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In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett discuss another month of important legal developments affecting creators, entertainment professionals, copyright owners, media companies, and intellectual property lawyers.
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In this episode: German Court Rules on AI Training: A Munich court sides with GEMA against Suno, Inc., finding that unlicensed AI model training on copyrighted music infringes reproduction and public performance rights. The Demographics of Copyright: A new study from the U.S. Copyright Office explores the characteristics of authors who register copyrights, identifying trends across education, income, and industry. MillerKnoll Bubble Lamp Dispute: The Sixth Circuit affirms MillerKnoll's ownership of the Bubble Lamp rights, ruling that the Nelson family's contracts explicitly transferred these ownership interests. EU Music Royalties & Trade Discrimination: We discuss the coalition warning that the EU's potential shift to "material reciprocity" could cost American creators $300 million in royalties. Register of Copyrights Stays in Office: The Supreme Court leaves an injunction in place, preserving Shira Perlmutter's position. Trade Dress Infringement: A look at the $2.38 million win for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in their dispute against Rebel Creamery. Fair Use in Reaction Videos: An update on Ted Entertainment v. Denims, where the court granted a motion for judgment on the pleadings in favor of the defendant, reinforcing fair use protections. Bad Bunny Reggaeton Litigation: Updates on the dueling summary judgment motions concerning protectability in the Steely & Clevie copyright infringement action. News Tidbits: A quick look at the Senate Judiciary Committee's unanimous advancement of the NO FAKES Act and California's new law targeting loud streaming ads. Hosts: Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett. Have feedback? Visit entertainmentlawupdate.com to leave us a voice note or send your questions to entertainmentlawupdate@gmail.com.
In Episode 192 of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down the latest legal news and cases shaping the entertainment industry. This episode covers: Kars4Kids Liability: Analyzing a California judgment regarding false advertising and whether a charity's repetitive jingle created a misleading impression about its mission and beneficiaries. Jan 6 Filings & Fair Use: A district court decision where attorneys are facing copyright infringement lawsuits for including a copyrighted jury-attitude report in public court filings. 2 Live Crew Termination Rights: How the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a band member's bankruptcy filing blocked the exercise of copyright termination rights, keeping the master recordings with the record label. Parliament-Funkadelic Royalties: The Sixth Circuit's clarification on the distinction between royalty disputes and copyright ownership in Estate of Worrell v. Thang, Inc.. Kat Von D Tattoo Case: The Ninth Circuit's rare decision to grant an en banc rehearing regarding the copyright similarity between a copyrighted photo and a tattoo. Copyright Office Overhaul: Examining H.R. 6028, a legislative proposal that would move the U.S. Copyright Office to the Executive Branch. CBS/Colbert Settlement: How a humorous on-air quip regarding a "Peanuts" song led to a quick settlement with rightsholders. Amazon's "The Love Zone": The dismissal of trademark claims involving the unauthorized reference to a radio show in the series Cross. This is the podcast by entertainment lawyers, about entertainment law, keeping you informed on the latest developments in copyright, trademark, and media law. We welcome your feedback and suggestions! Visit us at entertainmentlawupdate.com to use our voice widget or send us an email at entertainmentlawupdate@gmail.com.
The Onion tries to take over Infowars. Taylor Swift fights AI deepfakes with trademark law. Disney wins sanctions in the Moana lawsuit. And a single typo may have changed the future of the Rogers test in trademark law. In Episode 191 of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down the latest entertainment, copyright, trademark, AI, and media law stories shaping the creator economy and entertainment industry — including fair use confusion, cease-and-desist letters creating jurisdiction, the Jimi Hendrix copyright battle, and a 25-year music sampling lawsuit finally resolved under EU "pastiche" law.
