Entertainment Law 
Barry Diller’s Aereo Wins Partial Dismissal of Broadcasters’ Suit – MSN Entertainment
In a decision made public on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan dismissed an unfair competition claim against the company, arguing that was a matter of federal, not state law. However, Aereo must still face a copyright infringement … Continue reading
Music creators welcome copyright amendment, industry unhappy – Thaindian.com
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) 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 … Continue reading
Houston’s sister-in-law tried to throw out Ray J – Times of India
Before Whitney Houston was honoured at Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards with a posthumous award, the late pop diva’s sister-in-law tried to have Houston’s boyfriend Ray J physically removed from the audience, it has emerged. Pat Houston was …
After John Travolta lawsuit fizzles, questions about attorney remain – Olympian
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.
Ore. track coach takes student to prom, loses job – Associated Press
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — The daughter-in-law of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman has been dismissed as a volunteer track coach at a small Eastern Oregon high school because she escorted a 17-year-old boy to last month’s prom. Melissa Bowerman …
Greenberg Traurig Grows Entertainment and Media Practice with Addition of Tucker McCrady in New York – Consumer Electronics Net
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced that W. Tucker McCrady has joined the firm as of counsel in the Entertainment and Media Practice. Prior to joining the firm, McCrady was Vice President of Litigation at Warner Music Group … Continue reading
Federal judge finds California Resale Royalty Act unconstitutional – Los Angeles Times
The highly controversial, widely misunderstood and little enforced state law that took effect in 1977 was designed to provide artists with 5% of their resale prices under certain conditions. As written, the law would apply to a resale of an … Continue reading
Greenberg Traurig Grows Entertainment and Media Practice with Addition of Tucker McCrady in New York – PRWeb
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced that W. Tucker McCrady has joined the firm as of counsel in the Entertainment and Media Practice. Prior to joining the firm, McCrady was Vice President of Litigation at Warner Music Group … Continue reading
Ore. track coach takes student to prom, loses job – York Dispatch Online
PENDLETON, Ore.—The daughter-in-law of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman has been dismissed as a volunteer track coach at a small Eastern Oregon high school because she escorted a 17-year-old boy to last month’s prom. Melissa Bowerman, 41 …
Nike creator’s daughter-in-law axed over prom date – San Jose Mercury News
PENDLETON, Ore.—The daughter-in-law of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman has been dismissed as a volunteer track coach at a small Eastern Oregon high school because she escorted a 17-year-old boy to last month’s prom. Melissa Bowerman, 41 …
