You may be shocked to learn that much of your private information is online: and I’m not talking about data you voluntarily post on Facebook or Twitter after a party. I’m talking about info like your age, phone number, income, e-mail, political contributions, and even your home address.
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Righthaven is wrong… even more
$10 infringement settlements
Tenenbaum award reinstated
Indies sue Limewire
Betty Boop ruling revised
Material Girl trademark suit proceeds
You can’t copyright food
A simple form is all it takes for bloggers and website operators to take advantage of the safe-harbor provisions of the DMCA, yet most don’t bother. Here’s why you should!
I’m really pleased to announce the launch of a new project I’ve been working on for the past few months. It’s called Theatre Producer Academy, and it’s where producers can learn the craft and business of the theatre. In my more than 30 years working in the theatre as a producer, consultant and lawyer, I’ve…
Guest Post by Jay Fleischman She’s brilliant. She’s a flash in the pan. She’s original. She’s a hack. Say what you will, but Lady Gaga is clearly one of the most successful performers doing the rounds these days. With a blockbuster concert tour, a big deal with Google and more press coverage than anyone else, you can’t deny that…
Things just got more complicated for on-camera folks who have tattoos, body art or other adornments. In the movie Hangover II, Ed Helms’ character wakes up with a replica of Mike Tyson’s facial, tribal-art inspired tattoo, created by a tattoo artist from Missouri, and comedy ensues.. but not for the film’s producers, who failed to…
This summer, I’m going to be leading an ANMT Musical Theatre Bootcamp workshop for aspiring producers. Thinking about producing yourself? Wondering what makes producers tick? Looking for financing for your new show? In this hands-on workshop, Theatrical Attorney/Producer Gordon Firemark will walk participants through the process of financing plays and musicals. The first session of…
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by Susan Cartier Liebel, founder of Solo Practice University who asked me “What’s New in Entertainment Law“. Our conversation lasted about 55 minutes. Here’s the audio. The Full post is here: More information about Solo Practice University, and my course there can be found at http://solopracticeuniversity.com
Charlie Sheen‘s lawyers are fighting hard to have their case against the producers of Two and a half men heard in Court, rather than arbitration. Yesterday, the producers secured a victory on this front, with the Court ordering claims to arbitration under Sheen’s contract. This post will explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of…
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