Faulkner, Einstein, Superman and talent managers…

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In this Episode:

• William Faulkner’s suit against Sony Pictures and Woody Allen;  
• Warner Brothers has won an important victory in the Superman litigation,
• Albert Einstein’s likeness is now in the public domain, and
• a group representing talent managers is suing California officials over the state’s licensing statute for agents
• and much more…

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THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/umg-reaches-settlement-trendsetting-lawsuit-384381

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THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/sony-sued-william-faulkner-quote-383228

CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/06/showbiz/movies/faulkner-midnight-paris-allen-lawsuit/index.html

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THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/soldiers-widow-sues-fox-tv-385923

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Lawyerist: http://lawyerist.com/beating-client-with-a-baseball-bat-is-unethical/

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THResq: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/appeals-court-rules-twin-peaks-387785