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<i><b>Online Extra</b></i> Congress Hears Pleas for Stronger Copyright Protections
July 31, 2013
Donning special glasses, members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet viewed a 3-D video clip as part of a hearing that featured music, photo, and movie industry representatives, all touting the economic benefits of strong copyrights. Leaders from the Copyright Alliance, Getty Images Inc., the American Society of Media Photographers, Yep Roc Records and Redeye Distribution Inc., and 3-D moviemaker Stereo D LLC said robust copyright protections are vital'
<i><b>Online Extra</i></b>Jury Sides Against EA in Suit over Madden Football
July 24, 2013
A San Francisco federal jury found that early versions of Electronic Arts' Madden NFL Football were derivative works of a game created by Robin Antonick. The verdict ' the second favoring Antonick in a three-phase trial ' will be worth between $3.5 million and $11.6 million in unpaid royalties, pending a decision on prejudgment interest, according to one of Antonick's attorneys.
Cameo Clips
July 02, 2013
Copyright Infringement/Contempt Motion Denied<br>Venue Competition/Expert Witnesses
Second Circuit Sends <i>Ghost Rider</i> Copyright Back to District Court
July 02, 2013
A dismissed lawsuit over the rights to the <i>Ghost Rider</i> comic book character has been revived and sent back for trial. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decided that Gary Friedrich, who claimed he created the flaming-skull motorcycle superhero, will get a chance to challenge Marvel Comics' claim that the character was the result of a collaborative process within Marvel.
Jos' Feliciano Sues to Rescind Management Deal
July 02, 2013
International recording artist Jos' Feliciano is suing his manager and asking a Broward County, FL, circuit judge to rescind their contract.
Counsel Concerns
July 02, 2013
Anti-Slapp Motion Involving Disclosure of ex-Miss California Suit Settlement Is Denied<br>New York Court Finds Malpractice Suit, over Transfer of Motion Picture Ownership, Improperly Pleaded
The Current State of Film and Television Tax Incentives in the United States
July 02, 2013
The Los Angeles region has historically been the world capital of moviemaking, but in recent years there has been significant competition among states to offer lucrative production tax incentives.
Bit Parts
July 02, 2013
Declaratory Bids Denied in Dispute over Literary Agent Agreement<br>Method for Monetizing Internet Content Not Too Abstract for Patentability<br>New York Music Administration Suit Stayed Until Outcome of Canadian Suit over Related Songs-Purchase Agreements
Counsel Concerns
May 31, 2013
Naming Non-Party Witness as Defendant Leads to Disqualification of Copyright Plaintiff's Counsel
Cameo Clips
May 31, 2013
Online Infringement/Class Action Issues<br>Trademark Infringement/Fictional Products<br>True-Life Depictions/In TV Programs

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