Entertainment Law Update
Episodes
Monkeys, Machines & McCartney
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW NOTES FOLLOW UP: Widow of Four Season’s autobiography ghostwriter sues the producers of the Jersey Boys movie http://www.hollywoodreporter...
Rock, Re-runs, and Registrations
21 Jun 2017
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SHOW NOTES SUPREME COURT DENIES CERT. In Lenz v. Universal. ’nuff said. THE SLANTS IS FINALLY OUT https://www....
Over The Top, Net Neutrality, and more
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, in addition to our usual coverage of the stories from the previous month, we take a deep dive into “Over The Top” servi...
Stripes, Chevrons and Lunchboxes?
19 Apr 2017
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SHOW NOTES New Bill Makes the Appointment of the Register of Copyrights More Democratic. (Point Counterpoin...
Down a dark desert highway
22 Mar 2017
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SHOW NOTES Stairway to Heaven fight ascends to the 9th circuit http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/stairway-heaven-fight-heads-9th-cir...
Copywrong | Don’t Say My Name | KinderCopying
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
? SHOW NOTES Sirius Battle Over Attorney Fees Follows Turtles’ Pre-1972 Sound Recordings Settlement http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/si...
Episode 81
29 Jan 2017
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Supreme Court At “Slants” Hearing, U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Offensive Trademarks (Tam v. lee) http://www....
2016: The Year in Review
22 Dec 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES https://popehat.com/tag/prenda-law/ And another lawyer discipline situation… http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/th...
Podcasting the Law… of Podcasting – Episode 79
03 Nov 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES This episode was recorded live before an audience of fellow entertainment attorneys at Texas CLE’s 2016 Entertain...
Is copyright getting tougher?
29 Sep 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Lindsay Lohan Loses The decision: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/reporter/3dseries/2016/2016_05942.htm http://ko...
Puzzle Cases and Puzzling rulings
17 Aug 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Plaintiff appeals ‘Stairway to Heaven’ copyright verdict (Update: denied fees) http://nypost.com/2016/07/26/plaint...
Stairway to Heaven, Copyright Small Claims, Tattoo T-Shirt & DOJ Ruling
27 Jul 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Led Zeppelin Ruling – No infringement http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/latest-jury-led-zeppe...
Taxing Dead Celebs, Fee Shifting in Copyright Cases and Red Flag Knowledge
22 Jun 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES This month’s guest: Jon Janecek (Pepperdine 3L, and ELU contributor) Quick Follow up on Dead Celebrities Whitn...
Drones and Dead Rockers. Special guest: Enrico Schaefer
18 May 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES DRONE LAW Special Guest: Enrico Schaefer Enrico Schaefer, Esq. is a Unmanneed Aerial Systems pilot and technology lawye...
Buck Rogers, Darfour Refugees, Thai Math Professors and more
20 Apr 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Judge Rejects Film Producer’s Bid to Have Buck Rogers Character Declared in Public Domain http://www.holl...
Consent Decrees, Sex Tapes, Klingons and Nude Scenes
23 Mar 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES 100 Percent Licensing: U.S. Copyright Office Argues New Proposal Threatens Song Owners’ Rights http://www...
Scalia, Prevailing Parties, Hurt Locker and more.
24 Feb 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Antonin Scalia Viewed Hollywood as “Foul-Mouthed Glitteratae,” But Wasn’t Entirely Unfriendly...
Big Fees, Strikeouts and Disparaging Brands
21 Jan 2016
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Webcasting Rates http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/dc-sets-new-webcasting-rates-849669 Marvin G...
2015 year in review
17 Dec 2015
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Santa Claus is Coming to Town ruling In October , as we reported in Episode 67 of the show… the 2nd Circu...
Much Ado About Lots Of Things.
20 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES In Episode 66, we talked about the major ruling by the 9th circuit in the Lenz v. Universal Case…. Not much t...
Holy Batmobiles!
21 Oct 2015
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[TheChamp-Sharing] SHOW NOTES Let’s get in some stretching to warm up as we start our rundown… Bikram Yoga – copyright can’t prot...
Recorded before a studio audience: Fair Use, Happy Birthday, Monkey Selfie and more
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
[TheChamp-Sharing] This episode was recorded before a live audience at the Dallas Bar Association Sports and Entertainment Law section CLE lu...
Face to Face – Canadian Copyright Term, The (non)Mark of Zorro and more
30 Jul 2015
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SHOW NOTES Canada Officially Extends Copyright Term to 70 Years https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6612572/ca...
Entertainment Law Update Podcast 64
24 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW NOTES Deadmou5 and Disney settle Deadmau5, Disney Settle Dispute Over “Mouse Head” Logo The House of Mickey had opposed th...
Princetagrams, Google takin’ it to the banc, and more.
28 May 2015
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SHOW NOTES Cariou v. Prince (follow up) http://petapixel.com/2015/05/21/richard-prince-selling-other-peoples-instagram-shots-without-permis...
