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April 30, 2009
Entertainment Law in Review: 2008-2009. New York State Bar Association
Eight Recession-Busting Tactics
March 31, 2009
When the recession ends, many firms will have survived. But those that thrived will have employed all or some of the measures outlined in this article.
The Struggle over Net Neutrality
March 30, 2009
In impassioned language more appropriate to international conflict, political debate or, at the very least, the cosmic struggles of comic-book superheroes and villains, a debate about "net neutrality" continues to rage in legal and business publications, on the Internet and in blogs throughout the world.
UPCOMING EVENT
March 30, 2009
Entertainment Law in Review: Recent Cases, Trends & Impact, Los Angeles, April 29.
Bit Parts
March 30, 2009
Film Rights/No Double Recovery Allowed<br>Music Royalties/Statute of Limitations<br>TV Affiliation Agreements/Promotional Payments
Attorney Fees
March 30, 2009
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT LITIGATION
<b>Counsel Concerns:</b> Experts' Reports Insufficient in Broadcast-Deal Malpractice Suit
March 30, 2009
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted summary judgment for a law firm sued for legal malpractice over the handling of a license to provide in-store radio broadcasts at U.S. military commissaries. The district court found fault with the broadcast client's expert witnesses in the malpractice case.
Rulings in Artist, Producer Digital Royalties Cases
March 30, 2009
The federal jury verdict for Universal Music defendants, in a suit over digital royalties brought by a production company entitled to a share of rapper Eminem's royalties, was a loss for artists and producers seeking 50% of a label's net revenues from digital download and ringtone sales of the artist sound recordings.
Pat-Down Searches at California Events
March 30, 2009
Numerous live sporting events draw large crowds and now the music industry has increased its focus on income from the live performance sector, as recording sales have sharply decreased. These factors have brought the controversial issue of pat-down searches of attendees at live events to the forefront, especially in the era of fears of terrorist attacks. The California Supreme Court issued a ruling in March that these pat-down searches might violate the privacy rights of event attendees. The two articles that follow include a report on the court's ruling as well as on the oral arguments when heard by the California Supreme Court.
<b>Decision of Note:</b> No Access Found In Song Suit Against Blige
March 30, 2009
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of artist Mary J. Blige and her record label, music publisher and song collaborator co-defendants in a copyright infringement suit over Blige's song "Family Affair."

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