Entertainment Law

The Lawbringer: Diablo sells lots, Blizzard dodges another bullet – Joystiq

Pretty damn smart. This column is for entertainment only; if you need legal advice, contact your lawyer. For comments or general questions about law or for The Lawbringer, contact Mat at mat@wowinsider.com.

Music industry hails new copyright law – Times of India

The Indian entertainment industry has hailed as a historic decision … musician Vishal Dadlani called for laying down a proper system to make the law effective. “India’s historic day in art and music, Copyright bill passed unanimously in …

Sound Check: Langhorne Slim & the Law focused and ‘together’ – The Oakland Press

Langhorne Slim has had his current band, The Law, together for two years, since multi-instrumentalist David Moore came on board. But the Pennsylvania-born singer-songwriter’s latest album, “The Way We Move” — due out June 5 — marks the …

A daily drinking permit? No way, say Delhiites – Hindustan Times

Following the rave party crackdown in Mumbai earlier this week, the Mumbai police have decided to effectively enforce an existing 1949 law under which each individual needs to own a permit for consumption of liquor. The licences are available in … Continue reading

Music industry hails new copyright law – Thaindian.com

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Indian entertainment industry has hailed as a historic decision … musician Vishal Dadlani called for laying down a proper system to make the law effective. “India’s historic day in art and music, Copyright bill passed … Continue reading

Ambitious attorney trips over Travolta lawsuit – Buffalo News

Singer confirmed the negotiations occurred and that Okorocha provided a draft copy of a suit, but said he wasn’t involved until late in the process because Okorocha initially contacted another law firm that handles Travolta’s business matters.

Montreal police enforce controversial new law during escalating student protests – The Vancouver Sun

Montreal police brought the hammer down on student demonstrators Tuesday night, enforcing a controversial law that brought tens of thousands into the streets in a protest earlier in the day that drew international support. By the end of a cat … Continue reading

Music industry hails new copyright law – Webindia 123

The Indian entertainment industry has hailed as a historic decision … musician Vishal Dadlani called for laying down a proper system to make the law effective. “India’s historic day in art and music, Copyright bill passed unanimously in …

An entertainment law double-header, and other fun finds – Crain’s Detroit Business

It has been a busy week for attorneys in sports, media and entertainment law. And topics run the gamut. First up on the scorecard, the Miss Lebanon Emigrants USA 2012 beauty pageant will take place as planned Thursday night at … Continue reading

Music creators welcome copyright amendment, industry unhappy – MSN India Entertainment

The Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2010, which seeks to protect owners of literary or musical works, has been passed by the Rajya Sabha and will be presented to the Lok Sabha before it becomes law, much to the delight of singers, … Continue reading