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First Circuit Hears Arguments in Suit over A&E Photo Use
May 31, 2012
In May 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit considered a photographer's case against television companies over alleged infringement of his image of a notorious imposter who called himself Clark Rockefeller.
TV Writers' Lawyers Fight over Fee Award
May 31, 2012
For a class of older television writers suing studios, networks and talent agencies for age discrimination, a $70 million settlement reached in 2010 was a happy ending. For the writers' lawyers, though, it was only the opening act in a story line that might seem clich' to some of their clients ' a fight over money.
Disqualification Dilemma for Expert Witnesses
May 31, 2012
Strategic disqualification is a tactic in which a recognized expert is interviewed by a prospective client to determine where the expert stands on a particular fact pattern. But the client's attorney may not be really interested in the actual expertise of the witness elect, nor is the lawyer interested in whether or not the witness will opine in the client's favor. This attorney has only one agenda: to create the appearance of a relationship substantial enough so the opposing counsel can't also consult with the expert.
The Impact of the 2012 Jobs Act on Independent Film Financing
May 31, 2012
The newly enacted federal JOBS Act of 2012 (H.R. 3606; http://bit.ly/JfRRg2) impacts independent film financing by loosening the restrictions on companies ("issuers") raising capital via securities offerings that are exempt from registration with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Pitfalls of Imputing Income
April 28, 2012
Too often, attorneys in Family Law are faced with the problem of proving the existence of extra funds to the court in order to obtain a fair support award.
ICANN and Pornographers: Comrades in Arms?
April 27, 2012
According to the press reports, the Florida-based company that bought the .xxx domain last year and reaped millions in registration fees from companies, universities, organizations and individuals seeking to protect their trademarks and names from being associated with pornography (with no intent of ever using the sites) has applied to own three more ' sex, .porn and .adult.
Upcoming Event
April 27, 2012
Cutting-Edge Case Developments in Film & TV Law. New York City, May 18.
Bit Parts
April 27, 2012
Artists' Digital Music Royalty Claims Are an "Open Book Account"<br>German Distribution Deal Isn't an "Injury" Within New York State
Cameo Clips
April 27, 2012
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT/STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS<br>FILM ACQUISITIONS/RIGHTS RESERVATIONS
Viacom's Lawyers In the YouTube DMCA Litigation
April 27, 2012
Paul Smith of the Washington, DC, office of Jenner &amp; Block wasn't supposed to be the one standing before a panel of appellate judges last October, trying to convince the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to revive Viacom's $1 billion infringement suit against YouTube and Google.

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