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/netflix-knocks-out-trademark-suit-over-tiger-king COPYRIGHT … Read the rest The post 2020 Year in Review appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
The Gratitude Episode
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES Stay tuned until the end of the episode where we share our thoughts on gratitude and thankfulness as Thanksgiving 2020 is almost upon us! 5 Points VARA DISPUTE DENIED CERT … Read the rest The post The Gratitude Episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
In Memory of RBG
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES RBG IN MEMORIAM https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/a-supreme-court-without-rbg-may-impact-hollywoods-grip-on-intellectual-property STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN LAWSUIT DENIED CERT https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/supreme-court-wont-hear-stairway-to-heaven-copyright-fighthttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54423922 SPINAL TAP SETTLES. (One-sentence aside) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/spinal-tap-creators-settle-rights-dispute-with-studiocan REGAL SHUTTERS ALL 663 THEATERS IN US https://www.filmtake.com/exhibition/regal-shutters-all-663-theaters-in-the-us-and-uk/?fbclid=IwAR1MVAOhK0ejoNU9GOvcBvTwNrWiftQWzGrszv5CuuhNCLca6-n8eu-qhcc Also see: … Read the rest The post In Memory of RBG appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Asserted Truths
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES AMC TO TAKE OVER SHUTTERED THEATERS https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/amc-moves-to-take-over-theaters-impacted-by-covid-19-crisis FALL OUT FROM CONSENT DECREES CONTINUES IN APPELLATE RULINGCentury Theater Owner’s Negotiation Tactics Approved. https://law.justia.com/cases/california/court-of-appeal/2020/b292609.html?utm_source=summary-newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-09-03-california-courts-of-appeal-9ba6cc617f&utm_content=text-case-read-more-1https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cinemark-reverses-3-75m-antitrust-loss-on-appeal IN THE COURT OF APPEAL … Read the rest The post Asserted Truths appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Then, Now, Going Forward
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND LEGAL OBITUARY https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/26/entertainment/olivia-de-havilland-dies/index.html PARAMOUNT CONSENT DECREES ENDED https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-agrees-end-paramount-consent-decrees-1306387 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-agrees-end-paramount-consent-decrees-1306387 WAITE V UMG RECORDINGS (USDC, E.D. New York) https://www.loeb.com/en/insights/publications/2020/08/waite-v-umg-recordings-inc MANGO V. BUZZFEED-LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OVER POTENTIAL FUTURE … Read the rest The post Then, Now, Going Forward appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Generic .coms, Lady A and more…
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES GENERIC.COM TRADEMARKS GRANTED https://www.scotusblog.com/2020/06/opinion-analysis-court-holds-that-generic-com-marks-may-be-registered-trademarks-or-service-marks-when-consumers-do-not-perceive-them-as-generic/#more-294845 https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/30/politics/booking-trademark-supreme-court/index.html LADY ANTEBELLUM VS. LADY A. https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-lady-a-singer-lawsuit-20200710-oau6ghsh4zgkxijkubjpcymxca-story.html https://pitchfork.com/news/lady-a-formerly-lady-antebellum-sue-seattle-blues-singer-lady-a/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=onsite-share&utm_brand=pitchfork&utm_social-type=earned https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/9415420/lady-a-band-lawsuit-singer-anita-lady-a-white MAKE-UP DESIGNS, COPYRIGHTABILITY & PREMPTION [SAMMY MOURABIT v STEVEN KLEIN, ET … Read the rest The post Generic .coms, Lady A and more… appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
“Literally” Libel… Proof
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES “THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED” MOVES TOWARDS PUBLICATION United States of America v John R. Bolton [USDC for the District of Columbia] Full decision: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6953444/6-20-20-Bolton-TRO-Order.pdfhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/court-stalls-halting-release-john-bolton-book-1299394 PSA: SETTLEMENT … Read the rest The post “Literally” Libel… Proof appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
You Can’t Copyright the Law
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES SUPREME COURT: GEORGIA v PUBLIC RESOURCE, Inc. Public Resource WINS, NO ONE CAN COPYRIGHT THE LAW https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-1150_7m58.pdf (DECISION)https://apple.news/A-7ACBIFWSEyduhTU_zfRwQhttps://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/590/18-1150/?utm_source=summary-newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-04-28-us-supreme-court-235baa73c0&utm_content=text-case-title-2https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/georgia-v-public-resource-org-inc/ BLACKBEARD POSTMORTEM – SENATE APPROACHING NEW LITIGATION EFFORTS … Read the rest The post You Can’t Copyright the Law appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
April Quarantine Edition
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES RIAA SUED OVER SONGS IT DIDN’T HAVE RIGHTS TO (WOOPS! WE DIDN’T OWN THAT) https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2020/03/riaa-realizes-it-sued-over-a-songs-it-doesnt-hold-the-copyrights-for.htmlhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/charter-challenges-copyright-registration-music-recordings-1282216 YES NBA2K, YOU CAN USE THAT TATTOO https://www.worldipreview.com/news/video-game-makers-free-to-use-nba-stars-tattoos-court-rules-19486?utm_source=2.+World+IP+Review&utm_campaign=2d68911393-WIPR_Digital_Newsletter_30012020_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d76dcadc01-2d68911393-27475657https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/nba-2k-publisher-beats-copyright-suit-lebron-james-tattoos-1286847https://news.artnet.com/art-world/copyright-tattoos-lawsuit-lebron-james-1819932 YES, ACTIVISION CAN … Read the rest The post April Quarantine Edition appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Blackbeard’s Revenge!
