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Hyperlinking As Infringement
Can hyperlinks on one Web site that link to another site where copyrighted materials are displayed constitute copyright infringement?
Although courts in at least two decisions ' Ticketmaster Corp. v. Tickets.com, Inc., 2000 WL 525390 (C.D. Cal. 2000) and Bernstein v. J.C. Penney, Inc., 1998 WL 906644 (C.D. Cal. 1998) ' have declined to recognize the potential of copyright infringement from the mere use of such hyperlinks, the recent Indiana federal district court case, Batesville Services, Inc v. Funeral Depot, Inc., Case No. 1:02-cv-1011-DFH-TAB (in a decision labeled, “not intended for publication in print,” Nov. 10, 2004), concluded that a defendant's use of hyperlinks on a Web site that link to copyrighted material on another Web site could constitute unlawful copyright infringement.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.
When Is a Repair Structural or Nonstructural Under a Commercial Lease?
A common question that commercial landlords and tenants face is which of them is responsible for a repair to the subject premises. These disputes often center on whether the repair is "structural" or "nonstructural."