In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, we break down one of the biggest antitrust rulings in the live entertainment industry—and what it could mean for ticket prices, competition, and the future of Live Nation and Ticketmaster. But that's just the beginning. We also dig into the White House's new AI policy framework, which talks about respecting creators… while carefully avoiding the biggest question in the room: Can AI companies use copyrighted content without permission? Spoiler: that fight isn't over—it's just getting started. Plus: • A federal court blocks the defunding of NPR and PBS on First Amendment grounds • Taylor Swift faces a trademark dispute over "Life of a Showgirl" • Netflix defeats Pepperdine in a "Waves" trademark case • The Bored Ape NFT lawsuit ends in settlement • A major appellate ruling limits jurisdiction over foreign online sellers • And a new law aimed at protecting kids in influencer content If you're a creator, lawyer, or working anywhere in media and entertainment… this episode is packed with developments that could directly affect your business. Links & Resources Mentioned: Live Nation / Ticketmaster Verdict https://www.courthousenews.com/jury-finds-live-nation-ticketmaster-committed-antitrust-violations/ https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/15/politics/live-nation-ticketmaster-monopoly-verdict https://apnews.com/article/ticketmaster-live-nation-antitrust-verdict-new-york https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-celebrates-historic-verdict-live-nation-ticketmaster https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2026/04/statement-from-live-nation-entertainment/ https://variety.com/2026/music/news/live-nation-ticketmaster-monopoly-verdict-analysis-ticket-prices-1235970000/ White House AI Framework https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/03/president-donald-j-trump-unveils-national-ai-legislative-framework/ https://musictechpolicy.com/2026/03/20/the-great-white-house-ai-copyright-dodge-managed-decline-global-spillover-and-the-rise-of-the-chief-personhood-denier/ https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/white-house-unveils-national-ai-policy-4051089/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link https://kipcurriercopyright.blogspot.com/2026/03/white-house-unveils-ai-policy-aimed-at.html NPR / PBS Case https://www.npr.org/2026/03/31/nx-s1-5768399/npr-pbs-trump-federal-funding https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-blocks-trumps-executive-order-to-end-federal-funding-for-pbs-and-npr Taylor Swift Trademark Dispute https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/taylor-swifts-ip-savvy-becomes-a-liability-in-showgirl-suit?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=story&utm_campaign=law Pepperdine v. Netflix https://tushnet.blogspot.com/2026/04/netflixs-promotion-of-fictional-team.html Liu v. Monthly https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca7/25-2074/25-2074-2026-03-31-0.html ASTM v. UpCodes https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca3/24-2965/24-2965-2026-04-07.html https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/590/18-1150/ Tennessee Influencer Law https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/04/11/tennessee-bill-regulating-family-influencers-passes-legislature/ https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB764 #EntertainmentLaw #Ticketmaster #AIlaw #Copyright #Trademark #PodcastLaw #CreatorEconomy #FirstAmendment #Antitrust #LiveNation
In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, we break down a major Supreme Court decision that makes one thing crystal clear: it's not what you knew—it's what you did. The Court reversed a $1 billion verdict against an ISP, reinforcing that knowledge of infringement isn't enough—there has to be intent. But the decision also draws a sharp line: if your business starts encouraging infringement, you're back in Grokster territory. We also cover the Supreme Court's refusal to take up key AI copyright questions, a growing wave of lawsuits against OpenAI (including claims of practicing law without a license), a cross-border jurisdiction wake-up call from Canada, and a courtroom win for Afroman that highlights the power of satire and free expression. Plus: major developments in music licensing, antitrust battles involving Live Nation, and a fascinating international trademark fight between Katy Perry and… Katie Perry.
