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Is it Live, or is it? (Entertainment Law Update 167)
May 01, 2024 23:35 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis 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.
Over the AI Rainbow: Diving Deep into Copyright Infringement, Trademark Disputes, AI, and NFTs
March 20, 2024 17:15 - 5 MBThis 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.
ELU 165: The Battle for Art and Rights
February 29, 2024 16:17 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis 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.
Oh Mickey, you’re so public domain
January 18, 2024 17:56 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MBThis 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.
Echoes of 2023: Legal Landscape Shifts, AI Battles, and NFT Dramas – A Year in Entertainment Law and Predictions for 2024
December 13, 2023 19:58 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThis 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.
Live (sort of) from the 33rd Annual UTCLE/TESLAW Entertainment Law Institute
November 10, 2023 21:22 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBA.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 re...
Writer’s strike ends, Actors’ continued, plus much more
October 04, 2023 19:00 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MBWriter’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...
Entertainment Law Update for August/September 2023 (#160)
September 05, 2023 17:42 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBCASE 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...
Extrateritoriality and other hard words
July 27, 2023 18:02 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBTranscript 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.
O Sole Mio
July 03, 2023 18:47 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBIn 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.
PSA: Stitcher will cease operations soon!
June 27, 2023 20:16 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBIf you listen on Stitcher’s app or website, be advised… the app and site will be shutting down August 29, 2023 The post PSA: Stitcher will cease operations soon! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.
The Prince Files
May 24, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWRITERS 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/en...
Don’t Film Me, Bro!
April 25, 2023 17:51 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBHappy 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 Domin...
Rise of the Machines?
March 22, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBARTIFICIAL 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...
Metabirkins, Cathy’s Clown, Gonzales, and more (updated)
February 22, 2023 23:23 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBAI 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.
Public Domain, Public Parks, and More
January 25, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 52 MBPublic 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....
End of Year Edition
December 28, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis 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.
Giving Thanks
November 29, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode151 – (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/2...
Tattoos, Warhol and Police Parodies
October 26, 2022 17:01 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode150 – (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-a...
Caboom! Prince, MJ, Taylor, and Evel Knievel?
September 28, 2022 22:24 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode149 – (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 Pro...
Return to the Lone Star State
August 25, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 53 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode148 – (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-...
Oh Canada!
July 28, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode147 – (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-stat...
To Vape, or Not To Vape?
June 29, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode146 – (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/ TON...
Vulnerable Icons and Public Resources
April 28, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode144 – (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-...
Machines, Dark Horses, and Stolen Lyrics
March 23, 2022 18:37 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode143 – (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 L...
Justice Breyer’s copyright legacy, legacy artists, and more.
February 24, 2022 06:36 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode142 – (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 AGAI...
January 2022
January 20, 2022 07:18 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode141 – (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.
2021 Year end roundup
December 24, 2021 08:34 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode140 – (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-anothe...
Things that go BOMP! in the night.
October 27, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode138 – (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-bon...
Unhappy Together
September 29, 2021 20:10 - 5 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode137 – (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-...
The Happiest Episode On Earth
August 25, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 56 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode136 – (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...
The Invisible Episode
July 21, 2021 21:49 - 51 minutes - 41 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode135 – (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-copyri...
Murderers, Monster, and the Game of Life
June 30, 2021 18:51 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode134 – (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/d...
The (Late) May Episode
June 03, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode133 – (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 Entertainmen...
Google’s is Fair Use, Warhol’s isn’t… or is it?
April 28, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode133 – (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?
March 25, 2021 01:39 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWE 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
February 25, 2021 16:53 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWE 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.
January 21, 2021 19:45 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWE 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
December 17, 2020 20:44 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWE 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-infr...
The Gratitude Episode
November 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWelcome 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
October 21, 2020 23:51 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWelcome 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-fight https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54423922 SPINAL TAP SETTLES. (One-sentence aside) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/spinal...
Asserted Truths
September 17, 2020 14:10 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWelcome 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 RULING Century 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-app...
Then, Now, Going Forward
August 27, 2020 02:33 - 5 MBWelcome 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/publica...
Generic .coms, Lady A and more…
July 23, 2020 04:24 - 5 MBWelcome 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-20200...
“Literally” Libel… Proof
June 25, 2020 04:09 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWelcome 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.pdf https://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 Entertai...
You Can’t Copyright the Law
May 21, 2020 03:12 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBWelcome 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_zfRwQ https://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-2 https://www.scotusblog...
April Quarantine Edition
April 23, 2020 15:43 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWelcome 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.html https://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-...
Blackbeard’s Revenge!
March 26, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 78 MBWelcome 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 Ent...
Live from Dallas
February 28, 2020 06:18 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBWelcome 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
January 16, 2020 05:56 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWelcome 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/...