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Golden Productions: Golden Child’s Trademark Suits Ends
Lloyd's Intellectual Property Reporter mentioned Kimberly M. Maynard and Michael Salik as counsel to Golden Child Media LLC, resolving its case against Golden Productions, Inc. The report noted the case was voluntarily dismissed against the defendant, ending the trademark disputes.
October 8 2024
Events & Education
Raising the Curtain on Theater Financing: From Development to Commercial Success
Hayden Goldblatt is a panelist for the Finance & Sales track of the session, “Raising the Curtain on Theater Financing: From Development to Commercial Success” hosted by the New York State Bar Association. Details here.
October 7 2024
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Large Agency Finance Committee
Candice Kersh is a roundtable discussion speaker during the 4A's Large Agency Finance Commitee Meeting. Candice will discuss the challenges advertising agencies face in balancing AI demands from marketers.
October 4 2024
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New California Law Restricts Use of Words “Purchase” & “Buy” for Licensed Digital Goods
On September 24, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 2426 (effective Jan. 1, 2025), a consumer protection bill that expands the scope of false advertising in California. In short, AB 2426 prohibits interactive entertainment and digital media companies from using words like “buy,” “purchase,” or any other words that…
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October 3 2024
Events & Education
Ethics and Responsible Gaming
Zachary Lewis is a panelist for the session, “Ethics and Responsible Gaming” during ABA's Digital Media & Video Game Conference hosted at UCLA Law School. Details here.
October 2 2024
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Judge Finds Golf Simulator Original Enough, At Least for Now
Law360 mentions Caren Decter and Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to businessman Davor Bogavac and GSP Golf AB. A U.S. District Judge in the Southern District of New York ruled that GSP Golf AB had developed a golf simulator interface that could meet the “modest requirements of originality” in a…
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September 30 2024
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New California Law Requires Sellers To Warn That Digital ‘Purchases’ Might Vanish
MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on California Governor Gavin Newsom's newly signed bill that will prohibit sellers from advertising digital material with the words “buy” or “purchase,” unless the sellers also disclose that they can revoke access at any time.
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September 27 2024
Events & Education
International Conclave on Media & Entertainment Law
Zach Lewis and Emma C. Smizer are speakers for the International Conclave on Media & Entertainment Law at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) during a virtual panel.
September 27 2024
Events & Education
UCLA School of Law Entertainment Law Association’s Speed Networking Event
Alycia S. Tulloch is a participating Entertainment and Media Attorney in the Speed Networking event hosted by UCLA School of Law Entertainment Law Association.
September 27 2024
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CBS Adds Three to Cast of New Daytime Soap Opera ‘Beyond the Gates’
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to American actress, director, and producer Tamara Tunie, who has just been cast in the upcoming CBS daytime soap opera “Beyond the Gates.”
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September 20 2024
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Law360’s Legal Lions Of The Week
Law360 mentions Tyler Maulsby, Tricia Legittino, Kristen Niven and John Harris as “Legal Lions” for their successful representation of former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher partner Mark A. Perry. A California judge ruled that the firm must pay the well-known appellate attorney $141,000 in legal fees after losing their legal battle…
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September 20 2024
Events & Education
Anatomy of a Deal
Lauren Bishow presents in the “Anatomy of a Deal” panel during Inside Pictures’ “Getting Under the Hood of Hollywood” modular event in LA and London.
September 19 2024
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Introduction to Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Sales: Buyer and Seller Considerations, Pitfalls to Avoid
Larry Welch is a panelist for the session, “Introduction to Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Sales: Buyer and Seller Considerations, Pitfalls to Avoid” during a webinar hosted by Strafford.
September 19 2024
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THR’s Power Lawyers 2024: New York’s Top 25 Entertainment Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Marcie Cleary, Lisa E. Davis, and Michael Williams in its “Power Lawyers” list of the top 25 entertainment attorneys in New York for 2024.
September 19 2024
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Gibson Dunn Loses Fee Fight with Ex-Partner
Law360 mentions Tyler Maulsby, Tricia L. Legittino, Kristen Niven, and John B. Harris as counsel to ex-Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Mark A. Perry, in winning a legal battle over his leaving the firm to join Weil Gotshal & Manges as its appellate practice co-chair. In the battle over benefits,…
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September 18 2024
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More and More Artists Want Trump to Stop Using Their Music. They Face a Costly Fight
NPR quotes Jacqueline Charlesworth on the music lawsuits against Donald Trump, following White Stripes' becoming the latest band to sue Trump for unauthorized use of copyrighted material in his campaign to become president. She notes the sheer volume of complaints against Trump for his music selections may be a record.…
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September 17 2024
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Loot Boxes, Gambling & Online Marketplaces
Sean F. Kane and Michael Ling are speakers for the session, “Loot Boxes, Gambling & Online Marketplaces” during a webinar hosted by NetEase Games.
September 13 2024
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‘The Rainmaker’ Adds Dan Fogler as Series Regular
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Dan Fogler, who just signed on as a series regular in the USA Network‘s new drama series “The Rainmaker,” based on the John Grisham novel of the same name.
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September 12 2024
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Crossing the Line: Effective or Deceptive Marketing
Terri J. Seligman is a panelist for the session, “Crossing the Line: Effective or Deceptive Marketing” during The National Advertising Division's 2024 Annual Conference in New York City. Details here.
September 10 2024
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Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Ex-Copyright Office GC In LA
Law360 covers Jacqueline Charlesworth's arrival to Frankfurt Kurnit. (Behind paywall)
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September 10 2024
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Sports and Entertainment Trends in 2024
Lisa E. Davis is a panelist for the session, “Sports & Entertainment Trends in 2024” at the Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC) 20th Anniversary Career Strategies Conference.
September 9 2024
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X Corp. Shorted 3 Execs Millions In Severance, Suit Says
Law360 mentions Wendy Stryker and Kristen G. Niven as counsel to Sarah Personette, James Sullivan and Dalana Brand, who claim that Elon Musk prevented them from collecting millions in severance benefits following his takeover of X by falsely claiming they were fired for failing to cooperate in investigations. (Behind paywall)
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September 9 2024
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SEC Is Coming After OpenSea—These Are the NFTs That Could Be in Trouble
Decrypt quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on how far-reaching the SEC's push into the NFT market might become following the SEC's anticipated lawsuit against NFT marketplace, OpenSeas.
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September 9 2024
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The State of Play: Privacy & Gambling Consideration for Interactive Entertainment
Emma C. Smizer is a panelist for the session, “The State of Play: Privacy & Gambling Consideration for Interactive Entertainment” during a webinar hosted by MyLawCLE. Details here (access code: Esports&GamingCLE).
September 6 2024
