Entertainment Law Update

        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 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3521296-Filmon.html   Cheerleading Uniforms: Designs are … Read the rest The post Stripes, Chevrons and Lunchboxes? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  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 highway appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

? 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-case Appeals Court Makes It Tougher for Content Companies to Sue Tech Services for … Read the rest The post Copywrong | Don’t Say My Name | KinderCopying appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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-before-supreme-court-to Supreme Court Asked If DMCA Safe Harbors Apply to Pre-1972 Sound Recordings http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/supreme-court-asked-dmca-safe-harbors-apply-pre-1972-sound-recordings-956725 http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/capitol-records-llc-v-vimeo-llc/   Following Up… New York Appeals … Read the rest The post Episode 81 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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-Sirius-Proposed-Settlement   And Now…  Our year end round up of the big stories from 2016… In no … Read the rest The post 2016: The Year in Review appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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.

[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 down on paid social media endorsements http://www.canadianbusiness.com/innovation/advertising-standards-canada-social-media-endorsement-crackdown/   (Warners’ Fine to FTC) https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2016/07/warner-bros-settles-ftc-charges-it-failed-adequately-disclose-it   What is … Read the rest The post Is copyright getting tougher? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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-916627 http://m.ign.com/articles/2016/08/04/judge-dismisses-nba-2k-tattoo-copyright-suit   Lionsgate Follow Up http://www.entmedialaw.com/go/r/0/p/3/a/5403032/e/248369/u/37970   Maybe –   “Can The Olympic Committee really restrict … Read the rest The post Puzzle Cases and Puzzling rulings appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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-stairway-heaven-905595 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/a-stairway-heaven-appeal-would-905922 http://mcir.usc.edu/inplay/Documents/skimore.summaryjugement.pdf (just background information) http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/led-zeppelin-prevail-in-stairway-to-heaven-lawsuit-20160623 http://www.inquisitr.com/3229045/led-zeppelin-wins-copyright-lawsuit-courts-deem-stairway-original-work/ (more on why the recordings weren’t able to be used) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/lawyer-who-sued-led-zeppelin-907780 (sid

[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 http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/7400356/princes-estate-is-open-for-business-following-judges More Songs IN Public Domain Quick Take:  “Woodie Guthrie’s  “This Land is Your … Read the rest The post Taxing Dead Celebs, Fee Shifting in Copyright Cases and Red Flag Knowledge appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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.

[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 Professors and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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 Scenes appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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.org/documents/2706567-Birthday-Settlmemo.html   ATTORNEYS FEES – Blurred Lines and Kirtsaeng Robin Thicke’s Attorney Argues … Read the rest The post Scalia, Prevailing Parties, Hurt Locker and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[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 Entertainment Law Update.

[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.

[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.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   SHOW NOTES Let’s get in some stretching to warm up as we start our rundown… Bikram Yoga – copyright can’t protect sequence of moves: http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2015/10/08/13-55763.pdf http://www.therecorder.com/home/id=1202739359850/Yoga-Cant-Be-Copyrighted-Appeals-Court-Rules?mcode=1202617075062&curindex=4&back=NY&slreturn=20150913193027 http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=05d27527-2d85-40cd-9e87-eaae8b417143 http://www.tbennettlaw.com/createprotect/2013/01/04/bikram-yoga-protected-by-trademark-not-copyright-its-hot?rq=yoga https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?q=bikram+yoga&hl=en&as_sdt=6,44&as_ylo=2015&case=6835552009231999996&scilh=0 http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/10/09/dog-eat-downward-dog-bikram-yoga-founder-cant-copyright-sequence-of-poses-court-says/ Is Teaching Yoga in public schools an Establishment … Read the rest The post Holy Batmobiles! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

[TheChamp-Sharing]   This episode was recorded before a live audience at the Dallas Bar Association Sports and Entertainment Law section CLE luncheon on September 23, 2015. thanks to the Section for inviting us!   SHOW NOTES Canada Officially Extends Copyright … Read the rest The post Recorded before a studio audience: Fair Use, Happy Birthday, Monkey Selfie and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SHOW NOTES Canada Officially Extends Copyright Term to 70 Years https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6612572/canada-offically-extends-copyright-term-to-70-years SESAC Buys HFA http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6620210/sesac-buys-the-harry-fox-agency Black Swan Intern Lawsuit Overturned http://deadline.com/2015/07/black-swan-interns-lawsuit-overturned-1201467302/ Entertainment Law Update is brought to you, in part by the good folks at Clio, the best cloud-based … Read the rest The post Face to Face – Canadian Copyright Term, The (non)Mark of Zorro and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.