A woman who fell and injured herself while attending a country music concert at Monmouth University cannot sue the school for damages, a New Jersey appeals court ruled in a divided decision that potentially sets the case up to be heard by the state Supreme Court.
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.
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.
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.
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Permanent Injunction Against Former Commodores' Member over Use of Group's Name
Federal Court Ruling in Trademark Battle over “Row”
Political Uses of Photos of Artists Ruled Transformative Fair Uses of Copyrights
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
