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A shareholder has sued Netflix board members over allegations that they "rigged the compensation process, guaranteeing Netflix officers huge cash payments while misleading investors into believing that these payments were justified by attainment of real performance goals." MORE
9th Circuit notes the procompetitive purposes of compensation limits to amateurs. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online MORE
A federal appellate circuit rules that a lawsuit alleging misappropriation of athletes' likenesses is just a "thinly disguised copyright claim." read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online MORE
Katie O'Connell Marsh is suing Gaumont Television over millions in contingent compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online MORE
The Canadian Supreme Court concludes that a stolen pitch for a children''s animation deserves substantial compensation. read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq. Television Books Business MORE
Eriq Gardner A New York judge dismisses the shock jock's claim that the satellite radio company breached his contract by failing to pay stock awards based upon subscriber growth. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business Howard Stern Sirius XM Radio MORE
The National Labor Relations Board order in a decade-long case comes at a difficult time for the network read more. Turner Broadcasting System The Business Time Warner THR Online THR, Esq. Television Labor Business CNN MORE
Trump Organization Is Charged in 15-Year Tax Scheme “The company was accused of a “sweeping and audacious illegal payments scheme” in compensating executives to help them avoid paying taxes. MORE
Victoria White is seeking a producing credit and compensation for the adaptation. read more MORE
Matthew Belloni Producer QED sues another set of producers saying they have no right to credit or compensation from the upcoming Summit crime drama. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies Summit Entertainment Tyler Perry MORE
Joe DeVito claims he created the universe surrounding King Kong's mysterious home and his pitch for a TV series was turned into a feature film without giving him compensation or credit. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online MORE
The plaintiff alleges her pitch on "experiential programming" was taken by Discovery Communications without permission and compensation. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Television Business MORE
million) bonuses and stock pushed his total compensation up by more than In spite of the phone hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch's take home pay is increasing this year. From the Hollywood Reporter: although Mr. Murdoch's salary stayed the same ($8.1 MORE
5POINTZ GRAFITTI RULING GIVES ARTISTS COMPENSATION. 5POINTZ GRAFITTI RULING GIVES ARTISTS COMPENSATION. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. Here's what we talked about. BREAKING NEWS: CALIFORNIA’S LAW REQUIRING IMDB TO REMOVE AGE INFO STRUCK DOWN AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL. MORE
11 Victim Compensation Fund. On this week’s episode of the legal-affairs podcast Lawyer2Lawyer , we look at the documentary, Out of the Ashes: 9/11. The film documents the Sept. Created just 11 days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, it remains the largest public entitlement program ever. We speak with the executive producer, writer and co-director of the documentary, Marilyn J. MORE
CBS scores a big win as a Los Angeles judge dismisses a talent agency's claim that Judy Sheindlin's compensation was purposely structured to wipe out profits on the syndicated hit. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online MORE
Tags: Back End Contingent Compensation Profit Participation Residuals MORE
The nine plaintiffs claim that they never received proper rest or meal breaks or tips for working major Hollywood parties at Au Fudge and are seeking $461,649. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Style Style THR Online Jessica Biel Restaurants MORE
Jay wanted to compare the market-centric model to the user-centric model as well as the proposal for streaming remuneration paid by the services to fairly compensate the workers for the vast wealth that has been transferred to companies like Spotify (and specifically to Daniel Ek). MORE
Should athletes whose playing days are far behind them be compensated when the NCAA licenses their likeness and image for commercial use? Should those same athletes be able to negotiate their own deals with TV networks and video game makers who want to use those same images and likenesses? MORE
Eriq Gardner Shock jock presses claim that Sirius owes him contractually-promised stock compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music MORE
Katie O'Connell Marsh says she is owed millions in contingent compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online MORE
A childhood development expert says the studio based the mega-hit 'Inside Out' on her idea, but didn't give her credit or compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online MORE
Yes, that question could come up if the high court agrees to the NCAA's petition to review its dispute with athletes over compensation. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Culture Tech Business THR Online MORE
Proud to stand with 1000s of artists & music lovers to fight for fair compensation for performers #IRespectMusic pic.twitter.com/9v6BEDdijA. — Jerry Nadler (@JerryNadler) October 15, 2014 MORE