Entertainment Law Update — Episode 188 AI lawsuits, DMCA safe harbor risks, Olympic music licensing chaos, and a lawyer sanctioned for AI-generated filings. Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down the biggest entertainment law stories shaping creators, media companies, and technology platforms right now. This month's episode covers major AI copyright litigation, evolving platform liability, global defamation rulings, music licensing failures at the Olympics, and new data on the Copyright Claims Board under the CASE Act. Topics Covered • UMG and major publishers sue Anthropic over AI training and alleged music piracy • South Korea Supreme Court ruling on YouTuber defamation liability • McGucken v. Shutterstock and the future of DMCA safe harbor protection • SoundExchange's new AI registry and rights opt-out requirements • Olympic figure skating music clearance controversies • Federal judge terminates case after AI-generated legal citations • U.S. Copyright Office releases Copyright Claims Board (CASE Act) study Entertainment Law Update is the podcast by entertainment lawyers, about entertainment law, delivering monthly analysis of the cases and trends affecting creators and the media industry. 🎙 Learn more or send feedback: https://entertainmentlawupdate.com 📧 entertainmentlawupdate@gmail.com
In this episode of Entertainment Law Update (Ep. 187), we break down a packed slate of legal developments shaping copyright, trademarks, right of publicity, AI, and the creator economy—plus key legislative updates and education opportunities you should have on your radar. On the rundown: 1) CLE Rescheduled (Tamera Bennett & Jordyn Hendrix) Trademarks in the Wild: Real-World Lessons from Rogers, Jack Daniel's, and Pop Culture Litigation A practical look at how courts balance trademark rights and artistic expression across film, TV, music, gaming, NFTs, and influencer content. https://mylawcle.com 2) Public Domain "Mega Drop" (Hello, Betty Boop) On January 1, 2026, one of the largest groups of works ever entered the U.S. public domain, including early appearances of Betty Boop and Pluto, major novels, films, artwork, and music compositions from 1930. We explain what's now free to use—and what's still protected. https://www.npr.org/2025/12/26/nx-s1-5649395/public-domain-2026-copyright-betty-boop-pluto htttps://publicdomain.org Sidebar: Mondrian Is in the Public Domain (Despite the Estate's Claims) Why aggressive rights claims can chill lawful public-domain use—and why understanding copyright expiration really matters. https://copyrightlately.com/mondrian-public-domain-controversy/ 3) Top Gun: Maverick Copyright Case Crashes (Quick Take) The Ninth Circuit shuts down a copyright challenge, reinforcing the line between unprotectable facts and protectable expression. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/paramount-defeats-writers-copyright-lawsuit-over-top-gun-maverick-2026-01-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2026/01/02/24-2897.pdf 4) Queen Anne's Revenge Case Scuttled (Quick Take) The Fourth Circuit ends long-running litigation over documentary footage, emphasizing procedural limits and state sovereign immunity. https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca4/24-1954/24-1954-2026-01-23.html 5) Vetter v. Resnik: Termination Rights Go Worldwide A deep dive into the Fifth Circuit's ruling that copyright termination under U.S. law can reclaim worldwide exploitation rights—and what this may (and may not) mean going forward. https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca5/25-30108/25-30108-2026-01-12.html https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/01/13/vetter-v-resnik-appeals-court-determination/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wallace-e-j-collins-iii-9588873_decision-ugcPost-7416641598438133760-Xujp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAC6wCgBF3sKiHYcfi7X6WEoDMxF8u_Fnm0 https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3523310 Related international conflict note (Duran Duran): https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38182418 6) Salt-N-Pepa v. UMG: "Push It" — But Get Pushed Back A reminder that termination rights only work if the artist actually owned the copyrights in the first place. https://people.com/salt-n-pepa-lawsuit-against-universal-music-group-dismissed-by-federal-judge-11882031 https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/salt-n-pepa-lawsuit-against-umg-over-ownership-of-master-recordings-dismissed/ 7) Mariah Carey Case Ends With Sanctions Why weak infringement claims—and bad litigation conduct—can lead to six-figure fee awards. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mariah-carey-awarded-in-all-i-want-for-christmas-lawsuit-1235490278/ 8) Kat Von D Tattoo Case: Substantial Similarity on Trial The Ninth Circuit affirms the verdict and raises serious questions about the future of the "total concept and feel" test. https://elupdate.slack.com/files/U1247NVC2/F0A6RLB3K9Q/message.pdf https://copyrightlately.com/kat-von-d-tattoo-case-total-concept-and-feel/ https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2026/01/02/24-3367.pdf 9) McConaughey Trademarks His Voice to Fight AI Misuse A novel trademark strategy aimed at protecting celebrity voice and likeness from unauthorized AI replication. https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/matthew-mcconaughey-trademarks-alright-alright-alright-ai-misuse-1236631214/ https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=98325548&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp87z6vexl3o https://kipcurriercopyright.blogspot.com/2026/01/matthew-mcconaughey-trademarks-alright.html 10) California Updates Right of Publicity for Digital Replicas (Quick Take) SB 683 amends California's right of publicity law to cover digital replicas and adds fast injunctive relief—raising First Amendment concerns. https://natlawreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/natlawreview.com/article/california-adds-injunctive-relief-its-right-publicity-statute-and-extends-liability?amp https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB683&showamends=false 11) VACRA: Visual Artists Copyright Reform Act of 2025 A proposed overhaul designed to make copyright registration practical—and enforceable—for photographers and visual artists. https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3517 https://www.welch.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251217-Visual-Artists-Copyright-Reform-Act-VACRA-of-2025-One-Pager.pdf 12) Copyright Office Webinar Plug Lights, Camera, Action: Copyright Essentials for Filmmakers February 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern (online) https://www.copyright.gov/events/copyright-essentials-for-filmmakers/ About the show Entertainment Law Update covers the legal and business stories shaping film, TV, music, digital media, and the creator economy—translated into plain English (with just enough lawyer-brain to be useful). Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not legal advice.
