LJN Newsletters

  • Out of Court and Onto the Web

    If a doctor's mistakes can be broadcast over the Internet for all the world to see, will he or she be more or less likely to settle a claim? What about plaintiffs? What are the implications for them should their suits against doctors and hospitals some day become public knowledge?
    Government entities, private groups and even disgruntled private citizens are starting to use the Internet to broadcast their displeasure with what they see as 'dangerous doctors' or 'money-grubbing plaintiffs,' spreading the reach of the Web beyond the boundaries of the litigation itself by naming names of those who sue or are sued for medical malpractice.

    November 29, 2006Debra Sydnor and Joshua Becker

  • Policing Employees' Online Access at Work

    What are the risks for employers in instances where employees use company computers to access, view, download, store and possibly forward pornography or engage in illegal activities? How can corporate counsel both prevent these abuses and handle investigations if they suspect some kind of prohibited conduct is occurring in the workplace?
    Certainly, an employee's abuse of a company's computer systems can raise a number of legal concerns ' not only for the individual but also for the corporation. For example, cases abound where the contents of employee e-mails, computer downloads and other electronic communications are used as evidence in claims of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Central to such claims is proof that the employer failed to take appropriate steps to prevent ' and promptly correct ' the unwelcome conduct.

    November 29, 2006Adam P. Palmer and Sherri A. Affrunti

  • Bit Parts

    Copyright Renewal/'Posthumous Work'
    Radio Broadcasting/Sponsored Airplay
    Royalty Waiver/Copyright Not Transferred

    November 29, 2006Stan Soocher

  • Real Property Law

    A look at the Duty to Inquire.

    November 29, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Courthouse Steps

    Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

    November 29, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Landlord & Tenant

    Analysis of key rulings.

    November 29, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Development

    In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

    November 29, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Cameo Clips

    Theatrical Productions/Minimum Musicians Required
    Talent-Broadcast Contracts/Pro-Rata Compensation

    November 29, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Obtaining Rights For Music-Driven TV Productions

    This is Part Two of a two-part interview, coordinated by Entertainment Law & Finance Editor-in-Chief Stan Soocher, with Santa Monica-CA-based entertainment Henry Root. In Part One, Root, who has extensive experience handling legal issues for music-driven television productions, discussed considerations in clearing rights in, and determining fees for, songs and sound recordings used in a production, as well as how option rights for the music are negotiated. Root also began, and continues here, a discussion of the issues to be negotiated for a record label to waive its exclusive right to the services of an artist who will appear in a TV music production. Root also discusses copyrights in artist TV performances, reciprocal rights with record labels, holdbacks on exploitation, and warranties and representations.

    November 29, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |