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Netflix Accused of Stealing 'Burning Sands' Story in New Lawsuit
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 19, 2017
Movies Movies THR Online NetflixAn author and educator says the film is based on his book of the same name. read more. THR, Esq.
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Netflix and Escobar Family in Bitter Trademark Dispute Over 'Narcos'
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Television Television Culture THR Online Netflix NarcosAs the series contends with the killing of its location scout in rural Mexico, the family of Pablo Escobar ratchets up its rights claims while offering "no comment" regarding the crewmember's death. read more. THR, Esq.
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Netflix's Poaching of Fox Employees Could Set New Legal Precedent
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
The Business Business Netflix THR Weekly MagazineThe streaming company has claimed that employees under contract are free to leave at any time, but labor experts say that rules are unclear. read more. THR, Esq.
Fox-Netflix Poaching Fight Questions Enforceability of Employment Contracts
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 10, 2018
Business Business THR Online NetflixCan an employer enforce a contract by any means other than litigation? read more. THR, Esq.
Netflix Antitrust Lawsuit Tossed By Judge
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Eriq Gardner Class action plaintiffs won't be able to pursue allegations that Netflix violated antitrust laws by making an agreement with Walmart. The Business Tech Business Netflix
Netflix Accused of Violating U.S. Tax Law in Bonuses to Top Executives
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."
Hollywood Docket: Netflix Defeats Claim by Deaf Blogger Who Fought for Captioning
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 3, 2015
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Netflix Wants to Change Law Against Revealing Video-Viewing History
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Eriq Gardner) Netflix lobbies for change of Video Privacy Protection Act. Tech Tech Business NetflixMeanwhile, company faces developing class action lawsuit for violating VPPA. read more. THR, Esq.
Netflix Expands
Media Law Prof Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2013
From Time magazine, a discussion of an unlikely partnership between Netflix, the DVD/streaming film/TV service and cable operators. More here
Should Sharing Netflix Passwords Be Illegal? (Analysis)
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 2, 2011
Eriq Gardner Before you share your Netflix password, read this. read more. THR, Esq. Tech Tech
Netflix and the European Market
Media Law Prof Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
From the Hollywood Reporter: a discussion of Netflix''s European launch, and its importance for the company that specializes in streaming content
'Gilmore Girls' Producer Sues Warner Bros. Over Netflix Reboot
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 11, 2016
Gavin Polone says he's entitled to profits from the Netflix revival. read more. THR, Esq. Live Feed Television Television THR Online
Chicago's Tax on Netflix, Spotify Subscriptions Challenged in Court
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Legal group says city can't levy Netflix’s video streaming service if the tax does not apply to the video-by-mail service. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Music Tech Business THR Online
Hollywood Docket: Did Netflix Register the Qwikster Trademark?
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
The Business Business Netflixedit@hollywoodreporter.com (Eriq Gardner) Firm failed to secure Qwikster Twitter handle, which is currently controlled by a weed smoking Elmo. read more. THR, Esq.
Netflix Gets Termination of Weinstein Co. Output Deal
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 17, 2018
and Lantern Entertainment, Netflix won't have to stream the third season of MTV's 'Scream' and also comes to resolution over 'Peaky Blinders' and the sequel to 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.' In a settlement with The Weinstein Co.
Netflix Directors Ask Judge to Reject Shareholder Lawsuit Over Executive Bonuses
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.
Charter Alleges NY AG Conspired With "Cabal" to Bring Netflix Throttling Lawsuit
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 24, 2018
The telecom giant points to the role of famed net neutrality advocate Tim Wu in secretly working on the case and meeting with the likes of Google and Netflix.
Judge Halts Netflix's Plan to Stream Zach Galifianakis Comedy in June
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 27, 2016
The Business Movies Tech Business THR Online Netflix Relativity Media MastermindsRelativity Media wins the latest round in a bitter battle with its successful reorganization at stake. read more. THR, Esq.
Netflix, Voi Siete Stronzi
The Legal Satyricon
JANUARY 15, 2016
Netflix announced that it is going to take action to prevent people from logging in through proxy servers. “In coming weeks, those using proxies and unblockers will only be able to access the service in the country where they currently are,” David Fullagar, Netflix’s VP of content delivery architecture, wrote in a blog post.
Fox Strikes Back at Netflix's Attempt to Void Fixed-Term Employment Deals
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2016
The content giant demands that a judge halt Netflix's counterclaims. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Business THR Online
Netflix, Amazon Beat Blacklisting Lawsuit From Former Employee
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Netflix Reed Hastings THR Online THR, Esq. The claims from Jerry Kowal included defamation and wrongful termination read more. Amazon Studios Television Amazon.com Ted Sarandos Jeff Bezos Business
Fox Sues Netflix for Poaching Employees
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
The film and television studio seeks an injunction to prevent contractual interference. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online
Relativity's $1.5 Billion Lawsuit Offers Rare Peek at Netflix License Agreement
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2016
The Ryan Kavanaugh studio asserts Netflix tried to drive it out of business, and the complaint confirms that Relativity is now up for sale. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Tech Business THR Online
Netflix Countersues Fox, Claims Employee Deals Unenforceable
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2016
The streaming giant alleges that Fox has created "a form of involuntary servitude" in its workforce and advises a judge it will be looking to recruit more Fox employees. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Tech Business THR Online
Netflix Gets Green Light from Appeals Court to Challenge Fox's Employment Contracts
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 29, 2018
Fox had argued that Netflix's legal claims were based on enforcement of contracts, but in a decision with potentially big ramifications, a California appeals court disagrees.
