Latest Episode of the Law and Video Podcast
By Gordon Firemark | August 26, 2008
Law and Video is the first live, call-in podcast to clear the air on legal issues for filmmakers and videographers who are looking for answers to questions related to starting a production business, copyright issues, contracts, intellectual property and distribution.
We record live on Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern. Visit us at lawandvideo.com or subscribe using iTunes.
Our Latest episode is now available.
This week’s topics:
- Discussion of Lenz v. Universal, in which a Court ruled (preliminarily) that The Fair Use defense to copyright and DMCA claims DOES apply to a Youtube video featuring a baby dancing with music playing in the background. Entertainment Lawyers need to pay attention to the judge’s order before issuing Takedown notices and Cease and Desist letters .
- How can a freelance artist collect unpaid fees/wages for animation services rendered on a major motion picture for a now-defunct, bankrupt, Canadian film production company?
- Must a dance studio remove a video clip from its website when faces of the dancers featured are not visible? What are the likely financial and legal ramifications of ignoring demand from a parent of one of the dancers? Should I consult my lawyer?
- Is an unwritten agreement (supported by email correspondence) for a literary agent’s commission enforceable? Can write terminate now that a script sale is imminent, after 1-1/2 years of inactivity by the agent?
- Wedding Video Company provides faulty equipment to freelance videographer. Shoot goes bad. Who’s liable to the Bride? Should he hire an attorney?
- Are red-light cameras a violation of motorist rights? Is a ticket from such a camera valid?
- What (if any) permission or licenses are needed when using a character from a famous film in a 3-second video clip? Do I need an entertainment lawyer to negotiate this for me?
Get your questions answered live on The Law and Video podcast. Tuesdays at 5pm.
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Law and Video Podcast - new episode
By Gordon Firemark | March 25, 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 and hire an entertainment lawyer?
- What can I show and what can’t I show when making a “Cops” style local TV show.
- Can an adult-video producer require participants to sign a confidentiality agreement? Can it be enforced?
- Blu-Ray licenses required for authoring discs? DRM and the DMCA.
The Law and Video podcast is a weekly live call-in question-and-answer audio programwhere I answer questions about legal and business issues facing video- and film-makers.
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Law and Video entertainment law Podcast for March 4, 2008
By Gordon Firemark | March 5, 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 filmed on private property.
- Copyright in U.S. Government funded works, such as Nasa videos and animations
- Rights of freelance bar-mitzvah videographersLegal pitfalls and issues when starting a movie download website
The Law and Video podcast is a live, weekly call-in question-and-answer audio program with entertainment attorney Gordon Firemark answering questions about legal and business issues facing video- and film-makers.
Topics: Entertainment law
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Law and Video podcast - December 4, 2007
By Gordon Firemark | December 4, 2007
Yup, another episode of the Law and Video podcast is in-the-can! This week’s legal Q & A session is now available at http://www.lawandvideo.com.
Normally, we record live on Live Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern, or download and listen at your convenience. Next week, however, Ive got a date conflict, so the live recording will happen on Monday, January 10 at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern.
This week’s topics:.
- Filming/Videotaping a civil-war reenactment.. can I use the footage in a chamber of commerce video?
- Where does it say that I can’t use the content of my copy of a DVD however I want?
- I discuss the constitutional basis for copyright, and what copyright law covers.
- Stock Footage house grants an oral license, but won’t issue a written document… what should I do?
- How do I give proper copyright notice, and associate my work with myself/my company?
- What are my responsibilities as an employer? Do I have to pay overtime, etc?
- Child Actor issues - is a studio teacher and an on-set nurse really required?
- What is ” Chain of Title” and how does it work?
- How can I determine who owns a copyright? Where do I look?
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