SpaceX Photos, Robin Williams’ Right of Publicity, Un-neighborly art, and more
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW NOTES IMDB beats Actress suing over listing her age (followup) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/imdb-preserves-legal-win-revel...
Blurred Lines and Directors doing time.
25 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW NOTES Blurred Lines: Update http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blurred-lines-trial-motown-exec-778172 http://www.hollywoodreport...
A grab-bag of rulings and follow ups.
20 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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DMCA here, there, and everywhere…
22 Jan 2015
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2014 YEAR IN REVIEW
18 Dec 2014
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Hodgepodge
21 Nov 2014
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A honeybadger and a grooveshark went to band camp …
15 Oct 2014
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Monkeys Redux, Angry Birds, and A Deadmau5
18 Sep 2014
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Monkeys, Corpses & Trolls… Oh My!
20 Aug 2014
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Lots of Trademarks and other Stuff.
24 Jul 2014
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The Aereo ruling by the US Supreme Court
25 Jun 2014
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A look at the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in ABC v. Aereo Today, the US Supreme Court ruled that the online TV antenna provider, Aereo d...
Smokey, Sherlock, and Games galore
23 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Update on Smokey Robinson – declaratory judgment action Smokey Robinson Complaint for Declaratory Relief Claudette Robinson Counter Clai...
Raging Bulls on the Stairway to Heaven
22 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Raging Bull case in the Supreme Court http://wallacecollinsentertainmentlawblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/in-raging-bull-case-us-supreme-court.html...
Aereo at the Supreme Court, Right of Publicity, and more.
24 Apr 2014
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Google wins some, loses some, and more.
21 Mar 2014
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Episode 47
07 Feb 2014
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CORRECTED: Join us for a meet up on January 24th in LA!
16 Jan 2014
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When originally posted, this announcement had an incorrect date. It’s been updated now to show the correct date in both headline and below. ...
Top Ten Stories of 2013
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark Tamera Bennett and Peter Kaufman review the ten most signif...
Episode 45 – Wrongful Death, Wrongful Convictions, & Wrongful Trademark Refusals. What could go wrong?
31 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennet review the latest cases and controversies in t...
Crimes, FOIA and Blurred Lines
25 Sep 2013
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In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Entertainment lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennet review the latest cases and controversies in...
No copyright, Sherlock?
14 Aug 2013
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: More about Aereo, Faulkner and Sherlock Holmes The Turtles lead class action over pre-...
Attack of the Interns
17 Jul 2013
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: More about Aereo, Google Books and Joel Tenenbaum Interns prevail in Black Swan lawsui...
Video Chat with the Interns
18 Jun 2013
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: and more… Hosts: Website: http://firemark.com http://theatrelawye...
Areo, ReDigi, Veoh & IMDB
03 May 2013
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: YouTube wins again Photographer can sell reprints IMDB Prevails over actress in ag...
Holmes, Zorro and the Tin Man walk into a bar…
29 Mar 2013
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Ed Sullivan intro of Jersey Boys is fair use Kirtsaeng – First Sale has extraterritori...
When a foot is only 11 inches, and a Batmobile is a character
19 Feb 2013
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Subway’s footlong subs aren’t Bikram yoga isn’t too hot on court rulin...
Don’t panic! No January 2013 episode
05 Feb 2013
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Due to scheduling conflicts, we were not able to record an episode in January.Stay Tuned for our next episode in late February.The post Don’t ...
Top ten for 2012
19 Dec 2012
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Our 2012 Wrap up and totally unscientific Top Ten Cases. Entertainment Law Update is br...
Faulkner, Einstein, Superman and talent managers…
16 Nov 2012
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Hosts: Gordon FiremarkWebsite: http://firemark.com http://theatrelawyer.com, Twitter: @gfiremark Tamera Bennett Webs...
Hot Dogs and Hot Topics
13 Sep 2012
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: James Taylor sues WB Records Gamblers prevail Using Brando’s likeness isn̵...
Publiciity, Politicians, Godfathers and more…
13 Sep 2012
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Burberry/Bogart case settled Marilyn Monroe Estate loses Right of Publicity Political Ca...
Cease and Desist, but nicely.
07 Aug 2012
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Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: J. Geils Band Trademark Dispute Two Three’s Companys is a crowd Copyright Royalty ...
Lawyers, Libel , Logos and Lolipops
05 Jul 2012
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Court to revisit Veoh ruling Football Uniforms trademark not infringed by artist’...
Terminations, Taxes and Takedowns
01 Jun 2012
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JOBS Act, crowdfunding, limited editions, and more.
30 Apr 2012
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Crowdfunding after the JOBS Act becomes law Viacom wins appellate round against YouTube...
360 deals, rights of publicity, and more
29 Mar 2012
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: 360 Deals and the Talent Agencies Act More music sale vs. license litigat...
Political Campaigns, combat helicopters and Batmobiles.
01 Feb 2012
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Political campaigns raise the ire of copyright holders and newscasters A ...
Top 10 Stories of 2011
02 Jan 2012
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: “Santa Claus Is Coming to town” Copyright termination 9th Cir...
Attack of the Little Trees!