Who Owns the Stage, the Script, and the Algorithm? | Entertainment Law's Wild Year-End Who controls creative expression in 2025—and who's about to lose it? In this year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update, entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down the legal battles that defined the industry this year and preview the fights coming next. From Disney's alleged blacklist of the Village People… To Texas drag-performance laws and First Amendment challenges… To AI copyright rulings that may reshape how models are trained and deployed… To Netflix's $72 billion attempt to buy Warner Bros. and redraw Hollywood's power map… This episode connects the dots between creative freedom, corporate control, and algorithmic power. 🔎 Topics Covered: Disney's booking decisions and First Amendment protection Drag shows, standing doctrine, and Moody v. NetChoice Copyright termination and Roger Rabbit's return to its creator AI lyric infringement rulings in Germany AI news summaries and copyright risk in the U.S. Copyrights as assets subject to seizure Netflix v. Hollywood: antitrust, theatrical windows, and political backlash Book bans, libraries, and government speech Supreme Court review of ISP copyright liability Predictions for AI litigation in 2026 Whether you're a creator, lawyer, producer, or media executive, this episode explains what the law says—and why it matters now. 📌 Subscribe for monthly entertainment law breakdowns 🌐 Visit https://entertainmentlawupdate.com 📧 Questions or tips? entertainmentlawupdate@gmail.com
In this episode, hosts Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett round up the month's biggest stories in entertainment and media law.
We revisit Price v. Garland and the new EXPLORE Act, which reshapes filming rules on federal land. In our AI Corner, we break down Anthropic's record-setting $1.5 billion copyright settlement, Stephen Thaler's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court over AI-authored works, and a California lawyer sanctioned $10,000 for citing hallucinated AI cases.
Plus: ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN now allow partial-AI music registrations, California enacts the nation's first frontier-AI safety law, and the Seventh Circuit lets French Montana off the hook in Richardson v. Kharbouch after finding no proof of actual sampling.
We also cover the Wu-Tang Clan album deemed a trade secret, Gibson's trademark win over guitar shapes, the final dismissal of the Nirvana Baby lawsuit, Alex Jones's failed Supreme Court bid, and Drake's loss to UMG.
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The past few weeks have been packed with huge developments in entertainment, copyright, and AI law. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest stories: Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors — what it really means (and why Judge Alsup may not approve it). Disney back in hot water over VFX software — the Ninth Circuit revives Rearden’s copyright claims. Jimmy Kimmel vs. George Santos — why parody and fair use won in the Second Circuit. Supertramp royalty fight — the Ninth Circuit says old publishing deals last as long as the songs earn. Napster loses its blanket license — and gets hit again in court. The F-word as a trademark? The Federal Circuit isn’t satisfied with the USPTO’s reasoning. Canada’s “right to de-listing” — edging toward a European-style “right to be forgotten.” Plus: updates on Kim Dotcom’s extradition and the D.C. Circuit reinstating the Register of Copyrights. For more insights, visit: 🔗 Gordon Firemark’s website 🔗 Tamera Bennett’s blog
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
This month on Entertainment Law Update, we dive into a whirlwind of legal shifts shaking the creator economy. First up: New York’s new Fashion Workers Act takes effect, redefining who qualifies as a talent representative—and setting the stage for conflict between agents, managers, and influencers. Then, it’s good news for indie creators with the HITS Act, which now extends Section 181 tax deductions to music producers and podcasters. We also unpack the latest twists in AI copyright litigation, including Meta’s narrow court victory and the explosive developments in Bartz v. Anthropic, where pirated training data and class action certification could mean billions in exposure. Plus: A federal court clarifies why co-owners of a trademark can’t sue each other (hello, JADE reunion drama) The Supreme Court agrees to hear a major ISP liability case And what happens when a copyright termination notice tears a musical family apart? Join Gordon Firemark, Tamera Bennett, and guest contributor Mikey Glazer for your monthly dose of legal insight, industry context, and just the right amount of snark.
