Production: What Can Go Wrong?

Production:  What Can Go Wrong? Production is a multifaceted undertaking.  Ideas, rights, contracts, performance, technology, crew, relationships, education and economics are all a part of the big picture where the goal is to produce a tangible form of intellectual property applicable for media distribution. Ideas – An idea is just that, an ”idea.”  It is… Continue reading Production: What Can Go Wrong?

Public Domain Challenges for Foreign Protection

Public Domain Challenges SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, GOLAN V. HOLDER, CASE NO. 10- 545 Musicians Beware! This could be a monumental decision for all who perform music (like orchestras) or all who publish and distribute foreign material that is considered “Public Domain.”  Have you ever wondered about all of the songs that are… Continue reading Public Domain Challenges for Foreign Protection

Employers and Employees Beware of Workplace Social Media!

Employers and Employees Beware! This is an interesting case of privacy with social network sites where the plaintiff represented himself pro se.  We state that because it is impossible to know what legal issues could have been potentially brought forth by knowledgeable counsel to change the outcome of the case. Recently in the Southern District… Continue reading Employers and Employees Beware of Workplace Social Media!