Entertainment Law Update

In Episode 180 of Entertainment Law Update, we cover major legal developments including the rare recusal of five Supreme Court justices, leaving a lower court win in the Ta-Nehisi Coates copyright case intact; the Isaac Hayes estate's lawsuit against Donald … Read the rest The post Supreme Court Sidestep, AI Copyright Showdown & Dancing With a Stranger Returns – ELU 180 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, Episode 179 — our 16th anniversary episode! Since 2009, we've been your go-to source for monthly roundups of the most important legal developments in the entertainment industry. In this episode, we dive into … Read the rest The post Mariah Carey Wins, Superman Loses, and AI Can't Be an Author appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EPISODE SUMMARY In Episode 178 of the Entertainment Law Update podcast, we cover a range of important legal and industry updates, starting with the suspension of Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. We also discuss Sony's … Read the rest The post Podcasthon episode – celebrating musicares.org – Entertainment Law Update 178 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, join Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett as they dive into the latest legal battles shaping the future of AI, copyright, and digital media. This AI-packed episode covers Texas' new ethics … Read the rest The post AI Copyright Gets Cheesy, Podcasters Win Fair Use, and Spotify Dodges? Royalties – Entertainment Law Update 177 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

MUSICARES, Grammys, others offering help to music industry workers affected by L.A. Wildfires (Not affected? Please Donate) MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of the Recording Academy, has launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals affected by the … Read the rest The post Tik… Tok… / Shyamalan Victory / South Park / much more – Entertainment Law Update 176 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SUMMARY Entertainment Law Update Episode 175: That's a Wrap! 2024 Year-End Special In this special year-end episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett review the top legal stories and trends of 2024, reflecting on a year dominated by AI developments, copyright … Read the rest The post That's a Wrap! 2024 Year-End Special – Entertainment Law Update 175 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SUMMARY In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett discuss OpenAI's win against news companies over lack of harm claims, though the company faces scrutiny for alleged evidence erasure. They delve into the trademark battle … Read the rest The post Thanksgiving 2024 – Entertainment Law Update 174 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post 2-Live Termination – Entertainment Law Update 173 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SUMMARY In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett examine crucial developments in the industry, including the 2nd Circuit Court's ruling that the Internet Archive's digital book sharing is not fair use, which raises significant … Read the rest The post Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup – Entertainment Law Update 172 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

SUMMARY In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett break down some of the most intriguing legal developments impacting the entertainment industry. Tune in as they discuss the recent overturning of an NFL verdict, the … Read the rest The post AI in the Spotlight: Legal Showdowns, Copyright Battles, and Industry Strikes – Entertainment Law Update 171 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post NFL, Copyright vs FOIA, Gibson Guitars, and more – Entertainment Law Update 170 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Trump too Small Trademark Barred by Supreme Court https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-bars-trump-too-small-trademark-2024-06-13 https://www.haynesboone.com/news/alerts/supreme-court-in-trump-too-small-case-leaves-intact-the-lanham-act-restriction https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/supreme-court-rejects-trump-too-small-trademark https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/06/13/scotus-reverses-cafcs-trump-small-ruling-names-clause-constitutional/id=178027 