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| | | CURRENT TRENDS APRIL 30, 2012 Sir Elton John Sued for Copyright Infringement Twenty years after Guy Hobbs first thought Elton John’s hit “Nikiti” was lyrically too similar to Hobbs’ poem “Natasha,” Hobbs’ sued John, Bernie Taupin and Big Pig Music in federal court for copyright infringement on April 26, 2012. Both the song and poem tell a story of a cold-war romance. | | | | | | | | |
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 Google Sued for Suggesting Rupert Murdoch and Other Celebrities Are Jewish
Eriq Gardner French organization says Google search engine's auto-complete is anti-Semitic. read more. THR, Esq. Tech Tech Business Jon Hamm Rupert Murdoch International MORE >> -
GORDON P. FIREMARK | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012  MovieBeat – part deux
On the heels of my last appearance, I was honored to be asked back for a second appearance on Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat to round out a live (and recorded) conversation about independent film financing. hope you’ll head on over and listen to part deux. Tweet. Entertainment Law MORE >> - Up w/ Chris Hayes: You Should Know: Violent origins of May Day
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MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012  Lexis Launches ‘Practice Advisor’ for Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy
Leana Fisher was an associate in the financial restructuring practice group at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius the first time a partner asked her to draft a reorganization plan for a debtor. Uncertain of what to do, she dove into PACER in search of examples and burned the midnight oil cobbling together a plan. She had no good answer. Practical Guidance. MORE >> -
 CBS Lawyers Threaten ABC Over 'Big Brother'-Type Show 'Glass House'
Matthew Belloni In a cease-and-desist letter sent Friday to top ABC executives Anne Sweeney and Alan Braverman and obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, CBS says Life in a Glass House is "strikingly" similar to Big Brother. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Television Television MORE >>
- What is a (theatre) Producer? GORDON P. FIREMARK | SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012
- Copyright Renewal Vests in Sony not Roger Miller’s Heirs CURRENT TRENDS | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
- World Press Freedom Day MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- Marvel Sued Over 'Iron Man' Merchandising Deal THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- Free at Last, Free to Blast - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 05/03/12 - Video Clip | Comedy Central COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- Wanna own the Righthaven trademark? THE LEGAL SATYRICON | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Clooney, Roberts, File Right of Publicity Suit Over Use of Photos MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Hollywood Superlawyer Skip Brittenham Pens Graphic Novel; Joe Roth to Produce Film Adaptation THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Peter Bergen - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 05/03/12 - Video Clip | Comedy Central COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- Stephen King finally writes something worth reading THE LEGAL SATYRICON | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Dick Clark Productions Wins Golden Globes Lawsuit MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Sam Raimi Sues Over Rights to 'Evil Dead' Sequel THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- Chensanity - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 05/03/12 - With George Clinton| Comedy Central COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- Nerd Alert! THE LEGAL SATYRICON | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Copyright Lawyer Tamera Bennett Speaks at TIPLA CURRENT TRENDS | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- George Clooney, Julia Roberts Sue to Enforce Intellectual Property Rights (Exclusive) THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Accident-Zone: Poorer Neighborhoods Have Less-Safe Road Designs: Scientific American COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- The Wi-Spy Fiasco: The Plot Sickens Part 2 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY POLICY | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- Cameras In the Courtroom, Across the Pond MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- Agent of 'Hawaii Five-O' Creator Files Multimillion Dollar Lawsuit Over Remake THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- Manhattan Prosecutors Focus on Pimps Instead of Prostitutes - NYTimes.com COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against "Three Cups of Tea" Author MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Humphrey Bogart 'Casablanca' Photo on Facebook Prompts Lawsuit Against Burberry THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- msnbc tv: Woman facing prison time after using ‘Stand Your Ground’ defense COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- Why Equal Rights in Sports is Sexist THE LEGAL SATYRICON | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
- The Guardian Covers the MPs' Report On Murdoch; News International Fires Back MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Dish Drops AMC Networks Amid Escalating War of Words THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
- Rachel Maddow: No higher power than Exxon COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- Parliamentary Committee Report: Rupert Murdoch Should Not Be In Charge MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Stan Lee Fights for Control of His POW! Entertainment (Exclusive) THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
- Things That Really Matter - NYTimes.com COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Protecting Athletes' Right of Publicity in Videogames MEDIA LAW PROF BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
- Dick Clark Productions Prevails in Golden Globes Trial, Will Remain Show Producer THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
- America’s new working poor - Salon.com COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- How Hollywood Convinced California's Senate to Pass a Bill Increasing Piracy Damages THR, ESQ. ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LAW BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
- World News - Blind activist Chen Guangcheng 'to stay in China,' says US COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Rachel Maddow: Obamas exit strategies for Bushs wars COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Rachel Maddow: Paul Krugman talks with Rachel Maddow COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Rachel Maddow: Paul Krugman talks with Rachel Maddow COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Murdoch Hacking Scandal to Be Examined by British Parliamentary Panel - NYTimes.com COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- The Obama administration tries to contain a growing diplomatic crisis with China | Microsoft invests $300 million in Barnes & Noble’s Nook division. COMMUNICATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
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