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES BREAKING: STATES CANNOT BE SUED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT-YES NORTH CAROLINA, YOU CAN BE A PIRATE. Opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-877_dc8f.pdf https://copyrightalliance.org/copyright-law/copyright-cases/allen-v-cooper/ https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/allen-v-cooper/ THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND – Court declines to … Read the rest The post Blackbeard’s Revenge! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Live from Dallas
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES Repeat COPYRIGHT plaintiff (Richard Bell Indianapolis Skyline Photo) SHUT DOWN WITH ISSUE PRECLUSION http://www.wbiw.com/2020/01/29/copyright-troll-smacked-down-by-oregon-court-following-indiana-jury-verdict/ PERRY AMICUS BRIEF FILED BY 15 MUSICOLOGISTS Katy Perry Receives Overwhelming Support From 15 Musicologists … Read the rest The post Live from Dallas appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
A Billion Dollars
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES WIPO opens consultation on the copyright questions raised by creative AI | Complete Music Update https://completemusicupdate.com/article/wipo-opens-consultation-on-the-copyright-questions-raised-by-creative-ai/ https://www.natlawreview.com/article/does-ai-generated-work-give-rise-to-copyright-claim Labels & Publishers Win $1 Billion Piracy Lawsuit Against Cox Communications https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/8546842/cox-1-billion-piracy-lawsuit-labels-publishers… Read the rest The post A Billion Dollars appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
2019 Year in Review
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES BREAKING NEWS: December 18, 2019 – Maria Strong Is Named Acting Register of Copyrights PSA: NOTICE OF INQUIRY AS TO WHAT DEFINES “PUBLICATION https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=COLC_FRDOC_0001-0116 PRACTICE POINTER: KATY PERRY DARK … Read the rest The post 2019 Year in Review appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Shiver Me Timbers
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES CONSENT DECREES SET TO EXPIRE https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-to-terminate-longstanding-legal-rules-for-movie-distribution-11574110393?emailToken=5868d78de9dcb2316f82d922d3617ec4f+FTJRpIqb6MGq0Y4f59BtZsz0Sa6mGF4swrW3JKCx4eEKH66B5AYywk7u7aKxyCBJrmhTbHDpNTsY+Vrr4S+XXlWTxEZk1FPhY4UtN5OhYyZjdM8m/RFxLZ1EcqnmImXvZ/oo5OccbDyG2n1aA7qw%3D%3D&reflink=article_copyURL_share https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/justice-department-moves-terminate-paramount-consent-decrees-1255858 CASE ACT PASSES HOUSE FLOOR https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4824167/case-act-debate https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/8539998/case-act-passes-us-house-representatives http://georgemasonlawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/26-1_3-Aistars.pdf And, Sen Wyden-s Secret Hold https://www.entmedialaw.com/edition/daily-outsourcing-ipo-2019-10-29?open-article-id=11892739&article-title=a-sad-state-of-affairs–senator-wyden-s-secret-hold-on-case-act-comes-to-light&blog-domain=musictechpolicy.com&blog-title=music-technology-policy FOLLOW-UP LIGHTNING ROUND JOHNNY DEPP SETTLES-A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR … Read the rest The post Shiver Me Timbers appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Oldies and Goodies
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES California Governor signs two controversial bills affecting entertainment and sports https://www.npr.org/2019/09/30/765700141/california-governor-signs-bill-allowing-college-athletes-to-profit-from-endorsem BILLIONS LAWSUIT BEATEN BY SHOWTIME https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/showtime-beats-billions-lawsuit-1245844 ORAL ARGUMENTS HELD in LED ZEPPELIN STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN CASE https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/led-zeppelin-stairway-to-heaven-retrial-879298/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judges-unsure-stairway-heaven-copyright-dispute-needs-new-trial-1242823 https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/stairway-to-heaven-copyright-case-9th-circuit-1203346055/ … Read the rest The post Oldies and Goodies appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
It’s Criminal, I Tell Ya!
