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Cameo Clips
March 31, 2014
Copyright Registration Prerequisite Not Met<br>Teller Prevails in Infringement Suit Over Signature Magic Trick
Use of the Premises
March 26, 2014
Part One discussed drafting clauses for drug stores, snack bars, financial institutions and department stores. Part Two herein addresses food stores, restaurants and supermarkets.
SDNY Bankruptcy Court Allows Unamortized Original Issue Discount As a Claim
March 25, 2014
The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York recently held that unamortized interest associated with original issue discount originating from a fair market value exchange constitutes an allowed bankruptcy claim.
Commemorative Ad Isn't Protected Free Speech
February 28, 2014
Entertainment trade publications often compile special issues and sections that include tribute ads commemorating celebrated individuals and events. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit weighed in on the practice in the context of free speech regarding an ad in a special issue of the consumer imprint <i>Sports Illustrated</i>.
Copyright Concerns In Electronic Music
February 28, 2014
An increasing amount of popular music lacks several traditional markers that courts use to determine whether one song is "substantially similar" to another. But can a sound texture be protected by copyright? This article provides a road map for lawyers and judges alike to navigate substantial similarity in non-traditional forms of music, with a particular focus on electronic music.
No 'Good Cause' Found to Stop Interest Accrual On Value of CKx
February 28, 2014
CKx Inc., the entertainment company that holds the rights to <i>American Idol</i> and other TV programs, and is involved in litigation over its acquisition by Apollo Global Management LLC, cannot order the challenging shareholder to accept the undisputed portion of the purchase price of its stock, the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled.
Ninth Circuit Upholds WA State Publicity Rights Amendment
February 28, 2014
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the constitutionality of Washington's publicity rights law in a trademark dispute over the rights to singer and guitarist Jimi Hendrix's name and likeness.
Limitations Period Bars Claim to Monies From Photos of Robert Johnson
February 28, 2014
The Supreme Court of Mississippi decided that the estate of the sister of blues legend Robert Johnson waited too long to file suit to obtain royalties and fees from two rare photos of Johnson.
Ninth Circuit Upholds WA State Publicity Rights Amendment
February 28, 2014
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the constitutionality of Washington's publicity rights law in a trademark dispute over the rights to singer and guitarist Jimi Hendrix's name and likeness.
Utah Judge Rules Against Aereo's TV Antennas
February 28, 2014
Television's old guard finally opened a hole in Aereo Inc.'s armor last month, winning a ruling that left the Internet TV upstart and its lawyers fighting to limit the damage ahead of arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in April.

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