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Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
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Cloud-based TrustBooks Expands from Trust Accounting to Full Accounting for Law Firms
Media Law
JANUARY 12, 2021
TrustBooks , a cloud-based program originally designed to make trust accounting simple and foolproof for small and mid-sized law firms, has expanded its platform to also provide operating accounting, enabling law firms to manage both their operating and trust accounts within a single product.
20 Questions for New Artists Part 1: Bank Accounts/Tax Returns/Accountants
Music Technology Policy
APRIL 28, 2019
Bank Accounts/Tax Returns/Accountants : A common mistake that bands make is to have all income paid to one band member, which usually results in unnecessarily complex adjustments at tax time not to mention general distrust should disputes arise. The band should find an accountant in your geographical area who is familiar with music issues and band accounting and take a meeting with that accountant (preferably a Certified Public Accountant who will file the band’s tax return).
CASEpeer Integrates with Soluno to Add Cost and Trust Accounting
Media Law
OCTOBER 8, 2020
CASEpeer , a case management platform for plaintiffs’ attorneys, is today launching an integration with the legal accounting software company Soluno that will provide its users access to a full suite of cost and trust accounting tools. ” Launched in 2017 and based in Canada, Soluno is full-featured, cloud-based accounting and billing software designed for legal professionals.
Judge Dismisses Nunes Attempt To Sue Twitter Over Bovine Account
Media Law Prof Blog
JUNE 24, 2020
A judge has dismissed Representative Devin Nunes's lawsuit against Twitter over the content of the Twitter account @DevinCow because Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act doesn't allow courts to treat social media platforms as publishers of the content of
Music Modernization Act Is A Great Fit with the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 25, 2018
Hatch that’s way more likely to pass the Senate: The Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act. If you recall, the House of Representatives version of the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act passed the house on one of the most lopsided votes in a very long time– 378 yeas to 48 neas. Music Modernization Act Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability ActThe Music Modernization Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens.
Velshi: As journalists, our job is to hold power accountable
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
JUNE 7, 2020
Velshi: As journalists, our job is to hold power accountable
Please Support Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts on Amplify Austin Giving Day!
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 3, 2017
There are many worthy nonprofits in Austin that participate in Amplify Austin, but the one we are supporting is Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (“TALA”). TALA provides legal and accounting services for Texas musicians and music industry nonprofits through referrals and classes. Amplify Austin Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
Holding police officers accountable | MSNBC
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
AUGUST 26, 2014
Holding police officers accountable | MSNBC
#irespectmusic: House Judiciary Voting Today on HR 1695 the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act
Music Technology Policy
APRIL 26, 2017
The House Committee on the Judiciary says the House will vote on HR 1695 today–the bipartisan Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act. “Today the House of Representatives will consider the bipartisan Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act ( H.R. irespectmusic campaign Uncategorized HR1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act
Magaldi and Davis on Examining Online Defamation Law Through the Twitter Account of James Woods
Media Law Prof Blog
MAY 1, 2020
Jessica Magaldi, Pace University, and Wade Davis, Minnesota State University, Mankato, are publishing 'Into the Bowels of Hell' Examining Online Defamation Law Through the Twitter Account of James Woods in volume 29 of the Southern Law Journal (Fall 2019).
Featured Resource: E-Book On Ensuring Your Accounting House Is In Order
Media Law
JULY 30, 2020
This week’s featured resource: Complimentary e-book: Getting Your House in Order: Driving Efficiency in Law Firm Accounting. Description: Law firm accounting and bookkeeping are day-to-day tasks that form the foundation of a successful law firm.
'The Bachelor' Accountant Accused of Stealing $600,000
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 11, 2012
Lawsuit by AND Syndicated Productions says Iain Anderson used bogus transactions to transfer company funds to his personal accounts. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Television Television The Bachelor The Bachelorette
Conference, Yale Law School: ACC2019: Accountability in Partisan Times, October 4-5, 2019 @YaleLawSch
Media Law Prof Blog
AUGUST 22, 2019
AAC 2019: Accountability in Partisan Times October 4-5, 2019 Yale Law School The Access and Accountability Conference brings together a unique combination of practitioners, journalists, scholars and law school clinicians, for spirited conversations that explore key impediments to government transparency
CosmoLex Update Adds New Accounts Payable Module
Media Law
MAY 2, 2017
Now you can add bills for accounts payable within CosmoLex. CosmoLex today released an update to its cloud-based practice management platform that adds a new module for managing a law firm’s accounts payable. While some desktop practice management systems include accounts payable functions, this is the first cloud-based platform to add this, as far I […]. The post CosmoLex Update Adds New Accounts Payable Module appeared first on Robert Ambrogi's LawSites.
Who Owns an Employee's Twitter and Other Online Accounts?
New Media and Technology Law
DECEMBER 8, 2011
In this era of multiple online communication channels, and in an environment of increased employee mobility, employers need to focus on the legal and practical ways of securing their ownership of online company accounts that are registered or otherwise created by employees or contractors. 8, 2011), involves a Twitter account that was used by an employee to publish product reviews and other messages on behalf of his employer.
