Entertainment Law Update

  SHOW NOTES GRINCH PLAYWRIGHT DENIED ATTORNEY FEES https://www.law360.com/media/articles/969464/-grinch-playwright-denied-fees-from-seuss-for-now In a bold lawsuit, CG Software maker claims ownership of hollywood film scenes… http://www.entmedialaw.com/edition/daily-gps-museum-2017-10-17?open-article-id=7384771&article-title=hollywood-confronts-a-copyright-argument-with-p otential-for-mass-disruption&blog-domain=blogs.com&blog-title=thr–esq–entertainment—media-law-blog http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/digital-domain-mova-tech-banned-906902 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/disney-facing-vfx-firms-injunction-bid-three-blockbuster-films-1021841 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4111653-Rearden-Oppo.html (Plaintiff’s Opposition) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/personal-feud-behind-digital-domain-908904 https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=1050628306163097816&hl=en&as_sdt=6&as_vis=1&oi=scholarr (related case)   COMIC-CON TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/jury-decide-not-comic-con-has-become-generic-1041422 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4056439-Comic-Con-Sj.html… Read the rest The post Goin’ Bananas! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  SHOW NOTES SCREEN ACTORS GUILD URGES JUDGE TO SAVE AGE-CENSORSHIP LAW TO COMBAT RAMPANT BIAS SAG-AFTRA is trying to intervene and keep AB1687 (the anti-age disclosure law) alive. Caption: IMDB.COM,Inc. V. Xavier Becerra. JX: FEDERAL-Northern District of California (related … Read the rest The post You’re a mean one, Dr. Seuss! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SHOW NOTES Podcasting Patent Invalidation upheld by appeals Court (quick take) https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/08/appeals-court-upholds-invalidation-of-podcasting-patent/   Beatles Concert Film Ownership Challenge – Judge Rules for Beatles http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/beatles-triumph-ownership-fight-footage-famous-concert-1   John Oliver v. Bob Murray Lawsuit Continues: ACLU Files a Brief and Bob Gets His … Read the rest The post Beatles, Talking Squirrels and Footballer Skins appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SHOW NOTES FOLLOW UP: Widow of Four Season’s autobiography ghostwriter sues the producers of the Jersey Boys movie http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/clint-eastwood-warner-bros-face-copyright-lawsuit-jersey-boys-adaptation-1018490   IMDB FOLLOW UP http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/hollywood-docket-straight-outta-compton-good-lie-andy-warhols-prince-1018518   A FEDERAL JUDGE HAS RULED POKEMON GO PROTECTED UNDER CONSTITUTION (Quick take) MONKEY SELFIE IN … Read the rest The post Monkeys, Machines & McCartney appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

        SHOW NOTES SUPREME COURT DENIES CERT. In Lenz v. Universal. ’nuff said. THE SLANTS IS FINALLY OUT https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/16pdf/15-1293_1o13.pdf (OPINION) https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/us/politics/supreme-court-trademarks-redskins.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/19/supreme-court-upholds-offensive-trademarks-form-free-speech/100618478/ http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-court-slants-disparate-trademark-20170619-story.html NPR Story June 19, 2017 SI – Why the Redskins scored a victory in … Read the rest The post Rock, Re-runs, and Registrations appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this episode, in addition to our usual coverage of the stories from the previous month, we take a deep dive into “Over The Top” services… Stay tuned ’till the end         SHOW NOTES EAGLES SUE HOTEL … Read the rest The post Over The Top, Net Neutrality, and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

        SHOW NOTES   New Bill Makes the Appointment of the Register of Copyrights More Democratic. (Point Counterpoint) http://deadline.com/2017/03/hollywood-register-of-copyrights-bill-president-1202050586/ https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/03/lets-make-copyright-office-less-political-not-more Film on Denied Compulsory Licenses (Follow Up – Ep 58) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/appeals-court-rules-tv-streamers-dont-get-compulsory-license-broadcast-networks-987614 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3521296-Filmon.html   Cheerleading Uniforms: Designs are … Read the rest The post Stripes, Chevrons and Lunchboxes? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  SHOW NOTES Stairway to Heaven fight ascends to the 9th circuit http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/stairway-heaven-fight-heads-9th-circuit-987061   Pre 1972 Sound Recordings copyright issue certified to California Supreme Court Is there still gold in these oldies? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/performance-rights-pre-1972-sound-recordings-kicked-california-supreme-court-986446   New York appeals Court reversed the … Read the rest The post Down a dark desert highway appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

