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Johnny Depp's Former Managers Must Reframe Allegations About Actor's Spending, Judge Rules
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 10, 2017
A fraud claim against the actor still stands. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online
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Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Does an Actor’s Agent have an Obligation to Tell the Actor about all Job Offers?
Gordon P. Firemark
MAY 21, 2015
In this Asked & Answered video, I answer a common question if an actor’s agent have an obligation to tell the actor about all job offers. Does an actor’s agent have an obligation to tell the actor about all job offers?
Actor Liability for Content – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
Gordon P. Firemark
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Can an actor or voice artist be liable for performing scenes or quotes from existing plays, movies and TV shows? The post Actor Liability for Content – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered originally appeared on Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link].
Porn Actors' HIV Lawsuits Aren't Covered, Insurer Says
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 14, 2017
The insurer argues that it has already paid "appropriate medical expenses" related to the claims. read more. THR, Esq. Culture Culture THR Online
California Defends IMDb's Challenge to Actor Age Censorship Law
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 20, 2017
The state argues the law is a valid regulation of contracts. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Tech Business THR Online
SAG-AFTRA Wants to Become a Defendant in Lawsuit Over Actors' Ages on IMDb
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 10, 2017
The guild asks to intervene and raises concern about California's defense of a new law in the face of the tech industry's might. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Tech Business THR Online Labor
'Office Space' Actor Loses Lawsuit Over 'Flair'
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 28, 2014
The waiter in the film alleged that his face was used on merchandise without his consent. read more. The Business Movies THR Online THR, Esq. Business
Donald Trump Escapes FEC Punishment Over Paid Actors at Presidential Announcement
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 20, 2017
His campaign would later admit paying $12,000, but given the "modest" amount, the FEC is exercising discretion and dismissing a complaint he violated reporting rules. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television Business THR Online
IMDb Asks Court to Prohibit Enforcement of Actor Age Censorship Law
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 5, 2017
"Without relief from this unconstitutional law, IMDb must choose between risking civil liability or engaging in self-censorship," states the motion. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business THR Online
IMDb Sues to Invalidate California's Actor Age Censorship Law
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
"Rather than passing laws designed to address the root problem of age discrimination, the State of California has chosen to chill free speech and undermine public access to factual information," states the complaint. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business THR Online
'Goodfellas' Actor Loses $250M Lawsuit Against Fox Over 'Simpsons' Mob Character
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 6, 2015
A California judge dismissed Frank Sivero's claims in a hearing Thursday. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Home Movies Television Business THR Online Fox Broadcasting Corporation The Simpsons
'Happy Days' Actors Win Key Ruling in CBS Lawsuit
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 5, 2012
Barring any settlement, former cast-members will face off against CBS on July 17 over money from DVD releases of the comedy series. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business CBS
Actress Suing IMDb Plans to Have Nine Other Actors Testify at Trial
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 15, 2013
Next month, Huong Hoang will seek an order that would require IMDb to remove the birth dates of performers upon request. read more. The Business Movies THR, Esq. IMDB Business
'Goodfellas’ Actor Loses $250-Million Lawsuit Against Fox Over ‘Simpsons’ Mob Character
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 6, 2015
A California judge dismissed Frank Sivero's claims in a hearing Thursday. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Home Movies Television Business THR Online Fox Broadcasting Corporation The Simpsons
'Goodfellas’ Actor’ Loses $250-Million Lawsuit Against Fox Over ‘Simpsons’ Mob Character
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 6, 2015
A California judge dismissed Frank Sivero's claims in a hearing Thursday. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Home Movies Television Business THR Online Fox Broadcasting Corporation The Simpsons
'Office Space' Actor Sues Over Publisher's 'Book of Flair'
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Todd Duffey, who played Chotchkie's Waiter, is fighting over buttons that he says illicitly used his face. read more. Jennifer Aniston Movies THR, Esq
'L.A. Law' Actor Corbin Bernsen Sues Legal Marketing Firm For Divorcing Him
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2011
Eriq Gardner The actor most famous as Arnie Becker claims he's due more than $668,000 after a company that needed a spokesperson for legal marketing services allegedly breached an agreement with him.
Actor detained at Oscars isn't done ripping Academy
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 28, 2010
By Matthew Belloni We reported on Friday that actor Michael Avmen had filed an interesting $50 million false imprisonment lawsuit against the motion picture academy for being detained for hours outside the Oscars in March. The Academy responded in part.
Child Actors Win Appeal Claiming Bank of America Illegally Charged Fees
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 30, 2015
The court ruled the bank violated the 1938 Coogan Law by deducting monthly service fees and other charges from the performers' accounts. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business THR Online Charlie Chaplin
'Hatfields & McCoys' Actor Sues Claiming Horse Neglect Led to Injury
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Thomas McKay, who played Jim McCoy, says he was wasn''t properly trained and was made to ride a sick horse that threw him while on location in Romania -- then the insurers stopped paying medical bills. read more. THR Online THR, Esq. Hatfields & McCoys Television
Canadian Talent Consultant Charged in Alleged Actor Visa Scam
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 10, 2013
Andrew Boryski is charged with 32 counts; “this suspect, who’s an aspiring actor himself, has landed a role in a real life crime drama” says a federal agent. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Labor Business
Actor wants $50 mil from Academy for being 'imprisoned' at the Oscars
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 23, 2010
By Matthew Belloni An actor who was denied entrance to the Oscars last month has sued the Academy for false imprisonment, claiming he and his wife were detained for hours without their consent. Michael Avila, whose IMDb profile says he.
Canadian Talent Consultant Charged in Alleged Actor Visa Scam
Digital Media Law
JANUARY 10, 2013
Actor Andrew Boryski was charged with multiple criminal counts for cheating aspiring actors out of thousands of dollars in an immigration visa scam, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office said Thursday in a press release. Boryski is charged with 32 counts; “this suspect, who’s an aspiring actor himself, has landed a role in a real life crime drama” says a federal agent. Normal. false. false. false.
'Christmas Story' Actor Drops Lawsuit Against Warner Bros.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 14, 2012
Eriq Gardner The Farkus bully in the movie sued over figurines that allegedly showed his face. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business
'Hatfields & McCoys' Actor Claims Horse Neglect on Set Led to His Injuries
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Thomas McKay, who played Jim McCoy, says he was wasn''t properly trained and was made to ride a sick horse that threw him while on location in Romania -- then the insurers stopped paying medical bills. read more. THR Online THR, Esq. Hatfields & McCoys Television
New Johnny Depp Expenses Disclosed by Ex-Managers in Amended Lawsuit
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 20, 2017
These expenditures were revealed in The Managment Group's second amended cross-complaint against the actor. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online
New Zealand actors split on 'Hobbit' stance
Digital Media Law
OCTOBER 11, 2010
Some fear guilds' unionization stand will drive out production. For details: my THR piece. ———————. Watch for my new book “Hollywood on Strike!,” due out next month. Subscribe to my blog ( jhandel.com ) for more about entertainment law and digital media law. Check out my residuals chart there too. Go to the blog itself to subscribe via RSS or email. Or, follow me on Twitter , friend me on Facebook , or subscribe to my Forbes.com or Huffington Post articles.
Hollywood Docket: 'Harry Potter' plagiarism case continues; Actor subpoenas Twitter for source of STD rumor
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2010
Harry Potter,' 'The First 48' and more! read more. Movies Movies Television
'Reading Rainbow' Owner Accuses LeVar Burton of "Theft and Extortion" in Lawsuit
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 7, 2017
A public broadcaster in Buffalo demands that Burton be judicially stopped from uttering the show's catchphrase on the actor's new podcast. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online
Johnny Depp's Inner Circle Emails Made Public Amid Legal Fight
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 19, 2017
Joel Mandel wants to subpoena the actor's attorney Jake Bloom and his ex-agent Tracey Jacobs. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online Johnny Depp
When Does a Sexual Advance Amount to Sexual Harassment? An Attorney Explains (Guest Column)
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2017
In the Harvey Weinstein situation, an actor or crew member working on a film that he produced, or any person working at The Weinstein Co., would be an employee under the law. read more. THR, Esq. Culture Movies THR Online
'Titanic' Actor Sues For Back Pay
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Vi Jay says he was paid as an extra even though should have received the more lucrative SAG rate and royalties. read more. Movies THR Online THR, Esq. Titanic Business James Cameron
Actor Sues 'Lone Survivor' Producers for $1.2 Million After Role Cut
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 28, 2013
Dan Bilzerian says he loaned the production $1 million in exchange for at least eight minutes of screen time and 80 words of dialogue, but appears in the film for less than one minute. read more. The Business Lone Survivor Movies THR, Esq. Business
New Service Launches to Pay Union Bonds (Exclusive)
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 11, 2014
Actors Equity SAG-AFTRA Labor Business IATSE For a fee, BondIt will front the security deposit required by SAG-AFTRA and other unions, relieving a cash flow problem that confronts independent productions. read more. The Business DGA Movies THR Online THR, Esq.
Mel Gibson Sues Producer for Sabotaging "Labor of Love" Film
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 31, 2017
The actor-producer says Voltage Pictures breached their deal for 'The Professor and the Madman.' read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online Mel Gibson
'Back to the Future II" from a Legal Perspective: Unintentionally Visionary
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2015
The inside story of Crispin Glover's lawsuit over George McFly: Was an actor hired to mimic another actor playing a character? read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies Television Tech Business THR Online
Alan Thicke's Sons Claim His Wife Threatened Them With Bad Press to Get More of His Estate
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 15, 2017
The actor's sons say they have no choice but to protect their father's legacy from the "avarice and overreaching" of his thid wife. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online Alan Thicke
Jeep Faces $5M Class Action Lawsuit After Anton Yelchin's Death
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 23, 2016
The lawsuit claims a "dangerously defective" gear shifter has caused more than 300 incidents, including the actor's death. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online
Why the 'Christmas Story' Child Actor Sued Warner Bros. Over Figurines
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 19, 2011
Eriq Gardner Former 'A Christmas Story' child star sues Warner Bros. over allegedly misappropriating his likeness in merchandise. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies
TMZ, Facing Jared Leto in Court, Turns Around and Sues a Source
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 9, 2016
A videographer taped the actor cursing Taylor Swift, then leaked it to the celebrity news site. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Music Business THR Online
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