Deutch and Issa will be joined by legendary artists Dionne Warwick, Sam Moore, and others to introduce legislation to ensure music creators are fairly compensated when their songs are played on AM/FM radio. MORE
My talk is about content acquisition and compensation structures for podcasters. Next week, I'll be speaking at the Podcast Movement – Evolutions conference in Los Angeles. I'll be covering how to pay for and get paid for content as a podcaster. MORE
Eriq Gardner A former publicist at Roger & Cowan demands back compensation for firm's 1600 employees but doesn't get an injunction read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business Labor MORE
What does the host/podcaster receive as compensation/benefit for being part of the network? This week, I've been head-down on a couple of projects for start-up podcast networks. Every network is a little bit different, but they all have a few common hallmarks. MORE
"Only in Hollywood would someone who has received compensation and credit sue because no one asked him to do any actual work," states the filing. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online Peter Rabbit MORE
States, however, through their worker compensation laws, require medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs be provided to employees injured in the course and scope of their employment. Employees generally cannot waive their worker’s compensation claims for work-related injuries. MORE
The Good Lie' producers are facing a lawsuit from refugees who shared traumatic personal stories and expected compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies Business THR Online MORE
The plaintiff accuses Netflix's board members of not disclosing Netflix's liability on the tax front after allegedly rigging its compensation system with sham bonuses. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online MORE
For example, a solo musician can't be hired to play as the 4th member of a combo for a simple compensation rate of, say, $100 per performance. Earlier today, I had a call from the HR director at one of the colleges where I teach one night a week. MORE
Producers often include provisions in their contracts stating that the work is being performed by an independent contractor, who agrees to take responsibility for all taxes, workers' compensation, and other obligations. The issue most often comes to a head after a worker seeks unemployment compensation after a job ends. The same can occur when a worker is injured and seeks Worker Compensation coverage. Are you classifying the people who work for you properly? MORE
In fact, many folks in the entertainment industry view credit as more important than compensation, in the short run. So, in evaluating an offer that includes a producer credit in lieu of some or all of the compensation a party would otherwise seek, it’s important to consider not just the career benefit, but also the risk involved with being credited as a producer. It’s quite frequent in my practice. MORE
Eriq Gardner Famous former athletes including Bill Russell continue to pursue compensation from lucrative video game licensing deals. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business MORE
This case law overage spans topics such as personal injury and wrongful death; employment, worker’s compensation, and wrongful termination; business interruption insurance; privacy protections; reimbursement disputes; shareholder disputes; and the travel industry. MORE
A survey of earnings of solo and small-firm attorneys in the United States finds that the average attorney’s compensation dropped last year, while a wide gender gap persists. Conducted for the second year, the Martindale-Avvo Attorney Compensation Report said that the average compensation for a solo or small-firm attorney in 2018 was $194,000, down $4,000 from 2017. MORE
Heller alleges the hit film failed to get his consent, didn't give him compensation, stole his work and tarnished his reputation. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Music Business THR Online MORE
The going rate to compensate interns for three months of unpaid work is $505. read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq. Television Business MORE
One potential solution to the crisis with performer compensation from streaming is an expanded remuneration right paid directly to performers and featured artists by streaming platforms. Does not change the underlying payments to featured performers, does not compensate nonfeatured performers. Does not compensate nonfeatured performers. MORE
The studios make their move to dismiss a lawsuit from a guild that claims that musicians haven't been properly compensated. read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Music Business THR Online Labor MORE
Steven Kaplan spent four years fighting for compensation in California and England courts. read more. The Business Movies THR Online THR, Esq. Business MORE
Compensation Related Topics THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
The nine plaintiffs claim that they never received proper rest or meal breaks or tips for working major Hollywood parties at Au Fudge and are seeking $461,649. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Style Style THR Online Jessica Biel Restaurants
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JULY 20, 2010
In fact, many folks in the entertainment industry view credit as more important than compensation, in the short run. So, in evaluating an offer that includes a producer credit in lieu of some or all of the compensation a party would otherwise seek, it’s important to consider not just the career benefit, but also the risk involved with being credited as a producer. It’s quite frequent in my practice.
