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Arguments Heard in 'Happy Birthday' Copyright Fight
April 02, 2015
In a court battle involving the song "Happy Birthday to You," a federal judge was set to decide whether Los Angeles-based music publisher Warner/Chappell has unlawfully been collecting licensing fees for the song's copyright.
Structuring Your 'Event/Food Service' Occupancy Agreement to Service Mixed-use Tenants
April 02, 2015
There is an opportunity to enhance mixed-use projects by developing "event space" to accommodate these needs. Several options are available to structure an occupancy arrangement for these events. This article briefly discusses some of the options available, and items you may want to include in your transaction.
Bit Parts
April 02, 2015
Blurred Lines" Post-Verdict Posturing<br>Hey 19, New York Judge Says in Streaming Royalties Dispute<br>Magistrate Changes Mind in Twitter Subpoena Controversy
What's New in the Law
April 02, 2015
A roundup of the latest litigation.
Effect of Omnicare On Private Placements in Film Ventures
April 02, 2015
In the entertainment industry, we frequently see private placement memoranda seeking to raise capital for films and that refer to success stories and independent films that became box office hits. But the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in <i>Omnicare v. Laborers District Counsel Construction Industry Pension Fund</i> should make all producers think twice about whether, or how, to include these success stories.
Cameo Clips
March 31, 2015
Bankrupt Festival Organizer Can Recover Buyout Payment It Made to Co-Founder<br>
What to Do When an Entertainment Industry Licensee or Licensor Files for Bankruptcy
February 28, 2015
Legal uncertainty abounds for entertainment industry licensees and licensors when their license counterparties enter the murky waters of bankruptcy. When a licensor hits the skids, a licensee's two primary concerns should include: 1) whether the protections afforded by Bankruptcy Code '365(n) are available if the debtor-licensor rejects the license; and 2) protecting its rights if the debtor-licensor seeks to sell the intellectual property. By contrast, when a licensee considers filing for bankruptcy, it must consider whether it can assume or assign the license.
Bit Parts
February 28, 2015
Blondie's Ex-Manager Denied Summary Judgment in His Bid for Percentage of Band's Deal from Selling Copyright Recapture Rights<br>Grant of Exclusive Right to Use Four Seasons Band Member's "Biography" for Jersey Boys Also Transferred Copyright in His Autobiography Manuscript
Rapid Developments In Turtles' Pre-1972 Recordings Suits
February 28, 2015
A California federal judge rejected dueling, Hail-Mary motions by both sides in a key battle over copyrights to pre-1972 recordings.
Disputes over Noise Levels from Live Performances
February 28, 2015
Noise complaints have long been an occupational hazard for venue operators, musicians and concert promoters. The surge in the electronic dance music scene has added to the number of complaints. What might be enjoyable entertainment to one person may sound like a thunderous racket to another.

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