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Combat Idea Thieves With Nondisclosure Agreements

In the entertainment industry, not even ideas are safe, which is why nondisclosure agreements may come in handy when discussing potential movie plots, recently written lyrics or any other creative thoughts. Any discussion of an idea without an NDA could lead to the thought being stolen, without any repercussions. Take, for example, the story of Bonnie Vent and her […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 27, 2015

Three Crucial Clauses In A Recording Contract

The language of a record contract varies greatly, but a number of key clauses appear in most of them. The wording of the components of a record contract can lead to undesirable deals for artists who overlook the small details. The contractual provisions of each record deal require special attention, because, if not, the deal […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 26, 2015

Wrangling a Distribution Deal For Your Film

A film can be a beautiful piece of art, a wonderfully entertaining stretch of farce or any number of other productions meant to capture the imagination of the audience, but what if there is no audience? Obtaining a distribution deal is crucial for filmmakers, but the process is not what it once was. If there’s […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

May 18, 2015

Sued for defamation? Try going with the "ditzy defense"

Just so everyone is clear: No, microwaves do not zap the nutrition out of food. But that assertion in the movie”American Hustle” has spawned a defamation lawsuit, and, in turn, what has been referred to as “the ditzy defense.” The microwave that sparked a lawsuit In the 2013 film a character played by Jennifer Lawrence, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 6, 2015

Similarities With Movie Villain Drive Russian Tycoon To Threaten Lawsuit

Sergei Polonsky, a property tycoon, has threatened to sue 20th Century Fox for $1 billion because of a recently-released movie villain’s notable similarities to himself. He’s not making them up either. The main villain the in the Russian-language rework “Neulovimye” (Uncatchable) is named Sergei Polyansky. The character is a wealthy businessman, according to the Moscow […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 1, 2015

Sony Hack: The Firestorm

Following a highly-publicized Sony hack in which a vast number of internal documents were stolen, a legal representative for Sony, David Boies, has been sending several strongly worded letters. The recipients include various media outlets, random Twitter users and recently, Twitter itself threatening legal action should they link to, publish or otherwise use the stolen documents. […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 12, 2015

Copyright Extension & 'Rounded' Characters

Fans of Sherlock Holmes and his trusted sidekick Watson will appreciate the legal victory just scored against the former holders of these characters’ copyrights. While the denial of a copyright extension in this case isn’t controversial, the argument advanced by the Doyle estate was unique, if not particularly effective. Why do copyrights expire? In a […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 12, 2014

Defamation, Abuse & Negligent Retention: The Life of Pop Stars

Pop star Kesha and songwriter-producer Lukasz Gottwald, aka Dr. Luke, are squaring off for a major lawsuit that includes allegations of rape, abuse, defamation and more. Each party has filed an extremely aggressive case against the other. We’ll discuss each case, but first we should define the trickier allegations. We’ll go into detail about the […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 27, 2014

On Celebrity IPOs

There is a trend occurring in the world of celebrity sports that may soon spread to movie stars and other celebrities: personal brand IPOs. While there is no specific case being brought to attention – at the moment – related to this possibility, it could potentially result in interesting legal and financial consequences, when it […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

October 15, 2014

Sylvester Stallone Wins Movie Copyright Lawsuit

Sylvester Stallone will not have to face a copyright lawsuit that charges him with plagiarism after a district judge in Manhattan upheld a previous court decision dismissing the case. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff rejected claims brought on by screenwriter Marcus Webb, who argued that Stallone’s “The Expendables” plot had “striking similarities” to his movie, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 4, 2013

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