Big Fees, Strikeouts and Disparaging Brands
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SHOW NOTES
Webcasting Rates
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/dc-sets-new-webcasting-rates-849669
Marvin Gaye Estate Wants $3.4 Million for attorneys’ fees and Expenses
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/hollywood-docket-marvin-gaye-family-854928
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Abbott and Costello
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/18/nyregion/heirs-of-abbott-and-costello-lose-copyright-claim-over-whos-on-first.html?_r=1
http://deadline.com/2015/12/broadway-hand-to-god-who-on-first-lawsuit-1201669009/
Link to Opinion
The Slants
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/rock-band-wins-first-amendment-850689
http://www.haynesboone.com/news-and-events/news/alerts/2016/01/05/federal-circuit-rules-disparagement-clause-of-2a-of-the-lanham-act-unconstitutional
**RE: The Redskins
Kung Fu Panda
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/feds-charge-artist-fraudulent-attempt-850589
Monkey Can’t Sue
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/picture-monkey-see-monkey-cant-852831
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/01/judge-says-monkey-cannot-own-copyright-to-famous-selfies/
Rosa Parks relatives lose case over likeness
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/rosa-parks-heirs-lose-legal-851986
Richard Prince (short talk)
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/richard-prince-lawsuit-expert-opinions-402173