NFL, Copyright vs FOIA, Gibson Guitars, and more – Entertainment Law Update 170


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SUMMARY

In episode 170 of Entertainment Law Update, hosts Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett explore the ambiguity of copyright law for online content, from fitness routines to AI-generated music. They also discuss high-profile lawsuits involving AI, unauthorized use of content, and trademark disputes, offering insightful legal analysis and thought-provoking debates. The episode also features a discussion on the complexities of accessing and limiting sensitive legal materials, recent cybersecurity concerns, and the latest US Copyright Office rules impacting the entertainment industry. Don’t miss the thought-provoking debates and insightful analysis from hosts Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett! #EntertainmentLaw #Copyright #AI #Trademark #Cybersecurity #LegalNews

Jury Rules NFL Owes 4 billion in Anti-Trust case

https://frontofficesports.com/nfl-sunday-ticket-trial-jury-ruling/

AI Corner

All the new AI training Lawsuits

UMG et. al. v. Suno Inc.

https://chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2024/06/25/complaints-in-copyright-suit-by-umg-recordings-11-other-music-v-ai-music-generators-suno-udio-copyright-suits-v-ai-hits-26-in-u-s/

Udio responds

https://completemusicupdate.com/udio-responds-to-record-label-lawsuit-insisting-its-ai-model-listens-rather-than-copies

Center for Investigative Reporting v. Microsoft 

https://apnews.com/article/ai-media-lawsuits-center-for-investigative-reporting-chatgpt-mother-jones-c48452889750479410b65a119537746c

Microsoft AI Head makes stunningly false asertion about “public domain” and “fair use” of material once it’s on the web.

https://kipcurriercopyright.blogspot.com/2024/06/microsofts-ai-boss-thinks-its-perfectly.html

Gordon’s Podnews Interview: https://weekly.podnews.net/1538779/15439291-how-does-copyright-work-for-podcasting-plus-a-new-overcast-rewrite-and-adobe-tools

Parkland Shooter’s Life Rights conveyed to Victim Family? 

https://elupdate.slack.com/archives/C11DFM925/p1719831295615919

Nashville School Shooter – Victim Families control copyright 

https://apnews.com/article/nashville-covenant-school-shooting-ruling-487c65dddaeeedc49e3e15edba8bcdb7

Gibson Guitar Trademark Dispute – Jury should have heard evidence of third party use vis-a-vis genericness

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca5/22-40587/22-40587-2024-07-08.html

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/22/22-40587-CV0.pdf

U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Final Rule in the Proceeding “Termination Rights, Royalty Distributions, Ownership Transfers, Disputes, and the Music Modernization Act.”

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/07/09/copyright-office-recapture-derivatives-mechanical-licensing-rule/

Exercise Routines and copyright – fitness company sues former instructor  

https://ipandmedialaw.fkks.com/post/102jbq2/tracy-anderson-vs-megan-roup-round-3

Quick Take:  Nirvana/Marc Jacobs settle smiley face logo dispute 

https://www.billboard.com/pro/nirvana-smiley-face-logo-lawsuit-marc-jacobs-t-shirts-settled

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nirvana-marc-jacobs-settle-smiley-face-logo-lawsuit-1235057277

Quick Take:  Rust case against Alec Baldwin Dismissed

https://apple.news/AxWokAQXhQmedYhc9duIlJA

https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4773936-alec-baldwin-trial-brady-violation

Canadian Standards – Codes “became Law”, thus not protected by copyright 

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca5/23-50081/23-50081-2024-07-16.html