Folks, the issues raised in this lawsuit is one I will further discuss in depth from a social media law perspective and how You Tube works in the nearest future. For now, the legal issues …
Music Law: Sugaland Sued for Stage Collapse & Proceeding With Concert Despite Bad Weather
Folks I have discussed breach of contract agreements in the past and focused specifically on concert cancellations. Please reference the J-Lo and Mos Def concert cancellation for a review. The facts on the country music …
Video: The Anatomy of a License Agreement, What You Need to Know with Greg Battersby
I had the privilege of interviewing one of the legal sharks/rockstar attorneys in the licensing field, Greg Battersby. Greg is an Intellectual Property atttorney, an author and current General Counsel for LIMA. In my video …
Lindsay Lohan, You Ain’t no New Yorker! Says Pitbull, Files for Notice of Removal!
I told you all about the Lindsay Lohan v. Pitbull case where Lohan sued Pitbull under a New York Right of Publicity statute. Update: Pitbull is challenging Lohan’s claim that she is a residence of …
Is Justin Bieber Under the Mistletoe? Should he go to Jail for Posting Songs on YouTube? #Copyright Infringement, Copyright Law
Justin Bieber’s latest hit Mistletoe has gathered over 20million hits in one week. But, even such amazing performance has not deterred the controversy surrounding him and a new bill to criminalize streaming of unauthorized work …
Copyright Infrastructure In The Digital Age: Raising Awareness at WIPO
“A global meeting entitled “Enabling Creativity in the Digital Environment: Copyright Documentation and Infrastructure” was held recently at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Gathering representatives of governments, business leaders, academics, and other stakeholders, the conference …
Lady Gaga Wins Injunction in London’s High Court Against Lady Goo Goo Cartoon #Trademark Law
Lady Gaga, as I have discussed on this blog, is one artist who goes full court press in enforcing her legal rights. Today, news media reports she prevailed in a hearing in London’s high court …
Lady Gaga Sues Company Over Use of her Trademarked Name ‘Lady Gaga’
Lady Gaga is one artist I think, often, should consider becoming a lawyer when she retires from singing. She just loves to take advantage of the legal system to defend her perceived legal rights. How …
‘Y.M.C.A.’ Up for Copyright Termination, Can Publishers Stop It?
This is one of the most interesting and brewing legal drama across the music industry right now, that is the “termination” issue. Read on . . . “The sound of dissonance over a provision of …
Photographer Sues VH1 for Unauthorized Use of N.W.A Pictures in Documentary #Copyright Infringement
We’ve seen this kind of lawsuit before. From Rihanna to FELA! Broadway musical, the legal issues remain the same. Check on this story below: “(CN) – VH1 did not have permission to use pictures of …