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.
Udio responds
Center for Investigative Reporting v. Microsoft
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
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.”
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
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