? SHOW NOTES Sirius Battle Over Attorney Fees Follows Turtles’ Pre-1972 Sound Recordings Settlement http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/sirius-battle-attorney-fees-follows-turtles-pre-72-sound-recordings-settlement-969387 https://www.scribd.com/document/337743480/Sirius-Response https://www.scribd.com/document/337743410/Flo-Eddie-Reply Related: Florida Supreme Court to hear Turtles copyright case http://www.newsherald.com/news/20170201/supreme-court-to-hear-turtles-copyright-case Appeals Court Makes It Tougher for Content Companies to Sue Tech Services for … Read the rest The post Copywrong | Don’t Say My Name | KinderCopying appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Supreme Court At “Slants” Hearing, U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Offensive Trademarks (Tam v. lee) http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/lee-v-tam/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/at-slants-hearing-us-supreme-court-weighs-offensive-trademarks-965416 http://www.tbennettlaw.com/createprotect/2017/1/18/why-you-cant-trademark-the-presidents-name http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/7661724/rock-band-the-slants-appear-before-supreme-court-to Supreme Court Asked If DMCA Safe Harbors Apply to Pre-1972 Sound Recordings http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/supreme-court-asked-dmca-safe-harbors-apply-pre-1972-sound-recordings-956725 http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/capitol-records-llc-v-vimeo-llc/ Following Up… New York Appeals … Read the rest The post Episode 81 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES https://popehat.com/tag/prenda-law/ And another lawyer discipline situation… http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/hollywood-docket-lawyer-who-battled-led-zeppelin-says-judges-conspired-suspend-him-956626 Flo and Eddie lose appeal in NY. Proposed settlement reached with Sirius. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/new-york-appeals-court-reverses-big-decision-pre-1972-sound-recordings-957856 https://www.scribd.com/document/332615992/Flo-Eddie-Sirius-Proposed-Settlement   And Now… Our year end round up of the big stories from 2016… In no … Read the rest The post 2016: The Year in Review appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES This episode was recorded live before an audience of fellow entertainment attorneys at Texas CLE’s 2016 Entertainment Law Institute Our guest panelist on this episode is Stan Soocher. Stan Soocher Stan is the long-time Editor In Chief … Read the rest The post Podcasting the Law… of Podcasting – Episode 79 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES   Lindsay Lohan Loses The decision: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/reporter/3dseries/2016/2016_05942.htm http://kotaku.com/court-throws-out-lindsay-lohans-grand-theft-auto-v-laws-1786058629 http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7495416/lindsay-lohan-loses-grand-theft-auto-lawsuit?utm_source=twitter http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/lindsay-lohan-loses-grand-theft-925022   Paid Endorsements? Are your disclosures in order? Canada is cracking down on paid social media endorsements http://www.canadianbusiness.com/innovation/advertising-standards-canada-social-media-endorsement-crackdown/   (Warners’ Fine to FTC) https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2016/07/warner-bros-settles-ftc-charges-it-failed-adequately-disclose-it   What is … Read the rest The post Is copyright getting tougher? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Plaintiff appeals ‘Stairway to Heaven’ copyright verdict (Update: denied fees) http://nypost.com/2016/07/26/plaintiff-appeals-stairway-to-heaven-copyright-verdict/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/music-publisher-denied-legal-fees-918170   LeBron James Tattoo Thrown Out The Order: https://www.scribd.com/document/320014255/Solid-Oak-v-Take-Two-Aug-2-Order#download http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/failure-register-lebron-james-tattoo-916627 http://m.ign.com/articles/2016/08/04/judge-dismisses-nba-2k-tattoo-copyright-suit   Lionsgate Follow Up http://www.entmedialaw.com/go/r/0/p/3/a/5403032/e/248369/u/37970   Maybe – “Can The Olympic Committee really restrict … Read the rest The post Puzzle Cases and Puzzling rulings appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES   Led Zeppelin Ruling – No infringement http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/latest-jury-led-zeppelin-steal-stairway-riff-40079137 http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/23/media/stairway-to-heaven-trial-verdict/ http://ultimateclassicrock.com/led-zeppelin-trial-verdict/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/led-zeppelin-wins-stairway-heaven-905866 http://katzjustice.com/led-zep-wins/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/jury-deliberations-begin-stairway-heaven-905595 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/a-stairway-heaven-appeal-would-905922 http://mcir.usc.edu/inplay/Documents/skimore.summaryjugement.pdf (just background information) http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/led-zeppelin-prevail-in-stairway-to-heaven-lawsuit-20160623 http://www.inquisitr.com/3229045/led-zeppelin-wins-copyright-lawsuit-courts-deem-stairway-original-work/ (more on why the recordings weren’t able to be used) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/lawyer-who-sued-led-zeppelin-907780 (side note: attorney for Plaintiff may … Read the rest The post Stairway to Heaven, Copyright Small Claims, Tattoo T-Shirt & DOJ Ruling appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES This month’s guest: Jon Janecek (Pepperdine 3L, and ELU contributor) Quick Follow up on Dead Celebrities Whitney Houston http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/whitney-houston-estate-challenges-11-897991 Prince http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/7385067/prince-estate-claimants-object-to-undergoing-genetic http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/7393500/how-to-prove-youre-related-to-prince-and-how-his-estate-may-be-sliced-up http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/7400356/princes-estate-is-open-for-business-following-judges More Songs IN Public Domain Quick Take: “Woodie Guthrie’s “This Land is Your … Read the rest The post Taxing Dead Celebs, Fee Shifting in Copyright Cases and Red Flag Knowledge appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES DRONE LAW Special Guest: Enrico Schaefer Enrico Schaefer, Esq. is a Unmanneed Aerial Systems pilot and technology lawyer at TraverseLegal in Traverse City, Michigan. He has been a UAS enthusiast for years, and has completed a number … Read the rest The post Drones and Dead Rockers. Special guest: Enrico Schaefer appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   SHOW NOTES Judge Rejects Film Producer’s Bid to Have Buck Rogers Character Declared in Public Domain http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-rejects-film-producers-bid-877683   Judge Lets 54 Sudanese Refugees Pursue Copyright and Fraud Claims Over Reese Witherspoon Film http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-lets-54-sudanese-refugees-878021 Judge Doesn’t Want Google to … Read the rest The post Buck Rogers, Darfour Refugees, Thai Math Professors and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   SHOW NOTES 100 Percent Licensing: U.S. Copyright Office Argues New Proposal Threatens Song Owners’ Rights http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6890404/100-percent-licensing-us-copyright-office-argues-new Links to this article: http://copyright.gov/policy/pro-licensing.pdf Erin Andrews and Hulk Hogan win big. Are they the poster children for the new Privacy? Erin … Read the rest The post Consent Decrees, Sex Tapes, Klingons and Nude Scenes appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   SHOW NOTES Antonin Scalia Viewed Hollywood as “Foul-Mouthed Glitteratae,” But Wasn’t Entirely Unfriendly – Hollywood Reporter http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/antonin-scalia-viewed-hollywood-as-865334   HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLASS ACTION SETTLED http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/warner-music-pays-14-million-863120 http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-happy-birthday-lawsuit-settlement-public-domain-20160208-story.html https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2706567-Birthday-Settlmemo.html   ATTORNEYS FEES – Blurred Lines and Kirtsaeng Robin Thicke’s Attorney Argues … Read the rest The post Scalia, Prevailing Parties, Hurt Locker and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   SHOW NOTES Webcasting Rates http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/dc-sets-new-webcasting-rates-849669   Marvin Gaye Estate Wants $3.4 Million for attorneys’ fees and Expenses http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/hollywood-docket-marvin-gaye-family-854928 Entertainment Law Update is brought to you, in part by the good folks at Clio, the best cloud-based practice … Read the rest The post Big Fees, Strikeouts and Disparaging Brands appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   SHOW NOTES Santa Claus is Coming to Town ruling In October , as we reported in Episode 67 of the show… the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that rights to “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” the… Read the rest The post 2015 year in review appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   SHOW NOTES In Episode 66, we talked about the major ruling by the 9th circuit in the Lenz v. Universal Case…. Not much to talk about here, except to mention that Universal has asked the 9th Circuit to … Read the rest The post Much Ado About Lots Of Things. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   SHOW NOTES Let’s get in some stretching to warm up as we start our rundown… Bikram Yoga – copyright can’t protect sequence of moves: http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2015/10/08/13-55763.pdf http://www.therecorder.com/home/id=1202739359850/Yoga-Cant-Be-Copyrighted-Appeals-Court-Rules?mcode=1202617075062&curindex=4&back=NY&slreturn=20150913193027 http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=05d27527-2d85-40cd-9e87-eaae8b417143 http://www.tbennettlaw.com/createprotect/2013/01/04/bikram-yoga-protected-by-trademark-not-copyright-its-hot?rq=yoga https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?q=bikram+yoga&hl=en&as_sdt=6,44&as_ylo=2015&case=6835552009231999996&scilh=0 http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/10/09/dog-eat-downward-dog-bikram-yoga-founder-cant-copyright-sequence-of-poses-court-says/ Is Teaching Yoga in public schools an Establishment … Read the rest The post Holy Batmobiles! