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Bit Parts
September 28, 2010
Bankruptcy Trust Doesn't Get Artist's Royalties in Perpetuity<br>Bob Marley Sound Recordings Held to Be Works for Hire<br>"Dubious" View of Right-of-Publicity Protection for Logo
Cameo Clips
September 28, 2010
Court Rulings on Royalty Calculations for Digital Downloads
DE Bankruptcy Court Denies Appointment of Examiner Despite Statutory Mandate
September 28, 2010
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware recently denied the appointment of an examiner, notwithstanding the fact that the statutory threshold which arguably mandates the appointment of an examiner upon the request of a party in interest had been satisfied.
A Look at Revisions to New York State's Ticket Resale Law
September 28, 2010
Even with the success of some major tours, the 2010 concert business is turning out to be an economic disappointment. Consumers have long raised concerns over ticket prices and ticket availability, but the currently weak U.S. economy has made these issues more pressing. This article discusses the recent comprehensive changes in New York's ticket resale statute. The detailed law, which is set for further revision next year, touches on many hot-button, ticket resale aspects that in general impact venues, promoters, artists and others in the live event industry.
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September 28, 2010
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Movers & Shakers
September 28, 2010
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Tax Credits Help Georgia Lure Film Productions
September 28, 2010
In Georgia, the glamorous world of entertainment law has gotten a boost because of tax credits created by the 2008 Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act. The law provides tax credits of up to 30% for money spent on production and post-production work done here on films, TV shows, commercials, music videos and even video game development and animation. The law's economic impact has been huge.
Court Watch
September 28, 2010
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Contractually Amendable Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits
September 28, 2010
In a controversial decision, the Third Circuit has ruled that a debtor must comply with the stringent procedural and substantive requirements of 11 U.S.C. ' 1114 to terminate retiree health and welfare benefits that the debtor contractually retained the right to modify at will.
News Briefs
September 28, 2010
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

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