The 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, the arrestee gave the…
Gordon Firemark will moderate this exciting panel for the Beverly Hills Bar Association on August 15, 2007, at 12:00. Location: Lawry’s restaurant.
Sam 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….
Actor/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, can Jamie Masada,…
Actor/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, can Jamie Masada,…
In recent months, I’ve been asked variations of this question a number of times. As a general rule, in California, it is unlawful to serve alcohol at a public place without a proper license. There is, in fact, a special category of licenses for theatres. The California Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Control takes the position…