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Asserted Truths

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

AMC TO TAKE OVER SHUTTERED THEATERS
FALL OUT FROM CONSENT DECREES CONTINUES IN APPELLATE RULINGCentury Theater Owner’s Negotiation Tactics Approved.
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONE
JERSEY BOYS-NEW STANDARD FOR NON-FICTION CORBELLO V VALLI (USCA, 9^th Circuit)
TONY BASIL LOSES AGAINST AGENTS DUE TO COPYRIGHT PREEMPTION
CHICK-FIL-A LOGO DENIED COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
VID ANGEL SETTLES (quick take-1 paragraph) (CAN COME OUT OF BANKRUPTCY)
RAZORCREST LEGO SET CHANGES NAME DUE TO TRADEMARK
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICE APPROVED IN TEXAS
CALIFORNIA PASSED AMENDMENT TO AB5

Then, Now, Going Forward

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND LEGAL OBITUARY
PARAMOUNT CONSENT DECREES ENDED
WAITE V UMG RECORDINGS (USDC, E.D. New York)
MANGO V. BUZZFEED-LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OVER POTENTIAL FUTURE INFRINGEMENTS ISN’T A RELEVANT ISSUE
GOOGLE SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS AGAINST INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT OVER LYRICS
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF KINGS
- 50 Cent vs. Rick Ross – Connecticut Common Law claim
ACTRESS WINS FAIR USE LAWSUIT AGAINST DIRECTOR FOR DEMO REEL
FRANKENSTEIN OF FAIR USE IN THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
MARANO V METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (USDC, S.D. New York)+
SHAPE OF WATER APPEAL RESULT LEADS TO RESURRECTION OF PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN SUIT
*IS NINTH CIRCUIT BEING INDECISIVE?
- Pirates of the Caribbean Lawsuit Revived by the Ninth Circuit
AND NOW WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR CERT IN STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN AND INSIDE OUT

For the 5th year running, Gordon Firemark named among “Best Lawyers”

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

Gordon Firemark has again been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Entertainment Law – Theater.

“I've always loved helping creatives and entertainers people bridge the gap to build successful businesses. I find this work so very rewarding.” says Firemark, ” This recognition is very welcome icing on the cake.”

Gordon Firemark's practice covers the fields of Theatre, Film, Television and New Media. He is especially proud of his work representing podcast networks and platforms, as well as independent podcast creators as The Podcast Lawyer™.

Generic .coms, Lady A and more…

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/123 GENERIC.COM TRADEMARKS GRANTED LADY ANTEBELLUM VS. LADY A. MAKE-UP DESIGNS, COPYRIGHTABILITY & PREMPTION ESTATE OF CONAN DOYLE SUES NETFLIX OVER ENOLA HOLMES… Continue Reading

“Literally” Libel… Proof

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/122 “THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED” MOVES TOWARDS PUBLICATION United States of America v John R. Bolton [USDC for the District of Columbia]… Continue Reading

Can (and should) producers use COVID-19 waivers from cast and crew to limit their liability?

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 1 Comment

The scenario An actor client today told me that she’s been asked to sign a document before coming to work on a new project. The waiver expresses all kinds of new protocols for minimizing disease transmission on and around the set, but then it goes on to include a waiver, stating that she understands that… Continue Reading

You Can’t Copyright the Law

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/121 SUPREME COURT: GEORGIA v PUBLIC RESOURCE, Inc. Public Resource WINS, NO ONE CAN COPYRIGHT THE LAW BLACKBEARD POSTMORTEM – SENATE APPROACHING NEW… Continue Reading

April Quarantine Edition

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/120 RIAA SUED OVER SONGS IT DIDN’T HAVE RIGHTS TO (WOOPS! WE DIDN’T OWN THAT) YES NBA2K, YOU CAN USE THAT TATTOO YES,… Continue Reading

Achieve More, Better, Faster

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

As you know, I love to help creatives and business folk in all fields… film, tv, theatre, podcasting, online/digital business, or whatever, to forge their paths forward to bigger, better, accomplishments, as quickly as you can imagine. I do this through: One-on-one coaching (sign up for a discovery call to learn how this workshttps://firemark.as.me/Discover) Group Coaching (click… Continue Reading

Resources to help during Covid-19 Crisis

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

(no, I don’t have a secret resource for T.P.) But here are a few useful links.: The Freelancer’s Guide to The CARES Act: New Funds and Benefits (from my friend and client Abbey Woodcock) What freelancers need to know about the coronavirus Where entertainment industry workers can go for help (LA Times) Financial Help for Hollywood workers (Variety.com)… Continue Reading

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