https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/lanham-act-s-personal-names-restriction-9837342/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link Griner's “Success Kid” Lawsuit Prevails over King for Congress https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca8/23-2117/23-2117-2024-06-07.html Griner v. King, No. 22-3623 (8th Cir. June 7, 2024) Bacardi and Company Limited v. USPTO … Read the rest The post “Trump Too Small” trademark refusal under Lanham Act ‘Names' Clause is Constitutional – ELU 169 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Damages and Discovery; Right of Publicity, AI, NIL, and more… ELU168 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Is it Live, or is it ? (Entertainment Law Update 167) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Over the AI Rainbow: Diving Deep into Copyright Infringement, Trademark Disputes, AI, and NFTs appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post ELU 165: The Battle for Art and Rights appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Oh Mickey, you're so public domain appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Echoes of 2023: Legal Landscape Shifts, AI Battles, and NFT Dramas – A Year in Entertainment Law and Predictions for 2024 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Live (sort of) from the 33rd Annual UTCLE/TESLAW Entertainment Law Institute appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Writer's strike ends, Actors' continued, plus much more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Entertainment Law Update for August/September 2023 (#160) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Transcript of this Episode Calendar Notes: Gordon and Tamera will each be presenting (and recording Episode 162 before a live audience) at the Texas Entertainment Law Institute on Nov. 9-10, 2023. More details and registration information at https://teslaw.org/eli/ Gordon will … Read the rest The post Extrateritoriality and other hard words appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this rare solo episode, Gordon Firemark is working without Tamera to get the June Entertainment Law Update out to you! Transcript of this Episode Table of Contents PRICE V. GARLAND LEBRON JAMES JOINS TACO BELL TO END ‘Taco Tuesday' … Read the rest The post O Sole Mio appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

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WRITERS GUILD ON STRIKE: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/writers-strike-2023-hollywood-screenwriters-ai-concerns-rcna82543 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/disney-demands-showrunners-work-during-writers-strike-wga-1235480879/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/writers-strike-showrunners-unite-studio-demands-1235481502/ https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-wga-tells-members-they-cant-seek-work-1235353659/ KATY PERRY V. KATIE PERRY  https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65421964 Sydney-based fashion designer Katie (with an I-E) Perry aka Katie Taylor filed the lawsuit in 2019 and claimed the pop singer Katy (with a Y) Perry … Read the rest The post The Prince Files appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Happy Podiversary to us! 14 years of Entertainment Law Update Podcast! DOMINION v. FOX SETTLEMENT https://apple.news/AsgC0iiY1SvKcGIC-cYPjAg https://player.fm/series/2738868/359838081 https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/31/media/fox-news-dominion-lawsuit/index.html https://www.npr.org/2023/03/31/1167526374/judge-rules-fox-hosts-claims-about-dominion-were-false-says-trial-can-proceed https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/fox-murdochs-face-new-lawsuit-after-788-million-dominion-deal FOX and Dominion have settled for $787.5 M. This settlement was reached two hours into the start of their trial, … Read the rest The post Don't Film Me, Bro! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND I.P. LAW ZARYA OF THE DAWN LOSES COPYRIGHT OVER IMAGES (FOR REAL THIS TIME)  https://processmechanics.com/2023/02/22/a-mixed-decision-from-the-us-copyright-office/ https://www.cbr.com/ai-comic-loses-copyright-protection-images/?utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=Echobox-CBR&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3_cQj7Y9AQlZYGQAfJKHvbKHjKUcrYWSb6bBMRZlLDJTmuX0duJJy9cNE#Echobox=1677253611 https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/02/25/recognizing-ai-assisted-art-copyright-office-uing-wrong-legal-standard/id=157072/ COPYRIGHT OFFICE GUIDANCE & HEARINGS ON AI  https://copyright.gov/newsnet/2023/1004.html https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/copyright-office-guidance-on-ai-3531079/ Interested parties can register for the public listening sessions using … Read the rest The post Rise of the Machines? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

