Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup
Release Date: 10/02/2024
When did Copyright become political?
Entertainment Law Update
🎙️ Entertainment Law Update – Episode 180: “When Did Copyright Become Political?” 🔗 Subscribe & Listen: https://entertainmentlawupdate.com In this eye-opening episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down recent developments at the complex crossroads of copyright law, politics, and technology. From the Hayes estate’s ongoing lawsuit against Donald Trump to a federal judge questioning Meta’s AI training practices, this month’s roundup covers the most talked-about—and litigated—issues in entertainment law. 📌 Episode Highlights: – Supreme Court...
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Mariah Carey Wins, Superman Loses, and AI Can’t Be an Author
Entertainment Law Update
From Mariah Carey’s legal win to the AI authorship showdown and Roblox’s copyright troubles—this month’s roundup of entertainment law news is packed with big headlines and deeper implications for creators, studios, and platforms alike. In this episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett cover: Mariah Carey’s courtroom victory over a copyright claim tied to her holiday hit The Supreme Court's refusal to review the McGucken v. Valnet embedding case, keeping the Server Test alive in the Ninth Circuit Duke University's trademark objection to HBO’s White Lotus The Thaler v. Copyright...
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Mariah Carey Wins, Superman Loses, and AI Can’t Be an Author
Entertainment Law Update
From Mariah Carey’s legal win to the AI authorship showdown and Roblox’s copyright troubles—this month’s roundup of entertainment law news is packed with big headlines and deeper implications for creators, studios, and platforms alike. In this episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett cover: Mariah Carey’s courtroom victory over a copyright claim tied to her holiday hit The Supreme Court's refusal to review the McGucken v. Valnet embedding case, keeping the Server Test alive in the Ninth Circuit Duke University's trademark objection to HBO’s White Lotus The Thaler v. Copyright...
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Podcasthon Episode celebrating Musicares.org plus much more
Entertainment Law Update
In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, we cover a wide range of legal developments shaking up the entertainment world: The inspiring story behind Podcasthon and our special guest from MusiCares, Theresa Wolters, who shares how they provide critical support to music professionals in need. The latest BOI reporting chaos and what small businesses should know. Sony’s courtroom victory over the "Ultra" trademark dispute. A potential legal showdown between the Portland Pickles and Disney over suspiciously similar logos. Pepperdine’s battle with Netflix over its basketball sitcom’s...
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AI Copyright Gets Cheesy, Podcasters Win Fair Use, and Spotify Dodges Royalties
Entertainment Law Update
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. This episode, diving into the latest legal battles shaping the entertainment industry. We explore how an AI-generated artwork—featuring none other than a slice of American cheese—became the first of its kind to receive copyright protection. Meanwhile, podcasters scored a major fair use victory at the Copyright Claims Board, reinforcing creators' rights in digital media. And over at Spotify, the streaming giant successfully dodged a lawsuit over its audiobook bundling strategy...
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Tik... Tok... / Shyamalan Victory / South Park / and more
Entertainment Law Update
Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, the podcast from Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett that keeps you informed on the latest legal developments in the entertainment industry. In this episode, we dive into: 🎥 TikTok Banned (Again?) – The Supreme Court rules on the controversial TikTok ban. What’s next? 📖 New Works in the Public Domain – Hemingway, Faulkner, Popeye, and more enter the public domain! ⚖️ Shyamalan’s Copyright Win – Servant vs. The Truth About Emanuel: No infringement, no access, no case. 🚗 MOKE Trademark Lives On – The battle over...
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2024 Year in Review (#175)
Entertainment Law Update
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
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Thanksgiving 2024 Edition
Entertainment Law Update
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis. Topics covered include OpenAI victory against several publishers; Lizzie Borden House loses claim against Lizzie's coffee house; Penn State trademark win; new copyright guidance and new USPTO fees in January.
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2-Live Termination - ELU173
Entertainment Law Update
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
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Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup
Entertainment Law Update
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett provide entertainment law news, commentary and analysis.
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