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More Developments in NFL Concussion Litigation

Max Mitchell

Several leading law firms in the National Football League concussion settlement litigation are taking issue with an expert report that suggested slashing attorney fee recoveries. More than 10 law firms have filed responses to a December expert report that recommended capping attorney fees.

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Trademark Board's Precedential Ruling on Use in Commerce

Howard J. Shire & Jeremy S. Boczko

In a nearly 50-page precedential opinion in a ruling of great significance to the entertainment industry, a TTAB panel of judges recently underscored the need to prove actual use in commerce in order to register a trademark, regardless of how low the standard for use under the Lanham Act has recently become.

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An IP Protection Primer for Entertainment Tech Startups

Dr. Dariush Adli

The tech-heavy entertainment industry is an active field for tech startup companies developing potential patents and trade secrets. But many cash conscious startups are forced to initially neglect protection planning for these intellectual property assets, instead allocating scarce resources to set up and initial operation costs. This article suggests some practical and economical steps for startups, especially those with tight finances, to protect what may become valuable patents and trade secrets.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Permanent Injunction Against Former Commodores' Member over Use of Group's Name<br>Federal Court Ruling in Trademark Battle over “Row”<br>Political Uses of Photos of Artists Ruled Transformative Fair Uses of Copyrights

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Sixth Circuit Issues Ruling of First Impression on Unmasking of 'John Doe' Defendants in Copyright Infringement Litigations Image

Sixth Circuit Issues Ruling of First Impression on Unmasking of 'John Doe' Defendants in Copyright Infringement Litigations

Stan Soocher

Since the start of the digital media era, content industries have engaged in a tug-of-war with courts over whether the identity of defendants accused of violating plaintiffs' rights, via online distribution, can be revealed.

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ESPN Prevails in Video Privacy Suit

Ross Todd

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a win for ESPN in a lawsuit that accused the company of sharing the personal identities of customers, who used the sports network's Roku streaming application, with data analytics companies.

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eSports Raise Labor Law Issues for Teams and Players

Brian D. Murphy

The preference of the parties involved, even if reduced to writing, is rarely determinative of employment status. Instead, the specifics of the relationship will govern.

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Class Counsel Get Favorable Ruling in NFL Concussion Litigation Image

Class Counsel Get Favorable Ruling in NFL Concussion Litigation

Max Mitchell

A federal judge sided with class counsel in the NFL concussion litigation on several disputes, including how the former players' claims should be processed and whether attorney fee awards should be delayed until more payments are made to the claimants.

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Internet Goods and Product Liability

Jonathan Bick

The Internet's value arises in part from its ability to provide images, data and content quickly and at little cost. This ability results from the fact that Internet products — whether they be images, data or content — are each reduced to a digital format. Sharing products that have been so reduced may result in product liability.

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Supreme Court Considers Sports Betting Law

Tony Mauro

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed ready to strike down — though not by a unanimous vote — the federal law that bans most states from licensing sports betting.

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