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| | | | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY POLICY FEBRUARY 9, 2012 The Future for Television: More Google Union-Busting Google Backed Netcoalition’s Anti-Union Dirty Tricks Campaign. This flyer was circulated by the Net Coaltion lobby shop in Washington recently. As As you will see it clearly refers to a “host of union thugs” who had the temerity to oppose Net Coalition backer Google and other giant consumer electronics companies. Murdoch pressed. | | | | | | | |
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 Indiana Moves to Grant Broad New Legal Rights to Dead Celebrities
Eriq Gardner How the state is considering bolstering the so-called "James Dean law" that confers enormous publicity rights for the estates of dead celebrities. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies Business James Dean MORE >> -
CURRENT TRENDS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 Does Phone Call Equal Song Lyrics? Drake Sued by Ex As Co-Writer of Song
Grammy nominee Drake has been sued by an ex-girlfriend who claims she co-wrote the hit song “Marvin’s Room” and is entitled to part ownership in the copyright in the song; copyright in the sound recording; and payment of songwriter royalties. Lee contends the intro “phone message” is key to the underlying song. MORE >> -
 ENTERTAINMENT LITIGATION: MADONNA'S BATTLE OVER "MATERIAL GIRL" TRADEMARK
STAR OF SUPER BOWL XLVI HALFTIME SHOW FOUGHT FOR "MATERIAL GIRL" TRADEMARK RIGHTS IN CLOTHING Before her appearance at the Super Bowl festivities this weekend, singer/songwriter Madonna was locked in a battle over the trademark "Material Girl" with a clothing manufacturer who has been manufacturing clothing under that name for almost 15 years. MORE >> -
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY POLICY | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 The Joe Camel of Search Brands: Are YouTube and Google Music Just Honeypots for Data Collection?
MTP readers will remember that we have beat the drum about how Google will make “non display uses” of data associated with music and videos that they use as part of YouTube, Google Music and any other legal or illegal music services. And that will be interesting indeed. This is why Google is the Joe Camel of search. MORE >> - Judge Denies Initial Effort To Shut Down 'Used' Digital Music Seller ReDigi
Eriq Gardner The recording industry's lawsuit over what it believes to be a "clearinghouse for copyright infringement" continues after the defendant wins the first round. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Music Music MORE >>
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- Marlon Brando Estate Gets $356,000 to End Lawsuit Over Furniture Dispute THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
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- Judge Forbids Musician's Use of 'The Platters' Name After 40 Years of Lawsuits THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- Daily Mail Editor Defends Sources During Leveson Inquiry Appearance, Attacks Hugh Grant Testimony MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012
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- California's Prop. 8 Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional, Supreme Court Showdown Next THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
- Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming Widespread Theft of Reality Show Ideas THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
- Former College Athletes Denied Access to TV Sports Contracts (Exclusive) THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
- Fight Over Who Owns 'Raging Bull' Carried Up To Ninth Circuit Appeals Court THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- Hollywood Docket: MovieTickets.com Sues AMC; Tabloid Journalism's EU Legal Victory; Porn Copyrights THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
- Who's a Pirate? MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012
- 24 Hour Disney/Univision News Channel? MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
- Europeans Respond To Anti-Piracy Rules MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- Concerns About Police Presence At News Corp MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- New Music Weekend: Shooter Jennings, Allison Weiss, First Aid Kit, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Jacques Lu Cont MUSIC TECHNOLOGY POLICY | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012
- $44,000 Fine for Radio Station Not Including Sponsorship Identification in Paid Message BROADCAST LAW BLOG | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012
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- Strong Interest in FCC Auction for New FM Construction Permits BROADCAST LAW BLOG | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012
- Georgia Supreme Court Helps Legitimize Assisted Suicide THE LEGAL SATYRICON | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- Does Phone Call Equal Song Lyrics? Drake Sued by Ex As Co-Writer of Song CURRENT TRENDS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
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