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Entertainment Law Update Episode 13 – copyrights, trademarks, fair use and net profit suits

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 FOLLOW UPS AND QUICK TAKES Justin Bieber’s use of Twitter ...

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Entertainment Law Update – Episode 13

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.

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Entertainment Law Update – Episode 12 – YouTube, Hurt Locker, Idea Theft & More

[wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:12:end] 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 [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:12:end] Follow ups: Google and Twitter Weigh In on Hot News Google, Twitter go to ...

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Defamation Law Podcast Coming Soon!

Launching Soon!

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Entertainment Law Update Podcast Episode 11 – Hot News.

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 Arista v. Lime Group Hot News Misappropriation GET CLE ...

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Entertainment Law Update Podcast – Episode 011: Hot News!

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 Arista v. Lime ...

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CLE Store is Now Open!

please visit the CLE-store to purchase CLE credit for podcasts.

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We’re official!

California CLE credit now available for all episodes. It’s official! We’ve been approved as a California CLE ‘Multiple Activity Provider’. What this means is that California CLE credit will now be available for all of our Entertainment Law Update podcast episodes… no more waiting ...

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Entertainment Law Update Podcast, Episode 10 – Use the force, big boy, and watch out for Beyonce’s undies.

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, etc. Star ...

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Entertainment Law Update – Episode 9, Olympic trademarks, album integrity, and more.

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 ups Chuck Yeager ...

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