According to the Hollywood Reporter, Rightscorp is a company that detects copyright infringement on behalf of companies like Warner Bros., by monitoring peer-to-peer file sharing. In March, John Blaha filed the suit that initiated the current class lawsuit against Rightscorp, … [Read more...] about The First Amendment to Aid Copyright Enforcement?
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Judge Hears Hernandez Jury Instruction Arguments
According to ESPN, Judge Susan Garsh heard arguments on Friday regarding the instructions she would give to the jury as the trial of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez neared its conclusion. Hernandez’s attorney, James Sultan, stressed the importance of … [Read more...] about Judge Hears Hernandez Jury Instruction Arguments
Interview With Professor Ken Basin
The Journal on Sports and Entertainment Law recently sat down with Professor Ken Basin to discuss current issues in entertainment law. Ken Basin holds adjunct faculty appointments at Harvard Law School, UCLA School of Law, and Southwestern Law School. He also serves as Vice … [Read more...] about Interview With Professor Ken Basin
Hulu Wins Privacy Class Action
According to the Hollywood Reporter, on Tuesday Hulu was victorious in its four year class action lawsuit. The litigation centered on the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988, which prohibits the disclosure of an individual's purchases or uses of audio visual materials. According … [Read more...] about Hulu Wins Privacy Class Action
Robin Williams’ Publicity Rights
As Williams' family continues to mourn his passing, an interesting twist in the division of Williams' property arose on Monday according to the Hollywood Reporter. In addition to providing for the distribution of his personal property, Robin Williams also establishes how his … [Read more...] about Robin Williams’ Publicity Rights