No RICO Violation Seen in Alleged Use of TV Show Idea
October 28, 2010
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed a federal RICO claim that alleged the defendants took the basis for their TV program The Great American Road Trip from a TV show idea created by the plaintiffs.
Authors, Agents and Publishers Seek to Carve Out Their Rights in Electronic-Book Formats
October 27, 2010
The rapid growth in e-book sales and the increasing number of options available to authors for digital distribution of their works are altering the traditional business model of print publishers. The size of the authors' shares and traditional publishers' shares (if any) of e-book sales revenues may depend on where the Digital Distributors obtain their rights to sell e-books: from traditional print publishers, which of necessity are becoming increasingly focused on e-book sales, from new publishers specializing in e-books, or even from the authors themselves.
League Impact on the Sports Team Bankruptcy Process
October 26, 2010
In Part One of this article, the authors explored two recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases for the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers. The conclusion herein discusses the Chapter 11 experience of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes.
Bribery in Today's China
September 29, 2010
The Chinese government has a labyrinth of laws, administrative directions and rules designed to thwart bribery and corruption. Such regulations have heretofore not been enforced with the appropriate rigor. Now, things are changing.
Upcoming Events
September 28, 2010
Texas Bar 20th Annual Entertainment Law Institute<br>American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries Annual Meeting
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
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.
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.
