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Federal Judge Takes Aim at Legal Process for Targeting Counterfeit Merchandisers
September 01, 2022
The rebound in concert tours and ticket revenues as 2022 has unfolded gives the live events industry hope for a strong 2023, too. For many tours, though, it's income from merchandise that makes the tour profitable. Thus, the rise in the number of artists touring also means a parallel resurgence in the activities of counterfeit-merchandise sellers and renewed efforts by the industry to battle its long-time problem with the sale of counterfeit merchandise near event venues.
The Story Behind AFM & SAG-AFTRA Royalty Fund Distribution Litigation
September 01, 2022
The case of a session musician's unpaid royalties revealed a gross lack of initiative on the part of the trustees and directors of AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund and that the fund administrators had made little if any effort for years to distribute funds to thousands of session musicians and backup singers.
Update on Changes In New York's Ticket Sales Law
September 01, 2022
NY's update to its regulatory scheme for event ticketing principally affects the rules governing disclosure requirements for primary ticket sale prices and restricts the means of secondary ticket resale, including by expanding penalties for the use of scalper software "bots" and unauthorized ticket purchasing software.
Esports Industry Labor, Employment Law Concerns
September 01, 2022
One of the issues facing the esports industry is the classification of professional players as employees versus independent contractors. This issue is of particular concern for companies operating competitive esports teams and/or using the services of content creators.
Players on the Move
September 01, 2022
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Fresh Filings
September 01, 2022
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Bit Parts
September 01, 2022
Brian Wilson's Ex-Wife Wins Remand Back to State Court of Her Claim to Share of Revenues from Sale of His Song Catalog
CRE Case Roundup
September 01, 2022
A compilation of commercial real estate rulings in courts across the country.
Data Privacy and Security Considerations for Mobile Health App Developers and Their Counsel
August 01, 2022
In light of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, app developers and their counsel should examine developers' privacy and security practices and take steps to safeguard sensitive data related to reproductive health.
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