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES Yamashita v. Scholastic Inc., No. 17-1957 (2d Cir. 2019) https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca2/17-1957/17-1957-2019-08-28.html Illegal Streaming Services Prompt Multiple Indictments (Conspiracy -– Criminal Copyright) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/illegal-streaming-services-prompt-multiple-indictments-1235080 https://www.justice.gov/jm/criminal-resource-manual-1847-criminal-copyright-infringement-17-usc-506a-and-18-usc-2319 Barack Obama’s Production Company Runs Into a … Read the rest The post It’s Criminal, I Tell Ya! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Dark Horses, Study Guides & Supertitles
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES Shout out to Lawyers Greg Pang and Michelle Molineux with the podcast “Legal Cut Pro” podcast (Canada ) (inspired by ELU) They discuss relevant, interesting and sometimes strange legal issues … Read the rest The post Dark Horses, Study Guides & Supertitles appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
States’ Liability for copyright infringement
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES VIDANGEL POSTMORTEM https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900075780/vidangel-ordered-to-pay-dollar62-million-to-disney-others-for-copyright-infringement.html https://blog.vidangel.com/2019/06/21/open-letter-to-disney-ceo/ TRUMP CAN’T BLOCK ON TWITTER https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/president-trump-cannot-block-his-critics-on-twitter-federal-appeals-court-rules/2019/07/09/d07a5558-8230-11e9-95a9-e2c830afe24f_story.html?utm_term=.c665490441c8 TEXAS APPEAL COURT: COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT BUT SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY. (TIE TO BLACKBEARD LAW) https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/texas-appeals-court-says-university-s-96681/ http://ipjournal.law.wfu.edu/2019/04/nc-sets-sail-for-the-supreme-court-blackbeards-law-and-modern-day-piracy/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Remedy_Clarification_Act YOUTUBE CHANGES ITS … Read the rest The post States’ Liability for copyright infringement appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Special Episode: Iancu v. Brunetti (USSC deals with FUCT trademark)
Welcome to this special episode of Entertainment Law Update SHOW NOTES The mark, as the decision lays out, is supposed to be pronounced as four letters, one after the other, as in “F-U-C-T” (Phonetically “eff-eww-see-tee” and not as one … Read the rest The post Special Episode: Iancu v. Brunetti (USSC deals with FUCT trademark) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Drug Kingpins and Cartoon Frogs.
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES SUPREME COURT: BANKRUPTCY DOES NOT TERMINATE A LICENSE (FOLLOW-UP) https://www.jurist.org/news/2019/05/supreme-court-rules-trademark-rights-may-survive-bankruptcy-rejection/ https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-resolves-circuit-split-on-25378/ THE COPYRIGHT TRIAL THAT ALMOST WAS… “PEPE THE FROG” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/infowars-headed-copyright-trial-use-pepe-frog-1211660?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=THR%27s%20Today%20in%20Entertainment_2019-05-18%2005:30:00_wrobinson&utm_term=hollywoodreporter_tie https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/10/18660312/infowars-pepe-the-frog-settlement-copyright-meme-alex-jones QUICK COVERAGE OF SHAKEUP AT BLOOM, HERGOTT… Read the rest The post Drug Kingpins and Cartoon Frogs. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
The Merry Month of May
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES MORAL RIGHTS (quick) https://www.copyright.gov/policy/moralrights/ FOURTH CIRCUIT SAYS FAIR USE ISN’T TO PROTECT LAZY APPROPRIATORS https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca4/18-1763/18-1763-2019-04-26.html?utm_source=summary-newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-05-03-copyright-97381e6def&utm_content=text-case-read-more-1 (commentary – Fair Use threatens the Derivative Works right) https://illusionofmore.com/when-fair-use-threatens-the-derivative-works-right/ ANTI-TRUST AS A DEFENSE TO … Read the rest The post The Merry Month of May appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Ten Years and Going Strong!