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APRIL 17, 2012
Eriq Gardner A New York judge dismisses the shock jock's claim that the satellite radio company breached his contract by failing to pay stock awards based upon subscriber growth. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business Howard Stern Sirius XM Radio
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APRIL 5, 2017
A federal appellate circuit rules that a lawsuit alleging misappropriation of athletes' likenesses is just a "thinly disguised copyright claim." read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online
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million) bonuses and stock pushed his total compensation up by more than In spite of the phone hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch's take home pay is increasing this year. From the Hollywood Reporter: although Mr. Murdoch's salary stayed the same ($8.1
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11 Victim Compensation Fund. On this week’s episode of the legal-affairs podcast Lawyer2Lawyer , we look at the documentary, Out of the Ashes: 9/11. The film documents the Sept. Created just 11 days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, it remains the largest public entitlement program ever. We speak with the executive producer, writer and co-director of the documentary, Marilyn J.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
The National Labor Relations Board order in a decade-long case comes at a difficult time for the network read more. Turner Broadcasting System The Business Time Warner THR Online THR, Esq. Television Labor Business CNN
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
Tags: Back End Contingent Compensation Profit Participation Residuals
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FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Katie O'Connell Marsh says she is owed millions in contingent compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online
Gordon P. Firemark
JUNE 23, 2020
States, however, through their worker compensation laws, require medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs be provided to employees injured in the course and scope of their employment. Employees generally cannot waive their worker’s compensation claims for work-related injuries.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 16, 2018
Katie O'Connell Marsh is suing Gaumont Television over millions in contingent compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 5, 2018
CBS scores a big win as a Los Angeles judge dismisses a talent agency's claim that Judy Sheindlin's compensation was purposely structured to wipe out profits on the syndicated hit. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online
Gordon P. Firemark
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
My talk is about content acquisition and compensation structures for podcasters. Next week, I'll be speaking at the Podcast Movement – Evolutions conference in Los Angeles. I'll be covering how to pay for and get paid for content as a podcaster.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
9th Circuit notes the procompetitive purposes of compensation limits to amateurs. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 29, 2015
The Good Lie' producers are facing a lawsuit from refugees who shared traumatic personal stories and expected compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2012
Victoria White is seeking a producing credit and compensation for the adaptation. read more
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 20, 2017
A childhood development expert says the studio based the mega-hit 'Inside Out' on her idea, but didn't give her credit or compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Proud to stand with 1000s of artists & music lovers to fight for fair compensation for performers #IRespectMusic pic.twitter.com/9v6BEDdijA. — Jerry Nadler (@JerryNadler) October 15, 2014
Gordon P. Firemark
JULY 9, 2021
What does the host/podcaster receive as compensation/benefit for being part of the network? This week, I've been head-down on a couple of projects for start-up podcast networks. Every network is a little bit different, but they all have a few common hallmarks.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
The studios make their move to dismiss a lawsuit from a guild that claims that musicians haven't been properly compensated. read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Music Business THR Online Labor
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 11, 2018
The plaintiff accuses Netflix's board members of not disclosing Netflix's liability on the tax front after allegedly rigging its compensation system with sham bonuses. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2015
Heller alleges the hit film failed to get his consent, didn't give him compensation, stole his work and tarnished his reputation. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Music Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 22, 2011
Eriq Gardner Shock jock presses claim that Sirius owes him contractually-promised stock compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 11, 2018
A shareholder has sued Netflix board members over allegations that they "rigged the compensation process, guaranteeing Netflix officers huge cash payments while misleading investors into believing that these payments were justified by attainment of real performance goals."
