2-Live Termination – Entertainment Law Update 173
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SUMMARY
In Episode 173 of the Entertainment Law Update podcast, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett bring you the latest legal developments shaking up the entertainment industry. This episode explores a range of crucial copyright decisions, including a key ruling for 2-Live Crew, whose bid to reclaim their masters stays alive due to the personal rights of copyright termination even through bankruptcy. Atari’s copyright case against State Farm also moves forward, with Crystal Castles artwork at the center of a TV ad controversy. Listen in for details on a surprising copyright case where Gigi Hadid faced a $3,000 judgment for an Instagram post, and an update on a tattoo artist’s copyright infringement win that raised new questions about video game portrayals. The hosts cover landmark rulings in UMG Recordings v. Grande Communications and a federal circuit case that could impact false advertising in patented product claims. Catch all these stories, plus the Copyright Claims Board’s stats from its first 1,000 cases, in this episode, now available on your favorite streaming platform.
2-Live-Crew’s bid to reclaim their masters succeeds with Jury Verdict after court rules Copyright termination rights are personal rights, and survive bankruptcy
https://www.billboard.com/pro/2-live-crew-jury-verdict-retake-catalog-rights-from-lil-joe-records
Atari’s copyright case against State Farm (over Crystal Castles artwork in TV AD) survives motion to dismiss.
Tattoo Artist’s $0 sum Copyright Infringement Win against Video Game Raises Interesting Issues
Model Gigi Hadid defaults in a copyright lawsuit over an Instagram post, leading to a judgment of only $3,000 in damages. Was it a savvy strategy or just a lucky break?
https://copyrightlately.com/gigi-hadids-no-defense-offense-pays-off-in-copyright-default/
UMG Recordings v. Grande Communications – Liability upheld; damage calculation remanded for new trial.
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca5/23-50162/23-50162-2024-10-09.html
Federal Circuit: Lanham Act §43(a) (False Advertising) applies to false claims of “Patented” components of Crocs
Lerner & Rowe v. Brown (dueling law firm trademarks)
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/23-16060/23-16060-2024-10-22.html
Copyright Claims Board’s 1st 1000 Cases – statistics
https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2024/10/22/copyright-claims-board-releases-key-statistics/