Entertainment Law Update

  Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: and more… Hosts: Website: http://firemark.com http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark Website: http://createprotect.com Twitter: @tamerabennett Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice … Read the rest The post Video Chat with the Interns appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: YouTube wins again Photographer can sell reprints IMDB Prevails over actress in age disclosure case Veoh service is legal and more… Hosts: Gordon P. FiremarkProducer & Host Website: http://firemark.com … Read the rest The post Areo, ReDigi, Veoh & IMDB appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Ed Sullivan intro of Jersey Boys is fair use Kirtsaeng – First Sale has extraterritorial effect Sherlock Holmes copyright questions and more… Hosts: Website: http://firemark.com http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark Website: … Read the rest The post Holmes, Zorro and the Tin Man walk into a bar… appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Subway’s footlong subs aren’t Bikram yoga isn’t too hot on court ruling Soundalikes strike dissonant chord for the Black Keys Podcast Patent lawsuit Batmobile is a character, not just a … Read the rest The post When a foot is only 11 inches, and a Batmobile is a character appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Due to scheduling conflicts, we were not able to record an episode in January.Stay Tuned for our next episode in late February.The post Don’t panic! No January 2013 episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Our 2012 Wrap up and totally unscientific Top Ten Cases. Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you … Read the rest The post Top ten for 2012 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Hosts: Gordon FiremarkWebsite: http://firemark.com http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark Tamera Bennett Website: http://createprotect.com Twitter: @tamerabennett Show Notes Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: William Faulkner’s suit against Sony Pictures and Woody Allen; Warner Brothers has won … Read the rest The post Faulkner, Einstein, Superman and talent managers… appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: James Taylor sues WB Records Gamblers prevail Using Brando’s likeness isn’t in “Vogue” for Madonna Copyright Term Extension – Again? Innocence of Muslims suit by actress “Franks Anatra” trademark denied.… Read the rest The post Hot Dogs and Hot Topics appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Burberry/Bogart case settled Marilyn Monroe Estate loses Right of Publicity Political Campaigns use of music at rallies Desparate Housewife Sheridan still desperate SEC Rulemaking to relax ban on general solicitations… Read the rest The post Publiciity, Politicians, Godfathers and more… appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: J. Geils Band Trademark Dispute Two Three’s Companys is a crowd Copyright Royalty Board unconsitutional Jack Daniels sends the sweetest cease and desist ever and more… GET CLE CREDIT for … Read the rest The post Cease and Desist, but nicely. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Court to revisit Veoh ruling Football Uniforms trademark not infringed by artist’s work Funny Junk/The Oatmeal, and their lawyer’s exploits. Lawyers sued for participating in litigation? What? What? In the … Read the rest The post Lawyers, Libel , Logos and Lolipops appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

      Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231       GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to … Read the rest The post Terminations, Taxes and Takedowns appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Crowdfunding after the JOBS Act becomes law Viacom wins appellate round against YouTube Magic Tricks – how to keep ’em secret Art Collector v. Artist? and more… Entertainment Law Update … Read the rest The post JOBS Act, crowdfunding, limited editions, and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode:   360 Deals and the Talent Agencies Act More music sale vs. license litigation Copyright Termination update ReDigi injunction denied Aereo and retransmission fees and more. Entertainment Law … Read the rest The post 360 deals, rights of publicity, and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode:   Political campaigns raise the ire of copyright holders and newscasters A Canadian Lawyer’s perspectives MegaUpload Golan v. Holder ruling Helicopters in video games… need a license? and more… Read the rest The post Political Campaigns, combat helicopters and Batmobiles. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode:   “Santa Claus Is Coming to town” Copyright termination 9th Circuit upholds DMCA Safe Harbor for VEOH Our Top Ten Stories of 2011 Predictions for 2012      … Read the rest The post Top 10 Stories of 2011 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: PROTECT IP /SOPA CROWD FUNDING BILL Ghost Hunters – Cert Denied Rob Zombie Class Action moves toward class certification Viacom/ YouTube case sees extraordinary order Grooveshark sued by UMG Sound … Read the rest The post Attack of the Little Trees! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Zombie Righthaven Golan v. Holder at the USSC Marilyn Monroe Right of Publicity? ReDigi – digital music first sale doctrine? Poison gets sued 25 years after infringement Costumes and copyright?… Read the rest The post What’s with all the Zombies? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Righthaven is wrong… even more $10 infringement settlements Tenenbaum award reinstated Indies sue Limewire Betty Boop ruling revised Material Girl trademark suit proceeds You can’t copyright food GET CLE CREDIT… Read the rest The post Wronghaven, Immaterial Girls & Noodle Bowls appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Righthaven is wrong… again, and again, and again…. Disney Appeals “Millionaire” verdict Wizard of Oz film characters still protected First Sale doesn’t apply to imported goods Monkeying around with copyright… Read the rest The post Monkeying Around with Copyright Law appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Hangover Tattoo case settled Hot News Claim – not so hot California Video Game Law unconstitutional You don’t mess with the Zohan.. In court, either. Photo Credit removal is DMCA … Read the rest The post Violent Games, (anti) Slapps and other painless fun appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Bogart and Brando vs. Product Manufacturers Tennessee Neftlix Law Copyright Office rules on Gap Grants Disney and Dish Network duke it out One Tough Cookie sues Tough Cookies Point Break … Read the rest The post Tough Cookies and Heart Attacks appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: follow ups on Righthaven, Girls Gone Wild,etc. Bratz verdict of $88.5 Million Copyright doesn’t pre-empt contract and confidence claims Vandals smear Variety No moral rights in landscape design? Tattoo Law… Read the rest The post Tattoos and Topiaries appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Follow Ups Penguin Group Golan v. Holder Documentary/Reality and privacy rights Cariou v. Prince Betty Boop and more… GET CLE CREDIT for this episode.   Entertainment Law Update is brought … Read the rest The post Boop Boop Be Doo! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: 310-243-6231 In this SPECIAL Episode: Jonathan Handel talks about the 2007-2009 Hollywood labor strife and his new book on the subject. BUY THE BOOK Hollywood on Strike!: An Industry at War in the Internet Age… Read the rest The post Special Edition: Jonathan Handel: Hollywood On Strike appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Follow Ups Gaga / Madonna Tolkien estate vs. Book Author Subway Footlong trademark claims King’s Speech/No Animals Harmed Superbowl Class Action Medical Justice and DMCA for review sites Miss San … Read the rest The post Beauty queens and footlong sandwiches appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Follow Ups UMG v. Augusto Brill v. Disney New CRB Royalty Rates Josh Groban sings Kanye’s tweets Right of Publicity cases and the Constitution Record Labels to pay $47.5 Million… Read the rest The post Can Kanye write songs 140 characters at a time? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: follow ups Recent Cases and Decisions Some online resources we use to keep on top of the stories. Our top stories for 2010 GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Entertainment … Read the rest The post Entertainment Law Update, Episode 16: appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: follow ups Ageism in Hollywood is getting out of hand Hitchcock Movies never go out of style Oprah gets sued for publicizing author’s work Photographer claims r TV movie photo … Read the rest The post Tiny astronauts and child actresses appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this Episode: follow ups Letterman v. Phoenix? Naked Cowpersons Eminem wins on downloads ASCAP Loses on downloads MADONNA not the only material girl Ivi, Inc. says it doesn’t need a license for tv rebroadcasts Righthaven: Troll or Defender? Vernor … Read the rest The post Mockumentaries, Downloads, Licenses, and First Sales appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this Episode: Follow Ups: Justin Bieber; Tenenbaum, Kate Plus 8 Fleeting Expletives JayZ wins A few Fair Use cases Copyrights, Trademark cases Some BIG wins for plaintiffs in profit participation suits. GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. SHOW NOTES… Read the rest The post Copyrights, trademarks, fair use and net profit suits appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this Episode: Follow up on Hot News Viacom loses suit against YouTube. Hurt Locker Suit(s) Idea Theft Tribute Band Names Celebrity Rights of publicity GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Follow ups: Google and Twitter Weigh In on Hot … Read the rest The post YouTube, Hurt Locker, Idea Theft & More appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this Episode: Ethics and the non-practicing attorney… a long tail Zorro draws its sword against M&M candies “Free Scooter!” cries Justin Bieber. Dramatic vs. Non-Dramatic rights in musical works Ride-along producer : Ride-along defendant? Bryant v. Media Right, Orchard… Read the rest The post Hot News. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Intellectual Property protection of movie memorabilia, replicas, etc. Big trouble over Big Boy statue Avatar, Hurt Locker draw the inevitable lawsuits Beyonce’s underwear gets designer’s panties in a twist. and, more… Replicas, trademark, copyright, … Read the rest The post Use the force, big boy, and watch out for Beyonce’s undies. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Quick Takes IP and the Olympics Sculptural works, photographs and subsequent uses Album Integrity in the age of digital downloads Love Music? Support Grammy Foundation & MusiCares Show notes Some quick takes and follow … Read the rest The post Olympic trademarks, album integrity, and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Dick v. Google Vanessa Hudgens nude photos Taco Bell domain name issue, and more SHOW NOTES Estate of Philip K. Dick vs. Google – Trademark claims re “Nexus One” branding for mobile phone device… Read the rest The post Rights of Publicity, Et. Al. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Approximate Running Time: 01:07 CLE CREDIT COMING SOON! Record Date: November 16, 2009, 2:15pm PDT SHOW NOTES TOPICS: Quick Takes: Noonan v. Staples – Jury: Truthful E-Mail Sent About Fired Staples Manager Wasn’t Libelous Disney settles with Luxo over the … Read the rest The post Celebrity Identity Theft appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Approximate Running Time: 01:03 CLE CREDIT COMING SOON! Show notes… after the jump Show Notes QUICK TAKES Launchcast is NOT an interactive service Launchcast is a webcasting service that provides users with individualized internet radio stations – the content of … Read the rest The post Hobbits, Lamps, Photographers and Google Books appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

CLE CREDIT COMING SOON! Show Notes Legislation & Rulemaking Copyright Office – Fees for Special Handling of registration applications will be waived for applications that have been pending for 6 months, and where the registration is needed because the applicant … Read the rest The post The Pope and Little Mermaid turn it up to 11. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

CLE CREDIT ($19.99) [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:5:end] SHOW NOTES In this episode: MCLE Approval – California Approved Episode 1, pending on 2 and 3. Once we’ve got 4 under our belt, we can apply to be approved as a provider, and the process … Read the rest The post Bloggers, Journalism & Defamation appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

CLE CREDIT ($19.99) [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:4:end] SHOW NOTES In this episode: Congratulations to Maren Christensen, Executive VP and General Counsel at Universal Studios, who’s been named Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Entertainment Lawyer of the Year for 2009. Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor’s … Read the rest The post Entertainment Law Update – Episode 2 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

CLE CREDIT ($19.99) [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:1:end] SHOW NOTES In this episode: SAG & AMPTP have arrived at a deal… The competing “Octomom” trademark registrations Is giving a (loaded) iPod as a gift an act of copyright infringement? (First Sale and Fair Use) … Read the rest The post Are Partners’ creative efforts Works-Made-For-Hire? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.