Bit Parts
June 01, 2019
State Appeals Court Decides Alimony for Country Artist Joe Diffie's Ex-Wife Shouldn't Be Based on “Speculative Income” <br>Arbitration Clause in TV-Show Appearance Release Found Severable From Rest of Agreement
Getting Ready for Wide-Ranging Reach of California's Data Privacy Law
May 01, 2019
The CCPA is the first of its kind, generally applicable data protection law in the United States. What makes the CCPA unique is not only its applicability to companies like those in the entertainment and media industries, but also the rights it provides to consumers regarding their personal information (PI).
Navigating the Two Sides of Amazon's Take-Down Process
May 01, 2019
In this article, we explain how copyright, trademark and patent infringement issues unfold on Amazon by describing the process for rights holders to report infringement, and the impact of successful infringement take-down requests.
EU Commission Alleges Video-Game Geoblocking
May 01, 2019
The European Commission has charged Valve Corp., the owner of Steam video-game distribution platform, and five video-game publishers with breaking European Union (EU) competition rules through their use of geoblocking, which restricts access to digital content on a territorial basis.
Fifth Circuit Blocks Fraudulent Transferee's Good Faith Defense
May 01, 2019
"A … transferee [who] received fraudulent transfers with actual knowledge or inquiry notice of fraud or insolvency" loses any "good faith" defense available under the Texas version of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (TUFTA), held the Fifth Circuit in Janvey v. GMAG, LLC
Best Ways to Expand Key Client Relationships
May 01, 2019
<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p>This two-part article defines the specific and best actions lawyers and law firms can take to expand client relationships. This second part covers what law firms as institutions can do to help the firm's departments, practice groups, teams and lawyers expand client relationships.
Bit Parts
May 01, 2019
Rick Ross Defeats Trademark Suit over Mastermind Album<br>TV Host's Course of Conduct During Life Bars Estate From Getting His IP and Publicity Rights
Best Practices for Social Media Advertising
May 01, 2019
Social media is growing up, and this means that brands of all sizes and across all industries are using social media as part of their marketing strategy. However, courts have confirmed that the basic tenets of intellectual property law and advertising law still apply. The following guidelines stem from common questions that clients often have in the area of social media marketing.
Upcoming Event
May 01, 2019
New York State Bar Association Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section Annual Spring Meeting
