Entertainment Law

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• Porn is “inescapable”

  
  The Legal Satyricon — Authority: 587
  Monica Hesse, a writer for the Washington Post, seems to have a porn paranoia issue. Her article “Publicly, a whole new lewdness” has a decidedly Comstockian bent to it. But, the subtitle is even more hilarious: “Everywhere you look, porn is suddenly inescapable.” People like Hesse are proof that evolution ...
  1 week ago

• “Wipeout” reality show contestant dies from stroke

  
  JusticeNewsFlash.com | Legal News | Lawyer Press Release — Authority: 482
  Legal news for California entertainment attorneys. A reality TV show contestant died from a stroke after participating in the show. California entertainment lawyers- A reality show contestant died from a stroke at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA—A recent USC graduate and newlywed passed away after ...
  1 week ago

• Law firm sues Rod Stewart for $3.3 million (AP)

  
  Relevant News — Authority: 177
  AP – A prominent entertainment law firm is suing Rod Stewart for $3.3 million in legal fees it claims he owes. Read more: (AP)"> (AP)">Law firm sues Rod Stewart for $3.3 million (AP)
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• Entertainment Law Update Podcast Episode 6

  
  Current Trends in Copyright, Trademark & Entertainment Law — Authority: 110
  by Tamera H. Bennett Once again, my thanks to entertainment attorney Gordon Firemark for asking me to co-host the Entertainment Law Update Podcast.  Episode 6 is available for downloading here. Make sure to take a look at the show notes, which I have summarized below. Noonan v. Staples -  Jury: ...
  1 week ago

• Reality TV Lawsuit of the Week

  
  The Rhetorican — Authority: 534
  THR Esq. : Dude who appeared on DEA suing producers for not blurring his face properly . That sucks.  I don’t mean getting sued, but trying to remain anonymous and then being recognized. Of course, if you want to be anonymous, it’s probably best to stay away from any live cameras.   Tagged: Entertainment, ...
  1 week ago

• Major Announcement! New FTC Toolkit and Site Compliant program – Webinar

  
  The Business of Creativity — Authority: 112
  As many of you know, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued new rules relative to endorsements and testimonials.  Now, if you use endorsements and testimonials in your marketing (and every marketer worth their salt does) you could be fined thousands of dollars for “deceptive” advertising EVEN IF ALL YOUR ...
  3 weeks ago

• Ripped from the headlines: Law & Order reads Zap2It

  
  From Inside the Box — Authority: 709
  "Law & Order" is about to tackle the David Letterman scandal -- which Zap2It suggested a month ago.
  3 weeks ago

• Cat Writes Legal Memo, Law School Baffled

  
  NoelBagwell.com — Authority: 131
  What’s that, you say? Your dog ate your homework? That sucks. My cat did my homework! Jasper, the Legal Memo Writing Cat, might be a little overdressed for telecommuting. A tuxedo is a bit over the top, dont you think?
  3 weeks ago

• Target Rich Environment

  
  The Business of Creativity — Authority: 112
  My friend Joel Rothman posted the following discussion relating to the FTC’s attitude toward the new rules regarding deceptive advertising in the context of endorsements and testimonials.  This is seriously important stuff for everyone that uses testimonials in their marketing – which is everyone.  So, PAY ...
  3 weeks ago

• Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio gets Law & Order: CI badge

  
  From Inside the Box — Authority: 709
  "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" has hired a new captain.
  3 weeks ago

• Mattel finally learns how to “chill”

  
  The Legal Satyricon — Authority: 587
  by Jason FischerOne of the chores inherent in the practice of law is that one has to read a lot of really REALLY dry court opinions.  It’s always nice when you find judges out there who recognize this, and make some effort to keep it interesting.  One of my favorites from law school has always [...]
  4 weeks ago

• Rights Contracts Seek to Control Distribution “Across the Universe” (video)

  
  CafeSentido.com — Authority: 501
  Intellectual property rights are complicating and expanding at an unprecedented rate. Now, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, lawyers are writing contracts that require artists to sign over all potential distribution and marketing rights for their work, “across the universe” and “in perpetuity”. ...
  4 weeks ago

• OTM On Girl Talk: They Say That I Stole This Song

  
  The Moderate Voice — Authority: 728
  Click here to view the embedded video. On The Media devoted its entire show this week to The Future of the Music Industry . The occasion is the 10 year anniversary of the record industry confrontation of the peer-to-peer file-sharing service, Napster . The hour is guided by public radio and TV reporter Rick Karr ...
  4 weeks ago

• Reality TV Lawsuit of the Week

  
  The Rhetorican — Authority: 534
  THR Esq. : VH-1’s Rock of Love settles $21 million lawsuit . Personal injury claims.  But don’t get the wrong impression.  The proximate cause of harm was not sex with Bret Michaels. Tagged: Entertainment, Law, TV
  4 weeks ago

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