Entertainment Law

James Lichtman Promoted To General Counsel For NBCUniversal Television Entertainment – YAHOO!

“Jamie is an outstanding lawyer and knows in depth the legal complexities of the television entertainment business,” said Cotton. “His knowledge of the company, experience and proven leadership abilities make him the perfect choice for this key role.

James Lichtman Promoted To General Counsel For NBCUniversal Television Entertainment – Deadline.com

“Jamie is an outstanding lawyer and knows in depth the legal complexities of the television entertainment business,” said Cotton. “His knowledge of the company, experience and proven leadership abilities make him the perfect choice for this key role.

Supreme Court Health Care Law Decision: Sarah Palin, Albert Brooks, Alec Baldwin React on Twitter – MSN Entertainment

The Supreme Court  largely upheld President Barack Obama’s health care law Thursday and within minutes of the historic decision celebrities and media personalities used Twitter to voice their joy or outrage.  A few, such as Albert Brooks,  took the …

Canada: U.K. Defamation Law May Lead To Greater Protection For Canadian Website Operators – Mondaq

This makes the Bill relevant to Canadian website operators because if the Bill is passed, it may very well inform how Canadian courts develop the law of defamation in this increasingly important area. Under Canadian law, a defamation plaintiff must … Continue reading

High court upholds key part of Obama health law – Daily Comet

Breaking with the court’s other conservative justices, Chief Justice John Roberts announced the judgment that allows the law to go forward with its aim of covering more than 30 million uninsured Americans. The justices rejected two of the …

Stolen atlas with first map of California is returned to Sweden – Los Angeles Times

A news conference to announce its return –- and to generate attention that could produce leads to the whereabouts of the 55 other books that remain missing –- was held Wednesday at the office of a New York City law … Continue reading

Snoop Dogg busted in Norway with marijuana, cash – MSN Entertainment

Norwegian law prevents law enforcement officials from naming suspects. A customs officer who spoke on condition of anonymity said Thursday that the artist was also carrying more cash than is legally allowed and was subsequently fined 52,000 kroner ($8,600 …

Grand Blanc grad looks to kickstart crime drama web series – MLive.com

“I don’t think there is anybody in the film industry that writes about criminal law entertainment that has the knowledge of what goes into the day to day work of a law enforcement officer,” said Nelson, who graduated Grand Blanc … Continue reading

Actor Hugh Grant calls for EU media law – Gulf News

Actor Hugh Grant continued his crusade against Britain’s tabloid newspapers on Tuesday when he called on European Union regulators to restrict the influence of media moguls such as Rupert Murdoch. Grant has been part of a backlash against Britain’s …

Ranbir in legal trouble – Times of India

Ranbir Kapoor failed to appear before an Udaipur court on June 26 in connection with a case registered against him for allegedly smoking in public. The court has now asked him to appear before it on July 26. Pictures of … Continue reading