Entertainment Law Update

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: * Our 2012 Wrap up and totally unscientific Top Ten Cases. Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you … Read the rest

        Hosts:   Gordon FiremarkWebsite:   http://firemark.com http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark         Tamera Bennett Website:   http://createprotect.com Twitter: @tamerabennett   Show Notes Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: William Faulkner’s suit against Sony Pictures and Woody Allen;   Warner Brothers has won an important victory in the Superman litigation, Albert Einstein’s likeness is now in the public domain, and a group representing talent managers is suing California officials over the state’s licensing statute for agents and much more...   Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to manage your matters, clients, time, bills, trust accounts and more all through a a secure, easy-to-use, web-based interface. For a free 30-day trial and 25% off your first 6 months of Clio, sign up at www.goclio.com and enter promotional code [ENTLAW]" Or, just visit http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/clio  Same-Sex Couple Sues Anti-Gay Rights Organization for Misappropriation of Their PhotographEntertainment Law Matters: http://www.entertainmentlawmatters.com/?p=2262 (Follow up from ELU33) Link to Complaint:  http://www.fkks.com/blog/Hill%20Complaint.pdf Judge denies Fox's request to stop Dish's commercial-skipping service THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-denies-injunction-dish-autohop-387458 (Follow up from ELU31) UMG Reaches Settlement in Trendsetting Suit Over Digital Revenue from Eminem Songs THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/umg-reaches-settlement-trendsetting-lawsuit-384381 (Follow up from ELU32, among others) Sony Sued Over William Faulkner Quote in 'Midnight in Paris' THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/sony-sued-william-faulkner-quote-383228 CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/06/showbiz/movies/faulkner-midnight-paris-allen-lawsuit/index.html Soldier's Widow Sues Fox Over TV Images of Military Families THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/soldiers-widow-sues-fox-tv-385923 Complaint: http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/kltv/PDF/roberts_suit_11092012.pdf News Flash: Beating Client with A Baseball Bat is Unethical Lawyerist: http://lawyerist.com/beating-client-with-a-baseball-bat-is-unethical/ Appeals Court Rules 'Twin Peaks' Author Didn't Give Up Film Rights to Book THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/appeals-court-rules-twin-peaks-387785Warner Bros. Wins Big Court Ruling in Fight Over SupermanTHResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/warner-bros-wins-big-court-379770Ruling: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/custom/Documents/ESQ/Superman.pdfBytes and Pieces: http://www.medialawbytesandpieces.com/2012/10/29/pocket-full-of-kryptonite-california-court-rules-that-superman-heirs-forfeited-termination-rights/?goback=%2Egde_84443_member_181273644'The Bachelor' Racial Discrimination Lawsuit DismissedTHResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/bachelor-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-dismissed-379100Federal Court Rejects Albert Einstein Right of Publicity ClaimEntertainment Law Matters: http://www.entertainmentlawmatters.com/?p=2278Netflix Gets an Earful and Settles Suit with Deaf ViewersLawyers.com: http://blogs.lawyers.com/2012/10/netflix-gets-an-earful-and-settles-suit-with-deaf-viewers/Ruling on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings: http://dredf.org/captioning/MJP-DENIED-JUDGE-PONSOR-ORDER-6-19-12.pdf'Dog' Chapman Scores Big Legal Victory Against 'Bounty Hunter' Producer THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/dog-chapman-scores-big-legal-387379National Conference of Personal Managers Sues California Officials to Enjoin Enforcement of the Talent Agencies ActTHResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/personal-managers-group-sues-stop-389786Complaint: http://www.scribd.com/doc/113104861/Ncopm-Complaint-v-Aglc-of-CAFor our next episode, we’ll be talking about some of the biggest cases of the year,

        Hosts:   Gordon FiremarkWebsite:   http://firemark.com http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark         Tamera Bennett Website:   http://createprotect.com Twitter: @tamerabennett   Show Notes Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: William Faulkner’s suit against Sony Pictures and Woody Allen;   Warner Brothers has won … Read the rest

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode:  James Taylor sues WB Records  Gamblers prevail Using Brando's likeness isn't in "Vogue" for Madonna Copyright Term Extension - Again? Innocence of Muslims suit by actress "Fran...