Media Law
JULY 3, 2019
A survey of earnings of solo and small-firm attorneys in the United States finds that the average attorney’s compensation dropped last year, while a wide gender gap persists. Conducted for the second year, the Martindale-Avvo Attorney Compensation Report said that the average compensation for a solo or small-firm attorney in 2018 was $194,000, down $4,000 from 2017.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Eriq Gardner A former publicist at Roger & Cowan demands back compensation for firm's 1600 employees but doesn't get an injunction read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business Labor
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 6, 2018
"Only in Hollywood would someone who has received compensation and credit sue because no one asked him to do any actual work," states the filing. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online Peter Rabbit
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 16, 2016
Yes, that question could come up if the high court agrees to the NCAA's petition to review its dispute with athletes over compensation. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Culture Tech Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 28, 2016
Joe DeVito claims he created the universe surrounding King Kong's mysterious home and his pitch for a TV series was turned into a feature film without giving him compensation or credit. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 6, 2013
The plaintiff alleges her pitch on "experiential programming" was taken by Discovery Communications without permission and compensation. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Television Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2013
The Canadian Supreme Court concludes that a stolen pitch for a children''s animation deserves substantial compensation. read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq. Television Books Business
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 19, 2021
One potential solution to the crisis with performer compensation from streaming is an expanded remuneration right paid directly to performers and featured artists by streaming platforms. Does not change the underlying payments to featured performers, does not compensate nonfeatured performers. Does not compensate nonfeatured performers.
Music Technology Policy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Jay wanted to compare the market-centric model to the user-centric model as well as the proposal for streaming remuneration paid by the services to fairly compensate the workers for the vast wealth that has been transferred to companies like Spotify (and specifically to Daniel Ek).
Gordon P. Firemark
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
5POINTZ GRAFITTI RULING GIVES ARTISTS COMPENSATION. 5POINTZ GRAFITTI RULING GIVES ARTISTS COMPENSATION. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. Here's what we talked about. BREAKING NEWS: CALIFORNIA’S LAW REQUIRING IMDB TO REMOVE AGE INFO STRUCK DOWN AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Gordon P. Firemark
DECEMBER 11, 2009
Should athletes whose playing days are far behind them be compensated when the NCAA licenses their likeness and image for commercial use? Should those same athletes be able to negotiate their own deals with TV networks and video game makers who want to use those same images and likenesses?
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 23, 2021
Deutch and Issa will be joined by legendary artists Dionne Warwick, Sam Moore, and others to introduce legislation to ensure music creators are fairly compensated when their songs are played on AM/FM radio.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2011
Eriq Gardner Famous former athletes including Bill Russell continue to pursue compensation from lucrative video game licensing deals. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 27, 2015
Steven Kaplan spent four years fighting for compensation in California and England courts. read more. The Business Movies THR Online THR, Esq. Business
Gordon P. Firemark
MAY 7, 2018
Producers often include provisions in their contracts stating that the work is being performed by an independent contractor, who agrees to take responsibility for all taxes, workers' compensation, and other obligations. The issue most often comes to a head after a worker seeks unemployment compensation after a job ends. The same can occur when a worker is injured and seeks Worker Compensation coverage. Are you classifying the people who work for you properly?
LawSites
JUNE 7, 2021
This case law overage spans topics such as personal injury and wrongful death; employment, worker’s compensation, and wrongful termination; business interruption insurance; privacy protections; reimbursement disputes; shareholder disputes; and the travel industry.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Matthew Belloni Producer QED sues another set of producers saying they have no right to credit or compensation from the upcoming Summit crime drama. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies Summit Entertainment Tyler Perry
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 30, 2020
For example, a solo musician can't be hired to play as the 4th member of a combo for a simple compensation rate of, say, $100 per performance. Earlier today, I had a call from the HR director at one of the colleges where I teach one night a week.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 12, 2015
The going rate to compensate interns for three months of unpaid work is $505. read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq. Television Business
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