It’s a good idea to have a lawyer do a full, script-clearance review to alert you to any potential trouble spots, and provide you with the strategies and documents you need to reduce or eliminate the risks. AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. MORE
Trump’s strategy differed most strikingly from Bush’s and Obama’s in its largely military approach to extremism. Trump’s Simplistic Strategy on Jihadism - The New Yorker MORE
Ellie Goulding is now extending the strategy in rather a brilliant way. We all know that YouTube pays the lowest royalty rate and has the least transparent royalty statements of any digital service. MORE
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As MTP readers will know, part of Silicon Valley’s legal strategy for over a decade has been to twist the defense of “fair use” into an unrecognizable mass that has the same end result as all of the Valley Boys attacks on copyright–artists get nothing and Googlers can buy a $15 million soundproof love palace in Manhattan. MORE
Van Eijk Nico, University of Amsterdam Institute for Information Law, Joost Poort, SEO Economic Research, and Paul Rutten, Leiden University, have published Legal, Economic and Cultural Aspects of File Sharing, in Communications and Strategies, No. MORE
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But as always, it’s important to consult with your tax and legal advisers before embarking on any legal strategy for your career or business. A carefully considered fiscal year strategy can also help stabilize the distribution of income and expenses. MORE
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On Thursday, March 31, the Massachusetts Bar Association is presenting a special symposium for solo and small firm lawyers, Strategies for Success: 2011. I am among the line-up of presenters for this program. The symposium will feature a unique format — a series of seven, 20-minute sessions, “Pointers by the Pros,&# on various aspects of marketing and managing a law practice. My session will cover the use of social media to promote a practice. MORE
DeVoy In addition to last month’s anemic job growth, other numbers are mounting up against Barack Obama. In particular, the youth who handed him his 2008 victory, are slowly deserting him. With 85% of the class of 2011 moving back into their parents’ basements, it’s easy to understand why. Yes, the president doesn’t [.]. political correctness politics MORE
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The company attempts to pay statutory license fees as a cable operator. The broadcasters respond that the new defense to copyright infringement is "astonishing." read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq. Television Tech Business MORE
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The news defendant showcases its trial strategy in the interrogation of a journalism professor testifying on behalf of Hogan. read more. THR, Esq. Culture Television Culture Tech Business THR Online Hulk Hogan MORE
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By Matthew Belloni The emails kept coming all day Friday: "What's going on at Warner Bros?" asked a copyright lawyer. Man, you think Warners hates Toberoff?" joked another. "So, So, you win a case against a studio these days and they'll. MORE
Hundreds of thousands of people have been sued for copyright infringement in the past three years using a controversial litigation strategy. read more. The Business Puncture Movies THR, Esq. Tech Piracy Business MORE
2 Click here to access our free video series that reveals a simple, cost-effective approach to modern law firm marketing that leverages new media strategies. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment. MORE
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Google’s Blame Bing Strategy Crumbles with Senator Franken. She also invoked the “Skippy” strategy a bit too often for Senator Franken–meaning that she tried to excuse Google’s behavior by spreading the blame around to Bing and Yahoo!, In fact, the theme that ran though the entire day was that somehow all Google had to do was prove they were different than Microsoft and they won–the Blame Bing strategy. MORE
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So much for “Change Congress”–it’s now become “Change for Congress” The Internet Radio Fairness Coalition lead by Pandora has revealed that no only will the Internet Radio Fairness Act be back in the new Congress, according to Politico’s Morning Tech , “this year is going to bring the fight of Pandora’s political life” to protect Joe Kennedy’s $700,000 a year salary and Tim Westergren’s million a month in stock sales. MORE
Sundance breakout "Escape From Tomorrow," which depicts Disney princesses as prostitutes and was filmed without permission inside Disney''s parks, fails to provoke a legal response from a studio unwilling to dole out free press. read more. Movies THR, Esq. Business MORE
The blogger, sued twice by producers and once busted for offering a contestant $2,500 to spill secrets, tells how he still manages to reveal winners thanks to his own winning strategy. MORE
Harrison will lead a new legal technology practice for the agency and focus on the development of the firm’s digital content strategies for existing and future clients. Erin Harrison, the former editor-in-chief of Legaltech News and InsideCounsel, has joined the corporate communications agency Baretz+Brunelle, the agency announced today. MORE
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The young attorneys think the key to victory is to attack the RIAA’s litigation strategy, which ha[s] spawned 30,000 lawsuits over five years, most of which have settled out of court for a few thousand dollars. “We We think the jury is going to reject this strategy,” Camara said. The RIAA strategy here is not to try any of these cases.” MORE
By Eriq Gardner We've written about the legal strategy dismissively known as "Send takedown request first, ask questions about the merits later." The tactic has been irksome to many who have uploaded content onto YouTube only to see it taken. MORE
These can range from the high level ("What is your gamification strategy?") Strategy vs Implementation Details When assessing the gamification capabilities of products, it seems many buyers like to focus on the details, or features, employed by the product. MORE
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How to get the best deal possible: Negotiation strategies I learned from my 5 five-year-old. Kindergartens must have upped their game. It seems they're teaching negotiating skills. At least, that's what you'd conclude from talking to my five-year-old.
