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Second Circuit: No Preemption of Implied Contract Claim
July 30, 2012
The Copyright Act doesn't preempt a lawsuit over the idea for the television show <i>Royal Pains</i>, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently ruled.
Digital Music Provider Can Operate During Court Dispute
July 30, 2012
Like most 'legit' digital music services, MediaNet has yet to make a cent in profit. In fact, MediaNet offers a fascinating example of the recording industry's struggles to adapt to the digital age.
Courts in NY, TN Rule on Impact of Federal Copyright Law on Pre-1972 Recordings
July 30, 2012
How federal copyright law may affect state common law copyrights in sound recordings has long been a priority concern for record labels. Two courts recently rendered decisions on this issue.
Tax Developments for Film Companies
July 30, 2012
For the last several years, the largest source of "soft money" for film financing has been U.S. state tax credits, but within the past year the Internal Revenue Service issued a Chief Counsel Advice that threatened the viability of this vital source of financing by holding that the receipt of the proceeds from the sale of state tax credits is immediately taxable.
Domestic Commercial Bribery
July 29, 2012
While foreign bribery and corruption cases are currently getting most of the attention, this is no reason for domestic concerns to get too relaxed. Here's why.
Bit Parts
June 29, 2012
Eleventh Circuit Interprets "Licensed Indicia"<br>Humor Website Qualifies as "Internet Service Provider" <br>No Substantial Similarity Found Between Rap and R&amp;B Songs<br>Songwriter Royalties Aren't Immune from Attorney Fees Levy
Unusual Challenges to Content in Film, TV Productions
June 29, 2012
Two recent court rulings ' one involving the movie <i>The Hangover: Part II</i> and the other the TV series <i>South Park</i> ' considered unusual issues in challenged uses of content in entertainment productions.
Supreme Court Issues Narrow Ruling in Vacating FCC Fines
June 29, 2012
The Supreme Court unanimously threw out fines and sanctions against broadcasters who violated the FCC policy regulating curse words and nudity on broadcast television. But the justices declined to follow the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and issue a broad ruling on the constitutionality of the FCC indecency policy.
Retired Players' Antitrust Claim Against NFL Is Dismissed
June 29, 2012
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust action brought on behalf of retired professional football players who accused the National Football League of monopolizing the market for DVDs, videos and films featuring the plaintiffs' names and likenesses.
'Dora' Litigator Gets Contingency Fees, but Less of Client's Future Earnings
June 29, 2012
In 2007, the television network Nickelodeon handpicked Caitlin Sanchez, then 12-years-old, to voice the wildly popular cartoon character "Dora the Explorer." But Sanchez's stint playing a cheery preschooler wound up introducing her into a very adult world of litigation.

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