The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 7, 2022

“Friday the 13th” screenwriter Victor Miller has partial attorney fees in his case against Manny and Horror Inc. The post Film Fridays: “Friday the 13th” Screenwriter Loses Lawsuit To Regain Authorship Rights appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. over proceeds from the film. Therefore, Manny and Horror Inc.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Wozniak’s attorney […]. The post Film Fridays – Warner Bros Sued Over Copyright Infringement appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. His scripts, including “The Ultimate Riddle” and “The Blind Man’s Hat,” were sent to Michael Uslan, “The Batman” producer, several times.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 5, 2021

Paramount Pictures has plans to produce a remake of the classic 1961 “Breakfast At Tiffany’s,” but attorney’s for Truman Capote, who wrote the novella that the film was based on, has been fighting it in federal court alleging breach of contract.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Plaintiffs Robert and Aron Marderosian, represented by Attorney Michael Marderosian, filed a copyright lawsuit against the Knierim and Frazier, U.S. Figure Skaters Face Copyright Lawsuit Over Music Selection appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. pairs figure skaters, for their use of the recording of “House of the Rising Sun.”

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 21, 2022

Gilbert-Daniels reported that in 1994, Leroy Bobbit, an entertainment attorney, pitched the script as a musical TV drama to Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer. The post Film Fridays: Lionsgate Sued for Copyright Infringement Over “P-Valley” appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. She left two copies of […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 19, 2021

Federal Trade Commission career attorney, Nick May, sold his screenplay “Blacklight.” The post Film Fridays: Screenplay Credit on Upcoming Liam Neeson Film Prompts Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. ” Williams, in November 2019.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 4, 2020

.” The current production company with rights to the film, Park Avenue Entertainment, had previously put up resistance stating that the original movie “contract was construed under U.K. contract law.” ” The parties have come to a deal where “Barker will take over the U.S. right on Dec.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JUNE 16, 2021

When seeking a lawyer, it is important to be sure that the attorney by your side has significant experience and a strong reputation in the […]. The post Entertainment Lawyer’s and the Types of Fee Structures They Use appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JUNE 16, 2021

When seeking a lawyer, it is important to be sure that the attorney by your side has significant experience and a strong reputation in the […]. The post Entertainment Lawyer’s and the Types of Fee Structures They Use appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Video game composer Martin O’Donnell was found in contempt of court and now is ordered to pay upwards of $100,000 to cover all costs associated with attorney fees for this case, etc. The post Music Mondays: Former Halo Composer Charged with Contempt of Court appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Some of the stress and long hours will depend on the lawyer you work with, the organization you work for, and the practice area you work in. If you are new (or fairly new) to litigation, this free guide will help you get a handle on your cases and be able to anticipate what the attorney needs before they ask for it.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 4, 2020

.” The current production company with rights to the film, Park Avenue Entertainment, had previously put up resistance stating that the original movie “contract was construed under U.K. contract law.” ” The parties have come to a deal where “Barker will take over the U.S. right on Dec.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Video game composer Martin O’Donnell was found in contempt of court and now is ordered to pay upwards of $100,000 to cover all costs associated with attorney fees for this case, etc. The post Music Mondays: Former Halo Composer Charged with Contempt of Court appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Lawyers for California-based SourceAudio — a tech platform for digital asset management and monetization — claimed that the company had struck a deal in March 2022 to sell itself to […] The post Music Mondays: Utopia Music Sued for $37M for Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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Conflict of Laws

MAY 18, 2021

Kanning: Unification of Commercial Contract Law: The Role of the Dominant Economy, Volume 85 (2021) / Issue 2, pp. This paper is about the unification of commercial contract law. The UN Sales Law is in different respects a clear success: worldwide, reforms of contract law are oriented towards the CISG.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 13, 2023

The dismissal filing from Kirkman’s Sullivan & Triggs lawyers and the subsequent arbitration occurred just two months after the show […]. The post Film Fridays: ‘Walking Dead’ Creator Halts Lawsuit Against AMC Over Profits appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A joint statement by lawyers for Londra and Big Ligas, “The parties’ lawyers have stated that the parties are happy to announce that they have resolved their differences and that they will make a joint press release in the future.”