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: *  James Taylor sues WB Records *  Gamblers prevail * Using Brando’s likeness isn’t in “Vogue” for Madonna * Copyright Term Extension – Again? * Innocence of Muslims suit by actress * “Franks Anatra” trademark denied.… Read the rest

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Burberry/Bogart case settled Marilyn Monroe Estate loses Right of Publicity Political Campaigns use of music at rallies Desparate Housewife Sheridan still desperate  SEC Rulemaking to relax ban on general solicitations North Face Butt Face/South Butt contempt claim Paramount/Puzo Case over Godfather prequel novel Resale Royalties Act unconstitutional .. and more. GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to manage your matters, clients, time, bills, trust accounts and more all through a a secure, easy-to-use, web-based interface. For a free 30-day trial and 25% off your first 6 months of Clio, sign up at www.goclio.com and enter promotional code [ENTLAW]" Or, just visit http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/clio   Show Notes     FOLLOW-UPS AND QUICK TAKES Burberry Drops Lawsuit Against Humphrey Bogart HeirsBusiness Week: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-01/burberry-drops-lawsuit-against-humphrey-bogart-heirsDigiLaw Blog: http://digilaw.edwardswildman.com/?entry=4143Discussed previously in ELU031 In May, Burberry sought a declaratory judgment against the heirs of Humphrey Bogart, claiming that their use of Bogart’s image in advertisements was not an infringement on Bogart LLC’s trademark and publicity rights. Bogart LLC then sued Burberry for trademark infringement, misappropriation of publicity rights, and unjust enrichment in California court, seeking money damages and an injunction. Burberry had licensed the image in question from Corbis for use on its Facebook page, but did not obtain permission from Bogard LLC. On July 31st, both suits were settled on undisclosed terms, and dismissed with prejudice. Maybe You Can Take it With You: Post-mortem Publicity Rights in the United States/Marilyn MonroeWorld Trademark Review (pdf): http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/issues/article.ashx?g=d8dc2b5e-e441-457f-8329-8ff1bc02503c#page=1THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/appeals-court-rules-marilyn-monroes-image-public-estate-367160Discussed previously in ELU029 (Marylin Monroe) and ELU030 (Tupac Hologram) On August 30th, the 9th Circuit ruled that, at the time of her death, Marilyn Monroe was domiciled in New York. The court ruled that, since at the time of her death her estate claimed that she was domiciled in New York to escape hefty estate taxes in California, the estate could not claim that she was domiciled in California in order to take advantage of a more generous right of publicity statute. In affirming the lower court decision, Judge Wardlaw says that “This is a textbook case for applying judicial estoppel.” General Post-Mortem Right of Publicity Info from other article Two issues central to every Post-Mortem Right of Publicity claim Whether a state recognises a right of publicity that continues after an individual’s death Which state’s law applies to a particular deceased individual Monroe example New York does not recognize a post-mortem right of publicity, and California does, therefore the fight over which state’s law applies Domicile is a fact-specific analysis, taking into account such factors as length of residence; place of worship; voting registration; automobile registration; club memberships; locations of children’s schools; location of bank accounts; location of business dealings; and where tax returns are filed Newt Gingrich Settling Lawsuit Over Use of 'Eye of the Tiger,’ plus new Political Song Use Troubles THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/newt-gingrich-settling-lawsuit-eye-of-tiger-365019Discussed previously in ELU028Lexology: http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=09dd0f1a-2125-45bc-a075-d453c0c0ada2Gingrich Follow Up In January, Survivor member Frankie Sullivan sued Gingrich for using Eye of the Tiger as his walkout music at rallies and conferences

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: * Burberry/Bogart case settled * Marilyn Monroe Estate loses Right of Publicity * Political Campaigns use of music at rallies * Desparate Housewife Sheridan still desperate  * SEC Rulemaking to relax ban on general solicitations… Read the rest

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: J. Geils Band Trademark Dispute Two Three's Companys is a crowd Copyright Royalty Board unconsitutional Jack Daniels sends the sweetest cease and desist ever and more... GET CLE...

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: * J. Geils Band Trademark Dispute * Two Three’s Companys is a crowd * Copyright Royalty Board unconsitutional * Jack Daniels sends the sweetest cease and desist ever * and more… GET CLE CREDIT for … Read the rest

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Court to revisit Veoh ruling Football Uniforms trademark not infringed by artist's work Funny Junk/The Oatmeal, and their lawyer's exploits. Lawyers sued for participating in litig...

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: * Court to revisit Veoh ruling * Football Uniforms trademark not infringed by artist’s work * Funny Junk/The Oatmeal, and their lawyer’s exploits. * Lawyers sued for participating in litigation? * What? What? In the … Read the rest

      Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231       GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to manage your matters, clients, time, bills, trust accounts and more all through a a secure, easy-to-use, web-based interface. For a free 30-day trial and 25% off your first 6 months of Clio, sign up at www.goclio.com and enter promotional code [ENTLAW]" Or, just visit http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/clio Show Notes VILLAGE PEOPLE SINGER VICTOR WILLIS WINS COPYRIGHT TERMINATION LAWSUIT THREsq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/village-people-victor-willis-copyright-lawsuit-323489   SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO HEAR JOEL TENENBAUM APPEAL Billboard: http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/legal-and-management/joel-tenenbaum-files-for-rehearing-of-675k-1005482952.story   PARAMOUNT GETS MIXED RULINGS THREsq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/paramount-la-dolce-vita-licensing-lawsuit-315553   REP. BERMAN SEEKS TAX CREDIT EXTENSIONS FOR U.S. FILM PRODUCTION THRESq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/howard-berman-hollywood-tax-credits-326652?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thr%2Fnews+%28The+Hollywood+Reporter+-+Top+Stories%29   DOCUMENTARY FILMS LOSSES ARE DEDUCTIBLE, NOT A HOBBY LOSS Lexology: http://tinyurl.com/co4ykpw Decision: http://www.ballardspahr.com/~/media/Files/Alerts/2012-04-20_Storey.ashx   ROMANCE AUTHOR ADELE DUBOIS RECEIVES TAKEDOWN NOTICE TechDirt: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120517/17443418961/romance-author-adele-dubois-receives-takedown-blog-post-having-same-name-as-singer-adele.shtml?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter   BURBERRY SCORES A BOGIE IN FEDERAL SUIT Unruly of Law Blog: http://theunrulyoflaw.blogspot.com/2012/05/burberry-scores-bogie-in-federal-suit.html   DISH vs. TV NETWORKS WSJ: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304070304577396470142982532.html THREsq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/directv-autohop-lawsuit-fox-331112   SONY SUED FOR NOT COLLECTING ROYALTIES FROM ALABAMA SONG THREsq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/sony-sued-alabama-royalties-323930 CBS SUES ABC OVER ‘BIG BROTHER’ TYPE SHOW ‘GLASS HOUSE’ THREsq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-lawyers-threaten-abc-big-320431 HOW THE WEINSTEINS BEAT ‘SOUL MAN’ SINGER SAM MOORE THREsq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/weinstein-sam-moore-lawsuit-330072 NEW ‘GODFATHER’ BOOK WILL BE PUBLISHED THREsq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/godfather-book-paramount-mario-puzo-323597

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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Crowdfunding after the JOBS Act becomes law Viacom wins appellate round against YouTube Magic Tricks - how to keep 'em secret Art Collector v. Artist? and more... Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice online. Clio allows you to manage your matters, clients, time, bills, trust accounts and more all through a a secure, easy-to-use, web-based interface. For a free 30-day trial and 25% off your first 6 months of Clio, sign up at www.goclio.com and enter promotional code [ENTLAW]" Or, just visit http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/clio Hosts: Gordon Firemark Websites:   http://firemark.com , http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark         Tamera Bennett Website:   http://createprotect.com Twitter: @tamerabennett        Guests Peter Kaufman joins us again for  this episode. Website: http://dealfatigue.com Twitter: @dealfatigue.       Also with us, in the studio:  Chris Blake, one of our interns, just completing his 2L year at Pepperdine Law. Show Notes CROWD-FUNDING AND THE JOBS ACT JOBS ACT/CROWD-FINANCING Lexology: http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ad3e7f78-fc57-4909-8d5e-dd9ac6cc6ef7 Key points of the bill: Allows equity-based crowdfunding Removes prohibitions on general solicitation of Regulation D offerings Creates an IPO "on ramp" - Increases threshold for Regulation A "mini public offerings" Raises cap on private shareholders from 500 to 2,000 EFFECT ON FILM FINANCING Filmmaker Magazine: http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/news/2012/04/how-the-jobs-act-will-transform-independent-film-financing/   THEATRE: THE GODSPELL EXAMPLE NY Times: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/theater/for-godspell-on-broadway-crowd-sourced-producers.xml?single=1 VIACOM/YOUTUBE FOLLOW-UP Lexology: http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=76982154-a450-4e75-a3d8-7b928cbb3865&utm_source=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed&utm_medium=HTML+email+-+Body+-+Federal+section&utm_campaign=Lexology+subscriber+daily+feed&utm_content=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed+2012-04-23&utm_term=   Link to Slip Opinion http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/c5792ca8-db37-4107-b0f7-67548a6a5a5f/1/doc/10-3270_10-3342_opn.pdf#xml=http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/c5792ca8-db37-4107-b0f7-67548a6a5a5f/1/hilite/ Last Samurai - Copyright Script Jury Verdict THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/last-samurai-zwick-herskovitz-win-lawsuit-309268 Teller sues over magic trick reveal THREsq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/penn-teller-lawsuit-reveal-secrets-youtube-312296 Art Collector seeks to stop photographer from selling Digital Reprints Entertainment Law Matters: http://www.entertainmentlawmatters.com/?p=2119 Tupac Hologram performs ‘live’ at Coachella Music Festival Billboard: http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/legal-and-management/tupac-coachella-hologram-very-unique-legally-1006792552.story Amazon Studios revises terms for writers Filmmaker Magazine: http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/news/2012/04/amazon-studios-revises-terms-for-writers/ Music royalty settlement announced on mechanical royalties Lexology: http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=4df04006-c8f1-428c-be5b-9f8f47935e9a&goback=%2Egde_2824501_member_109202270 Until next time.... that's showbiz!              

Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: * Crowdfunding after the JOBS Act becomes law * Viacom wins appellate round against YouTube * Magic Tricks – how to keep ’em secret * Art Collector v. Artist? * and more… Entertainment Law Update … Read the rest