Archive for June, 2007
First Amendment protection for online posting of video/audio obtained unlawfully.
Friday, June 22nd, 2007The First Circuit Court of Appeals today decided an interesting case concerning first amendment protection for the publisher of materials obtained unlawfully. In the case, Jean v. Massachusetts State Police video footage was recorded by a nanny-cam during an arrest and warrantless search of the arrestee’s private residence.
After the arrest, […]
When Worlds Collide: Virtual World Disputes in Real-World Courts
Monday, June 18th, 2007[ August 15, 2007 12:00 pm to August 16, 2007 2:00 am. ] Gordon Firemark will moderate this exciting panel for the Beverly Hills Bar Association on August 15, 2007, at 12:00. Location: Lawry’s restaurant.
No Right of Publicity for Marilyn Monroe
Monday, June 18th, 2007Sam Shaw was a photographer whose photographs of Marilyn Monroe have come to be known worldwide. The Shaw Family Archive makes these photos available for purchase on its website.
CMG Worldwide, Inc. is a licensing company that administers the rights to use of celebrity likenesses, and which has contracted with Monroe’s estate regarding her likeness.
CMG […]
Is Jon Lovitz’s life-long contract really a life sentence?
Thursday, June 14th, 2007Actor/Comedian Jon Lovitz recently signed contract to appear on stage at the Laugh Factory every Wednesday for the rest of his life. (He’ll be 50 on July 21st)
I don’t mean to suggest that the deal is anything but great for all parties, but given California’s statutory 7-year limit on personal services, […]