Copyright Infringement: Plane and Simple
Universal won a summary judgment motion against Global Eagle and InFlight Productions (“IFP”) – its subsidiary, an in flight entertainment company that provides entertainment service by way of music and movies to American Airlines and US Airways passengers while flying. IFP has been in discussions with the major labels for over six (6) years regarding licensing music to be available to its patrons while flying on airplanes, but Universal had not yet reached an agreement with
The innovator spring program: Events coming up…Not to be missed
It’s spring, and Innovation Startup have several really cool events lined up for you to watch live and from home! Want to learn about how the world is being disrupted? In May, don’t miss out Jay Samit, Serial entrepreneur and disruptor who will talk about his book disrupt you, and explain how to seize opportunities in this era of endless innovation. Jay is the real american entrepreneur !! He will teach participants how to seize opportunities and how to find opportunities w
Sample Suit
I’m not quite sure what’s going on with these artists and their blatant theft of other artist’s copyright protected works. I could see maybe trying to borrow someone’s music who doesn't have an established career, but even nowadays, your regular everyday people have smartened up and become well aware of their intellectual property rights in music. It’s absolutely insane to sample popular music without permission, especially if you’re famous. People will hear it and inevitably
You Don’t Have to Call…
Judge Arenda Wright Allen is playing hard ball in the 4th circuit with Justin Bieber and Usher who are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for Justin Bieber’s hit song “Somebody to Love”. The plaintiff, Devon “the Dude” Copeland, initially filed suit against the defendants about three (3) years ago and the complaint was initially dismissed, but on appeal, the court found that the plaintiff’s song and defendant’s songs were sufficiently similar to warrant a trial by jury.
Jackson Estate Tells Tohme to “Beat It”
Looks like it’ll still be some more years before the King of Pop can finally Rest In Peace. Dating back to 2012, Michael Jackson’s manager, Tohme Tohme, claims that he’s owed a fifteen percent (15%) share of gross receipts received by the estate (over $310 million) after Jackson’s death along with a ten percent (10%) finder’s fee for a loan for Neverland Ranch. Jackson’s estate claims Tohme was an inexperienced, self-serving manager who was fired by the pop star icon months p
Interview with Kendall Minter - Talkshoe (Hosted by Steve Gordon, Esq)
Hosted by: Steve Gordon, Esq.
Title: Interview with Kendall Minter, Esq. Time: 04/03/2016 05:00 PM EDT
Episode Notes: Veteran music attorney Kendall Minter discusses the elements and importance of a band agreement, as well as his new book "Understanding and Negotiating 360 Ancillary Rights Deals" and his websitewww.askmusiclawyer.com.
Produced by Adam Burns. Music by Magic Dingus Box CLICK HERE TO GO TO INTERVIEW
