Personal Jurisdiction Roundup
August 01, 2016
The issue of whether a court has personal jurisdiction over a party in an entertainment industry lawsuit is determined, as in other types of litigation, on a state-by-state basis, subject to whether this jurisdiction meets due process. The case outcomes vary.
Bit Parts
August 01, 2016
Breach of Contract Claim Can Proceed over Cruz Campaign's Use of Songs in Videos<br>Music-Related Movie with Same Title as Band Doesn't Infringe Band's Trademark<br>No Trademark or Trade Dress Violations Seen in Copying Karaoke Products
The Internet Is Not a Consequence-Free Zone
August 01, 2016
The ability to create, share, and misappropriate content ' all in an instant ' on social media has radically increased the number of unwitting copyright owners and infringers. Those who publish their musings, photographs, videos via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube, for example, do not necessarily know that their content may be protected by copyright law. By the same token, those who make use of others' content typically give little thought to whether their actions constitute copyright infringement.
Arbitration Issue in Suit Against Roger Ailes
August 01, 2016
A sexual harassment suit filed against Fox News Network chairman and CEO Roger Ailes by former anchor Gretchen Carlson is influenced by varying climates in New Jersey and New York when it comes to arbitration agreements.
EFF Challenges DMCA's Anti-Circumvention Provision
August 01, 2016
The Electronic Frontier Foundation and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati have teamed up to challenge provisions in U.S. copyright law that threaten harsh penalties for breaking "digital locks" guarding content such as music and software code.
The Enemy Is Inside the Wire
August 01, 2016
By now you've likely read the headlines about the recent attacks on various Asian banks, resulting in cyber losses reported in the tens of billions. And if you're really paying attention, you probably know these attacks have been linked to the Lazarus cybercrime organization, which was also identified as the likely culprit behind the attacks on Sony in 2014. In all likelihood, you read the headlines, and then you moved on to read the latest sports scores. Why? Because it doesn't relate to you. Or does it?
A Primer for Your Newly Divorced Clients
August 01, 2016
As professionals in the family law arena, it is incumbent upon us to properly advise our clients, not only helping guide them through the divorce process, but preparing them for their new life after their divorce. Various financial issues will have to be faced by each person ' and, likewise, the professionals on their team.
Tips for Litigating Non-Compete Agreements
August 01, 2016
When a key employee leaves an entertainment company, it can be traumatic for all concerned. These days, such an employee is often subject to restrictive non-compete covenants that are designed to protect the prior employer. Such covenants typically prohibit competition, solicitation and the disclosure of confidential information. In considering litigation relating to such agreements, the following tips may help guide the analysis.
