Blog Profile / Hollywood, Esq.
| URL : | http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/thr-esq | |
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| Filed Under: | Industries / Law | |
| Posts on Regator: | 1567 | |
| Posts / Week: | 14.1 | |
| Archived Since: | April 7, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
Appeals Court Denies Ronald Tutor's Bid to Sell Movies Tied up in Bankruptcy Case
The ruling is also a blow to David Bergstein as the appeals court affirms they were partners in five bankrupt companies.
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Appeals Court Revives Ex-QB's Lawsuit Over 'NCAA Football' Game
In an important appeal that divided Hollywood, the Third Circuit sides with the likeness rights of celebrities over protections afforded by the First Amendment. (SAG 1, MPAA 0) read more
Hollywood Docket: Digital Music Class Action; Aereokiller Settlement; Snoop Lion Lawsuit
A roundup of entertainment law news including why a judge won't dismiss copyright claims against Apple and Google. read more
Eminem's Music Publisher Suing Facebook (Exclusive)
Rather than pulling down an advertisement that allegedly incorporated an Eminem song, Facebook's lawyers attacked hip hop legend Dr. Dre for stealing from Michael Jackson. read more
Warner Bros. Wins Lawsuit Over Fictional Technology in 'Dark Knight Rises'
A judge realizes there's a difference between movies and reality in analyzing a trademark claim over Catwoman's favorite piece of software. read more
WWE Can't Escape Copyright Lawsuit Over Wrestler Entrance Music
A judge says that the WWE does business in Texas, so it will have to face off there against the guy who "pioneered" giving wrestlers songs to walk into the ring to. read more
Judge Denies Copyright Class Action Against YouTube
The plaintiffs sued in 2007 over alleged infringements on the video-sharing site. read more
Kim Dotcom Case to Be Reviewed By New Zealand's Supreme Court
The Megaupload founder has gotten the country's highest court to review a March decision over access to U.S. government documents. read more
Aereo Goes for the Big Win in Legal Battle
In a fight with broadcasters, the Barry Diller-backed company files for summary judgment. read more
New David Bergstein Lawsuit References Secret Recordings, Sidney Lumet and the FBI
In his latest legal filing, the embattled investor claims Aramid's David Molner and a former business partner conspired against him; says Molner, "This is his latest trick."
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Judge Allows 'Olympus Has Fallen' Writer Lawsuit to Continue (Exclusive)
John S. Green can move forward on claims he was robbed of co-authorship of the hit terrorism-in-the-White House film. read more
Philip K. Dick Estate Settles 'Adjustment Bureau' Rights Fight
Media Rights Capital, which produced the Matt Damon film, was fighting over whether the sci-fi story was in the public domain. read more
Hasbro Sues to Stop Warner Bros. 'Dungeons and Dragons' Film (Exclusive)
The toy company says it owns rights to make a sequel to the 2000 film based on the successful property read more
Ex-Jennifer Lopez Executive Sues Over Clash with Producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Brian Schornak claims he was ousted after being demoted and relieved of his duties on two projects read more
Hollywood Lawyer Marty Singer Appeals Extortion Ruling
Is the act of sending a legal letter an illegal threat? read more
WWE Defends Lawsuit from Video Producer Over 'Real' Attack
Andrew Green says that the pro wresting company should have known an attack upon him wasn't staged and that it failed to supervise the Big Show. read more
Variety Sues Former Owners for $10 Million
Penske Media Corporation says it was not informed about two contracts obligating it to pay a former promotional partner and onetime printer.
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'Godzilla' Studio Denied Arbitration in Producers Dispute
In a ruling Friday, a Superior Court judge refused to enforce a clause in an unsigned contract with producers Dan Lin, Roy Lee and Doug Davidson read more
Hollywood Interns: Class Action Lawsuit Against Fox in Jeopardy
The company races to court with news that a suit with "identical arguments" against Hearst has been rejected. read more
UTA Sues Another Ex-Client for Commissions
'Scrubs' star Donald Faison is the target of the latest lawsuit over allegedly unpaid fees read more