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 25, 2022

Cardi’s lawyers argue that the tattoo “falls under fair use, as […]. The post Music Mondays: Cardi B Faces Lawsuit Over Tattoo Featured In Debut Album Cover appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. .” Brophy is seeking $5 million in damages in his likeness lawsuit, claiming defamation and privacy invasion.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The lawyer representing the heirs claims that contracts from the 1970s “do not operate as a bar to our client’s claims.” The post Music Mondays: Heirs of Hendrix Bandmates’ Claim Copyright Ownership appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. over copyright ownership and potential damages.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The breach of contract lawsuit seeks millions of dollars from Shelby/Classic Recreations for licensing, building, and selling unauthorized replicas […] The post Film Fridays: “Gone in 60 Seconds” Motorsports Sue Over Copyright Infringement appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The post Film Fridays: Kyla Pratt Sued By Ex-Manager Over Unpaid Commissions appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. IEP worked with Kyla for over two years, and in an oral and written agreement, she allegedly agreed to pay commissions from the show. The company claims […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A […] The post Movie Mondays: HGTV Show “Love It or List It” Sued by Homeowners Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. That happened after the production company countersued the homeowners.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In legal documents obtained by The Blast , Dre’s lawyer wrote this in his brief to the judge: “Plaintiff Nicole Young, after commencing divorce proceedings against Defendant Andre Young, seeking over $400 Million, then stealing almost $400,000.00 and one lawsuit are not enough. www.thehollywoodlawyer.com.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 30, 2022

A surprisingly large number of lawyers, judged from my anecdotal experience, are interested in teaching a law school class. I just wrapped up my whirlwind of a first semester as an adjunct law professor teaching Contract Drafting at the University of Richmond School of Law. Lesson 5: Students Love the War Stories.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 20, 2023

While no date has been set yet for the commencement […] The post Film Fridays – DGA Faces “Extremely Challenging” Contract Negotiations in 2023 appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 31, 2023

In their lawsuit against the agency, GWSN alleged that The Wave Music had neglected the group since […] The post Music Mondays: GWSN Wins Lawsuit Against Management Company appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

The post Film Friday: Iranian Director Farhadi Faces Plagiarism Lawsuit By Former Student appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The student set off a series of similar accusations against other ex-student and […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lawsuit Against AimJunkies appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The arbitrator found AimJunkies guilty of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act […] The post Film Fridays: “Destiny 2” Creator Wins $4.3M

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The post Music Mondays: Ed Sheeran Faces Trial Over Copyright Accusation appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. “The melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic compositions of ‘Thinking’ are substantially and/or […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The post Film Friday: Hollywood Studios Backing Away From Vaccine Mandates appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Netflix has dropped mandatory vaccine mandates on all new […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The post Music Mondays: Cardi B Faces $5M Lawsuit Over 2016 Cover Art appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. He claims that the artwork ruined his private life because it looks exactly like the tattoo on his back. The lawsuit claims […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 6, 2023

Defendants are accused of breaching contract and copyright infringement dating back to a 1979 contract where Rick James would revert the copyright to the trio after five years. The […] The post Music Mondays: Rick James Estate and Universal Music Sued by Songwriters appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The post Music Mondays – Kanye West Sued for Copyright Infringement appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. West’s former label Universal Music Group is also named in the lawsuit. The […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Animation Set To Merge appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. HBO Max removed more than 30 animated series from its catalog in August, including […]. The post Film Fridays: Cartoon Network and Warner Bros.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The post Film Fridays: Paramount Heads To Court Over “Top Gun: Maverick” Copyright Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. District Judge Percy Anderson found, “Defendant’s primary argument in its Motion to Dismiss is that Plaintiffs have not sufficiently pled in their [complaint] […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The post Music Mondays: Warner Music Sues Bang Energy Over TikTok Advertising Videos appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Bang’s success, according to the case, is due to unlawfully using licensed music owned by Warner Music Group without permission on TikTok and Instagram videos. Over 187 songs from the […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 2, 2023

Pete claims her previous two albums “has satisfied all option periods” in her contract signed in 2018 and “deserves to be severed […]. The post Music Mondays – Megan the Stallion Headed to Court to Resolve Contract Dispute with Label appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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