Jimi Hendrix Right of Publicity Suit

The Right of Publicity is the right that individuals have to control the use of their name and likeness in a commercial setting. You cannot put a picture of Cher on your brand of pickles without her permission. Everyone has a  right of publicity but...

By | February 23rd, 2011|Entertainment, News|Comments Off on Jimi Hendrix Right of Publicity Suit

IMMIGRANT OF THE DAY: MICHAEL BUBLE – MUSICIAN

Congrats to crooner Michael Buble. The Canadian-born singer walked away with the Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Haven't Met You Yet" and another for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Crazy Love. He's now got quite ...

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Q&A: What Are the Rules for Making a Remake Based on a Classic Film That Has Fallen Into the Public Domain?

By MATT GALSOR Q: What are the rules for making a remake based on a classic film that has fallen into the public domain? Do the elements of the script fall into the public domain automatically? The film is based on a novel, which is also in the publ...

By | February 11th, 2011|Entertainment, News|Comments Off on Q&A: What Are the Rules for Making a Remake Based on a Classic Film That Has Fallen Into the Public Domain?