AI Corner   CORRECTIONS ON ZARYA OF THE DAWN https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/25/glitch_us_copyright_office_ai/ In our January episode, we reported that the USCO had officially canceled the registration for the AI-generated work  “Zarya of the Dawn”  from Kris Kashtanova, but just after we published, we … Read the rest The post Metabirkins, Cathy's Clown, Gonzales, and more (updated) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Public Domain Day 2023 – highlights (Summary needed for Highlights) RUST CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED (NO SUMMARY) INTERVIEW:  Alicia Calzada (Associate Counsel, National Press Photographers' Association) – Price v. Garland (no summary needed) Copyright Royalty Board sets new Rates AI  Fails … Read the rest The post TBD appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by ProperSleep    Are you looking to get better sleep? Proper sleep supplement can help.  Your unique sleep issues require a modern, individualized, and holistic approach. And the folks at Proper … Read the rest The post End of Year Edition appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode151 – (view transcript) MINOR UPDATE: PANDORA'S BATTLE OVER COMEDY LICENSING HALTED https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/pandoras-antitrust-suit-halted-in-comedy-licensing-legal-battle-1235250334/ NCAA GIVES CLARIFICATION ON NAME IMAGE LIKENESS POLICY https://www.ncaa.org/news/2022/10/26/media-center-di-board-approves-clarifications-for-interim-nil-policy.aspx MARIAH CAREY NEWS ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS SUIT DROPPED https://variety.com/2022/music/news/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-lawsuit-dropped-1235421495/?sub_action=logged_in https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2022/06/07/is-nothing-sacred-mariah-carey-hit-with-20-million-lawsuit-for-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you/?sh=4b7c69077923 (background) https://copyrightlately.com/pdfviewer/stone-v-carey-complaint/ (complaint) https://youtu.be/w8HWHd0EYJA (Vance's … Read the rest The post Giving Thanks appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode150 – (view transcript) In Memoriam:  Marybeth Peters https://www.copyright.gov/about/registers/peters/peters.html MELENDEZ V. SIRIUS XM https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca2/21-1769/21-1769-2022-10-04.html TATTOO CORNER TATTOO ARTIST WINS VS TAKE2  https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2022/10/jury-awards-damages-to-tattoo-artist-for-video-game-depiction-alexander-v-wwe-2k-guest-blog-post.htm https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/tattoo-artist-copyright-win-will-create-8308386/ https://copyrightlately.com/tattoo-artist-trial-victory-copyright-lawsuit/ CARDI B WINS LITIGATION REGARDING HER TATTOO https://kfiam640.iheart.com/featured/la-local-news/content/2022-10-22-cardi-b-wins-federal-lawsuit-over-tattoo-image/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-who-kevin-michael-brophy-cardi-b-mixtape-album-cover-art-tattoo-controversy-explained-rapper-wins-lawsuit https://www.inkedmag.com/original-news/cardi-b-tattoo-infringement (background/photograph here. Content warning: Image … Read the rest The post Tattoos, Warhol and Police Parodies appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode149 – (view transcript) LITIGATION OVER NIRVANA “NEVERMIND” ALBUM BABY DISMISSED https://completemusicupdate.com/article/judge-dismisses-nevermind-baby-artwork-lawsuit-for-the-final-time/ PULP FICTION NFT SETTLES https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/quentin-tarantino-miramax-settle-pulp-fiction-nft-legal-battle-1235214890/ https://torrentfreak.com/tarantino-and-miramax-settle-copyright-lawsuit-over-pulp-fiction-nft-220909/ Consumer Protection Laws Cover Michael Jackson Songs https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-18/california-supreme-court-says-pr[…]ed-michael-jackson-tracks-subject-to-consumer-protection-laws  Toy Story 4 Character Does Not Infringe Evel Knievel IP's Rights https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/08/23/ninth-circuit-says-disneys-duke-caboom-not-infringe-evel-knievel/id=151021/  EPIC PREVAILS ON DANCE LITIGATION https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/08/30/epic-games-fortnite-dances-lawsuit-dismissed/   PRINCE ESTATE PREVAILS ON TRADEMARK LITIGATION OVER “PURPLE RAIN” https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/08/31/prince-estate-wins-purple-rain-energy-drink-trademark-ruling/ ... Read more The post Caboom! Prince, MJ, Taylor, and Evel Knievel? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode148 – (view transcript) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REPORT ISSUED  https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FY21-IPEC-Annual-Report-Final.pdf PRINCE ESTATE SETTLED UP https://www.billboard.com/pro/prince-estate-court-battle-ends-six-years/  SAG-AFTRA MAKES NEW TV DEAL https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/sag-aftra-exclusivity-window-agreement-1235346622/ NETFLIX TO PAY $42 MILLION IN RESIDUALS https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/netflix-must-pay-writers-residuals-of-7729005/ PRACTICE POINTER: DILIGENCE IS IMPORTANT WHEN HANDLING TRADEMARKS FOR FOREIGN FIRMS https://www.natlawreview.com/article/ny-attorney-suspended-filing-over-18000-us-trademark-applications-chinese-agents https://foiadocuments.uspto.gov/oed/Zhang-Final-Order-(D2022-16)_Redacted.pdf PARK SERVICE FILM PERMIT FEES DO NOT VIOLATE 1ST AMENDMENT, DC CIRCUIT SAYS  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/filmmakers-national-parks-first-amendment-win-reversed-1235204047/  ... Read more The post Return to the Lone Star State appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode147 – (view transcript) ED SHEERAN GETS AWARD OF COST https://completemusicupdate.com/article/ed-sheeran-awarded-900000-costs-following-win-in-shape-of-you-song-theft-case/ “THE” OHIO STATE GETS TRADEMARK FOR “THE”  https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ohio-state-university-officially-trademarks-the-word-the-11655926237 https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/23/us/ohio-state-university-trademarks-the/index.html https://www.natlawreview.com/article/trademark-year-ohio-state-university-trademarks FYRE TV PORN COMPANY CLAIMS REVERSE PASSING OFF, ETC., AGAINST AMAZON Wreal, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc., No. 15-14390 (11th Cir. 2022) (Short Take) COPYRIGHT ROYALTY BOARD CONFIRMS STREAMING ROYALTY RAISE FOR PUBLISHERS AND SONGWRITERS ... Read more The post Oh Canada! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode146 – (view transcript) COPYRIGHT CLAIMS BOARD STARTED TAKING CLAIMS! https://www.ccb.gov/?loclr=eanco https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2022/06/the-copyright-claims-board-is-opening-next-week-are-you-excited.htm GREASE PARODY SHOW DEEMED FAIR USE  https://completemusicupdate.com/article/grease-parody-show-deemed-fair-use-by-us-court/ https://firemark.com/2022/05/18/grease-rights-holders-lose-lawsuit-after-demanding-shutdown-of-vape-musical-parody/ TONI BASIL DETERMINED TO BE SOLE OWNER OF MICKEY  https://completemusicupdate.com/article/us-court-says-toni-basil-is-sole-owner-of-mickey-masters/ SOCIAL MEDIA WINS IN 11TH CIRCUIT AND LOSES AT 5TH https://www.npr.org/2022/05/31/1102289944/supreme-court-blocks-texas-social-media-law-from-taking-effect https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca11/21-12355/21-12355-2022-05[…]2-05-27-internet-law-f0efe01eed&utm_content=text-case-title-2/ GIBSON GUITAR WINS TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT CASE  https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/05/30/gibson-guitar-shape-lawsuit-wins/ DEPP V. HEARD (RECAP CASE AND ... Read more The post To Vape, or Not To Vape? