by jburns | Nov 9, 2015 | Copyright, Entertainment Law, Labor and Employment, Policy, Unfair Competition
The song “Big Pimpin” by Jay-Z became a nationwide hit in 1999 and reached number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. [1] The song came under scrutiny in the District Court for the Central District of California and re-opened the issue of moral rights for artists...
by jburns | Oct 16, 2015 | Copyright, Entertainment Law, Policy, Unfair Competition
Last month, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) requested public comment on several issues regarding Performing Rights Organizations (PRO)’s licensing of jointly owned works.[1] The request was made as part of the Division’s review of the...
by jburns | Sep 21, 2015 | Trademark Law, Unfair Competition
Harris Faulkner, a well-experienced Fox News anchor, recently filed a complaint in federal court against the world’s third largest toy manufacturer, Hasbro.[1] The complaint was brought under trademark law and § 43 of the Lanham Act for unfair competition, and damage...
