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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
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Copyright Claims Dismissed over Seinfeld Cookbook
September 29, 2009
Missy Chase Lapine, author of <i>The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals</i>, has come up empty in her claims against Jerry Seinfeld and his wife, Jessica. Lapine had sued Jessica, author of the book <i>Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food</i>, for copyright and trademark infringement. But Manhattan federal district court Judge Laura Swain threw those claims out, finding that there were sufficient differences between the two books.
'Unlicensed Agent' Defense Won't Stop Suit By Manager
September 29, 2009
The New York Supreme Court, New York County, denied a motion to dismiss a complaint by a personal manager who seeks unpaid commissions from artists he managed.
Jury Finds Against Film Producers In Bribery Case
September 29, 2009
A pair of Beverly Hills film producers have been found guilty of conspiring to bribe a former Thai government official to obtain contracts that provided for, among other things, control of the annual Bangkok International Film Festival, the Justice Department said.
Radio Personality Must Pay for Lawyer's Services
September 29, 2009
The Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, affirmed a quantum meruit award based on contract-negotiation representation that attorney Todd Musburger provided to talk show personality Gary Meier.
Strategies for Maximizing Campaigns for Movie Merchandise
September 29, 2009
The billions of dollars in movie merchandising profits reflect the incredible value of intellectual property. If a film is, for example, adapted from a book, or ' more commonly for merchandising in recent years ' a comic book or graphic novel, a movie studio must first obtain rights, either through assignment or more commonly licensing, from the literary work's author or owner. However, that does not mean the studio can begin production of action figures the next day.
Law Firm Intelligence: Working on a Shoestring
September 29, 2009
Despite the economy, researchers and analysts must remain on top of new developments in the field so that our firms remain competitive. Luckily, there are many excellent, free or low cost professional development opportunities available. You just have to know where to look.
The Place to Network: Pro Bono Networking
September 29, 2009
In recent years, the pro bono tradition has continued to flourish, a reflection of the true dedication that attorneys have to making a difference in their communities.
Law Firm Leadership: Leadership Isn't Management
September 29, 2009
Our marketplace is changing at a breakneck pace and on many fronts. Our firms are changing as well, from how we charge clients to how we compensate attorneys. A new kind of approach is required for effective management and leadership.
The Access to Repair Parts Act
September 29, 2009
If the Access to Repair Parts Act is signed into law, it appears that anyone who manufactures or sells replacement parts that are substantially similar or even identical to designs protected by a registered design patent could do so with little risk of infringing the patent.
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