Bit Parts
March 29, 2006
Copyright Infringement/Statute of Limitations The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, Southwestern Division, held that a pro se suit against musical artist Michael Jackson and producer Quincy Jones was barred by the 3-year statute of limitations of Sec. 107(b) of the Copyright Act. Gleeson v. Jackson, 1-05-cv-88. Plaintiff George Gleeson claimed copyright infringement of songs and the 'moonwalk' dance that Jackson popularized. But the district court noted: '[I]t is undisputed that the plaintiff,…
'Tonight Show' Doesn't Violate Publicity Right
March 29, 2006
The New York Appellate Division, Fourth Department, granted dismissal of claims against NBC and Jay Leno over use without the plaintiff's permission of her photograph in the humorous headlines segment of 'The Tonight Show.'
Courthouse Steps
March 29, 2006
Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Counsel Concerns
March 29, 2006
Legal Services After Bankruptcy Post-Petition Filed<br>Malicious Prosecution
Cameo Clips
March 29, 2006
Recent cases in entertainment law.
Snapshot Look At Current Adult Entertainment Biz
March 29, 2006
For a few days recently, I 'researched' the adult-entertainment industry for this article. I became curious as to just how big the industry was, what kind of money was being made and what companies owned, operated, managed and provided adult entertainment. In fact, there are multiple segments and sectors within the industry, with companies involved in movies, books and magazines, Web sites and software, nightclubs, adult-cable networks, pay-per-view services, telephone and online services, retail stores and catalogs.
Music Industry Faces Tough Negotiations In Digital Music-Licensing Frontier
March 29, 2006
Howard Stern and Oprah Winfrey might have lent some serious star power to subscription-based satellite-radio networks XM and Sirius, but that doesn't mean the fledgling medium is ready for prime time. This year, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. have to renegotiate their royalty agreements with record labels. Not only is the music industry intent on raising the licensing fees, it wants to stop the introduction of new satellite radio receivers that work more like an iPod than a radio.
Computer Forensics Docket Sheet
March 29, 2006
Court Weighs Defendant's Use Of Data-Wiping Software, Finds Proof Of Willful Destruction Alleging that the defendant infringed on its motion-picture copyright, the plaintiff sought a permanent injunction, attorneys' fees and costs, and money damages. After uncovering the defendant's alleged activities by tracing his Internet protocol address, the plaintiff was granted access to the defendant's computer and hired a Kroll Ontrack computer-forensics expert to conduct an examination. The expert determined that, after wiping all data off…