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES EMAIL FROM PREVIOUS CONTRIBUTOR Jessica Leano: https://www.copyright.gov/music-modernization/pre1972-soundrecordings/schedulefiling-instructions.html PINKERTONS DROP SUIT https://kotaku.com/the-pinkertons-have-dropped-their-lawsuit-against-take-1833999337 https://www.pcgamesn.com/red-dead-redemption-2/pinkerton-lawsuit https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/11/18306654/take-two-rockstar-red-dead-redemption-2-pinkerton-trademark-lawsuit-voluntarily-dismissed ARTICLE 11 AND 13 GET APPROVED IN THE EU *NOTE FOR RESEARCH: MENTION WHETHER UK WILL BE … Read the rest The post Ten Years and Going Strong! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Doin’ The Copyright Registration Dance
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES SCOTUS RULES ON WHEN TO FILE SUIT https://www.multichannel.com/news/supremes-infringement-suits-must-await-copyright-registration https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-571_e29f.pdf https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/supreme-court-holds-copyright-owners-wait-registration-sue-1192061 https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/fourth-estate-public-benefit-corp-v-wall-street-com/ EU REVOKED MCDONALDS BIGMAC TRADEMARK: BURGER KING HAS FUN AT MCDONALDS EXPENSE https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jan/31/like-a-big-mac-but-juicier-burger-king-renames-sandwiches-to-troll-mcdonalds NOMINATIVE FAIR USE FOR WEBCAST NAME … Read the rest The post Doin’ The Copyright Registration Dance appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Trending Topics / Law of Podcasting
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. Recorded at Loyola Law School’s Entertainment Law Symposium SHOW NOTES SHORT DISCUSSION AT THE START LAWSUITS OVER CALL AT RAMS/SAINTS GAME: (Icebreaker-Can we all agree the halftime show needed more Spongebob?) https://www.reuters.com/article/us-football-nfl-lawsuit/saints-fans-sue-nfl-over-call-that-helped-send-rams-to-super-bowl-idUSKCN1PG2J3 … Read the rest The post Trending Topics / Law of Podcasting appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
2019 – Off to a great start!
Tamera and Gordon will present a live-recording of Episode 106 on February 8th at Loyola Law School (Los Angeles,) as part of their Entertainment Law Symposium. “Entertainment Law in Review: Trending Topics in 2019” HTTP://entertainmentlawupdate.com/LMU gets you there! And, we’ll … Read the rest The post 2019 – Off to a great start! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
2018 – That’s a Wrap!
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES FOLLOW UPS AA GETS ITS COPYRIGHT PROTECTION https://www.copyright.gov/rulings-filings/review-board/docs/american-airlines.pdf SATANIC TEMPLE AND NETFLIX SETTLE Satanic Settlement Reached in ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Statue Suit NIANTIC’S POKEMON GO … Read the rest The post 2018 – That’s a Wrap! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Motorcycles, Satanic Sculptures, and Girl Scouts, Oh My!
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES 9th CIRC. DENIES CBS A REHEARING in Pre ‘72 Recordings Case https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/cbs-oldie-records-case-wont-get-rehearing-by-9th-circuit AMERICAN AIRLINES LOGO DENIED COPYRIGHT PROTECTION https://www.copyright.gov/rulings-filings/review-board/docs/american-airlines-flight-symbol.pdf https://blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2017/06/copyright-office-launches-online-database-of-review-board-decisions/ PSA: MISCHIEF IN THE TRADEMARK SERVERS https://www.uspto.gov/trademark/trademark-updates-and-announcements/unauthorized-changes-your-file… Read the rest The post Motorcycles, Satanic Sculptures, and Girl Scouts, Oh My! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Music Modernization, Resale Royalties and more
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT – Summary Overview https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/09/senate-passes-copyright-bill-to-end-140-year-protection-for-old-songs/ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2018/09/19/music-modernization-act-older-recordings/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/trump-signs-music-modernization-act-736185/ THE AMERICAN ROYALTIES TOO ACT OF 2018 Does granting a resale royalty for visual artists undermine the first-sale … Read the rest The post Music Modernization, Resale Royalties and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Is that THE big “O”?
