"That sick beat," "Could show you incredible things," "Nice to meet you. Where you been?" Sound familiar? According to Time, Taylor Swift has applied to trademark these lyrics, among others, from her recent album, 1989. But these sound like ordinary, everyday sayings--can Swift … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift to Trademark Lyrics
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MLB Not Granted Interlocutory Appeal in TV Rights Case
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided not to intervene in a pending antitrust lawsuit against MLB, DirecTV, and Comcast brought by fans who felt that they were overcharged for out of market games. The District Court previously denied … [Read more...] about MLB Not Granted Interlocutory Appeal in TV Rights Case
Celebrity Endorsements Gone Wrong
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lexington Insurance Co. (a unit of AIG) has developed a new type of insurance--one that will protect companies when their celebrity endorser makes headlines (in a negative way). Previously, brands would either cancel their contracts with the … [Read more...] about Celebrity Endorsements Gone Wrong
Dish Hopper Ruling
According to the LA Times, earlier this month, District Judge Dolly M. Gee, ruled in favor of the Dish Network's implementation of several program recording tools. In 2012 and 2013, Dish unveiled four different mechanisms for recording shows--Dish Hopper, Prime Time Anytime, … [Read more...] about Dish Hopper Ruling
Occam’s Razor and Sports Wagering Law
On January 14, 2015, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie filed his most recent brief (hereinafter “Christie II”) to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the state’s continued attempt to offer sports wagering within their borders.[1] In New Jersey’s first attempt to offer sports … [Read more...] about Occam’s Razor and Sports Wagering Law