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Entertainment Law Update

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Episodes

Thanksgiving 2024 – Entertainment Law Update 174

SUMMARY In this episode of Entertainment Law Update , Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett discuss OpenAI’s win against news companies over lack of harm claims, though the company faces scrutiny for alleged evidence erasure. They delve into the trademark battle … Read the rest The post Thanksgiving 2024 – Entertainment Law Update 174 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Nov 27, 202456 min

2-Live Termination – Entertainment Law Update 173

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post 2-Live Termination – Entertainment Law Update 173 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Oct 30, 20241 hr 10 min

Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup – Entertainment Law Update 172

SUMMARY In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett examine crucial developments in the industry, including the 2nd Circuit Court’s ruling that the Internet Archive’s digital book sharing is not fair use, which raises significant … Read the rest The post Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup – Entertainment Law Update 172 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Oct 02, 20241 hr 9 min

AI in the Spotlight: Legal Showdowns, Copyright Battles, and Industry Strikes – Entertainment Law Update 171

SUMMARY In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett break down some of the most intriguing legal developments impacting the entertainment industry. Tune in as they discuss the recent overturning of an NFL verdict, the … Read the rest The post AI in the Spotlight: Legal Showdowns, Copyright Battles, and Industry Strikes – Entertainment Law Update 171 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Aug 28, 20241 hr 3 min

NFL, Copyright vs FOIA, Gibson Guitars, and more – Entertainment Law Update 170

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post NFL, Copyright vs FOIA, Gibson Guitars, and more – Entertainment Law Update 170 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Jul 24, 20241 hr 12 min

Damages and Discovery; Right of Publicity, AI, NIL, and more… ELU168

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Damages and Discovery; Right of Publicity, AI, NIL, and more… ELU168 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Jun 03, 2024

Is it Live, or is it? (Entertainment Law Update 167)

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Is it Live, or is it? (Entertainment Law Update 167) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

May 01, 20241 hr 9 min

Over the AI Rainbow: Diving Deep into Copyright Infringement, Trademark Disputes, AI, and NFTs

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Over the AI Rainbow: Diving Deep into Copyright Infringement, Trademark Disputes, AI, and NFTs appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Mar 20, 2024

ELU 165: The Battle for Art and Rights

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post ELU 165: The Battle for Art and Rights appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Feb 29, 20241 hr 19 min

Oh Mickey, you’re so public domain

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Oh Mickey, you’re so public domain appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Jan 18, 202454 min

Echoes of 2023: Legal Landscape Shifts, AI Battles, and NFT Dramas – A Year in Entertainment Law and Predictions for 2024

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Echoes of 2023: Legal Landscape Shifts, AI Battles, and NFT Dramas – A Year in Entertainment Law and Predictions for 2024 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Dec 13, 20231 hr 14 min

Live (sort of) from the 33rd Annual UTCLE/TESLAW Entertainment Law Institute

A.I. in the news… THE LONG WINTER OF INDUSTRY LABOR STOPPAGES IS FINALLY COMING TO AN END. Actors reach deal with Studios on Contract, Compensation and AI Issues #SAGAFTRA #STRIKE #AI https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sag-aftra-deal-reached-studios-union-contract-terms-1235607563/ https://www.engadget.com/sag-aftra-ends-strike-after-securing-a-deal-that-protects-members-from-the-threat-of-ai-035253314.html New Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Artists … Read the rest The post L...

Nov 10, 202346 min

Writer’s strike ends, Actors’ continued, plus much more

Writer’s Strike Ends #Labor #AI #industry https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/writers-strike-ends-wga-amptp-deal-2-1235733452/ https://mashable.com/article/wga-writers-strike-deal-terms#:~:text=A%20big%20talking%20point%20going,bonus%20based%20on%20streamer%20viewership. https://www.wgacontract2023.org/wgacontract/files/memorandum-of-agreement-for-the-2023-wga-theatrical-and-television-basic-agreement.pdf https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/summary-of-the-2023-wga-mba Townsend v. Sheeran ...