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES Olivia DeHaviland Update – California Supreme Court refuses to revive, so she’s takin’ it to the USSC https://www.lowelaw.com/california-supreme-court-puts-de-havilland-case-to-rest https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/actress-olivia-de-havilland-now-102-will-take-feud-supreme-court-1137142 JOHNNY DEPP WINS (AKA TERROR FROM THE DEPP) … Read the rest The post Is that THE big “O”? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Greatest Hits from 100 episodes
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES PART I-CURRENT NEWS: COPYRIGHT OVER LAWS, IT’S STILL AN ISSUE: https://www.eff.org/press/releases/win-public-right-know-court-vacates-injunction-against-publishing-law https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/cadc/17-7035/17-7035-2018-07-17.html CONSENT DECREES COMMENT PERIOD: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/justice-dept-reviewing-movie-licensing-restrictions-books-decades-1131827 https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-opens-review-paramount-consent-decrees https://variety.com/2018/politics/news/consent-decrees-department-of-justice-1202893374/ https://www.justice.gov/atr/paramount-decree-review EMPIRE LAWSUIT GETS REVIVED… Read the rest The post Greatest Hits from 100 episodes appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
The Weird Decisions Episode
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES Rapid Fire: DISNEY’S CAUTIONARY CASE MOVES FORWARD: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-allows-copyright-claims-technology-used-disneys-avengers-1121061 IN OTHER NEWS… REN VENTURES HAS SUFFERED A DEFEAT (follow-up summary judgement) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/star-wars-card-game-app-lawsuit-produces-copyright-win-lucasfilm-1124414 BLURRED LINES: THE APPEALS SAID NO https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/appeals-court-wont-rehear-blurred-lines-case-1126253… Read the rest The post The Weird Decisions Episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Pimpin’, Puppets, and “The Rant”
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES FOLLOW UP: COPPERFIELD NOT LIABLE (Just 3 sentences should do) https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/jury-finds-claims-against-david-copperfield-unfounded-in-slip-and-fall-case/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2018/05/30/david-copperfield-trial-jury-finds-magician-negligent-but-not-liable/654626002/ KRUSTY KRAB FOLLOW UP, YES, IT IS PROTECTED (SORRY SABBAC) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/viacoms-victory-spongebob-restaurant-dispute-upheld-by-appeals-court-1114196 https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca5/17-20334/17-20334-2018-05-22.html https://openjurist.org/752/f2d/145/conan-properties-inc-v-conans-pizza-inc (cited case … Read the rest The post Pimpin’, Puppets, and “The Rant” appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Music Modernization, Magic Tricks and More
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES The Music Modernization Act Passes the House and Includes the CLASSICS Act http://www.tbennettlaw.com/createprotect/2018/4/27/the-music-modernization-act-passes-the-house-and-includes-the-classics-act?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook https://musicrow.com/2018/05/music-modernization-act-introduced-in-senate-2/ COPYRIGHT MODERNIZATION (UPDATE) http://www.grammy.com/advocacy/news/house-judiciary-committee-approves-music-modernization-act http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/387747-smokey-robinson-leads-calls-for-copyright-reform-in-senate https://youtube.com/watch?v=HUXqTtCX2D4 COPPERFIELD SECRET EXPOSED IN LAWSUIT https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/04/18/a-david-copperfield-trick-allegedly-injured-a-participant-its-secret-was-just-exposed-in-court/… Read the rest The post Music Modernization, Magic Tricks and More appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Dragon Ladies, Tattooed Athletes and BOTUS
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES Disney tries again to protect download codes. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/disney-looks-stop-redbox-selling-black-panther-download-codes-1101065 Blurred Lines Case Upheld in 9th Cir. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-verdict-upheld-by-appeals-court-win-marvin-gaye-family-1096215 https://abovethelaw.com/2018/03/blurred-lines-can-you-copy-a-music-genre/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/music-copyright-after-blurred-lines-experts-speak-out-w518206?utm_source=Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=394ac4e35c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_04_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9e18342425-394ac4e35c-384867609 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/pharrell-williams-robin-thicke-want-shot-at-blurred-lines-appeal-1102116 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-music-blurredlines/marvin-gaye-family-prevails-in-blurred-lines-plagiarism-case-idUSKBN1GX27P Opinion: https://www.scribd.com/document/374525620/Blurred-Lines-opinion District court ruling (includes YouTube … Read the rest The post Dragon Ladies, Tattooed Athletes and BOTUS appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Copyright Misuse, Motion Capture and more.
