Bit Parts
June 29, 2005
Recent developments in entertainment law.
Courthouse Steps
June 29, 2005
Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
A Primer on Protecting Investments In Motion-Picture Productions
June 29, 2005
If not for the infusion of private capital, many independent films ' generally films produced outside the traditional studio system ' would probably never have been made. That's because banks are unlikely to loan money for such an uncertain and risky venture ' the success of which is greatly dependent on the fickle nature of audiences. But most independent film investors are either unaware of, or pay little attention to, the realities of the theatrical film market. Given the limited potential for widespread independent film success and other inherent investment risks, an entertainment attorney must be diligent and proactive to fully protect a client's film investment.
Cameo Clips
June 29, 2005
Recent cases in entertainment law.
Clause & Effect
June 29, 2005
Film Release/Approvals <br>Production Projects/Agreements In Principle
A Client Perspective On Law Firm Marketing and Sales
June 28, 2005
As the competition for premier legal work continues to stiffen, firms are increasingly forced to change the way they position, promote and sell themselves. Firm leaders and marketing professionals face a daily battle of convincing their professionals that the tactics of 15, 10, even 5 years ago may no longer be relevant. <br>Often, the most persuasive ammunition a marketing agent can possess is the opinion of a client ' someone who is a professional buyer of legal services.
News Not All Good For Google ' Or Its Advertisers
June 28, 2005
Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you always should." Never has that saying had more meaning than when it comes to Internet advertising. True, this new avenue for advertising has helped some companies exponentially increase their business, but the methods for "re-directing" prospective customers have come under great scrutiny by the courts in the last 6 months. Recent decisions warn that keyword advertising through paid placements such as "Sponsored" or "Featured" ads could lead you directly to the defendant's table in federal court.
The Dangers Of Electronic Discovery
June 28, 2005
The <i>Morgan Stanley</i> case is the most recent example of the perils that corporate defendants face in the era of e-discovery. Electronic evidence, and especially e-mail, now plays a starring role in litigation and investigations involving large corporations, particularly in areas such as employment discrimination, fraud and corporate mismanagement. Judges are increasingly familiar with electronic discovery, and are increasingly willing to impose heavy sanctions on corporations that do not comply with electronic discovery requests. As the Morgan Stanley case shows, the consequences of these sanctions can be dire. It is important, therefore, that companies take heed of the lessons of the Morgan Stanley case, and ensure that they have in place a comprehensive and effective system to recover and produce electronically stored documents.
