Summary: 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!
