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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
Compensation is mainly based on percentage of work billed and collected … We expect an associate to earn $10,000 in compensation in the first year.” A law firm in Boston is offering the princely sum of $10,000 per year. source) Well, in all fairness, that is the projected income for the incoming associate. Still, if [.]. 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
Over the years, the union asserts, performers have contributed more and more creative contributions to the dialogue, staging, and choreography, but haven't been compensated accordingly. If you've been planning to develop your plays and musicals using professional actors in a “developmental” production environment, you may have to put your plans on hold. 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
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
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
Products and Services Mentioned in this episode: (Some links may be affiliate links for which we receive compensation). Products and Services Mentioned in this episode: (Some links may be affiliate links for which we receive compensation) Voyage Media Kyosaki, Robert: Rich Dad Poor Dad Entertainment Industry Insights interviews Podcasts Theatre law broadway producer theater theatre producer Entertainment Industry Insights Podcast. Episode 4: Nat Mundel. 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. If you're a podcaster and you're serious about it as a business, or as part of your existing business, you won't want to miss this discussion. Friday, February 14th at 4:00pm. 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
"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
By negotiating the actors' fees before the show is actor even auditions (“tests”) for the role, the Producer avoids being “held up” for greater compensation once it's clear the actor is wanted for the show. Often, for a pilot, the actors will be paid some multiple of the SAG/AFTRA minimum compensation. In show business, it's not unusual to learn that a player's credit is more important to him or her than the amount of compensation. 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. So, any workplace-contracted cases of Covid-19 would likely be covered under Worker Compensation. The scenario. 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
Future content will include compensation data, attorney satisfaction, and surveys on managing partners and summer associates, LexisNexis says. 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
Moshe Benabou says he was fired in October after an incident at a concert and now wants money for assault and battery as well as failure to pay overtime compensation. read more. Music Justin Bieber THR, Esq 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. She called to tell me that I can no longer be classified as an independent contractor, and that under California's new law, AB5, I must be treated as an employee. No big deal for me. I don't really mind. 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
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
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
Gordon P. Firemark
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.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
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
Media Law Prof Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
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
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
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
Media Law
FEBRUARY 27, 2011
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.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
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
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Katie O'Connell Marsh says she is owed millions in contingent compensation. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television 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
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
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. So, any workplace-contracted cases of Covid-19 would likely be covered under Worker Compensation. The scenario.
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
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. If you're a podcaster and you're serious about it as a business, or as part of your existing business, you won't want to miss this discussion. Friday, February 14th at 4:00pm.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2012
Victoria White is seeking a producing credit and compensation for the adaptation. read more
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
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 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
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."
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
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 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
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?
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
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 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?
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
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
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 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
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
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 10, 2019
Over the years, the union asserts, performers have contributed more and more creative contributions to the dialogue, staging, and choreography, but haven't been compensated accordingly. If you've been planning to develop your plays and musicals using professional actors in a “developmental” production environment, you may have to put your plans on hold.
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
The Legal Satyricon
JUNE 6, 2012
Compensation is mainly based on percentage of work billed and collected … We expect an associate to earn $10,000 in compensation in the first year.” A law firm in Boston is offering the princely sum of $10,000 per year. source) Well, in all fairness, that is the projected income for the incoming associate. Still, if [.].
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 10, 2013
Moshe Benabou says he was fired in October after an incident at a concert and now wants money for assault and battery as well as failure to pay overtime compensation. read more. Music Justin Bieber THR, Esq
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. She called to tell me that I can no longer be classified as an independent contractor, and that under California's new law, AB5, I must be treated as an employee. No big deal for me. I don't really mind.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 6, 2013
Products and Services Mentioned in this episode: (Some links may be affiliate links for which we receive compensation). Products and Services Mentioned in this episode: (Some links may be affiliate links for which we receive compensation) Voyage Media Kyosaki, Robert: Rich Dad Poor Dad Entertainment Industry Insights interviews Podcasts Theatre law broadway producer theater theatre producer Entertainment Industry Insights Podcast. Episode 4: Nat Mundel.
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 28, 2013
By negotiating the actors' fees before the show is actor even auditions (“tests”) for the role, the Producer avoids being “held up” for greater compensation once it's clear the actor is wanted for the show. Often, for a pilot, the actors will be paid some multiple of the SAG/AFTRA minimum compensation. In show business, it's not unusual to learn that a player's credit is more important to him or her than the amount of compensation.
Media Law
JANUARY 4, 2021
Future content will include compensation data, attorney satisfaction, and surveys on managing partners and summer associates, LexisNexis says.
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