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Supreme Court's Breyer Ruling on Mistakes In Copyright Registrations Image

Supreme Court's Breyer Ruling on Mistakes In Copyright Registrations

Scott Graham

The Ninth Circuit had ruled in 2020 that §411(b)(1)(A) of the federal Copyright Act excuses inadvertent mistakes of fact on copyright registrations but not mistakes of law. The Supreme Court has now ruled 6-3 that the provision covers both mistakes of facts and law.

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Fresh Filings

ELF Staff

Notable court filings in entertainment law.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Both Sides' Summary Judgment Motions Denied in Copyright Infringement Suit Over Jimi Hendrix Photo Summary Judgment Granted for Defendant in Copyright Infringement Suit Over "Gimme Some Lovin'"

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Artist's Talent Agencies Act Claim In CA Doesn't Bar Personal Managers' NY Lawsuit Image

Artist's Talent Agencies Act Claim In CA Doesn't Bar Personal Managers' NY Lawsuit

Stan Soocher

What happens if a personal manager files a lawsuit in a court outside of California against a talent client who has raised a California Talent Agencies Act claim in California?

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Defamation Suit Against Netflix Can Proceed Over 'Queen's Gambit' Image

Defamation Suit Against Netflix Can Proceed Over 'Queen's Gambit'

Marianna Wharry

A former chess grandmaster's suit against Netflix alleging that the streaming service's show The Queen's Gambit defamed her will continue in federal court, a Los Angeles federal judge ruled.

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FL Appeal Court's Memorabilia Trade Secrets Decision

Jasmine Floyd

Here's how attorneys unraveled the truth behind an entertainment-and-sports memorabilia trade secrets case that saw the lawyers uncover crucial details during discovery.

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Sheppard Mullin's Suit Over Buyer's Deposit to Acquire Bankrupt Film Co. Image

Sheppard Mullin's Suit Over Buyer's Deposit to Acquire Bankrupt Film Co.

Jessie Yount

A suit filed by the law firm Sheppard Mullin as plaintiffs reveals Chapter 11 acquisition talks fell through between the firm's client Cecchi Gori Pictures and a potential buyer comprising a trio of film producers.

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Fresh Filings

ELF Staff

Notable court filings in entertainment law.

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Players on the Move

ELF Staff

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Los Angeles Federal Court Dismisses United Talent Agency's Breach-of-Contract Claim Brought Over Denial of Insurance Coverage "Single Claim" Provision Defeats DirecTV Law Firm's Bid for Reimbursement of Legal Fees Under Insurance Policy

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