Gordon Firemark

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Recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer!

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

I am thrilled to have been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer in Entertainment law. I am grateful to my colleagues, clients, friends and family for making it possible to serve at the high level that's made this recognition possible!

A Billion Dollars

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

WIPO opens consultation on the copyright questions raised by creative AI | Complete Music Update
Labels & Publishers Win $1 Billion Piracy Lawsuit Against Cox Communications
Kanye West, EMI Back in Court After Failing to Finalize Settlement
Alex Jones and InfoWars Ordered to pay $126 k in Legal Fees for Failing to Obey Court Order
ROLLING STONES: WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
Operative Date for Public Domain is Moving Forward
“Grapes of Wrath” Movie Adaptation Dispute Headed to Supreme Court
Disney Calls Unauthorized Merch Sales by Fans Copyright Infringement

2019 Year in Review

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

BREAKING NEWS: December 18, 2019 – Maria Strong Is Named Acting Register of Copyrights
PSA: NOTICE OF INQUIRY AS TO WHAT DEFINES “PUBLICATION
PRACTICE POINTER: KATY PERRY DARK HORSE PREJUDGEMENT INTEREST BALLOONS DAMAGES
FOLLOW-UP: PACQUIAO WINS AGAINST FANS OVER DISAPPOINTING FIGHT
FOLLOW-UP: MARC JACOBS/NIRVANA SMILEY FACE LOGO T-SHIRT DISPUTE
COCA-COLA LOSES INITIAL TRIAL IN ‘RIGHT OF PUBLICITY’ BRAWL OVER USE OF JUICE SELLER’S IMAGE
SMOKING GUN IN LYRIC COPYRIGHT DISPUTE
PETE DAVIDSON NDA DISCUSSION
LAWMAKERS CONCERNS WITH NEW COPYRIGHT LAW RESTATEMENTS
YEAR IN REVIEW
4th Estate – Registration must be completed before filing – Episode 105, 107
Stairway to Heaven – Episode 114
A.B. #5 – Episode 114
Graffiti Art afforded equal copyright protection (A perennial favorite) (Episode 113)
Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge/Public Resource Org Cases given Cert Episode 99, 111, 115
Fortnite Dance – Episode 107
Music Streaming Services Litigation after enactment of the Music Modernization Act & Music Modernization Act in general – (Episode 104, 105, 112, 115)
Implementation of the Music Modernization Act in 2019 and 2020
F.U.C.T. SCOTUS decision Iancu v. Brunetti – Special Episode on June 27, 2019
Coming in 2020 Scotus to Rule on:
Allen v. Cooper
Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African American-Owned Media
Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org Inc.
Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com B.V., No. 19-46

Is your Podcast subject to COPPA?

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Gordon Firemark • 1 Comment

Recently, many YouTube creators have struggled with/complained loudly about the platform’s new rules for designating content directed at children. This, of course has led podcasters, too to become concerned and to wonder whether COPPA applies to them. COPPA, which stands for Child Online Privacy Protection Act, was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1998 and… Continue Reading

Shiver me Timbers

Posted on November 20, 2019 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/115 CONSENT DECREES SET TO EXPIRE CASE ACT PASSES HOUSE FLOOR FOLLOW-UP LIGHTNING ROUND JOHNNY DEPP SETTLES-A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR LAWYERS TAYLOR SWIFT… Continue Reading

I have a new podcast for showbiz professionals!

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, I quietly began releasing episodes of a new podcast, called More, Better, Faster! Success Strategies for Show Business Professionals.Today, I released the 11th episode, featuring conversation with Financial expert, Cortlon Cofield, in which we discussed some common financial mistakes creative folks make, and some tips to get set up for success…… Continue Reading

Do this for your business before the holidays get in the way.

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Gordon Firemark • 2 Comments

Article from entertainment business lawyer Gordon Firemark discusses some key year-end items that deserve your attention. Continue Reading

Oldies and Goodies

Posted on October 17, 2019 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/114 California Governor signs two controversial bills affecting entertainment and sports BILLIONS LAWSUIT BEATEN BY SHOWTIME ORAL ARGUMENTS HELD in LED ZEPPELIN STAIRWAY… Continue Reading

It’s Criminal, I Tell Ya!

Posted on September 18, 2019 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/113 Yamashita v. Scholastic Inc., No. 17-1957 (2d Cir. 2019) Illegal Streaming Services Prompt Multiple Indictments (Conspiracy -– Criminal Copyright) Barack Obama’s Production Company Runs… Continue Reading

Dark Horses, Study Guides & Supertitles

Posted on August 29, 2019 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/112 Here’s what we talked about.. KATY PERRY LOSES DARK HORSE CASE Gigi Hadid beats Instagram copyright lawsuit Narkiewicz-Laine v. Doyle (Stored Artwork… Continue Reading

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