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode145 – (view transcript) WARHOL PAINTING SOLD FOR 195 MILLION (AND WE'RE STILL WAITING ON THE SUPREME COURT) https://www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1096617152/a-warhol-marilyn-brings-a-record-auction-price-195-million  http://copyrightblog.kluweriplaw.com/2022/05/09/andy-warhol-foundation-v-goldsmith-the-supreme-court-revisits-transformative-fair-uses/   https://www.natlawreview.com/article/fair-use-or-foul-play STONE BREWING RECEIVES $56,000,000 IN TRADEMARK SUIT WITH MOLSON COORS (AND GETS SUED AGAIN) https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/jury-awards-56-000-000-to-independent-6863242/ https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/stone-beer-squabbles-spotlight-craft-brew-trademark-landscape?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=212546180&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_RjEZNe2qsx_3nlJUBRfOGA1Q_UgYVGwouSPFl2s1vtdeWtydeRqn-zjn1G7ggXWNNWpOKeKWHMEqVLjtqUMQ8hlNnrg&utm_content=212546180&utm_source=hs_automation ASIDE: TORCH AND CROWN BREWING RECEIVES CEASE AND DESIST FROM SAZERAC, HAS FUN WITH THE RESPONSE https://www.torchandcrown.com/blog/sazerac-sent-us-a-cease-amp-desist ... Read more The post The Merry Month of May appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode144 – (view transcript) CCB FINAL RULE IS OUT https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-03-25/pdf/2022-06264.pdf https://ccb.gov/?fbclid=IwAR3xBED4nXZxJdTzh0aD3TkkebNNUW2qJ9xiRDFvxxMAacS9WXG4Xf9-rpQ WARHOL GRANTED CERT IN PRINCE PAINTING FAIR USE CASE. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warhol-prince-series-headed-for-supreme-court-1235121152/ https://www.natlawreview.com/article/supreme-court-to-consider-fair-use-and-transformative-works-art https://www.natlawreview.com/article/copyright-dispute-over-andy-warhol-s-portraits-prince-heading-to-us-supreme-court https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/03/28/high-court-grants-warhol-petition-asking-guidance-fair-use-doctrine/id=147934/ COURT REVERSED OVER DEFINITION OF “PHOTOPLAY” IN COLUMBO CASE https://law.justia.com/cases/california/court-of-appeal/2022/b303161.html US COPYRIGHT OFFICE REJECTS PROPOSAL TO KEEP MECHANICAL ROYALTY FOR CDS AND DOWNLOADS UNCHANGED https://completemusicupdate.com/article/us-copyright-royalty-board-rejects-proposal-to-keep-mechanical-royalty-on-discs-and-downloads-unchanged/ https://thetrichordist.com/2022/03/30/copyright-royalty-judges-reject-settlement-extending-freeze-on-physical-mechanicals/  https://thetrichordist.com/2022/04/04/whats-next-for-unfrozen-mechanicals-one-proposal/ PUBLICRESOURCE.ORG AND THE ABILITY TO  ... Read more The post Vulnerable Icons and Public Resources appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode143 – (view transcript) AI CANNOT BE AN AUTHOR WITH COPYRIGHT PRIVILEGES https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/21/22944335/us-copyright-office-reject-ai-generated-art-recent-entrance-to-paradise SCOTUS DETERMINES ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE IS NEEDED TO INVALIDATE COPYRIGHT APPLICATION Unicolors, Inc v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP – SCOTUSblog  Justices require actual knowledge that application was erroneous to invalidate copyright filing – SCOTUSblog   https://casetext.com/statute/united-states-code/title-17-copyrights/chapter-4-copyright-notice-deposit-and-registration/section-411-registration-and-civil-infringement-actions https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/595/20-915/?utm_source=summary-newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-02-25-us-supreme-court-a6e64f2a8d&utm_content=text-case-title-1 https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-you-don-t-know-can-t-hurt-you-4985104/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link https://www.natlawreview.com/article/us-supreme-court-reverses-ninth-circuit-holding-mistake-law-can-excuse-inaccurate https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-915_pol1.pdf RESTRICTION AGAINST TRUMP ... Read more The post Machines, Dark Horses, and Stolen Lyrics appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode142 – (view transcript) LADY A TRADEMARK DISPUTE SETTLES (QUICK TAKE) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/lady-a-anita-white-lawsuit-dropped-1235085535/ https://completemusicupdate.com/article/lady-as-trademark-battle-is-over/ INSTAGRAM SERVER-TEST SUIT (Hunley v. Instagram) DISMISSED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND   