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False Claims and Private Equity: The Government's Increasing Focus on Private Equity Firms in False Claims Act Cases
May 01, 2018
The health care industry continues to hold great potential for private equity (PE) firms, but it also carries with it significant risks and potential exposure to liability. As the pressure to find opportunities has increased, there appears to be a greater appetite for riskier investments including into portfolio companies that experienced or are experiencing compliance challenges.
De Havilland's Loss in Docudrama Portrayal Suit
May 01, 2018
The California Court of Appeal created some First Amendment breathing room for the creators of docudramas — at the expense of legendary actress Olivia de Havilland — when the court ordered her suit against FX Networks over its Emmy Award-winning miniseries Feud be stricken under California's anti-SLAPP law, even if it did play a little fast-and-loose with de Havilland's character.
Co-Writer Files Royalties Suit Against Iglesias
May 01, 2018
The title of Julio Iglesias's hit song “Me Olvide de Vivir” translates to “I Had Forgotten to Live.” But a Miami songwriter's copyright infringement lawsuit suggests the only thing the famed crooner “forgot” was to pay his collaborator.
Ex-Wife Entitled to Payment from Script Settlement
May 01, 2018
Settlement proceeds from a writers' dispute involving the film <i>Olympus Has Fallen</i> must be further divided pursuant to one of the writer's divorce agreements, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled.
Bit Parts
May 01, 2018
Rule 12(b)(6) Motion Denied in Infringement Dispute over Anastasia Musical, Due to “Lengthy Historical Record” Involving Central Character<br>
Upcoming Event
May 01, 2018
New York State Bar Association Entertainment, Arts &amp; Sports Law Section Annual Spring Meeting
'Graffiti' Artists Prevail Under VARA Over Property Owner
April 01, 2018
The culturally conscious property owner may be interested in commissioning an artist to beautify the outdoor wall of the owner's warehouse space. However, it's important to understand the legal effect of commissioning such work and the scope of rights that the property owner acquires and surrenders as a result.
<i>Decision of Note:</i> Live Nation Can't Force Arbitration over Online Ticketing Site
April 01, 2018
Agreeing to arbitration was supposed to be as easy as clicking a button, but Live Nation was unable to show that a man seeking to sue the company actually clicked any of the buttons indicating his consent to arbitrate.
Bankruptcy Impact on Trademarks, Distribution Rights
April 01, 2018
It's not uncommon for rights licensees in the entertainment industry to find themselves in a rights dispute when a licensor files for bankruptcy.
Industry Workplace Misconduct Investigations
April 01, 2018
The important ongoing industry and national conversation about sexual harassment is serving as a wake-up call to entertainment companies, board members and C-suite executives about the need to be proactive when confronted with allegations of harassment or other workplace misconduct.

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