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U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling on Copyright Registration
April 01, 2019
The Supreme Court had granted cert in <i>Fourth Estate</i> to resolve a split in the federal circuit courts as to whether §411(a) of the Copyright Act could be read to allow commencement of an infringement action once a registration application filed with the Copyright Office is complete (the “application approach”) or, instead, only (subject to limited statutorily specified exceptions) upon issuance by the Copyright Office of the registration (the “registration approach”).
The Supreme Court Finally Resolves An Old, Vexing Question: Does "Registration" Mean "Registration"? Answer: "Yes."
April 01, 2019
In Fourth Estate Pub. Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, LLC, the Supreme Court resolved a circuit split decades in the making by holding that a copyright is not "registered" within the meaning of the Copyright Act unless and until a registration certificate actually has issued.
U.S. Studios Agree to End Geoblocking in Europe Union
April 01, 2019
Under the agreement, the studios and Sky UK will open up pay-TV markets, allowing consumers across the European Union to access to a wider range of content regardless of their location.
GA Appeals Court Rules Rapper T.I. Not Liable for Attack at Studio
April 01, 2019
“What started off as a jam-packed week of parties, concerts, and watching renowned rappers mixing new music tracks in the waning days of summer abruptly ended with Norris Gresham being dragged down a flight of 30 stairs and viciously pistol whipped in front of a crowd of onlookers.”
Real Property Law
April 01, 2019
Title Insurance Inducements<br>Purchaser's Willful Default/Down Payment<br>Tortious Interference Claim Reinstated<br>Easement Scope<br>Mortgage Acceleration
Second Circuit Blocks Video Privacy Suit Brought Against Barnes & Noble
April 01, 2019
A would-be class action against Barnes &amp; Noble could have cost the bookseller hundreds of millions of dollars — not to mention a reputational hit for allegedly sharing private information about its customers' online video purchases with Facebook.
A Clash Between 'Free and Clear' and Tenants' Rights Under the Bankruptcy Code's Section 365(h)
April 01, 2019
With the recent carnage in the retail industry, including Sears and many other retailers of all shapes and sizes, a lot of attention goes to the fate of landlords when their tenants seek bankruptcy protection.
Online Extra: Europe Passes Controversial New Copyright Law
April 01, 2019
<b><i>Technology Platforms Such As Google, YouTube and Facebook Had Opposed the Changes, Which Will Require Them to Compensate Publishers, Artists and Musicians</b></i><p>EU lawmakers have approved controversial new copyright rules that aim to make it easier for content rights-holders to make money when their content is used on digital platforms but could force large platforms such as Google, Facebook and YouTube to make changes to their operations.
Bit Parts
April 01, 2019
No Copyright Joint Work Found from Damon Dash's Co-Directing Stint<br>Out-of-State Law Firm Let Out of Prince Recordings Litigation in Minnesota
BREAKING NEWS: Europe Passes Controversial New Copyright Law
March 26, 2019
EU lawmakers have approved controversial new copyright rules that aim to make it easier for content rights-holders to make money when their content is used on digital platforms but could force large platforms such as Google, Facebook and YouTube to make changes to their operations.

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