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Did Sergio Garcia Lose in Match Play with the IRS?

by Thomas Wechter | Duane Morris LLP on 5/17/2013

One of the most recognizable names in professional golf—although not the most winning name, having never won a major golf tournament—is Sergio Garcia. He is especially known for his tree shots, the latest of which was a...more

IP/Entertainment Law Weekly Case Update for Motion Picture Studios and Television Networks -- April 26, 2013

by Meg Charendoff, Tal Dickstein, W. Allan Edmiston, David Grossman, Jonathan Neil Strauss, Jonathan Zavin | Loeb & Loeb LLP on 4/29/2013

- Viacom International v. Google Inc., USDC S.D. New York, April 18, 2013: On remand from the Second Circuit, district court grants summary judgment in favor of Google and its YouTube platform on all copyright...more

Gaming Legal News - April 18, 2013 • Volume 6, Number 10

by Dickinson Wright on 4/24/2013

In This Issue: - OLG SELECTS SPIELO G2 AS ITS VENDOR FOR IGAMING: On August 10, 2010, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced that it will be extending its brand to Internet gaming (iGaming)....more

Gaming Legal News - March 22, 2013 • Volume 6, Number 7

by Michael D. Lipton, Ryan M. Shannon, Jack Tadman, Kevin J. Weber | Dickinson Wright on 3/27/2013

In This Issue: - “NO MORE BETS”: ONTARIO COURT OF APPEAL DISMISSES “FLOATING BALL”1 CASE: “The process of removing a floating ball from the wheel, declaring a ‘nospin’, and rendering all bets void has no...more

A Supreme Court Win for U.S. Consumers

by Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph, PL on 3/26/2013

In a 6 to 3 decision handed down on March 19, 2013, the United States Supreme Court chalked up a rare victory for consumers over text book publishers, record labels, and others who sought to restrain the resale of copyrighted...more

The Terms [Of Trade] They Are A-Changin' (?)

by Stephen Zolf | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 3/7/2013

Barely two years after the ink dried on the Terms of Trade Agreement entered into between Canada's five largest broadcasters and independent television producers, Canadian broadcasters have signaled that they want to...more

Amnesty for Armstrong? Lessons for the Compliance Practitioner

by Thomas Fox on 2/1/2013

The Lance Armstrong saga continues to provide many lessons for the compliance practitioner. A recent article on ESPN.com, entitled “Lance calls for amnesty program”, reported that Armstrong has come out in favor of those who...more

International Treaty Co-Productions with Canada: An Overview for Producers

by Ken Dhaliwal | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 1/30/2013

Table of Contents: - Introduction 4 - Co-Producing With Canada – The F.A.Q.’S 4 - Telefilm’s Requirements – The Abc’s 7 - Co-Production Certification In Canada 10 - About the Author: 11 - Schedule “A” 12 -...more

Comparison of Canadian Content, Co-Ventures and Treaty Co-Productions

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 1/24/2013

Canada has long been a pioneer in the international co-production area with numerous co-production treaties. Enclosed is a chart that provides a comparison of Canadian Content, Co-Ventures and Treaty...more

Florida Long-Arm Jurisdiction, Case Law Update – Universal Music Venezuela v. Montaner

by Neha Dagley | Schecter Law on 1/9/2013

In Universal Music Venezuela v. Montaner, No. 3D12-1580 (Dec. 26, 2012), the Third District Court of Appeals reversed an order denying a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The action arose out of a series of...more

"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Profit-Sharing Verdict Upheld by Ninth Circuit

by David Charapp | Duane Morris LLP on 1/4/2013

On December 3, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Celador International, Inc. v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., et al. upheld an interesting jury verdict, resulting in a $319 million judgment...more

Reduced Interchange Fees in China Effective February 25, 2013

by Vincent Wang | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 12/17/2012

The ten year-old regime governing merchant fees in China is about to change – and the fees are, in general, about to be reduced by one-fourth or more....more

Pandora and US Copyright Royalties

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 11/7/2012

A little over two years ago, in a post entitled "Pandora and Canadian Copyright Royalties", I examined why it was that online music service Pandora (formally Pandora Internet Radio) was not available in Canada but it was...more

Gaming Legal News - October 25, 2012 • Volume 5, Number 23

by Dickinson Wright on 10/30/2012

In This Issue: - RACING TO NEW OFF-RESERVATION GAMING IN OREGON: Oregon currently has nine tribal casinos. A race is on to build new casinos to capture the Portland and Medford markets. The stakes are high – casino...more

Winter Olympics in Russia Set Stage for FCPA Scrutiny

by Saul Ewing LLP on 10/1/2012

With the conclusion of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the world’s eyes will soon turn to Sochi, the Black Sea resort city in Russia, which will host the 2014 Winter Olympics. In addition to serving as the backdrop for...more

FCPA Compliance Considerations for the Fashion and Beauty Industry

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/31/2012

In recent years, the U.S. government has vigorously enforced the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") against individuals and companies representing a variety of industries. Recent press reports suggest that entertainment...more

EA Sports Gives Up Its Exclusive License to Make College Football Games

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 8/29/2012

For many avid sports gamers, December 13, 2004 is a day that will live in infamy. On that date, EA Sports, makers of the longstanding Madden franchise, inked a deal with the NFL that would allow EA, and only EA, to produce...more

European Commission Proposes Single Market Music Licensing

by Patton Boggs LLP on 8/28/2012

The European Commission recently proposed new music licensing rules in an effort to increase the transparency and efficiency of music licensing across national borders. The proposed Directive comes as a result of digital...more

Fulltilt’s U.S. Players Face Complex Claims Process

by Sanford Millar on 8/20/2012

The following is reprinted with the consent of Gambling Compliance. PokerStars will pay a total of $731m to settle a civil case with the U.S. Department of Justice and rescue former rival Full Tilt Poker from oblivion,...more

Business Litigation Report -- August 2012

by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP on 8/17/2012

In This Issue: - Firm News: Quinn Emanuel Continues to Build Out International Arbitration Practice and Quinn Emanuel Hosts U.S.-Style Mock Jury Trials in Taipei and Seoul - Main Article: Raising the...more

Collecting societies under the microscope

by Reed Smith on 7/23/2012

The European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on collective management of copyright and related rights and multi-territorial licensing of rights in musical works for online uses in the internal market In a display...more

Use Caution When Advertising Around The Olympics

by Venable LLP on 7/18/2012

As the anticipation for the Olympics grows, companies big and small look to grab the attention of these fans by associating themselves with the games. For the Olympics, the host organizing committee, individual country...more

Gaming Legal News - July 12, 2012 • Volume 5, Number 17

by Dickinson Wright on 7/13/2012

In This Issue: - “INSTANT RACING” STILL A GAMBLE IN KENTUCKY by W. Stuart Scott - Recently, Kentucky Downs began to allow wagering on historic races at electronic gaming machines. The Kentucky horse industry has...more

Producers as Authors of Motion Pictures - In Practice

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 6/28/2012

The identity of the "author" of a motion picture under Canadian copyright law is an unsettled point - so unsettled, in fact, that I managed to wrangle a 30-page journal article out of the topic (“Put on Shows That Will...more

Neighbouring Rights in the US and Canada: Contracts and Copyrights

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 6/7/2012

The news that Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Big Machine Label Group have reached a private agreement whereby the broadcasting undertaking will pay to the record label and its artists a revenue-based royalty for...more

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