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   This episode was recorded before a live audience at the Dallas Bar Association Sports and Entertainment Law section CLE luncheon on September 23, 2015. thanks to the Section for inviting us!   SHOW NOTES Canada Officially Extends Copyright … Read the rest The post Recorded before a studio audience: Fair Use, Happy Birthday, Monkey Selfie and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SHOW NOTES Canada Officially Extends Copyright Term to 70 Years https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6612572/canada-offically-extends-copyright-term-to-70-years SESAC Buys HFA http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6620210/sesac-buys-the-harry-fox-agency Black Swan Intern Lawsuit Overturned http://deadline.com/2015/07/black-swan-interns-lawsuit-overturned-1201467302/ Entertainment Law Update is brought to you, in part by the good folks at Clio, the best cloud-based … Read the rest The post Face to Face – Canadian Copyright Term, The (non)Mark of Zorro and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SHOW NOTES Deadmou5 and Disney settle Deadmau5, Disney Settle Dispute Over “Mouse Head” Logo The House of Mickey had opposed the EDM star’s attempt to register a caricature of a mouse head. Mr. Holmes v. U.S. Copyright Law http://www.forbes.com/sites/davegonzales/2015/05/31/the-strange-case-of-mr-holmes-vs-us-copyright-law/ Grand … Read the rest The post Entertainment Law Update Podcast 64 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SHOW NOTES Cariou v. Prince (follow up) http://petapixel.com/2015/05/21/richard-prince-selling-other-peoples-instagram-shots-without-permission-for-100k/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2015/05/25/a-reminder-that-your-instagram-photos-arent-really-yours-someone-else-can-sell-them-for-90000/?wprss=rss_style http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/artist-richard-prince-makes-90000-selling-someone-elses-instagram-picture-20150524-gh8b33.html http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/5da8dc66-179e-4dc0-94cc-09e213bfffe3/1/doc/11-1197_complete_opn.pdf#xml=http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/5da8dc66-179e-4dc0-94cc-09e213bfffe3/1/hilite/ (Extra reading: http://www.jhtl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Cocozza-Insta1.pdf “Innocence of Muslims” Ruling http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/controversial-innocence-muslims-ruling-reversed-796530 http://variety.com/2015/digital/news/innocence-of-muslims-ruling-reversed-appeals-court-1201499650/ New Florida Law https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/record-labels/6575774/new-law-in-florida-looks-to-fight-piracy-simply http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=h0271z.BPS.DOCX&DocumentType=Analysis&BillNumber=0271&Session=2015 “Blurred Lines” Judge Asked to Grant New Trial: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-judge-asked-grant-792999 Uptown Funk Stories: http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/6553894/inside-the-new-royalty-split-for-uptown-funk-who-gets-paid-what http://mashable.com/2015/05/01/uptown-funk-writers-copyright-claim-gap-band/ “In … Read the rest The post Princetagrams, Google takin’ it to the banc, and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SHOW NOTES IMDB beats Actress suing over listing her age (followup) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/imdb-preserves-legal-win-revelation-784985 Followup: Lawsuit Over the ‘Happy Birthday’ Song http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6509592/lawsuit-over-the-price-of-happy-birthday-inches Followup: Raging Bull Settlement http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/supreme-court-mgm-settles-raging-786449 Frozen Trailer (followup) http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2015/04/11/frozen-disney-at-risk-of-jury-trial-over-copyright-infringement/ ‘Three’s Company’ Parody – Fair Use http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-rules-threes-company-parody-785689 SpaceX Copyright http://motherboard.vice.com/read/designing-rockets-might-be-easier-than-parsing-the-spacex-copyright-situation http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/03/flickr-offers-new-public-domain-licensing-in-wake-of-spacex-photo-release/… Read the rest The post SpaceX Photos, Robin Williams’ Right of Publicity, Un-neighborly art, and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SHOW NOTES Blurred Lines: Update http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-trial-motown-exec-778172 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-trial-robin-thicke-777851 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-trial-jury-selection-777503 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-trial-marvin-gayes-779673 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-trial-pharrell-says-779355 http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-blurred-lines-of-an-infringement-act-96042/ http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-lines-just-got-blurrier-for-musician-66192/ http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/jury-finds-singers-robin-thicke-and-pha-44404/ http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/blurred-lines-but-clear-verdict-jury-65472/ http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6495160/blurred-lines-trial-verdict-jury-rules-against http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6495235/meet-richard-busch-lawyer-behind-the-blurred-lines http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6495238/marvin-gaye-family-lawyer-how-i-won-the-blurred-lines http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/6495270/robin-thicke-and-pharrells-lawyer-to-appeal-blurred-lines-verdict http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6502074/why-the-blurred-lines-verdict-is-an-uphill-battle-for http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6502142/blurred-lines-verdict-how-it-started-why-it-backfired http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-jury-orders-robin-779445 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/robin-thicke-pharrells-lawyer-appeal-780885 Midnight Rider Update http://variety.com/2015/biz/news/midnight-rider-trial-begins-a-year-after-fatal-train-crash-1201444695/ http://variety.com/2015/biz/news/midnight-rider-plea-guilty-sarah -jones-family-1201448833/ http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/director-gregg-allman-film-pleads-guilty-train-crash-death-n320386 http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/feds-concerned-over-high-number-of-railroad-pedestrian-accidents-417042499994 YouTube MCNs Attacked In Lawsuits Over Alleged Use Of Unlicensed … Read the rest The post Blurred Lines and Directors doing time. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

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A look at the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in ABC v. Aereo Today, the US Supreme Court ruled that the online TV antenna provider, Aereo does, in fact, infringe upon broadcasters’ copyrights when it allows subscribers to watch broadcast TV … Read the rest The post The Aereo ruling by the US Supreme Court appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Update on Smokey Robinson – declaratory judgment action Smokey Robinson Complaint for Declaratory Relief Claudette Robinson Counter Claim See Rodrigue v. Rodrigue, 218 F.3d 432 (5th Cir. 2000). For a good summary of Rodrigue and Marriage of Worth, … Read the rest The post Smokey, Sherlock, and Games galore appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Raging Bull case in the Supreme Court http://wallacecollinsentertainmentlawblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/in-raging-bull-case-us-supreme-court.html SCOTUS Blog “Stairway to Heaven” http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2014/05/breaking-news-scotus-casts-shadows-on.html Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to manage your matters, clients, time, … Read the rest The post Raging Bulls on the Stairway to Heaven appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to manage your matters, clients, time, bills, trust accounts and more all through a a secure, easy-to-use, web-based interface. … Read the rest The post Aereo at the Supreme Court, Right of Publicity, and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to manage your matters, clients, time, bills, trust accounts and more all through a a secure, easy-to-use, web-based interface. … Read the rest The post Google wins some, loses some, and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to manage your matters, clients, time, bills, trust accounts and more all through a a secure, easy-to-use, web-based interface. … Read the rest The post Episode 47 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

When originally posted, this announcement had an incorrect date. It’s been updated now to show the correct date in both headline and below. Tamera will be in LA for the big music awards show next weekend, so we’re having a … Read the rest The post CORRECTED: Join us for a meet up on January 24th in LA! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark Tamera Bennett and Peter Kaufman review the ten most significant cases and controversies in the entertainment industry for 2013, and forecast what we’ll be seeing in 2014..    … Read the rest The post Top Ten Stories of 2013 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennet review the latest cases and controversies in the entertainment industry.     Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage … Read the rest The post Episode 45 – Wrongful Death, Wrongful Convictions, & Wrongful Trademark Refusals. What could go wrong? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennet review the latest cases and controversies in the entertainment industry.     Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage … Read the rest The post Crimes, FOIA and Blurred Lines appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: More about Aereo, Faulkner and Sherlock Holmes The Turtles lead class action over pre-1972 works No royalties after patent expires and more…       Entertainment Law Update is brought … Read the rest The post No copyright, Sherlock? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: More about Aereo, Google Books and Joel Tenenbaum Interns prevail in Black Swan lawsuit Happy Birthday Copyright called into question Will.I.Am sues Pharell Williams over “I Am” trademark confusion and … Read the rest The post Attack of the Interns appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.