Last week FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, announced that the Federal Communications Commission would impose strict rules to enforce net neutrality. According to Law360, Wheeler seeks to re-classify broadband providers as public utilities, such that they will be regulated like electric … [Read more...] about Net Neutrality–A Boon for Netflix or a Detriment to Innovation?
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Phillip Phillips: Let Me Be “Gone, Gone, Gone” From My American Idol Recording Contract
Imagine you win one of the most successful reality television shows in history, along with the hearts and votes of millions of Americans. Yet, now, you are forced to sign a contract that allows your managers and producers to refuse to disclose to you the name of your upcoming … [Read more...] about Phillip Phillips: Let Me Be “Gone, Gone, Gone” From My American Idol Recording Contract
Taylor Swift to Trademark Lyrics
"That sick beat," "Could show you incredible things," "Nice to meet you. Where you been?" Sound familiar? According to Time, Taylor Swift has applied to trademark these lyrics, among others, from her recent album, 1989. But these sound like ordinary, everyday sayings--can Swift … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift to Trademark Lyrics
Celebrity Endorsements Gone Wrong
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lexington Insurance Co. (a unit of AIG) has developed a new type of insurance--one that will protect companies when their celebrity endorser makes headlines (in a negative way). Previously, brands would either cancel their contracts with the … [Read more...] about Celebrity Endorsements Gone Wrong
Dish Hopper Ruling
According to the LA Times, earlier this month, District Judge Dolly M. Gee, ruled in favor of the Dish Network's implementation of several program recording tools. In 2012 and 2013, Dish unveiled four different mechanisms for recording shows--Dish Hopper, Prime Time Anytime, … [Read more...] about Dish Hopper Ruling