Oct 04, 202358 min

Entertainment Law Update for August/September 2023 (#160)

CASE IS OVER: SIRIUSXM (FINALLY) WINS AGAINST FLO AND EDDIE https://completemusicupdate.com/article/final-ruling-in-flo-eddie-lawsuit-against-pandora-provides-overview-of-the-pre-1972-copyright-debate/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/siriusxm-lawsuit-pre-1972-sound-recordings-1235546770/ https://www.copyright.gov/music-modernization/pre1972-soundrecordings/ COCOMELON WINS AGAINST INFRINGING BABY BUS https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/cocomelon-wins-bulk-of-copyright-cl...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 160

Extrateritoriality and other hard words

Transcript of this Episode Calendar Notes: Gordon and Tamera will each be presenting (and recording Episode 162 before a live audience) at the Texas Entertainment Law Institute on Nov. 9-10, 2023. More details and registration information at https://teslaw.org/eli/ Gordon will … Read the rest The post Extrateritoriality and other hard words appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Jul 27, 20231 hr 6 min

O Sole Mio

In this rare solo episode, Gordon Firemark is working without Tamera to get the June Entertainment Law Update out to you! Transcript of this Episode Table of Contents PRICE V. GARLAND LEBRON JAMES JOINS TACO BELL TO END ‘Taco Tuesday’ … Read the rest The post O Sole Mio appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Jul 03, 202336 min

PSA: Stitcher will cease operations soon!

If you listen on Stitcher’s app or website, be advised… the app and site will be shutting down August 29, 2023 The post PSA: Stitcher will cease operations soon! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update .

Jun 27, 20232 min

The Prince Files

WRITERS GUILD ON STRIKE: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/writers-strike-2023-hollywood-screenwriters-ai-concerns-rcna82543 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/disney-demands-showrunners-work-during-writers-strike-wga-1235480879/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/writers-strike-showrunners-unite-studio-demands-1235481502/ https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-wga-tells-members-they-cant-seek-work-1235353659/ KATY PERRY V. KATIE PERRY https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-a...

May 24, 20231 hr 13 min

Don’t Film Me, Bro!

Happy Podiversary to us! 14 years of Entertainment Law Update Podcast! DOMINION v. FOX SETTLEMENT https://apple.news/AsgC0iiY1SvKcGIC-cYPjAg https://player.fm/series/2738868/359838081 https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/31/media/fox-news-dominion-lawsuit/index.html https://www.npr.org/2023/03/31/1167526374/judge-rules-fox-hosts-claims-about-dominion-were-false-says-trial-can-proceed https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/fox-murdochs-face-new-lawsuit-after-788-million-dominion-deal FOX and Dominion have sett...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 3 min

Rise of the Machines?

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND I.P. L AW ZARYA OF THE DAWN LOSES COPYRIGHT OVER IMAGES (FOR REAL THIS TIME) https://processmechanics.com/2023/02/22/a-mixed-decision-from-the-us-copyright-office/ https://www.cbr.com/ai-comic-loses-copyright-protection-images/?utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=Echobox-CBR&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3_cQj7Y9AQlZYGQAfJKHvbKHjKUcrYWSb6bBMRZlLDJTmuX0duJJy9cNE#Echobox=1677253611 https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/02/25/recognizing-ai-assisted-art-copyright-office-u...

Mar 22, 20231 hr 12 min

Metabirkins, Cathy’s Clown, Gonzales, and more (updated)

AI Corner CORRECTIONS ON ZARYA OF THE DAWN https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/25/glitch_us_copyright_office_ai/ In our January episode, we reported that the USCO had officially canceled the registration for the AI-generated work “Zarya of the Dawn” from Kris Kashtanova, but just after we published, we … Read the rest The post Metabirkins, Cathy’s Clown, Gonzales, and more (updated) appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Feb 22, 20231 hr 13 min

Public Domain,  Public Parks, and More

Public Domain Day 2023 – highlights https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2023/ https://publicdomainreview.org/blog/2023/01/public-domain-day-2023 RUST CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/baldwin-rust-shooting-charges-decision/index.html Copyright Royalty Board sets new Rates Copyright Royalty Board officially sets new songwriter royalty rates https://www.billboard.com/pro/songwriter-royalties-raised-cds-vinyl-mechanical-rate-12-cents/ https://www.riaa.com/wp-content/...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 5 min

End of Year Edition

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is brought to you by ProperSleep Are you looking to get better sleep? Proper sleep supplement can help. Your unique sleep issues require a modern, individualized, and holistic approach. And the folks at Proper … Read the rest The post End of Year Edition appeared first on Entertainment Law Update ....