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The company attempts to pay statutory license fees as a cable operator. The broadcasters respond that the new defense to copyright infringement is "astonishing." read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq. Television Tech Business
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Alex Ben Block As the SOPA legislation hangs by a thread, Hollywood's top lobbyist says he's not to blame for the backlash. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Movies Movies Chris Dodd MPAA Piracy Politics
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Ellie Goulding is now extending the strategy in rather a brilliant way. We all know that YouTube pays the lowest royalty rate and has the least transparent royalty statements of any digital service.
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JUNE 16, 2015
The studio trade association says Google is abusing the litigation process by trying to unfairly use Sony hack documents in a public relations war. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Tech Business THR Online
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MAY 12, 2012
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MAY 2, 2012
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Sundance breakout "Escape From Tomorrow," which depicts Disney princesses as prostitutes and was filmed without permission inside Disney''s parks, fails to provoke a legal response from a studio unwilling to dole out free press. read more. Movies THR, Esq. Business
Music Technology Policy
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
As MTP readers will know, part of Silicon Valley’s legal strategy for over a decade has been to twist the defense of “fair use” into an unrecognizable mass that has the same end result as all of the Valley Boys attacks on copyright–artists get nothing and Googlers can buy a $15 million soundproof love palace in Manhattan.
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APRIL 5, 2016
Fresh from a $140 million verdict, the wrestler’s lead attorney Charles Harder reveals his winning strategy, the mistakes Nick Denton made and the crazy backstory behind a surreal (and influential) trial.
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APRIL 5, 2013
Hundreds of thousands of people have been sued for copyright infringement in the past three years using a controversial litigation strategy. read more. The Business Puncture Movies THR, Esq. Tech Piracy Business
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APRIL 20, 2013
US drug related incarceration are up, and drug use is NOT down. We will not arrest our way out of this problem. ReformNow. Mayor Cory Booker
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MAY 25, 2016
The blogger, sued twice by producers and once busted for offering a contestant $2,500 to spill secrets, tells how he still manages to reveal winners thanks to his own winning strategy.
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JANUARY 26, 2017
Harrison will lead a new legal technology practice for the agency and focus on the development of the firm’s digital content strategies for existing and future clients. Erin Harrison, the former editor-in-chief of Legaltech News and InsideCounsel, has joined the corporate communications agency Baretz+Brunelle, the agency announced today.
The Legal Satyricon
JUNE 8, 2011
DeVoy In addition to last month’s anemic job growth, other numbers are mounting up against Barack Obama. In particular, the youth who handed him his 2008 victory, are slowly deserting him. With 85% of the class of 2011 moving back into their parents’ basements, it’s easy to understand why. Yes, the president doesn’t [.]. political correctness politics
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
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MARCH 10, 2016
The news defendant showcases its trial strategy in the interrogation of a journalism professor testifying on behalf of Hogan. read more. THR, Esq. Culture Television Culture Tech Business THR Online Hulk Hogan
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OCTOBER 27, 2011
Eriq Gardner An attorney for the band members reveals strategy in fighting charges that Bret Michaels-led Poison stole hit songs in the 1980s. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music
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MARCH 26, 2015
2 Click here to access our free video series that reveals a simple, cost-effective approach to modern law firm marketing that leverages new media strategies. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment.
