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WHEN A DISTRIBUTOR DEFAULTS
The film is an example of a picture that performed poorly in exhibition but did great in litigation. Most independent filmmakers have limited financial resources, and most, if not all, of that will be spent to complete the film. With arbitration, disputes can be settled without the expense and delays typical of litigation.
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
- Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Keeping the RIAA’s Gun Loaded: The Thomas-Rasset Saga Continues
Well, the litigation continues, and the RIAA’s initial award of $1.92 If the whole point of the RIAA’s individual lawsuit campaign is to deter downloading , why not focus all of its legal resources on making sure the Thomas-Rasset verdict is as scary as possible, to send a message to all of those potential downloaders out there?
JetLawBlog
- Wednesday, June 30, 2010
What Can We Learn from the SCO Litigations?
Utah), the current act in the long-running drama of the SCO litigations aimed at the Linux operating system, refused to grant SCO's motion to set aside the jury verdict rendered last March. Last week, the district court in SCO, Inc. Novell (D. Once again, open source advocates were celebrating, and with good reason.
New Media and Technology Law
- Thursday, June 17, 2010
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ENTERTAINMENT LITIGATION: POPE BENEDICT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND COLDPLAY
In his latest and third encyclical letter, Pope Benedict comments about the current global economic crisis and mentions certain intellectual property rights, the litigation of which constitutes a large part of my practice. apologize for that. Pope Benedict wrote: “The scandal of glaring inequalities” continues. But is that really true?
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ENTERTAINMENT LITIGATION: PREVENTING "LIBEL TOURISM"
The problem comes when libel defendants in the US, who may not have the resources to defend themselves, are sued in the UK. Lance Armstrong filed such a case over reports in the European press alleging that he used performance enhancing steroids during his incredible cycling career. Here comes the US Congress to the rescue.
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SERIAL LITIGANT STANDS SLIM CHANCE AGAINST VIDEO GAME TITANS
In a society where parents fabricate the disappearance of their small child in the hopes of getting a reality television show, it should be no surprise that Erik Estavillo is seeking his fifteen minutes of fame as a serial litigant.
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What Can We Learn from the SCO Litigations?
Utah), the current act in the long-running drama of the SCO litigations aimed at the Linux operating system, refused to grant SCO's motion to set aside the jury verdict rendered last March. Last week, the district court in SCO, Inc. Novell (D. Once again, open source advocates were celebrating, and with good reason.
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ENTERTAINMENT LITIGATION: DISNEY LOSES TRIAL REGARDING PROFITS FROM "THE PATRIOT"
After years of complicated litigation, BVHE was ordered to pay over $6 million. During the litigation, BVHE claimed that the limitation on distribution costs was a mistake, applied only to "marketing" costs" or that the production company and its successors waived those limitations. million judgment. One of my partners, Michael S.
Entertainment Litigation Blog
- Thursday, December 13, 2007
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Harvard professor getting on Yale judge's nerves in piracy case
quot; The behavior has drawn the ire of the RIAA, who despite public indications it would step back from its aggressive anti-filesharing litigation strategy, has nevertheless pursued this one, perhaps to counter Nesson's zealous and possibly counterproductive defense of his client. Tags: Piracy Litigation By Eriq Gardner.
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ENTERTAINMENT LITIGATION: THE FIRST AMENDMENT ISN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE
have represented media companies in cases where the cost far outweighed the actual amounts in dispute in the litigation. Even if resources are scarce, like it was for Room 8, effective counsel must be retained to fight for these principles. The most infamous of these cases involved Judith Miller of the New York Times. Fight.
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ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA LITIGATION: HOWARD K. STERN'S DEFAMATION CLAIM SURVIVES SUMMARY JUDGMENT
The issues are complicated, and litigating them requires substantial resources -- on both sides. Stern, against the publisher and author of the book "Blonde Ambition: The Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith's Death" should proceed to trial against the author, MSNBC investigative reporter, Rita Cosby. that he cannot be libeled.
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Legalish Topic “Follows” On Twitter
Twitter is an amazing resource for staying current on breaking news issues that relate to your practice. link] Great resource for launching and building your music business brand. by Tamera H. Bennett. Posted December 12, 2008. This is part two of a post started earlier on how I gather legal/news information.
Current Trends
- Friday, December 12, 2008
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Filmmaker’s Panelist Named: Fort Worth Fearless Film Festival
Filmmakers’ panels, new this year to the Fearless Film series, survey legal frameworks for as well as resources available to Texas filmmakers in three sessions Saturday, April 18 in the downtown Fort Worth library’s Chappell Meeting Room. Texas Filmmakers Resources , 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. by Tamera H. Bennett. posted April 9, 2009.
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- Thursday, April 9, 2009
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