Archive for March, 2008
360 deals - some basics from M.E.L.O.N.
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008My friend and colleague Tony Berman is at it again, preparing a useful and comprehensive blog post about the growing phenomenon of so-called 360 deals, where record companies participate not only in revenues from an Artist’s record sales, but also from merchandise, touring, ticketing, online presence, marketing, sponsorships, endorsements, and the like. Essentially, any money […]
Law and Video Podcast - new episode
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
The latest episode of The Law and Video Podcast is now available at http://www.lawandvideo.com.
This week we discussed:
News: Industry pushes for Copyright Prevention Law tied to college loan funding
Live Call: Can I do anything with some old film footage I bought at a garage sale?
Email questions:
How do I start an independent record label?
How do I find […]
Some legal guidelines for Photographers
Monday, March 17th, 2008While surfing the net tonight, I discovered this article on Photojojo, which has some interesting tidbits of legal information for photographers.
Most of the tips apply to amateur and professional photographers alike, but if your photos will be used for commercial purposes, don’t forget that some jurisdictions have stronger rights of publicity and privacy laws than […]
Law and Video entertainment law Podcast for March 4, 2008
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
The latest episode of The Law and Video Podcast is now available at http://www.lawandvideo.com.
This week we discussed:
Smoking Bans vs. the First Amendment - Minnesota bars and restaurants casting themselves as theatres. Patrons as “performers”, with smoking as theatrical performance.
Copyright Ownership of public access broadcasts of city council meetings
Legality of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) style videos […]