Dancing in city takes big step Jun 25, 2008
The council responded to the Police Department's underlying concerns by creating an 11-person committee that wrote the entertainment law the council adopted. It was received well, partly because the committee brought together a diverse mix of entertainment interests. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Clear Lake cites bar owner for wet T-shirt contest Jun 17, 2008
dreamer37 wrote on Jun 17, 2008 8:19 AM:" You all STILL do not have the whole story. There is more to this than what has been stated so far. The city of Clear Lake has messed around with the ordinances on adult entertainment from the beginning. In fact, it is my understanding that once the liquor license was applied for, the City DELIBERATELY put off approving it until they had a chance to re-write the adult entertainment law. They wrote such absolutely insane rules into the ordinance that no... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Role models for Malibu (1) May 28, 2008
" She now works as an actress and would like to study entertainment law. Teresa Koehler Photography Published: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 2:11 PM PDT Contestants ready for the third annual Miss Malibu Pageant.By Melonie Magruder / Special to The Malibu TimesLittle Miss Sunshines they are not. Role models representing Malibu they hopefully will be. They are the contestants in the third annual Miss Malibu Pageant, which will take place July 21 at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre. At the... (Malibu Times, CA)
`Law & Order' finale: from Spitzer headlines? May 20, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Law ' finale: from Spitzer headlines. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Student-Athletes Recognized at Honors Luncheon May 15, 2008
She plans to go to law school and practice entertainment law. Oscar Geballe Postgraduate Scholarships This award, now in its 26th year, was created through the generosity of Dr. Theodore Geballe to honor his father, Oscar Geballe. (Calbears.com)
Virtual world disputes landing in real-world courts May 13, 2008
But the proliferation of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) and online communities is raising questions about whether current regulations are sufficient to address the virtual economy, said entertainment lawyer Susan Abramovitch ... Tudor Carsten, a Toronto lawyer practising video games and interactive entertainment law at Davis, said that, for a long time, the idea that real money could be made from things that happen in the virtual world was "laughable.". (Canada.com)
Deal puts movies on iTunes quicker May 2, 2008
Digital movie revenue industrywide is about $200 million a year, compared with $25 billion for the DVD market, said Steve Diamond, an entertainment law professor at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, Calif. Hollywood studios schedule the release of their movies to maximize viewers and revenue, he said. (Boston Globe)
Your Week So You Can Survive May 2, 2008
The Sports and Entertainment Law Association presents speaker Vinca Jarrett, and will be having a panel discussion on sports and entertainment law. Jarrett has established extremely professional practice in the entertainment industry. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
A Klassie-r UMKC Apr 8, 2008
"I will get my law degree. And my hope is that I will get to lobby, practice some real estate law, entertainment law and eventually become a judge or run for office.". Alcine already fights for causes, not only on a campus level with the push to change the general education requirements, but also on a state level where she is a member of Missourians for United Heathcare. (University News, MO)
Patrick chased book deal during vote Mar 28, 2008
Shuster practiced publishing and entertainment law at the Boston firms of Palmer & Dodge and Ropes & Gray, where Patrick's wife, Diane, is a partner. Patrick's departure from the State House last week while one of the centerpieces of his economic agenda was on the line was a surprise to many on Beacon Hill. (Boston Globe)
Clay Aiken signs with Atlanta law firm Mar 22, 2008
RALEIGH - Clay Aiken, the Raleigh native son who finished second on the American Idol 2 television show, has signed with Miami-based , which has a high-powered entertainment law practice based in Atlanta ... Jess Rosen, a partner who works in the Atlanta office, will act as Aiken's entertainment lawyer ... Gus Gusler, a Raleigh-based entertainment lawyer, says that Aiken made a good choice in picking Greenberg Traurig. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Missanelli Added to 950 ESPN Roster in Philly Mar 21, 2008
He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and teaches a sports and entertainment law class at St. Josephs University in Philadelphia, PA.. 950 ESPN is owned by Greater Media Philadelphia, Inc., a subsidiary of Greater Media, Inc., the parent company of 23 AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia markets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Franti - vegan ruckus raiser - to headline 48Straight Mar 15, 2008