Verify U.S. Government Social Media Accounts
Media Law
MARCH 29, 2013
There is certainly reason to doubt sometimes, given the frequency of fake and spoof social-media accounts. government has a web page that lets you verify whether a social media account is really managed by the U.S. Part of USA.gov , the site lets you look up accounts manged by federal agencies, elected officials, heads of agencies and members of the president’s Cabinet. Just paste in the URL of the account. Federal Government Social Media Accounts | USA.gov.
PracticePanther Launches Suite of Accounting Tools and Comprehensive QuickBooks Integration
Media Law
JUNE 8, 2017
The practice management platform PracticePanther is today launching a suite of accounting tools that includes comprehensive integration with QuickBooks Online, including synchronization of all trust and operating payments, expenses, checks, invoices, and contacts from PracticePanther to QuickBooks Online. The post PracticePanther Launches Suite of Accounting Tools and Comprehensive QuickBooks Integration appeared first on Robert Ambrogi's LawSites. Click to view slideshow.
How Kira’s AI Is Being Used To Support Police Accountability Reform
Media Law
AUGUST 17, 2020
The reform initiative, Campaign Zero , is focused on developing data-driven solutions to end police violence and hold police accountable. Limit disciplinary consequences for officers or the capacity of civilian oversight structures or the media to hold police accountable.
Cosmolex to Unveil Integrated Accounting Capability at Techshow
Media Law
MARCH 25, 2015
It started as a cloud-based time, billing and trust accounting program for solos and small firms. (I The post Cosmolex to Unveil Integrated Accounting Capability at Techshow appeared first on Robert Ambrogi's LawSites. General accounting practice management time and billing Since its debut at ABA Techshow last year, Cosmolex has been on a development roll. I reviewed it here.)
Rihanna Sues Ex-Accountants for Millions
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 5, 2012
The lawsuit alleges an unusual accounting practice allowed New York-based Berdon LLP to pocket 22 percent of the revenue from the "Last Girl on Earth" tour, while the singer received just 6 percent. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music Business Rihanna
20 Questions for New Artists: Bank Accounts/Tax Returns/Accountants
Music Technology Policy
DECEMBER 23, 2009
Bank Accounts/Tax Returns/Accountants : A common mistake that bands make is to have all income paid to one band member, which usually results in unnecessarily complex adjustments at tax time. Check with your bank branch to find out what the bank requires in order to open a bank account in the band’s name (usually at least a “doing business as” or “dba” filing with a government agency of some kind). Tags: new artists sales tax music accounting issues
Save the Date! July 26 in Austin: Chris Castle on Address Unknown NOIs Sponsored by Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
Music Technology Policy
JULY 10, 2017
Big thanks to Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts and Norton Rose Fulbright for hosting my presentation on the “address unknown” loophole and what to do about it. July 26 in Austin: Chris Castle on Address Unknown NOIs Sponsored by Texas Accountants. irespectmusic campaign #standwithsongwriters Mass NOIs Norton Rose Fulbright Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts Texas CLE
Tsesis on Social Media Accountability for Terrorist Propaganda @LoyolaLaw
Media Law Prof Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Alexander Tsesis, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, is publishing Social Media Accountability for Terrorist Propaganda in volume 86 of the Fordham Law Review (2017). Here is the abstract. Terrorist organizations have found social media websites to be invaluable for
Federal District Judge Dismisses Russian Free-Speech Challenge To Facebook's Shutdown of Its Account
Media Law Prof Blog
JULY 22, 2019
Federal District Judge Lucy Koh has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Federal Agency of News (FAN) against Facebook for shutting down its account. FAN argued that Facebook was interfering with its free-speech rights. Judge Koh ruled that Facebook is
Who Owns an Employee’s Twitter and Other Online Accounts?
New Media and Technology Law
DECEMBER 8, 2011
In this era of multiple online communication channels, and in an environment of increased employee mobility, employers need to focus on the legal and practical ways of securing their ownership of online company accounts that are registered or otherwise created by employees or contractors. 8, 2011), involves a Twitter account that was used by an employee to publish product reviews and other messages on behalf of his employer.
Who Owns an Employee’s Twitter and Other Online Accounts?
New Media and Technology Law
DECEMBER 8, 2011
In this era of multiple online communication channels, and in an environment of increased employee mobility, employers need to focus on the legal and practical ways of securing their ownership of online company accounts that are registered or otherwise created by employees or contractors. 8, 2011), involves a Twitter account that was used by an employee to publish product reviews and other messages on behalf of his employer.
CREATIVE ACCOUNTING
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2010
The major studios determine profits for participants using their own special accounting rules as set forth in their net profit defi¬nitions. The accounting profession has generally agreed-upon rules called Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). There are special guidelines for the motion picture industry called Financial Accounting Standards Bulletin 53 (FASB 53). These rules provide, among other things, for the accrual method of account¬ing.
What’s With These Fake Lawyer Blogs and Twitter Accounts?
