'To Kill a Mockingbird''s State Adaptation Rights Results In Ambiguity Battle
July 01, 2022
A current dispute over contract language in grants to different parties for theatrical adaptations of the classic 1960 novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" is an apt example of what can happen if contract language isn't specific enough.
What's Happening With Productions Tax Credit In GA?
July 01, 2022
In recent years, the Peach State has become one of the most popular spots for film companies. However, the state General Assembly's action with regarding one bill and inaction with regard to another have threatened to harm the entertainment industry.
State Law Requiring Offer to License Conflicts With Copyright Act
July 01, 2022
A federal judge has sided with the Association of American Publishers (AAP), finding in June that a recently enacted Maryland library e-book law conflicts with federal copyright laws.
2d Cir. Arguments In Judge Moore's Defamation Case Against Baron Cohen
July 01, 2022
Attorneys for former Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore and the comedian Sacha Baron Cohen appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in June, with Moore's attorney Larry Klayman urging the three-judge panel to reverse the district court ruling dismissing a lawsuit Moore filed.
Fresh Filings
July 01, 2022
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Players On the Move
July 01, 2022
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Bit Parts
July 01, 2022
Arbitration Clause in Prior Dispute Settlement Doesn't Apply to Cheaters Uncensored Current Copyright Dispute
Are Co-Authors of "Back N Forth" Co-Authors of Derivative Work?
Pandora's Streaming of Turtles Hits Isn't Issue of Public Debate Under California's Anti-SLAPP Statute
Redefining Attorney-Client Collaboration with Technology That Delivers Greater Value
July 01, 2022
If savvy law firm attorneys haven't done so yet, they should take this time to adjust their expectations and increase their comfort levels with new technologies, processes, and workflows. Going forward, their clients will expect the emphasis to be on relationships and outcomes, not billable hours.
Cloud-Based Discovery Is at Critical Mass: Here's Why
July 01, 2022
Part One of a Two-Part Series
The legal industry today is experiencing a massive uptick in cloud-based discovery. The shift to remote and hybrid work and changing attitudes toward the cloud are significant factors in the movement to widespread adoption of cloud-based discovery. This article explains the momentum behind the rise of cloud-based discovery and the business reasons why companies will have to embrace it.
The Changing Face of Incident Response
July 01, 2022
A good incident response program helps firms affected by a cyberattack identify potential damage to their reputation, their regulatory obligations for reporting and issuing notifications, and the potential for future litigation.
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