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2019 Year in Review

December 19, 2019 19:01 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

  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

November 21, 2019 02:14 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

  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/j...

Oldies and Goodies

October 17, 2019 01:02 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

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/mus...

It’s Criminal, I Tell Ya!

September 18, 2019 22:41 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

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-infrin...

Dark Horses, Study Guides & Supertitles

August 28, 2019 21:01 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

  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

July 17, 2019 20:59 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

  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-e2c830...

Special Episode: Iancu v. Brunetti (USSC deals with FUCT trademark)

June 27, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MB

  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.

June 19, 2019 21:05 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

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=Sailthr...

The Merry Month of May

May 16, 2019 03:06 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

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://illus...

Ten Years and Going Strong!

April 24, 2019 21:36 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

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-tradema...

Doin’ The Copyright Registration Dance

March 27, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

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 ...

Trending Topics / Law of Podcasting

February 09, 2019 05:31 - 59 minutes - 47.5 MB

 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 Enterta...

2019 – Off to a great start!

January 21, 2019 19:54 - 5 MB

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!

December 20, 2018 07:35 - 1 hour - 55 MB

   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!

November 15, 2018 19:56 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

   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:...

Music Modernization, Resale Royalties and more

October 17, 2018 20:00 - 5 MB

   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 vi...

Is that THE big “O”?

September 13, 2018 05:46 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

   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 Enterta...

Greatest Hits from 100 episodes

August 15, 2018 20:19 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

   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 htt...

The Weird Decisions Episode

July 18, 2018 21:09 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

   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.hollywo...

Pimpin’, Puppets, and “The Rant”

June 20, 2018 20:00 - 5 MB

   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...

Music Modernization, Magic Tricks and More

May 23, 2018 21:00 - 5 MB

   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-app...

Dragon Ladies, Tattooed Athletes and BOTUS

April 19, 2018 18:23 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

   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.rollingst...

Copyright Misuse, Motion Capture and more.

March 23, 2018 07:00 - 5 MB

   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   (fo...

Tweets, Tunes and Trademark Audits

February 21, 2018 21:30 - 5 MB

   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

January 25, 2018 03:28 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

  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/fol...

2017 year in review

December 21, 2017 06:38 - 1 hour - 5 MB

  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-argumen...

Curiously Curious

November 30, 2017 03:09 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

  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/36270...

Goin’ Bananas!

October 26, 2017 20:40 - 1 hour - 5 MB

  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....

You’re a mean one, Dr. Seuss!

September 28, 2017 23:33 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

  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.

Beatles, Talking Squirrels and Footballer Skins

August 17, 2017 19:32 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

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 Squirre...

Monkeys, Machines & McCartney

July 25, 2017 18:42 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

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 ...

Rock, Re-runs, and Registrations

June 21, 2017 21:00 - 1 hour - 5 MB

        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.htm...

Over The Top, Net Neutrality, and more

May 24, 2017 19:33 - 1 hour - 5 MB

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.

Stripes, Chevrons and Lunchboxes?

April 19, 2017 23:57 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

        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 http...

Down a dark desert highway

March 22, 2017 19:43 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

  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 h...

Copywrong | Don’t Say My Name | KinderCopying

February 23, 2017 03:55 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

? 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-ca...

Episode 81

January 29, 2017 05:43 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

[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-bef...

2016: The Year in Review

December 22, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 5 MB

[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-Siri...

Podcasting the Law… of Podcasting – Episode 79

November 03, 2016 18:19 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

[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.

Is copyright getting tougher?

September 29, 2016 01:49 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

[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...

Puzzle Cases and Puzzling rulings

August 17, 2016 20:55 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

[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-9166...

Stairway to Heaven, Copyright Small Claims, Tattoo T-Shirt & DOJ Ruling

July 27, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 5 MB

[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-...

Taxing Dead Celebs, Fee Shifting in Copyright Cases and Red Flag Knowledge

June 22, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

[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...

Drones and Dead Rockers. Special guest: Enrico Schaefer

May 18, 2016 21:24 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

[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.

Buck Rogers, Darfour Refugees, Thai Math Professors and more

April 20, 2016 21:54 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

[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 Prof...

Consent Decrees, Sex Tapes, Klingons and Nude Scenes

March 23, 2016 19:00 - 5 MB

[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 ...

Scalia, Prevailing Parties, Hurt Locker and more.

February 24, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

[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.o...

Big Fees, Strikeouts and Disparaging Brands

January 21, 2016 22:43 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

[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 Enter...

2015 year in review

December 17, 2015 04:50 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

[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.

Much Ado About Lots Of Things.

November 20, 2015 03:22 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

[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.

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