https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/instagram-defeats-embedding-suit-1235087411/ CARDI B WINS DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST YOUTUBER https://completemusicupdate.com/article/cardi-b-wins-defamation-case-against-youtuber/ https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/cardi-b-wins-3-million-more-defamation-case-youtuber-1235022792/ Cardi B Wins Million-Dollar Libel Verdict Against YouTuber Tasha K – Billboard Cardi B Wins Million-Dollar Defamation Verdict Against YouTuber ttps://apple.news/ATSaadZaIQbWA3Ou_h7LXqg  ... Read more The post Justice Breyer's copyright legacy, legacy artists, and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode141 – (view transcript) PUBLIC DOMAIN DAY 2022 https://www.ksl.com/article/50320590/winnie-the-pooh-and-more-22-notable-creative-pieces-head-to-public-domain-in-2022 Public Domain Day 2022 | Duke University School of Law EMERGING SPLIT OF AUTHORITY REGARDING ORIGINALITY DETERMINATIONS DISNEY STILL HAS TO LITIGATE OVER ORIGINALITY OF JACK SPARROW Disney Can't Sink ‘Pirates of the Caribbean' Suit Over Jack Sparrow Character COMPARE W/ THE  “DARK TOWER” CASE – ... Read more The post January 2022 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode140 – (view transcript) COMEDY REMOVED FROM SPOTIFY IS NO LAUGHING MATTER https://copyrightlately.com/spotify-removes-comedy-tracks/ MIRAMAX WINS OVER PULP FICTION POSTER https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/miramax-wins-lawsuit-over-pulp-fiction-movie-poster/ar-AARgaxN https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21119224-zahedi-opinion MEGAN MARKLE WINS AGAINST BRITISH TABLOID ON RIGHT TO PRIVACY https://www.eonline.com/news/1266103/meghan-markle-wins-another-legal-victory-against-british-tabloid-over-letter-to-dad Johannsongs-Publishing, Ltd. v. Lovland https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ninth-circuit-refuses-to-adopt-ordinary-4919728/ FOX (NOW DISNEY) WINS AGAINST NETFLIX ON POACHING SUIT  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/appeals-court-netflix-poaching-1235056525/ TAYLOR SWIFT CASE FOR THE NEW YEAR RE: ... Read more The post 2021 Year end roundup appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode139 – (view transcript) ASTROWORLD LITIGATION https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/750-million-lawsuit-filed-travis-scott-drake-behalf-astroworld-victims-rcna5850https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/750-million-lawsuit-filed-travis-scott-drake-behalf-astroworld-victims-rcna5850  RUST FOLLOW-UP Marnie Mitchell https://variety.com/2021/film/news/alec-baldwin-sued-rust-shooting-script-supervisor-1235114467/ (Intentional Torts-MM) https://deadline.com/2021/11/alec-baldwin-lawsuit-new-rust-fatal-shooting-mamie-mitchell-gloria-allred-1234876099/ (MM) Serge Svetnoy https://variety.com/2021/film/news/rust-alec-baldwin-serge-svetnoy-lawsuit-1235109520/  (HEY, THIS ONE IS FOR NEGLIGENCE-SS) https://deadline.com/2021/11/alec-baldwin-rust-lawsuit-fatal-shooting-halyna-hutchins-serge-svetnoy-1234871615/ (SS)  Claims of “Sabotage” https://deadline.com/2021/11/rust-alec-baldwin-movie-sabotage-bullet-halyna-hutchins-attorneys-hannah-gutierrez-reed-1234867081/ (Intentional Torts-MM) Completion Guarantee and Bankruptcy.  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/rust-shooting-producers-may-choose-bankruptcy-next-1235037702/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/schuylermoore/2019/06/23/the-importance-of-completion-guarantees-for-films/?sh=84910ea666be (for background on completion guarantees)  TAYLOR SWIFT RE-RELEASED ALBUM- STIMULATES INDUSTRY CONTRACTING PIVOT https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2021/11/17/taylor-swift-umg-contracts/ https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/11/12/in-case-youre-wondering-this-is-why-taylor-swift-is-re-recording-her-old-hits/ https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/12/media/album-re-recordings-taylor-swift/index.html ... Read more The post The Gratitude Episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode138 – (view transcript) HORROR V. MILLER-FRIDAY THE 13TH GETS SECOND CIRCUIT DECISION AFFIRMING 203 BY AUTHOR https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca2/18-3123/18-3123-2021-09-30.html?utm_source=summary-newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-10-01-copyright-a87c322e29&utm_content=text-case-title-1 