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Is an Expired Rule to Blame for Diversity Issues in Entertainment?

Expired rule to blame for diversity issues in entertainment? The expiration of a rule governing independent talent agents in 2002 could be behind what many people characterize as a diversity problem in Hollywood. The unveiling of this year’s Oscar nominees brought a longstanding conversation back to the forefront of the mainstream media: Why is Hollywood […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

February 22, 2016

Right of Publicity: When You Need a Release Form

What is the right of publicity? Movies are typically not shot exclusively on private sets, and if they were, they likely wouldn’t appear nearly as realistic. However, shooting in a public setting is often accompanied by certain legal requirements. When a production team chooses a public setting for a shoot location, they are typically implicitly opting […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 20, 2015

In Hollywood Arbitration, the Problem is the Process

What’s wrong with the arbitration process? U.S. District Judge Richard Berman recently vacated NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision, as an arbitrator, to uphold the four-game suspension of the New England Patriot’s Tom Brady due to what he considered a faulty arbitration process. This decision won’t only affect the way the league and its players interact, it could […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

September 15, 2015

Discovery Channel Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Helicopter Crash

Hollywood movie and television sets present numerous dangers. For example, stunt men put themselves at risk in action movies but actors and stunt men aren’t the only ones that can be harmed, as a Discovery Channel cameraman was recently killed in a helicopter crash. According to Deadline, the network faces a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit from the […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 2, 2014

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Is Copyright Infringement an Issue in Hollywood?

Is there any originality left? When movie and show creators come up with an idea, many people may think it is original, but that isn’t always the case. For example, director Spike Jonze was recently sued with a copyright infringement lawsuit by two writers who claim he stole their ideas for “HER” from a script […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 5, 2014

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