He specialized in entertainment law at Kings Crown in London. And his Native band opened for Marley. (Wood River Journal, ID)
John Travolta and Kelly Preston Help Raise $1.2 million for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida Feb 23, 2008
The stars attended the event at the request of their attorney, Michael Ossi, whose entertainment law firm, Ossi, Najem & Rosario, is based in Jacksonville ... Established in 1986 in Jacksonville, Florida, Ossi, Najem & Rosario is among the country's leading entertainment law firms. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nelson, Davis found law firm Feb 21, 2008
Hollywood transactional attorney Peter Nelson and longtime partner George Davis have established Nelson Davis, an entertainment law firm that will represent writers, directors and actors. Attorney Mark J. Wetzstein will join Nelson and Davis at the newly created firm. (Variety)
Manatt Adds Kenneth M. Kaufman to Entertainment Practice Feb 8, 2008
Kaufmans practice focuses on entertainment law, copyright, Internet law, content licensing, and ecommerce ... Kaufman is honored among The Best Lawyers in America for 2008, for both entertainment law and intellectual property law. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lions Gate, Marvel Reach Labor Agreements With Striking Film, TV Writers Jan 26, 2008
The action reflects a more cooperative tone between the parties, said Jonathan Handel, an attorney at TroyGould, a Los Angeles- based entertainment law firm. There doesn't seem to be a high amount of negativity here,'' he said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Law and Order 'coming to London' Jan 4, 2008
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Creative vigilantes Dec 24, 2007
Among them was Christopher Buccafusco, a recent graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and the author of "On the Legal Consequences of Sauces," a study of intellectual property in American haute cuisine that appeared earlier this year in the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. Buccafusco's paper, drawn from interviews with some of the country's leading chefs, including Thomas Keller of the Manhattan gastronomic mecca Per Se, revealed that not all "low-IP" sectors of the... (Boston Globe)
Professors Bridge Gap Between ULV Students & L.A. Entertainment Attorneys Dec 14, 2007
Together, they volunteer countless hours in both Beverly Hills and Ontario to provide networking opportunities for ULV law students interested in pursuing careers in sports and entertainment law ... "In 2003, the College of Law started the Sports and Entertainment Law Society as a way of providing our students a forum to explore legal issues and trends in sports and entertainment law," said Professor Stuppler ... "The Beverly Hills Bar Association has been extremely supportive of our vision and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Local man who appeared in 'Borat' sues filmmakers Dec 6, 2007
attorney who has practiced entertainment law for 30 years, suggested that the plaintiffs could have a tough time prevailing. "If you are portrayed truthfully, if you're not being misrepresented to the audience by virtue of some sort of editing or special effects, you might have a difficult time," said Litwak, who is not involved in any of the Borat suits. (SunSpot.net)
Law firm changes name, focus Dec 5, 2007
Managing partners Kevin Morris and Kevin Yorn have changed the name of their entertainment law firm to Morris Yorn Barnes e. The Century City-based firm is also shifting its emphasis to digital. Name change reflects a recent shakeup that resulted in the exit of partners Debbie Klein (who took her list of comedy stars with her), attorney Douglas Mark (who took his music clients) and founding partner Michael Barnes. (Variety)
City entertainment permit proposal aims to make it one stop Dec 2, 2007
A proposal for a Modesto entertainment law could put the city's checks for all of those events under one roof, clarifying a sometimes confusing process and yielding new resources to manage entertainment venues. "It streamlines the process and makes it uniform," Ricci said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Edward Sabin takes new TLC post Nov 20, 2007
Exec's credits also include a stint at the entertainment law firm Greenberg Glusker. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Greenberg Glusker ups Stanley Nov 14, 2007
Entertainment lawyer joins legal firm ... Before segueing into entertainment law, Stanley and his Stone Stanley Entertainment was a force in reality TV programming ... Greenberg Glusker, the home of entertainment lawyer Bert Fields, is a wide-ranging entertainment practice. (Variety)
Los Angeles high school musical star seeks lawsuit dismissal Nov 2, 2007
Hudgens hired the Schall firm in October 2005 on representations by its attorneys that they were skilled in entertainment law, but she determined in the middle of this year that the services were "blow professional standards, resulting in a breakdown of their relationship," according to her court papers. A poster of Disney Channel's "High School Musical 2." (File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Tuna's great run Oct 28, 2007
