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Net News
December 27, 2004
Recent developments of note in the Internet industry.This month:<p>FTC Spotlights Proposals on Peer-to-Peer Risks <br>Record Industry Sues 754 For Internet Song Swaps<br>Google Wins Trademark Suit Over Advertising Policy
Commentary: Copyright Bandits At Large
December 27, 2004
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether to hear one of the most important commercial cases to reach the Court in decades. <i>MGM v. Grokster</i> raises a copyright challenge to the Internet-based services that enable millions of users around the world to swap digital copies of sound recordings and movies with a few clicks of a mouse. At stake is the legitimacy of our copyright system in the digital age.
Bit Parts
December 27, 2004
Recent developments in entertainment law.
Clause & Effect: <b>Courts Rule on Audit Rights, Moral Clauses, And TV Talent Rights in Program Trademarks
December 27, 2004
A roundup of recent court decisions on provisions in entertainment industry contracts.
Courthouse Steps
December 27, 2004
Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Royalty Audit Law Takes Effect In California
December 27, 2004
On January 1, 2005, the Recording Industry Accounting Practices Act took effect in California. The law, which was proposed by California State Legislator Kevin Murray (D-Culver City), gives artists minimum statutory audit rights that override several of the disputed audit provisions of standard recording agreements.
Cameo Clips
December 27, 2004
Recent cases in entertainment law.
Decision of Note: <b>Suit Over Photos Of Blues Legend Will Go To Trial</b>
December 27, 2004
The Supreme Court of Mississippi ruled that the heirs of the half-sister of blues musician Robert Johnson may proceed with their suit for ownership of the only two photographs of the legendary artist.
<b>Commentary</b>Issues To Consider In Supreme Court's <i>Grokster</i> Review
December 27, 2004
Critical questions for the Supreme Court are likely to be the amount of non-infringing activity required for a contributory or vicarious infringer to escape liability for use of its product, and perhaps the intent of the defendant in developing and marketing its product.
World Trade Center Attack Held to Constitute Two Occurrences
December 23, 2004
On Dec. 6, 2004, a New York federal jury determined that the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center involved two "occurrences" under policies issued to leaseholder Larry Silverstein. As a result, Silverstein could get up to $1.1 billion more than if the attacks had constituted a single occurrence.

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