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Bit Parts
November 29, 2006
Copyright Renewal/'Posthumous Work' <br>Radio Broadcasting/Sponsored Airplay<br>Royalty Waiver/Copyright Not Transferred
Real Property Law
November 29, 2006
A look at the Duty to Inquire.
Courthouse Steps
November 29, 2006
Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Landlord & Tenant
November 29, 2006
Analysis of key rulings.
Development
November 29, 2006
In-depth analysis of recent rulings.
Cameo Clips
November 29, 2006
Theatrical Productions/Minimum Musicians Required<br>Talent-Broadcast Contracts/Pro-Rata Compensation
Obtaining Rights For Music-Driven TV Productions
November 29, 2006
This is Part Two of a two-part interview, coordinated by <i>Entertainment Law &amp; Finance</i> Editor-in-Chief Stan Soocher, with Santa Monica-CA-based entertainment Henry Root. In Part One, Root, who has extensive experience handling legal issues for music-driven television productions, discussed considerations in clearing rights in, and determining fees for, songs and sound recordings used in a production, as well as how option rights for the music are negotiated. Root also began, and continues here, a discussion of the issues to be negotiated for a record label to waive its exclusive right to the services of an artist who will appear in a TV music production. Root also discusses copyrights in artist TV performances, reciprocal rights with record labels, holdbacks on exploitation, and warranties and representations.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
November 29, 2006
A Look at a recent Donnelly Act claim.
Index
November 29, 2006
A look at what's contained in this issue.
When Is a Settlement Not a Settlement?
November 29, 2006
In April 2006, setting off in a new direction, the Appellate Division held that settlement agreements that favor a tenant can be unenforceable. <i>Drucker v. Mauro</i> 814 NYS 2d 43 (1st Dept. 2006). There was a two-justice dissent, but the appeal to the Court of Appeals was recently dismissed due to non-finality. Thus, Drucker needs to be looked at to gauge when a settlement is indeed a settlement in landlord-tenant disputes.

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