Netflix User Sues Over Rising Subscription Fees
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 30, 2016
The lawsuit estimates 22 million people could be part of a class action against the streaming company. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online
Bill Cosby Countersues Accusers For Defamation, Interference With NBC, Netflix Deals
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2015
It's the rare mention of the comedian's shelved NBC sitcom and Netflix special in the legal drama ensuing from the sexual assault allegations against him.
Netflix, Amazon Sued by Former Executive in Million-Dollar Lawsuit
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 1, 2014
Former Netflix director of content acquisition Jerry Kowal claims the digital streaming service used its leverage to get him fired from Amazon after it accused him of stealing confidential information. The Business Netflix THR Online THR, Esq. read more. Amazon.com Business
Hollywood Docket: Athletes v. NCAA; Netflix v. Jerry Kowal; Oksana Baiul v. WME
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 10, 2014
The Business Sports Netflix THR Online THR, Esq. A roundup of entertainment law news including appellate rulings on book scanning and ''The Bourne Identity.'' read more. The Bourne Legacy Business
CBS, Netflix Seal Content Deal
Media Law Prof Blog
JULY 27, 2011
From The Hollywood Reporter: CBS and Netflix have entered into a two year deal to provide Netflix users streaming content of CBS Corp's material, including 90210, United States of Tara, Californication, and Dexter. In addition, Latin American subscribers will get
Competitors Closing on $1 Million Netflix Prize
Thompson On Hollywood
JUNE 26, 2009
Netflix promised anyone who improved their recommendation algorithm by 10% their $1-million Netflix Prize. Tags: Netflix Netflix One team claims 10.5% If no one tops them, the money could be theirs.
Netflix Battles Judge's Suspicions of "Bad Faith" Streaming Plan
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 19, 2016
A hearing in bankruptcy court examined whether Netflix has cause to put Relativity's "Masterminds" and "The Disappointments Room" on its service next month.
Netflix User Sues Over Rising Subscription Fees
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 30, 2016
The lawsuit estimates 22 million people could be part of a class action against the streaming company. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online
Netflix Aims to Exit Relativity Deal With Appeal of Bankruptcy Judge's Conclusions
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
A Relativity spokesperson says Netflix is trying to "unfairly leverage the Chapter 11 process to only their advantage." read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online
NY AG Fights Removal of Lawsuit Alleging ISP Throttled Netflix
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 14, 2017
Charter Communications contends that federal law including net neutrality regulations preempt state claims made over promised Internet speed and access to content. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Tech Business THR Online
MPAA, Netflix Support FX's Defense Against Olivia de Havilland
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 25, 2018
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is also backing the network, and suggests it may have been legally better off had it portrayed de Havilland as a human-worm hybrid. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online
Netflix Moves to Kill Relativity's $1.5 Billion Lawsuit
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
The streaming giant asserts that Relativity can't sue over statements made in connection with the Ryan Kavanaugh studio's bankruptcy. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Tech Business THR Online
Netflix Beats Antitrust Class Action At Appeals Court
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
No support for subscriber injuries from a Netflix-Walmart pact means the lawsuit falls like a collapsing house of cards. read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq. Television Tech Business
Netflix and Facebook Are Friends
Thompson On Hollywood
MARCH 24, 2009
Thus it's no surprise that Netflix and Facebook have joined forces. Tags: Facebook Netflix Facebook Netflix It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that social networking is the the next growth area for movies.
Comcast/Netflix Agree On Deal For Faster Streaming
Media Law Prof Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
From the New York Times: Comcast and Netflix have an agreement to provide Netflix''s users with quicker access to Internet service, avoiding that dreaded "buffering" notice. Other Netflix users will remain What does the deal mean for net neutrality, though?
'Stranger Things' Creators Sued for Allegedly Stealing Concept for Netflix Show
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 3, 2018
Charlie Kessler says he pitched the idea for 'Stranger Things' to Matt and Ross Duffer at a party in 2014. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online Stranger Things
Judge Won't Let FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal Stop Lawsuit Alleging Charter Throttled Netflix
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Rejecting a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, a judge notes how the FCC said that states "continue to play their vital role in protecting consumers from fraud." read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Tech Business THR Online
Meet Netflix's "Juicers": People Who Get Paid to Watch TV
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 15, 2016
"Project Beetlejuice" — about which little is known — pays people to pick the best still images and videos from thousands of titles to help users figure out what to watch. Now, two of them are suing for overtime, paid vacation, health insurance and more. read more. THR, Esq.
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