Digital Media Law

JULY 18, 2010

Believe it or not, Hollywood may be headed for another work stoppage in just two weeks. This time, the Hollywood Teamsters may strike - and that could immediately halt television and film production. For details, see my exclusive Hollywood Reporter story. In 2007-2008, the Writers Guild struck, shuttering television and film production. In 2008-2009, a Screen Actors Guild stalemate lingered for almost a year, shutting down primarily film production.

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Media Law Prof Blog

JULY 31, 2013

A new book discusses Hollywood''s history with Adolf Hitler. More here from the Hollywood Reporter

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Gordon P. Firemark

JANUARY 4, 2013

The USPTO examiner reviewing the application concluded that, because 'Tinseltown' is a term used to identify the region of Los Angeles also known as “Hollywood”, the use of the term on goods would be “primarily geographically descriptive”… and therefore not registrable. Personally, I think that the Hollywood chamber of commerce should have registered the 'Tinseltown” mark years ago.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2010

Just what Hollywood needs: Cheap illegal subscription services, also called "cyberlockers," are the latest piracy threat. Tags: Hollywood Docket THR] Studios and publishers scored a win yesterday at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in a case involving the distribution of foreign copyrighted.

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Gordon P. Firemark

MARCH 30, 2018

TRANSCRIPT: How to protect your intellectual property and other materials when working in Hollywood. This is one of the most common questions I hear from my clients, students, and acquaintances… It seems everybody is worried about their “stuff” getting stolen when they try to shop it around hollywood. VIDEO: [link].

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Trade Secret Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law 100

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Entertainment law news you need to care about this morning: The Hollywood Stock Exchange is tentatively set to launch as a real-money commodity exchange in April. Tags: Hollywood Docket There will be rules and guidelines for HSX to prevent "insider trading," particularly for.

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Digital Media Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Check out my new book “Hollywood on Strike!,” In a strange twist, the book is now available on Kindle - but only on Amazon UK! The vagaries of Amazon. Americans can't buy from the UK store, so don't rush over across the virtual pond. But it should be available soon in Kindle in the U.S., and also on Google books (compatible with Nook, apparently). And, of course, the paperback is available on Amazon U.S. and Createspace (see below).

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Strike Amazon Hollywood Term Sheet 121

Gordon P. Firemark

MARCH 9, 2011

In this SPECIAL Episode: Jonathan Handel talks about the 2007-2009 Hollywood labor strife and his new book on the subject. Special Podcast Episode: Jonathan Handel and “Hollywood on Strike&# is a post from: The Law Offices of Gordon P. Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this SPECIAL Episode: Jonathan Handel talks about the 2007-2009 Hollywood labor strife and his new book on the subject. Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 28, 2015

Several options are on the table as Hollywood's hiring practices go under the microscope. Will you be subpoenaed? read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. The Business Business THR Weekly Magazine

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Digital Media Law

OCTOBER 26, 2012

announcing their new Hollywood venture, called BB Hollywood. It’s a snazzy looking page – a photo of the Hollywood sign with “BB” photoshopped in, to form “BBHOLLYWOOD” in the iconic white staggered, blocky typeface. But it turns out the splash page has already made more of a splash in Hollywood than the agency intended. I’ve already sent it over to our attorney for a cease and desist (letter),” Jeff Lotman told The Hollywood Reporter. 11.9999. Normal. false.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

APRIL 27, 2010

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of embattled Hollywood exec David Bergstein after he failed to appear Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court to explain what assets he has to pay off more than $1 million owed. Tags: Hollywood Docket

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2009

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2009

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JANUARY 27, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

A roundup of Hollywood law firm promotions and hires. read more. THR, Esq. Business Business THR Online

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Law Hollywood 44

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2016

VidAngel gives users the ability to filter language, nudity and violence from films and television shows. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Tech Business THR Online

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

President Obama arrives in Hollywood tonight for an A-list fundraiser that also features House speaker Nancy Pelosi. Amid sagging poll numbers and mounting cricitism, THR takes the pulse of Hollywood on the man the industry helped elect. Tags: Hollywood Docket THR] A complaint.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

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Media Law Prof Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

James Grippando examines whether the glamour of Hollywood influences a prosecuting attorney's decision to seek the death penalty. If the D.A. pictures herself as played by Angelina Jolie, is she more likely to play hardball? More here from the National

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Hollywood 48

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JULY 22, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 27, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 17, 2010

A petition in support of Polanski has been circulating, Tags: Hollywood Docket Those new allegations against Roman Polanski by a British actress who says she was sexually abused in 1982 when she was 16 are weighing on minds at the Festival de Cannes.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 13, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 7, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 5, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

APRIL 23, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Hollywood is supporting the measure, although it's clear that in order to win tech support, language regarding the liability of ISPs for copyright infringement was toned down. [AP. Tags: Hollywood Docket The full text of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement was published yesterday (here).

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Hollywood labor unions and the MPAA have found something they can agree upon: Various unions sent a letter to Congress declaring support for a federal anti-piracy bill. Tags: Hollywood Docket Is there universal support? Not so much. LAT, Salon] We previously told you.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

It's Hollywood labor negotiations time! Tags: Hollywood Docket For the first time in five years, SAG and AFTRA are jointly negotiating with the AMPTP on a new deal for actors. Talks are scheduled for the next seven weeks. THR] The four men who.

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Digital Media Law

MARCH 21, 2009

As expected, the membership of IATSE , the union representing Hollywood crew members, ratified that organization’s proposed contract with the studios yesterday, although not without significant opposition. The new contract takes effect August 1 and runs for three years, as is usual with Hollywood labor agreements. The 15 Hollywood-based IATSE locals covered by the contract encompass over 35,000 members.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

But the new round of Hollywood labor negotiations, which kick off this month, could be less dramatic than in past years thanks to more pragmatic union leadership and a tough economic environment. Tags: Hollywood Docket Let the saber-rattling begin! THR] Independent film producers.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

Note to Hollywood lawyers looking for sympathetic clients: Some cast members of Fox's hit "Glee" are singing a sad song about not profiting sufficiently from the show's big-selling soundtrack. Tags: Hollywood Docket NYP] Vivendi and Time Warner are seeking arbitration in a copyright.

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Digital Media Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

My book Hollywood on Strike! Check out my new book “Hollywood on Strike!,” is now available on Kindle ([link] as well as paperback ([link] (those are links to Amazon). _. available at https://www.createspace.com/3344392 (use limited-time code JL886NCV for 20% off) and on Amazon (also in a Kindle edition). Subscribe to my blog ( jhandel.com ) for more about entertainment law and digital media law. Check out my residuals chart there too.

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