Dec 28, 20221 hr 9 min

Giving Thanks

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode151 – ( view transcript) MINOR UPDATE: PANDORA’S BATTLE OVER COMEDY LICENSING HALTED https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/pandoras-antitrust-suit-halted-in-comedy-licensing-legal-battle-1235250334/ NCAA GIVES CLARIFICATION ON NAME IMAGE LIKENESS POLICY https://www.ncaa.org/news/2022/10/26/media-center-di-board-approves-clarifications-for-interim-nil-policy.aspx MARIAH CAREY NEWS ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS SUIT DROPPED https://variety.com/2022/music/...

Nov 29, 20221 hr 12 min

Tattoos, Warhol and Police Parodies

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode150 – ( view transcript) In Memoriam: Marybeth Peters https://www.copyright.gov/about/registers/peters/peters.html MELENDEZ V. SIRIUS XM https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca2/21-1769/21-1769-2022-10-04.html TATTOO CORNER TATTOO ARTIST WINS VS TAKE2 https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2022/10/jury-awards-damages-to-tattoo-artist-for-video-game-depiction-alexander-v-wwe-2k-guest-blog-post.htm https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/tattoo-artist-copyrig...

Oct 26, 20221 hr 9 min

Caboom! Prince, MJ, Taylor, and Evel Knievel?

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode149 – ( view transcript) LITIGATION OVER NIRVANA “NEVERMIND” ALBUM BABY DISMISSED https://completemusicupdate.com/article/judge-dismisses-nevermind-baby-artwork-lawsuit-for-the-final-time/ PULP FICTION NFT SETTLES https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/quentin-tarantino-miramax-settle-pulp-fiction-nft-legal-battle-1235214890/ https://torrentfreak.com/tarantino-and-miramax-settle-copyright-lawsuit-over-pulp-fiction-nft-220909/ Consumer Protection Law...

Sep 28, 20221 hr 5 min

Return to the Lone Star State

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode148 – ( view transcript) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REPORT ISSUED https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FY21-IPEC-Annual-Report-Final.pdf PRINCE ESTATE SETTLED UP https://www.billboard.com/pro/prince-estate-court-battle-ends-six-years/ SAG-AFTRA MAKES NEW TV DEAL https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/sag-aftra-exclusivity-window-agreement-1235346622/ NETFLIX TO PAY $42 MILLION IN RESIDUALS https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/netflix-must-pay-writers-residuals-of-...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 6 min

Oh Canada!

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode147 – ( view transcript) ED SHEERAN GETS AWARD OF COST https://completemusicupdate.com/article/ed-sheeran-awarded-900000-costs-following-win-in-shape-of-you-song-theft-case/ “THE” OHIO STATE GETS TRADEMARK FOR “THE” https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ohio-state-university-officially-trademarks-the-word-the-11655926237 https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/23/us/ohio-state-university-trademarks-the/index.html https://www.natlawreview.com/article/trademark-year-ohio-state-universi...

Jul 28, 20221 hr 2 min

To Vape, or Not To Vape?

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode146 – ( view transcript) COPYRIGHT CLAIMS BOARD STARTED TAKING CLAIMS! https://www.ccb.gov/?loclr=eanco https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2022/06/the-copyright-claims-board-is-opening-next-week-are-you-excited.htm GREASE PARODY SHOW DEEMED FAIR USE https://completemusicupdate.com/article/grease-parody-show-deemed-fair-use-by-us-court/ https://firemark.com/2022/05/18/grease-rights-holders-lose-lawsuit-after-demanding-shutdown-of-vape-musical-parody/ TONI BASIL DET...

Jun 29, 20221 hr 7 min

The Merry Month of May

EntertainmentLawUpdateEpisode145 – ( view transcript) WARHOL PAINTING SOLD FOR 195 MILLION (AND WE’RE STILL WAITING ON THE SUPREME COURT) https://www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1096617152/a-warhol-marilyn-brings-a-record-auction-price-195-million http://copyrightblog.kluweriplaw.com/2022/05/09/andy-warhol-foundation-v-goldsmith-the-supreme-court-revisits-transformative-fair-uses/ https://www.natlawreview.com/article/fair-use-or-foul-play STONE BREWING RECEIVES $56,000,000 IN TRADEMARK SUIT WITH MOLSON C...

May 19, 20221 hr 7 min
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