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2019 Year in Review
December 19, 2019 19:01 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBTamera 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBWelcome 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 MBSHOW 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 MBSHOW 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 MBSHOW 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 MBSHOW 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 MBSHOW 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 MBSHOW 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 MBSHOW 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 MBSHOW 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 MBIn 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 MBSHOW 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 MBSHOW 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.