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.
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.
Bit Parts
February 28, 2014
Ninth Circuit Applies California Statute of Limitations to Legal Malpractice Suit by George Clinton Against Law Firm He Retained from Seattle<br>State Restriction on Ability to File Suit Bars Claim over Concert Joint Venture
Content Owners' Pursuit of Secondary Infringement Claims
February 28, 2014
Secondary liability can be imposed on an ISP or distributor of a product used to commit infringement based upon claims of contributory infringement, inducement infringement or vicarious infringement. The contributory and inducement claims both focus on a defendant's contribution to the infringement and require that the defendant knows that direct infringement is occurring. These related claims, which provide independent ways to attack secondary infringement, differ in important respects.
Legal Issues in What Celebrities Wear At Award Shows
February 28, 2014
For many viewers, the main attraction of Hollywood award ceremonies are the gowns and tuxedos worn by celebrities as they stroll from interview to interview on the red carpet. A positive appearance can be a make-or-break moment for the fashion houses that outfit the stars and bring sought-after attention to the star. But what rights govern the wearing of designer gowns by celebrities at these events? And what rules apply when designers want to make commercial use of the celebrities who wear their creations?
Financier Got Bona Fide Right To Screenplay Copyright
January 31, 2014
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York decided that an investor obtained the copyright to a film screenplay, even if the finance advisor for the production company in which the screenplay author had an equity interest fraudulently induced the author to assign the copyright to the production company.
Sup. Ct. Hears <i>Raging Bull</i> Laches Dispute
January 31, 2014
The U.S. Supreme Court in January heard oral arguments on whether a person's unreasonable delay in filing a copyright infringement action can be used to bar that lawsuit. <i>Petrella v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer</i> Inc. stems from a dispute over the rights to <i>Raging Bull</i>, the 1980 Martin Scorsese film based on the life of World Middleweight Champion Jake LaMotta.
