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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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