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. a...

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...

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 En...