In This episode of the podcast, attorneys Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett discuss recent decisions and cases dealing with:

Happy Birthday copyright invalidated
Fair Use rights expanded in “Dancing Baby” case
And more…

SHOW NOTES Canada Officially Extends Copyright Term to 70 Years https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6612572/canada-offically-extends-copyright-term-to-70-years SESAC Buys HFA http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6620210/sesac-buys-the-harry-fox-agency Black Swan Intern Lawsuit Overturned http://deadline.com/2015/07/black-swan-interns-lawsuit-overturned-1201467302/ Entertainment Law Update is brought to you, in part by the good folks at Clio, the best cloud-based practice management solution.   Click the logo below to receive a free trial, and 25% discount … Read more Face to Face – Canadian Copyright Term, The (non)Mark of Zorro and more

SHOW NOTES Deadmou5 and Disney settle Deadmau5, Disney Settle Dispute Over “Mouse Head” Logo The House of Mickey had opposed the EDM star’s attempt to register a caricature of a mouse head.  Mr. Holmes v. U.S. Copyright Law http://www.forbes.com/sites/davegonzales/2015/05/31/the-strange-case-of-mr-holmes-vs-us-copyright-law/ Grand Theft Auto Maker Sues Over BBC Film http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/grand-theft-auto-maker-sues-797450   Entertainment Law Update is brought to … Read more Entertainment Law Update Podcast 64