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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Counsel Concerns<br>Puzo Estate's Claim of Breach of 1969 Godfather Agreement Not Preempted by Federal Copyright Law<br>Subsequent Purchaser of Network Rights Not Liable for Royalties to Original Seller

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Cameo Clips

Stan Soocher

File-Sharing of Books<br>Right of Publicity/Descendibility Limit

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Trademarking Athletes Names and Slogans

Peter Perkowski

Bryce Harper's application to trademark his famous retort: "That's a clown question, bro" is one of the latest examples of a growing trend: athletes seeking trademarks on nicknames, slogans and catchphrases. This isn't a new thing. But the latest rash of athlete applicants shows that it is happening more and more frequently.

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No Injunction In Video-on-Demand Litigation

Eric Osterberg

The digital content era has moved patent issues to the forefront for the entertainment industry. In one recent case, even after winning a patent infringement case, a video-on-demand company still may not get an injunction prohibiting ongoing infringement by defendant Verizon Communications.

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The Magnificent 25

Kimberly Alford Rice

Many mid-size firms have been growing, aggressively. And, from the creative submissions we received, it is clear why.

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1992 Agreement Bars Recapture of Superman Copyrights

Julie Triedman

In a decision that helps pave the way for Warner Brothers Entertainment and its DC Comics subsidiary to maintain their grip on the Superman franchise, District Judge Otis Wright II of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California rejected a bid by the estate of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster to reclaim partial control over the iconic superhero.

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Parameters of Court Jurisdiction In Entertainment Litigations

Stan Soocher

The question of whether a court has personal jurisdiction over the parties in a particular lawsuit is fundamental and often raised. The national scope of the entertainment industry ' from artist concert touring to the interstate distribution of music, motion picture, TV and other creative content ' certainly makes personal jurisdiction a common issue in entertainment litigations. This article examines several recent court rulings as examples of how judges today are determining whether personal jurisdiction exists in entertainment cases.

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News Briefs

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All the latest news in the franchising practice area.

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Facebook Submits New Settlement Proposal for 'Sponsored Stories' Lawsuit

Amy Miller

Lawyers for Facebook Inc. are trying again to settle a suit related to its "Sponsored Stories" advertising feature after a federal judge rejected an earlier proposal.

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Implementing U.S. and International Social Networking Regulations

Erika C. Collins

This article summarizes the recent U.S. legislation regarding applicant privacy and the NLRB's social networking and employment policy guidelines. It also analyzes the state of social media and employment law in the EU, particularly France, the United Kingdom and Argentina as examples of law developing outside of the United States. Finally, this article provides recommendations for employers faced with complying with new laws governing the use of social media.

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