Ninth Circuit Holds That Even Brats Deserve Equitable Treatment
February 27, 2011
<i>Mattel Inc. v. MGA Entertainment, Inc.</i>, a recent case decided by the Ninth Circuit, illustrates why companies should ensure that the ideas developed by their employees may not be exploited by those employees to the detriment of their employer.
New Net-Use Tracking Tactics Capture Privacy Claims
January 26, 2011
The use of new technology makes people's efforts to keep Internet behavior private more difficult, has given rise to renewed claims from consumers of unlawful intrusiveness by Internet data-collectors, and has revived the argument that such behavior violates privacy expectations and, thus, is unlawful.
Bit Parts
January 26, 2011
Concert Litigation Lawyers Prevail in Legal Malpractice Case<br>Forum Selection Clause in Jersey Shore Appearance Release Ruled Enforceable<br>Online Music Service Is Subject to Jurisdiction in CA
Cameo Clips
January 26, 2011
AGENCY AGREEMENTS/POST-TERM COMMISSIONS<br>ATTORNEY FEES/BAND DISPUTES
Law Firm Sues Vivendi over Messier Fees
January 26, 2011
The law firm King & Spalding has sued Vivendi S.A. over the alleged failure to pay legal fees billed for the defense of Vivendi's ex-CEO in a securities class-action trial that resulted in a jury verdict against the Paris-based telecommunication and entertainment company.
Counsel Concerns
January 26, 2011
Fed. Circuit Has Jurisdiction over Malpractice Suit
The Art of Appealing MPAA Film Ratings
January 26, 2011
In recent months, there have been several rating-appeal decisions. This article addresses the steps available to filmmakers and distributors when a film they plan to release receives a rating they believe is overly restrictive. While an unwanted rating cannot always be avoided, there are steps that can be taken to try to change the rating.
Manatt Settles Malicious Prosecution Suit for $25 Million
January 26, 2011
Ending 13 years of litigation, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips has agreed to pay $25 million in damages to Los Angeles businessman Stewart Resnick and his wife, Lynda, in a case that began over trademark and advertising claims related to the late Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales.
Upcoming Event
December 28, 2010
Intellectual Property Review ' Updates and Changes from 2010," Portland, OR, Jan. 21, 2011.