01 Dec 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: PROTECT IP /SOPA CROWD FUNDING BILL Ghost Hunters – Cert Denied Rob Zombie Class ...
What’s with all the Zombies?
01 Nov 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Zombie Righthaven Golan v. Holder at the USSC Marilyn Monroe Right of Publicity? ReDigi...
Wronghaven, Immaterial Girls & Noodle Bowls
30 Sep 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Righthaven is wrong… even more $10 infringement settlements Tenenbaum award reins...
Monkeying Around with Copyright Law
20 Aug 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Righthaven is wrong… again, and again, and again…. Disney Appeals “...
Violent Games, (anti) Slapps and other painless fun
14 Jul 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Hangover Tattoo case settled Hot News Claim – not so hot California Video Game L...
Tough Cookies and Heart Attacks
14 Jun 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Bogart and Brando vs. Product Manufacturers Tennessee Neftlix Law Copyright Office rul...
Tattoos and Topiaries
12 May 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: follow ups on Righthaven, Girls Gone Wild,etc. Bratz verdict of $88.5 Million Copyri...
Boop Boop Be Doo!
08 Apr 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Follow Ups Penguin Group Golan v. Holder Documentary/Reality and privacy rights Cariou...
Special Edition: Jonathan Handel: Hollywood On Strike
10 Mar 2011
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Call us with your feedback: 310-243-6231 In this SPECIAL Episode: Jonathan Handel talks about the 2007-2009 Hollywood labor strife and his new boo...
Beauty queens and footlong sandwiches
08 Mar 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Follow Ups Gaga / Madonna Tolkien estate vs. Book Author Subway Footlong trademark cla...
Can Kanye write songs 140 characters at a time?
27 Jan 2011
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Follow Ups UMG v. Augusto Brill v. Disney New CRB Royalty Rates Josh Groban sings Kany...
Entertainment Law Update, Episode 16:
14 Dec 2010
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: follow ups Recent Cases and Decisions Some online resources we use to keep on top of t...
Tiny astronauts and child actresses
04 Nov 2010
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Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: follow ups Ageism in Hollywood is getting out of hand Hitchcock Movies never go out of...
Mockumentaries, Downloads, Licenses, and First Sales
30 Sep 2010
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In this Episode: follow ups Letterman v. Phoenix? Naked Cowpersons Eminem wins on downloads ASCAP Loses on downloads MADONNA not the only material...
Copyrights, trademarks, fair use and net profit suits
26 Aug 2010
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In this Episode: Follow Ups: Justin Bieber; Tenenbaum, Kate Plus 8 Fleeting Expletives JayZ wins A few Fair Use cases Copyrights, Trademark cases...
YouTube, Hurt Locker, Idea Theft & More
30 Jun 2010
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In this Episode: Follow up on Hot News Viacom loses suit against YouTube. Hurt Locker Suit(s) Idea Theft Tribute Band Names Celebrity Rights of pub...
Hot News.
25 May 2010
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In this Episode: Ethics and the non-practicing attorney… a long tail Zorro draws its sword against M&M candies “Free Scooter!”...
Use the force, big boy, and watch out for Beyonce’s undies.
13 Apr 2010
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GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Intellectual Property protection of movie memorabilia, replicas, etc. Big trouble over Big Boy statue Avatar, Hurt...
Olympic trademarks, album integrity, and more.
25 Mar 2010
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GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Quick Takes IP and the Olympics Sculptural works, photographs and subsequent uses Album Integrity in the age of di...
Rights of Publicity, Et. Al.
26 Jan 2010
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GET CLE CREDIT for this episode. Dick v. Google Vanessa Hudgens nude photos Taco Bell domain name issue, and more SHOW NOTES Estate of Phi...
Celebrity Identity Theft
17 Nov 2009
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Approximate Running Time: 01:07 CLE CREDIT COMING SOON! Record Date: November 16, 2009, 2:15pm PDT SHOW NOTES TOPICS: Quick Takes: Noonan...
Hobbits, Lamps, Photographers and Google Books
22 Sep 2009
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Approximate Running Time: 01:03 CLE CREDIT COMING SOON! Show notes… after the jump Show Notes QUICK TAKES Launchcast is NOT an ...
The Pope and Little Mermaid turn it up to 11.
13 Aug 2009
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CLE CREDIT COMING SOON! Show Notes Legislation & Rulemaking Copyright Office – Fees for Special Handling of registration applicat...
Bloggers, Journalism & Defamation
15 Jul 2009
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CLE CREDIT ($19.99) [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:5:end] SHOW NOTES In this episode: MCLE Approval – California Approved Episode 1,...
Entertainment Law Update – Episode 2
03 Jun 2009
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CLE CREDIT ($19.99) [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:4:end] SHOW NOTES In this episode: Congratulations to Maren Christensen, Executive VP an...
Are Partners’ creative efforts Works-Made-For-Hire?
21 Apr 2009
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CLE CREDIT ($19.99) [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:1:end] SHOW NOTES In this episode: SAG & AMPTP have arrived at a deal… The comp...