Media Law
JANUARY 11, 2017
The post What’s With These Fake Lawyer Blogs and Twitter Accounts? I have five very loyal followers of this blog. Three are lawyers, one is a legal secretary and one is a legal assistant. They reblog everything I post onto their blogs and Tweet some of what I post on their Twitter feeds. From what I see, they are equally loyal followers of other legal blogs, […]. appeared first on Robert Ambrogi's LawSites. General
Police Accountability: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
JUNE 6, 2020
Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act Passes the House 378-48
Music Technology Policy
APRIL 26, 2017
More to come, but HR 1695 the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a roll call vote of the Yeas and Nays , 378 for and 48 against. Thanks to Maria Pallante for inspiring us and everyone who called, wrote, signed petitions and talked about it to your friends and neighbors, thanks to the bands in the vans and everyone who would not be cowed. This victory is for you. irespectmusic campaign
U.S. Court Orders Coinbase to Share Information about Account Holders with the IRS but Limits to Transactions over $20,000
New Media and Technology Law
DECEMBER 1, 2017
the largest cryptocurrency exchange and storage platform in the world, to provide information about certain of its account holders to the U.S. Information pertaining to as many as 14,355 account holders and 8.9 Significantly, only account holders that have bought, sold, sent, or received cryptocurrency worth $20,000 or more in any tax year from 2013 to 2015 are covered by the order. . Digital Currency Online Commerce Regulatory crytocurrency accounts summons taxation
Price: White House used taxpayer dollars to tweet from official account and smear a patriot
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Price: White House used taxpayer dollars to tweet from official account and smear a patriot
Firsthand Account: The Assassination of Malcolm X - Video - NYTimes.com
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Firsthand Account: The Assassination of Malcolm X - Video - NYTimes.com
Not accounting for sex differences in Covid research could be deadly | Science | The Guardian
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
A 2001 study conducted by a government agency that holds US Congress to account found that of the 10 drugs that had been withdrawn from the US market since 1997, eight posed greater health risks for women than for men. Not accounting for sex differences in Covid research could be deadly | Science | The Guardian
Recording Artists Suing For Digital Royalty Accountings
Current Trends
MARCH 9, 2012
As promised, here is a running list of lawsuits filed against record labels over the license vs sale royalty issue for digital downloads. Allman Brothers v. Sony BMG Music Entertainment , 1:2006cv03252, filed April 27, 2006, SDNY. As of 3/9/2012 The Court has preliminarily approved the Stipulation and the Settlement set forth, as being a fair, reasonable and adequate settlement as to all Class Members. A settlement in principal was reached a year earlier in March 2011. Toto, Inc.
This is the Only Question for the Next Head of the Copyright Office
Music Technology Policy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
At some point in the coming days, there will be an announcement for the new head of the U.S. Copyright Office. I fully expect that everyone will have their litmus test for whether the new person (called the “Register” for historical reasons that have probably outlived their usefulness).
UK Cop Shuts Down Social Media Accounts, Citing Official Pressure
Media Law Prof Blog
MARCH 14, 2013
A British policeman who, as "Inspector Gadget," has routinely blogged and tweeted his personal opinions concerning official actions has shut down his social media accounts. Others who do the same say they are considering following his lead after their superiors
TrustBooks is Trust Accounting Made Simple and Painless
Media Law
JUNE 2, 2016
Tom Boyle was a CPA doing bookkeeping for small law firms in North Carolina when he decided there had to be better software for lawyers’ trust accounting. The post TrustBooks is Trust Accounting Made Simple and Painless appeared first on Robert Ambrogi's LawSites. Most firms he worked with used either QuickBooks or Microsoft Excel, but both were cumbersome for lawyers to use and neither was well-suited to the fiduciary requirements of […].
Fighting for a Straight Count: Does Streaming Accounting Cost More than the Royalties?
Music Technology Policy
APRIL 24, 2017
When you drill down on exactly what goes into tracking and accounting for songs and recordings on streaming services one thing becomes apparent: No matter how much you automate, those systems are expensive and the royalties are minuscule. This is in large part because of the revenue share method of royalty payments that creates a vastly more complex accounting world than a simple per-use penny rate would require.
Opinion | George Floyd, Police Accountability and the Supreme Court - The New York Times
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
MAY 29, 2020
What was intended to prevent frivolous lawsuits against agents of the government, the investigation concluded, “has become a highly effective shield in thousands of lawsuits seeking to hold cops accountable when they are accused of using excessive force.” Opinion | George Floyd, Police Accountability and the Supreme Court - The New York Times"The courts protected police abuses for years before George Floyd’s death. It’s time to rethink “qualified immunity.”
The Revenge of the Adsense Whistleblower: Google Sued For Canceling Adsense Accounts and Keeping the Money
Music Technology Policy
DECEMBER 18, 2014
That’s right–Google is canceling accounts supposedly for violating Google’s Adsense policies, but did not give any warning to the publisher or an opportunity to correct the behavior. But Google sold advertising and kept the money after canceling the account. Google cancelled the account but kept the money. The companies showed us emails, images from their AdSense account dashboards, and online chat transcripts with Google staff to demonstrate their problems.
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