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FEBRUARY 18, 2010
Federal judge Robert Gettleman has held infomercial king Kevin Trudeau in contempt for inducing his fans to send the judge so many emails that they crashed his computer. Mr. Trudeau was scheduled for a hearing on March 9 and posted
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OCTOBER 10, 2013
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JANUARY 28, 2009
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JANUARY 12, 2015
But as always, it’s important to consult with your tax and legal advisers before embarking on any legal strategy for your career or business. A carefully considered fiscal year strategy can also help stabilize the distribution of income and expenses.
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JULY 25, 2012
With a rescheduled table read set for Thursday, representatives for the actors suing studio 20th TV strategize in a meeting at the agency. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Television Television Julie Bowen Sofia Vergara Ty Burrell Modern Family
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MAY 20, 2009
The young attorneys think the key to victory is to attack the RIAA’s litigation strategy, which ha[s] spawned 30,000 lawsuits over five years, most of which have settled out of court for a few thousand dollars. “We We think the jury is going to reject this strategy,” Camara said. The RIAA strategy here is not to try any of these cases.”
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JULY 17, 2013
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These can range from the high level ("What is your gamification strategy?") Strategy vs Implementation Details When assessing the gamification capabilities of products, it seems many buyers like to focus on the details, or features, employed by the product.
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APRIL 26, 2011
Van Eijk Nico, University of Amsterdam Institute for Information Law, Joost Poort, SEO Economic Research, and Paul Rutten, Leiden University, have published Legal, Economic and Cultural Aspects of File Sharing, in Communications and Strategies, No.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 8, 2010
By Eriq Gardner Considering the lack of courtroom success that Hollywood studios have had lately, perhaps the best legal strategy is to hide. Consider Polestar Entertainment, a film production company that has just escaped a $700,000 default judgment for allegedly.
DealFatigue
AUGUST 23, 2008
Start-ups acquisition exit strategy founders management merger A friend of mine was fired last week. Nothing unusual, given the current economic climate unless you consider that he was terminated from his own company. “B” started the business several years ago.
DealFatigue
AUGUST 23, 2008
Start-ups acquisition exit strategy founders management mergerA friend of mine was fired last week. Nothing unusual, given the current economic climate unless you consider that he was terminated from his own company. “B” started the business several years ago.
DealFatigue
AUGUST 23, 2008
Tags: merger management acquisition Start-ups founders exit strategy
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 17, 2009
By Eriq Gardner We've written about the legal strategy dismissively known as "Send takedown request first, ask questions about the merits later." The tactic has been irksome to many who have uploaded content onto YouTube only to see it taken.
Gordon P. Firemark
JUNE 19, 2015
So, in my session, I’ll share the fundamental legal principles that apply to content owners, creators and consumers, so you can learn how to stay out of trouble, keep your show legal, and pave the way toward profitable monetization strategies. I’m speaking at Podcast Movement 2015!
Music Technology Policy
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
Google’s Blame Bing Strategy Crumbles with Senator Franken. She also invoked the “Skippy” strategy a bit too often for Senator Franken–meaning that she tried to excuse Google’s behavior by spreading the blame around to Bing and Yahoo!, In fact, the theme that ran though the entire day was that somehow all Google had to do was prove they were different than Microsoft and they won–the Blame Bing strategy.
Gordon P. Firemark
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
It’s a good idea to have a lawyer do a full, script-clearance review to alert you to any potential trouble spots, and provide you with the strategies and documents you need to reduce or eliminate the risks. AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link].
Media Law Prof Blog
MARCH 22, 2011
Rob Friedan, Pennsylvania State University, has published Legislative and Regulatory Strategies for Providing Consumer Safeguards in a Convergent Information and Communications Marketplace in the Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal, volume 33.
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
JANUARY 25, 2014
Harry Belafonte on using artists to fight unjust systems | MSNBC
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