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Bit Parts
February 28, 2015
Blondie's Ex-Manager Denied Summary Judgment in His Bid for Percentage of Band's Deal from Selling Copyright Recapture Rights<br>Grant of Exclusive Right to Use Four Seasons Band Member's "Biography" for Jersey Boys Also Transferred Copyright in His Autobiography Manuscript
Rapid Developments In Turtles' Pre-1972 Recordings Suits
February 28, 2015
A California federal judge rejected dueling, Hail-Mary motions by both sides in a key battle over copyrights to pre-1972 recordings.
Disputes over Noise Levels from Live Performances
February 28, 2015
Noise complaints have long been an occupational hazard for venue operators, musicians and concert promoters. The surge in the electronic dance music scene has added to the number of complaints. What might be enjoyable entertainment to one person may sound like a thunderous racket to another.
NJ Federal Judge Upholds $7.3 Mil. Award for Lady Gaga Talent Scout
February 28, 2015
The producer credited with launching Lady Gaga's career lost his bid to trim the $7.3 million he was ordered to pay a talent scout for introducing him to the singer.
Data Security Breaches
February 28, 2015
In April 2014, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey decided that the FTC could pursue a claim that a hotel company's failure to have adequate data security measures is an unfair trade practice. The agency believes that data security is a basic responsibility of any company that accepts consumer personal information.
Counsel Concerns
February 28, 2015
When Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges litigators get tapped for an antitrust class action, it's usually assumed the firm is playing defense. But a bit of role-reversal paid off for Weil Gotshal in February, when a judge awarded the firm $16.1 million in class counsel fees and expenses, and signed off on a $58.5 million settlement payment it negotiated from the music performance-rights organization SESAC.
Obama Calls for Industry's Cooperation On Cybersecurity
February 28, 2015
President Barack Obama signed an executive order on Feb. 13 promoting information-sharing between the private sector and the government in an effort to combat the rising number of security hacks and data breaches.
Cybercrime
February 28, 2015
Just when you thought that it could not get worse for companies in the context of cybersecurity and privacy issues ' it does. Distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) are also on the rise. This article reviews the sobering news about cyberattacks and provides some tips when considering insurance for cyber risk in 2015.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Marley Estate False Endorsement Claim
February 28, 2015
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decided there was sufficient evidence to support a jury's finding that merchandiser A.V.E.L.A. violated the Lanham Act by using the unlicensed image of Bob Marley on t-shirts and other merchandise in a manner likely to cause confusions.
Upcoming Event
February 27, 2015
SXSW Music Conference 2015 CLE Program. Austin, TX, March 20-21

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