In this episode, Gordon Firemark and the team break down: – New USPTO trademark security measures that could trip up attorneys and applicants, especially where prior counsel is unreachable. – The Ninth Circuit’s ruling in Carroll Shelby v. Halicki, holding that the “Eleanor” Mustang is not protectable as a fictional character under copyright law. – A unique influencer “vibe” infringement case involving beige aesthetics and TikTok trade dress that just settled. – The Chicago Cubs' legal battle with rooftop ticket sellers over trademark use and false affiliation. – A landmark Fifth Circuit decision allowing libraries to remove books under the “government speech” doctrine. – Disney and Universal’s lawsuit against Midjourney over AI-generated character art. – Anthropic’s fair use victory in an AI copyright case involving book training data. – Negotiations between major record labels and AI music platforms Suno and Udio. – The U.S. Supreme Court declining to review the Ed Sheeran “Thinking Out Loud” copyright dispute. This is one of our most wide-ranging episodes yet—don’t miss it! 👉 Full show notes, sources, and links: https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/181
🎙️ Entertainment Law Update – Episode 180: “When Did Copyright Become Political?” 🔗 Subscribe & Listen: https://entertainmentlawupdate.com In this eye-opening episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down recent developments at the complex crossroads of copyright law, politics, and technology. From the Hayes estate’s ongoing lawsuit against Donald Trump to a federal judge questioning Meta’s AI training practices, this month’s roundup covers the most talked-about—and litigated—issues in entertainment law. 📌 Episode Highlights: – Supreme Court Non-Decision: 5 Justices recused in a copyright case involving Penguin House. What does it mean when SCOTUS won’t weigh in? – Isaac Hayes Estate v. Trump: Copyright claim moves forward; false endorsement claims dismissed. – Three Copyright Cases Photographers Should Know: Accrual rules, access via Instagram, and a surprising reversal on fair use. – Sam Smith Lawsuit Resurfaces: “Dancing With a Stranger” case revived—jury to decide substantial similarity. – Scholar Revolt: Top copyright scholars want their names off the ALI Restatement. Why it matters. – Revenge Porn Legislation: The new “Take It Down Act” criminalizes explicit deepfakes and non-consensual content. – AI & Copyright Battles: • Meta's AI training under fire—“I just don’t understand how that can be fair use,” says the judge. • The U.S. Copyright Office’s new (prepublication) report casts doubt on fair use in generative AI. • UK House of Lords rejects copyright exceptions in AI training. Plus, the shocking dismissal of the U.S. Register of Copyrights raises constitutional questions about executive overreach. 👥 Featuring Commentary From: Jon Janacek, Charles Thorn, Alexis Allen, Yuming Zhang, Natasha Spear, Dawson Holder, and Lelwa Maseti. 💬 Got thoughts or questions? Leave us a comment, or visit entertainmentlawupdate.com to leave a voice message. 📩 Email the team: entertainmentlawupdate@gmail.com 🔗 More from Gordon: https://firemark.com 🧠 Lawyers. Creators. Commentary. Entertainment law—delivered monthly.
From Mariah Carey’s legal win to the AI authorship showdown and Roblox’s copyright troubles—this month’s roundup of entertainment law news is packed with big headlines and deeper implications for creators, studios, and platforms alike. In this episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett cover: Mariah Carey’s courtroom victory over a copyright claim tied to her holiday hit The Supreme Court's refusal to review the McGucken v. Valnet embedding case, keeping the Server Test alive in the Ninth Circuit Duke University's trademark objection to HBO’s White Lotus The Thaler v. Copyright Office case, reaffirming that copyright protection requires human authorship Roblox’s potential liability for user-uploaded music Apple Studios’ anti-SLAPP victory in a vaccine-related casting dispute A copyright jurisdiction dispute over Superman’s international rights And the latest in AI copyright cases from the NY Times, Meta, and the U.S. Copyright Office 🎧 Tune in to stay informed about the latest developments in copyright, trademark, contracts, and more in the ever-evolving world of entertainment law.