https://www.natlawreview.com/article/oh-horror-no-work-hire-friday-13th-screenplay https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2021/10/14/cher-mary-bono-lawsuit/ (quick aside/reference) MARVEL-OUS THINGS ON THE HORIZON https://www.comicsbeat.com/steve-ditko-estate-files-copyright-termination-notice-on-spider-man-and-dr-strange/?fbclid=IwAR1mjFHr8-t5Hku_i3PSDfxeMjVmpc3cCDGx3ZA2C5cCju4ZaDX62P2v-twu0026amp https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-suing-avengers-copyright-termination-1235020110/ https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/2012/11/episode-36-faulkner-einstein-superman-and-talent-managers/ (tie to superman)  Disney Fights For Rights To Popular Marvel Characters THE WEEKND PREVAILS ON ACCESS ISSUE https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/20-55861/20-55861-2021-10-08.html https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/weeknd-escapes-copyright-lawsuit-over-a-lonely-night-9th-circuit-2021-10-11/ https://completemusicupdate.com/article/us-appeals-court-backs-the-weeknd-in-song-theft-dispute-with-british-songwriters/ BLACK WIDOW SETTLES https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/scarlett-johansson-disney-settle-black-widow-lawsuit-1235022598/ Scarlett ... Read more The post Things that go BOMP! in the night. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode137 – (view transcript) CALIFORNIA PAY TO PLAY ACT EFFECTIVE THIS MONTH  https://www.natlawreview.com/article/california-fair-pay-to-play-act-to-become-effective-september-1-2021 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB26 STATE SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY CORNER BLACKBEARD FILMMAKER SETS SAIL WITH NEW CLAIMS ALLEGING TAKINGS INSTEAD OF COPYRIGHT https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/north-carolina-film-maker-s-copyright-case-against-the-state-revived-after-supreme-court-denial  TEXAS A&M ESCAPES COPYRIGHT CLAIMS AT 5TH CIRC. OVER 12TH MAN STORY  https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/texas-am-escapes-copyright-claims-5th-circ-over-12th-man-story-2021-09-09/ https://illusionofmore.com/fifth-circuit-delivers-maddening-opinions-in-bynum-copyright-suit/ NIRVANA SUED BY 30 YEAR OLD FOR NEVERMIND COVER https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58327844.amp ... Read more The post Unhappy Together appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode136 – (view transcript) APPEALS COURT REVIEWS CASE OVER “BARE NECESSITIES” AGAINST DISNEY https://law.justia.com/cases/california/court-of-appeal/2021/b300971.html QUICK TAKE: INSIDE OUT SPARKS ANOTHER LAWSUIT, THIS TIME IN CANADA https://news.law/disney-fights-a-copyright-allegation-over-inside-out/ https://www.cbr.com/inside-out-disney-copyright-lawsuit-greenlight-canada/ https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadians-inside-out-copyright-lawsuit-proceeds-against-disney-and-pixar SCARLETT JOHANSSON SUES DISNEY OVER SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE https://www.wsj.com/articles/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-over-black-widow-streaming-release-11627579278 https://insidethemagic.net/2021/08/scarlett-johansson-names-bob-iger-bob-chapek-in-lawsuit-ks1/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/scarlett-johansson-disney-lawsuit-1234990249/ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-07-29/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-over-black-widow-release-strategy https://prospect.org/culture/the-implications-of-scarlett-johansson-marvel-lawsuit/ https://insidethemagic.net/2021/08/black-widow-judge-recuses-himself-ks1/ https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Complaint_Black-Widow-1-WM.pdf (COMPLAINT)  https://wdwnt.com/2021/08/disney-will-seek-arbitration-in-johansson-lawsuit/ (COMPLAINT)  https://bit.ly/Bennett-Black-Widow (Tamera Interview) JUDGE EVALUATES USE OF 9/11 FOOTAGE IN ... Read more The post The Happiest Episode On Earth appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode135 – (view transcript) COPYRIGHT PREEMPTS RIGHT OF PUBLICITY IN STERN LAWSUIT https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/stuttering-john-howard-stern-show-loses-lawsuit-against-sirius-xm-2021-06-24/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17457606/29/melendez-v-sirius-xm-radio-inc/ ANOTHER SCOTUS DECISION POTENTIALLY THREATENS STATUTORY COPYRIGHT DAMAGES https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210628/11401347076/did-supreme-court-just-take-sledge-hammer-to-copyrights-statutory-damages.shtml https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-297_4g25.pdf (the case) NEW SCOTUS RULING: SCHOOL DISCIPLINE FOR SOME  OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SPEECH UNCONSTITUTIONAL https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2021/06/24/cheerleaders-profane-social-media-rant-against-school-protected-by-first-amendment-supreme-court-rules/?sh=1907494d4c85 NCAA RELEASES DECISION REGARDING COLLEGE ATHLETES https://www.natlawreview.com/article/college-athletes-now-allowed-to-earn-money-use-their-name-image-and-likeness SACHA BARON COHEN WINS ONE FIGHT, STARTS ANOTHER https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sacha-baron-cohen-roy-moores-lawsuit-1234981330/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/borat-sustainable-cannabis-billboard-sparks-lawsuit-1234980984/ ... Read more The post The Invisible Episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode134 – (view transcript) Breaking News – NIL and the NCAA Interim Policy https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ncaa-division-i-council-approves-2609578/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link https://www.scotusblog.com/2021/06/ncaa-athletes-get-unanimous-win-on-educational-perks-as-kavanaugh-calls-out-limits-on-direct-payments/ https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/di-council-recommends-di-board-adopt-name-image-and-likeness-policy SCOTUS opinion FOLLOW-UP: COX FILES APPEAL of $1B Verdict https://completemusicupdate.com/article/cox-communications-files-appeal-against-billion-dollar-copyright-ruling/  https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/06/if-not-overturned-bad-copyright-decision-will-lead-many-americans-lose-internet https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/06/1-billion-piracy-ruling-could-force-isps-to-disconnect-more-internet-users/ QUICK TAKE: COPYRIGHT OFFICE MEMO ON MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/report-offers-guidance-on-music-modernization-act DRAKE AND SHANIA TWAIN PUSH TO CHANGE CANADIAN COPYRIGHT LAW https://eyeonpop.com/detail/381/Drake,-Shania-Twain-&-More-Petition-to-Change-Canadian-Copyright-Law MOTION TO DISMISS DENIED IN NETFLIX ... Read more The post Murderers, Monster, and the Game of Life appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode132 – (view transcript) IF YOU STILL WANT TO KNOW MORE ON AN NFT… SNL HAS GOT YOU COVERED https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-the-hells-an-nft-snl-explains-in-an-amazing-rap-parody-11616969584?link=sfmw_fb&fbclid=IwAR0UB9si_AnyrIcCdF76duFpL6CHOCFWucHpdo5GXOttTInIRUSlVzXgrII Following up from our last two episodes and discussions regarding NFTs, we forgot to mention a skit on SNL parodying Eminem's “Without Me” which, oddly enough, serves as a good primer for those that still ... Read more The post The (Late) May Episode appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

WE NOW HAVE TRANSCRIPTS! EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode132 – (view transcript) Just before we began recording this episode, I learned that we’ve been ranked #1 among entertainment lawe podacsdts by Feedspot…  that’s exciting, and we thank them and you for making that happen!  https://blog.feedspot.com/entertainment_law_podcasts/ We start off our show this time around with some hot, delicious, fresh-from-the-oven BREAKING NEWS:   ... Read more The post Google’s Fair Use, Warhol’s isn’t… or is it? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

WE NOW HAVE TRANSCRIPTS! EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode130 – (view transcript) Just before we began recording this episode, I learned that we’ve been ranked #1 among entertainment lawe podacsdts by Feedspot…  that’s exciting, and we thank them and you for making that happen!  https://blog.feedspot.com/entertainment_law_podcasts/ We start off our show this time around with some hot, delicious, fresh-from-the-oven BREAKING NEWS:   ... Read more The post Non-Fungible What? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.