Disputes arising out of 'pay-or-play' deals between film producers and talent are among the most fertile and reliable breeding grounds for litigation in the entertainment industry.
September 13, 2003Sunny Brenner
Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
September 12, 2003ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |With the increase in 'Survivor'-type reality TV shows ' and competition between program producers ' has come the need for greater protection of production secrets. Applicants and contestants for such reality programs are often asked to sign confidentiality agreements to prevent trade secrets from being divulged. But how binding is a confidentiality agreement if a contestant accuses a producer of manipulating a reality show's outcome?
September 12, 2003Stan SoocherRecent cases in entertainment law.
September 12, 2003ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Central Leasing Corporation of Birmingham, AL has named Barry Thomas as credit manager. Formerly vice president and group manager at SouthTrust Bank, Thomas will be responsible for overseeing the credit department for the commercial leasing and finance company. In addition, he will also be responsible for managing day-to-day operations.
September 11, 2003ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (the Act) was signed by President Bush on November 26, 2002. Lessors should be familiar with the Act as it provides protection against certain terrorist threats and affects multiple lines of insurance coverage they may want from lessees. The Act also requires awareness of new changes in lessors' insurance documentation and coverage.
September 11, 2003David G. MayerA Rhode Island Supreme Court decision has caused lessors to think twice about leasing motor vehicles in the State of Rhode Island. In Oliveira v. Lombardi, 794 A.2d 453 (R.I. 2002), the Rhode Island Supreme Court held that two automobile leasing companies may be held vicariously liable under Rhode Island's vicarious liability statutes for the negligence of drivers operating motor vehicles titled in the leasing companies' name.
September 11, 2003Pauline P. ClarkThe USA Patriot Act was signed into law by President Bush on October 26, 2001 (the 'Enactment Date'). Its stated purpose is to enable law enforcement officials to track down and punish those responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to protect against any similar attacks.
September 11, 2003John F. StateWhat terrorism risks do passive owner/lessors face regarding their leased property? Have lessors changed their views or analysis of how to protect their lease investments from terrorism since 9/11 and the war in Iraq?
September 11, 2003David G. Mayer