From Mariah Carey’s legal win to the AI authorship showdown and Roblox’s copyright troubles—this month’s roundup of entertainment law news is packed with big headlines and deeper implications for creators, studios, and platforms alike. In this episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett cover: Mariah Carey’s courtroom victory over a copyright claim tied to her holiday hit The Supreme Court's refusal to review the McGucken v. Valnet embedding case, keeping the Server Test alive in the Ninth Circuit Duke University's trademark objection to HBO’s White Lotus The Thaler v. Copyright Office case, reaffirming that copyright protection requires human authorship Roblox’s potential liability for user-uploaded music Apple Studios’ anti-SLAPP victory in a vaccine-related casting dispute A copyright jurisdiction dispute over Superman’s international rights And the latest in AI copyright cases from the NY Times, Meta, and the U.S. Copyright Office 🎧 Tune in to stay informed about the latest developments in copyright, trademark, contracts, and more in the ever-evolving world of entertainment law.
In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, we cover a wide range of legal developments shaking up the entertainment world: The inspiring story behind Podcasthon and our special guest from MusiCares, Theresa Wolters, who shares how they provide critical support to music professionals in need. The latest BOI reporting chaos and what small businesses should know. Sony’s courtroom victory over the "Ultra" trademark dispute. A potential legal showdown between the Portland Pickles and Disney over suspiciously similar logos. Pepperdine’s battle with Netflix over its basketball sitcom’s branding. The FCC’s investigation into iHeartMedia’s alleged payola scandal. Disney’s latest courtroom win over Moana copyright claims. A look at the California Bar Exam fiasco that’s sparking outrage among law students and faculty. Tune in for insights, expert commentary, and plenty of legal twists and turns!
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. This episode, diving into the latest legal battles shaping the entertainment industry. We explore how an AI-generated artwork—featuring none other than a slice of American cheese—became the first of its kind to receive copyright protection. Meanwhile, podcasters scored a major fair use victory at the Copyright Claims Board, reinforcing creators' rights in digital media. And over at Spotify, the streaming giant successfully dodged a lawsuit over its audiobook bundling strategy while facing fresh takedown demands from music publishers. Plus, we check in on the never-ending Jack Daniel’s dog toy saga, a landmark ruling on global copyright termination rights, and more. Stay tuned for all the legal drama!
Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, the podcast from Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett that keeps you informed on the latest legal developments in the entertainment industry. In this episode, we dive into: 🎥 TikTok Banned (Again?) – The Supreme Court rules on the controversial TikTok ban. What’s next? 📖 New Works in the Public Domain – Hemingway, Faulkner, Popeye, and more enter the public domain! ⚖️ Shyamalan’s Copyright Win – Servant vs. The Truth About Emanuel: No infringement, no access, no case. 🚗 MOKE Trademark Lives On – The battle over “Moke” and its fight against genericide. 📺 Paramount’s South Park Setback – Warner Bros. Discovery wins a major ruling in the streaming rights dispute. 🤖 AI Corner – Updates on AI copyright disputes, deepfake laws, and a new DMCA exemption for ice cream machines. Join hosts Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett, along with our expert panel, as we break down these cases and their impact on entertainment law.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. Topics covered include OpenAI victory against several publishers; Lizzie Borden House loses claim against Lizzie's coffee house; Penn State trademark win; new copyright guidance and new USPTO fees in January.
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Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
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
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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)
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Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
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Join hosts Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett as they delve into the latest legal and business news stories in the entertainment industry on the Entertainment Law Update podcast. In this episode, they provide insightful commentary and analysis on pivotal cases and developments, including copyright infringement claims against AI companies, trademark disputes, NFT legal implications, and more!
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
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Writer’s Strike Ends #Labor #AI #industry Townsend v. Sheeran #copyrightlaw #musicbusiness Valancourt Books, LLC v. Merrick Garland -- DC Circuit rules that Copyright Office Deposit Requirement is a Taking #copyrightlaw #valancourtvgarland #dccircuit Court Blocks Texas Book Rating Law – For now. #FirstAmendment Streaming Services Must Pay Late Fees on Mechanical Licenses, US Copyright Office Rules #Music California Legislature Creates Film Set Firearm Safety Law #firearms #filmmaking American Society for Testing and Materials v. PublicResource.org #copyrightlaw Class action granted in Challenge to NCAA NIL Rules — HOUSE V. NCAA # NameImageLikeness #NIL Former Entertainment Law Update Contributor Maddie Salamone testifies before Congress! # NameImageLikeness #NIL PSA: Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program #Copyrightlaw
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. In this episode: CASE IS OVER: SIRIUSXM (FINALLY) WINS AGAINST FLO AND EDDIE COCOMELON WINS AGAINST INFRINGING BABY BUS FRAUDSTER HELD LIABLE FOR COPYRIGHT ID IMPERSONATION REDBUBBLE SKIRTS LIABILITY DUE TO LACK OF SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE ZOOM SAYS IT DOESN’T USE CHAT CONTENT TO TRAIN AI AI ART IS NOT COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DISTRICT COURT RULES AZ PROHIBITION ON FILMING OFFICERS UNCONSTITUTIONAL COPYRIGHT CLAIMS BOARD CAN HEAR CONTRACT ISSUES USPTO PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION COMING SOON FREE TACOS BY TACO BELL MUSIC INCUBATOR PROGRAM - ALCOHOL TAX REBATES IN TEXAS UPCOMING EVENTS
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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/
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In this rare solo episode, Gordon Firemark is working without Tamera to get the June Entertainment Law Update out to you!
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PRICE V. GARLAND
LEBRON JAMES JOINS TACO BELL TO END ‘Taco Tuesday’
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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
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Happy Podiversary to us! 14 years of Entertainment Law Update Podcast!DOMINION v. FOX SETTLEMENThttps://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
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND I.P. LAWZARYA 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/
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AI CornerCORRECTIONS ON ZARYA OF THE DAWN (Jon J.)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 … Read the rest
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Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
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
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Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. In this episode: Flo N Eddie lose; Nirvana Album baby's case; Locast shut down; more on State sovereign immunity in copyright cases
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. In this Episode: Several recent cases involving Disney; varying fair-use determinations relating to 9/11 footage in films; the #FrozenMechanicals issue; the "Kleptocracy" case; final result in "Jersey Boys" litigation, and much more.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. This month, covering: Tattoo Copyrights In Video Games is OK Hmmvee depiction in video game is ok Record Companies must own it to sue over it Burbank Show Choir wins on standing and fair use and more...
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. / / In this Episode: / / 1.100 Percent Licensing: U.S. Copyright Office Argues New Proposal Threatens Song Owners? Rights / 2 Erin Andrews and Hulk Hogan win big. Are they the poster children for the new Privacy? / 3 Princess Cruises (Quick Take) / 4 Lindsay Lohan?s GTA5 lawsuit allowed to continue / 5 Flipagram ? Asking forgiveness instead of permission / 6 Rick Ross? ?Hustlin? ? Copyright Under Examination as part of suit against LMFAO / 7 Batmobile Case denied Cert. / 8 Start Trek Fan Film Case ? Paramount claims infringement of Klingon Language. Is this entitled to copyright? / 9 Appeals Court allows Producers to continue breach of contract counterclaims against actress for refusing Nude Scene.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. / / In this episode we cover: / / The Death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia / Happy Birthday Settlement / Blurred Lines Attorneys' Fees / Cert Granted in Kirtsaeng attorney fees issue / Captioning for the deaf, song lyrics required? / Batmobile Copyright - Will the Supreme Court take it up? / Actor copyright in performance (again) / Hurt Locker film NOT a right of publicity violation / Trademarks... Lots of Trademark stories
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. In this special edition, the lawyers examine the US Supreme Court ruling in ABC v. Aereo
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark Tamera Bennet review the ten most significant cases and controversies in the entertainment industry for 2013, and forecast what we'll be seeing in 2014..
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