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES Disney Misused ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Frozen’ Copyrights, Says Judge (in Redbox Case) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/disney-misused-star-wars-frozen-copyrights-says-judge-1086876 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4383824-Disney-Redbox.html https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/02/judge-slaps-down-disney-effort-to-stop-resale-of-star-wars-download-codes/ http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43154671 (follow up) Taylor Swift Wins Legal Battle Over ‘Shake It Off’ https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2018/02/20/taylor-swift-wins-legal-battle-over-shake-it-off/#1a29510e40d3… Read the rest The post Copyright Misuse, Motion Capture and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Tweets, Tunes and Trademark Audits
Welcome to this episode of Entertainment Law Update. SHOW NOTES BREAKING NEWS: CALIFORNIA’S LAW REQUIRING IMDB TO REMOVE AGE INFO STRUCK DOWN AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/californias-imdb-age-censorship-law-declared-unconstitutional-1086540 JAMES WOODS’ USE OF A QUESTION MARK HELPS HIM BEAT DEFAMATION LAWSUIT … Read the rest The post Tweets, Tunes and Trademark Audits appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Fire fury, followups, and more
SHOW NOTES Fun follow-up: Ajit GETS DMCA’D https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/business/ajit-pai-video.html . . . AND HE (AJIT PAI) GETS HIS NET NEUTRALITY action CHALLENGED Here’s the petition. https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/petition_-_filed.pdf http://www.entmedialaw.com/?open-article-id=7719574&article-title=fcc-net-neutrality-repeal-challenged-in-court&blog-domain=blogs.com&blog-title=thr–esq–entertainment—media-law-blog HOTEL CALIFORNIA HAS SETTLED (Quick Take/follow up) https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8095039/eagles-settle-hotel-california-trademark-lawsuit-mexico-inn COMICON CLASH … Read the rest The post Fire fury, followups, and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
2017 year in review
SHOW NOTES Breaking News: 2nd Circuit affirms lower court ruling against 100% licensing. BMI scores a big win. https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8071046/court-appeals-fractionalized-licensing-songwriters-publishers-reactions GRONKING TO REMEMBER (FOLLOW UP) http://www.trademarkandcopyrightlawblog.com/2017/11/a-gronking-to-remember-plaintiffs-lose-right-of-publicity-appeal/ BIG PIMPIN’ FOLLOW UP https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/big-pimpin-appellate-arguments-focus-labels-1065847 COMICON IS TRADEMARKED https://io9.gizmodo.com/san-diego-comic-con-wins-lawsuit-over-comic-con-tradema-1821150395 http://fox13now.com/2017/12/08/jury-sides-with-san-diego-comic-con-in-lawsuit-against-salt-lake-comic-con/ http://www.sltrib.com/news/2017/12/09/jury-sides-with-san-diego-in-comic-con-trademark-infringement-dispute/… Read the rest The post 2017 year in review appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
Curiously Curious
SHOW NOTES QUICK FOLLOW UP: COMIC-CON http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/comic-con-gag-orders-vacated-by-appeals-court-1052334 http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2017/10/26/17-72682.pdf SIRIUS XM RULING: FLORIDA DOESN’T DO PERFORMANCE RIGHTS http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/siriusxm-wins-appeal-pre-1972-sound-recordings-florida-1052130 https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2017/10/26/florida-pre-1972-copyright-oldies/ https://www.scribd.com/document/362707106/Flo-Eddie-Inc-v-Sirius-XM-Radio-Inc-827-F-3d-1016-1018-11th-Cir-2016 FOX WINS ON EMPIRE TRADEMARK SUIT (FOLLOW-UP) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/fox-wins-appellate-battle-title-empire-1059062 https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/16-55577/16-55577-2017-11-16.html?utm_source=summary-newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-11-17-entertainment-sports-law-4c3249b90f&utm_content=text-case-title-1 IMPERSONATIONS AND TRADEMARK: H&M AND WOOF-TANG CLAN https://abovethelaw.com/2017/11/band-in-the-usa-how-can-musicians-fight-the-unauthorized-use-of-their-identities/… Read the rest The post Curiously Curious appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.