Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup – Entertainment Law Update 172
SUMMARY
In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett examine crucial developments in the industry, including the 2nd Circuit Court’s ruling that the Internet Archive’s digital book sharing is not fair use, which raises significant copyright concerns. You don’t want to miss our discussion on X’s successful injunction against California’s social media disclosure law and delve into the AI Corner, where California Governor Gavin Newsom signs three new laws regulating artificial intelligence while vetoing a controversial bill. The episode also talks about new protections for child influencers’ compensation and a notable wrongful death case against TikTok, challenging the platform under Section 230. This episode also revisits the revived copyright lawsuit involving Queen Anne’s Revenge and address ongoing campaign music controversies, including Trump’s legal issues over the use of songs by Isaac Hayes and Electric Avenue. Finally, T.I. and Tiny celebrate a $71 million verdict related to the OMG Girlz dolls, and on a Massachusetts court’s response to a federal inquiry about the discovery rule, making this a packed and insightful episode!
Internet Archive Free Digital Library Book Sharing is NOT Fair Use, says 2nd Cir
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca2/23-1260/23-1260-2024-09-04.html
https://www.avclub.com/internet-archive-loses-appeal-against-publishers-copyright
X wins Injunction against California Social Media Disclosure Law
No More Trademark for “Superhero” –TTAB Cancels 57-year old registration
(Hat Tip to friend of the show, Mickey Glazer from Talent Law Corporation)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/uspto-snaps-six-decade-superhero-stranglehold-john-rizvi-l7b2e/?trackingId=Ojky%2F3NqRE6Ht%2BV1DmQV5A%3D%3D
AI CORNER-California Governor signs 3 new laws on AI; vetoes another
https://www.axios.com/2024/09/30/california-ai-safety-bill-governor-newsom-veto
Gavin Newsom Signs Bills Protecting Compensation for Child Influencers
No §230 shield for TikTok in wrongful death case
https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2024/08/29/790685.htm
https://elupdate.slack.com/archives/C11DFM925/p1725394853517759
Queen Anne’s Revenge Copyright Lawsuit Revived?
Campaign Music Corner
Trump Ordered by Judge to Stop Using Isaac Hayes-Penned Song at Rallies
https://elupdate.slack.com/archives/C11DFM925/p1725394853517759
Trump Infringes on Electric Avenue by Tweeting
https://copyrightlately.com/eddy-grant-prevails-in-copyright-lawsuit-against-trump-campaign
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-loses-electric-avenue-copyright-lawsuit-2024-9
https://www.billboard.com/pro/donald-trump-infringed-electric-avenue-campaign-video-judge-rules
White Stripes Sue Trump Campaign over Misappropriation
3rd Trial’s the Charm: T.I. and Tiny win $71Mil Verdict over OMG Girlz dolls
https://www.billboard.com/pro/ti-tiny-omg-girlz-trial-verdict-mga-toys
Massachusetts Court responds to Federal Court Certified Question about application of discovery rule in state
https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/2024/sjc-13534.html