Entertainment Law Update

  In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark  Tamera Bennett and Peter Kaufman review the ten most significant  cases and controversies in the entertainment industry for 2013, and forecast what we’ll be seeing in 2014..    … Read the rest The post Top Ten Stories of 2013 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennet review the latest cases and controversies in the entertainment industry.     Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage … Read the rest The post Episode 45 – Wrongful Death, Wrongful Convictions, & Wrongful Trademark Refusals. What could go wrong? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennet review the latest cases and controversies in the entertainment industry.     Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage … Read the rest The post Crimes, FOIA and Blurred Lines appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode:  More about Aereo, Faulkner and Sherlock Holmes The Turtles lead class action over pre-1972 works No royalties after patent expires and more…       Entertainment Law Update is brought … Read the rest The post No copyright, Sherlock? appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode:  More about Aereo, Google Books and Joel Tenenbaum Interns prevail in Black Swan lawsuit Happy Birthday Copyright called into question Will.I.Am sues Pharell Williams over “I Am” trademark confusion and … Read the rest The post Attack of the Interns appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: and more…       Hosts: Website: http://firemark.com http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark Website: http://createprotect.com Twitter: @tamerabennett     Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by Clio, the best way to manage your practice … Read the rest The post Video Chat with the Interns appeared first on

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode:  YouTube wins again  Photographer can sell reprints  IMDB Prevails over actress in age disclosure case  Veoh service is legal and more…       Hosts: Gordon P. FiremarkProducer & Host  Website:   http://firemark.com … Read the rest The post Areo, ReDigi, Veoh & IMDB appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Ed Sullivan intro of Jersey Boys is fair use Kirtsaeng – First Sale has extraterritorial effect Sherlock Holmes copyright questions and more… Hosts:  Website:   http://firemark.com http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark         Website:   … Read the rest The post Holmes, Zorro and the Tin Man walk into a bar… appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Subway’s footlong subs aren’t Bikram yoga isn’t too hot on court ruling Soundalikes strike dissonant chord for the Black Keys Podcast Patent lawsuit Batmobile is a character, not just a … Read the rest The post When a foot is only 11 inches, and a Batmobile is a character appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

Due to scheduling conflicts, we were not able to record an episode in January.Stay Tuned for our next episode in late February. The post Don’t panic! No January 2013 episode appeared first on 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 The post Top ten for 2012 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

        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

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 The post Hot Dogs and Hot Topics appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

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 The post Publiciity, Politicians, Godfathers and more… appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

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 The post Cease and Desist, but nicely. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

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 The post Lawyers, Libel , Logos and Lolipops appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

      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 … Read the rest The post Terminations, Taxes and Takedowns appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

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 The post JOBS Act, crowdfunding, limited editions, and more. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode:   360 Deals and the Talent Agencies Act More music sale vs. license litigation Copyright Termination update ReDigi injunction denied Aereo and retransmission fees and more. Entertainment Law … Read the rest The post 360 deals, rights of publicity, and more appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

  Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode:   Political campaigns raise the ire of copyright holders and newscasters A Canadian Lawyer’s perspectives MegaUpload Golan v. Holder  ruling Helicopters in video games… need a license? and more … Read the rest The post Political Campaigns, combat helicopters and Batmobiles. appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.