Entertainment Law Update

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: PROTECT IP /SOPA CROWD FUNDING BILL Ghost Hunters – Cert Denied Rob Zombie Class Action moves toward class certification Viacom/ YouTube case sees extraordinary order Grooveshark sued by UMG Sound … Read the rest The post Attack of the Little Trees! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Zombie Righthaven Golan v. Holder at the USSC Marilyn Monroe Right of Publicity? ReDigi – digital music first sale doctrine? Poison gets sued 25 years after infringement Costumes and copyright? … Read the rest The post What’s with all the Zombies? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Righthaven is wrong… even more $10 infringement settlements Tenenbaum award reinstated Indies sue Limewire Betty Boop ruling revised Material Girl trademark suit proceeds You can’t copyright food GET CLE CREDIT… Read the rest The post Wronghaven, Immaterial Girls & Noodle Bowls appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Righthaven is wrong… again, and again, and again…. Disney Appeals  “Millionaire” verdict Wizard of Oz film characters still protected First Sale doesn’t apply to imported goods Monkeying around with copyright … Read the rest The post Monkeying Around with Copyright Law appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Hangover Tattoo case settled Hot News Claim – not so hot California Video Game Law unconstitutional You don’t mess with the Zohan.. In court, either. Photo Credit removal is DMCA … Read the rest The post Violent Games, (anti) Slapps and other painless fun appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Bogart and Brando vs. Product Manufacturers Tennessee Neftlix Law Copyright Office rules on Gap Grants Disney and Dish Network duke it out One Tough Cookie sues Tough Cookies Point Break … Read the rest The post Tough Cookies and Heart Attacks appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: follow ups on Righthaven, Girls Gone Wild,etc. Bratz  verdict of $88.5 Million Copyright doesn’t pre-empt contract and confidence claims Vandals smear Variety No moral rights in landscape design? Tattoo Law … Read the rest The post Tattoos and Topiaries appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Follow Ups Penguin Group Golan v. Holder Documentary/Reality and privacy rights Cariou v. Prince Betty Boop and more… GET CLE CREDIT for this episode.   Entertainment Law Update is brought … Read the rest The post Boop Boop Be Doo! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: 310-243-6231 In this SPECIAL Episode: Jonathan Handel talks about the 2007-2009 Hollywood labor strife and his new book on the subject. BUY THE BOOK Hollywood on Strike!: An Industry at War in the Internet Age… Read the rest The post Special Edition: Jonathan Handel: Hollywood On Strike appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Follow Ups Gaga / Madonna Tolkien estate vs. Book Author Subway Footlong trademark claims King’s Speech/No Animals Harmed Superbowl Class Action Medical Justice and DMCA for review sites Miss San … Read the rest The post Beauty queens and footlong sandwiches appeared first on 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. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

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.