Duggan graduated with honors from both Stanford University and Georgetown University Law Center, and after passing the California bar exam, practiced corporate, real estate, and entertainment law with San Francisco firm Chickering & Gregory. Pages: 1. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
'The Legal Oracle' a New Pilot Television and Web Site Program is in Development, Will be Shown on The Web, and Offered for Sale to Major Tele Oct 27, 2007
The popular website " will be expanded to include divorce products such as DVDS, and this television show. The show is in the works with stream line videos and possible sales to television networks for entertainment value only The Legal Oracle will showcase a NYC television analyst and a NYC divorce attorney who also dabbles in entertainment law, constitutional law and criminal law and will comment weekly on the funniest legal issues of the day. The show has nothing to do with The Law Offices of... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Elton John DVD set full of sweet gems Oct 24, 2007
Katz feted in NYC for excellent spirit Three music industry A-listers, including Atlanta s Greenberg Traurig law firm s entertainment law chairman Joel A. Katz, were scheduled to be honored at the T.J. Martell Foundation 32nd Annual Awards Gala in New York on Tuesday night. Katz (or as we refer to him at Buzz, the miracle worker who de-Dubai-ed Dallas Austin last year) was feted along with Sirius Satellite Radio CEO Mel Karmazin and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Steven J. Massarsky, Entertainment Attorney and Business Entrepreneur, Dies at 59 Oct 8, 2007
Earlier in his career, Massarsky operated an entertainment law practice. His clientele included Nintendo, The Wailers, Cabbage Patch Dolls, the Psychedelic Furs, Collins Management, Aerosmith, Tom Chapin and Willie Mays. (PR Newswire)
Dreier Stein & Kahan and Browne Woods & George to Merge; New Firm to Remain New York Dreier LLP Affiliate Oct 5, 2007
Mr. Stein has appeared on the cover of the National Law Journal and was named "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year" by the Beverly Hills and Century City Bar Associations ... He was profiled in California Lawyer as one of the top five "A-List Entertainment Lawyers" and in the Daily Journal's 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California ... He is an adjunct professor at USC School of Law, where he teaches Entertainment Law, and was a distinguished speaker at Harvard Law School's Conference on... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Law arrested over alleged attack Sep 6, 2007
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Convention center honors five legendary Houstonians Sep 2, 2007
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The clock is ticking for the next blockbusters Aug 26, 2007
"Everybody is saying, 'Let's get out of the gate fast and hope no one catches us in the home stretch,' " says Dan Black of the entertainment law firm Greenberg Traurig. Some top stars are available for only a few weeks between January and June. (Los Angeles Times)
Music piracy continues to rise: survey Jul 31, 2007
com help increase music awareness, a reluctance to purchase legal music constrained by digital rights management, reduced fear of being prosecuted for downloading illegally and falling CD retail prices have fuelled the growth in piracy, according to Entertainment Media Research, a London-based research firm and Olswang, a United Kingdom-based entertainment law firm. "The music industry is in a state of considerable flux," said Entertainment Media Research executive director Russell Hart in an... (Globe and Mail)
Wheels of Justice Jul 21, 2007
Purcell, who practices communication, technology and entertainment law at with partner Jane Levine, is a longtime runner who turned to cycling a few years ago for medical reasons. She rode in the Courage Classic on her own two summers ago, and found herself surrounded by riders from other professions. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
NFL Quarterback Turns to Longtime Lawyer After Dogfighting Charges Jul 19, 2007
firm of Shuttleworth, Ruloff, Swain, Haddad ock where he specializes in criminal trial defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, entertainment law and sports law. He is certified as an agent with the National Football League and the National Basketball Association, according to the firm's Web site. (Law.com)
Viacom's MTV Networks Names Reginald Williams Senior Vice President, Music Strategy, MTV Networks Jul 19, 2007
Williams began his career as a corporate lawyer with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, before leaving to practice entertainment law at Epstein, Levinsohn, Bodine, Hurwitz & Weinstein, LLP. Williams received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and his law degree from Harvard Law School. About MTV Networks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Making a little company look Big Jul 14, 2007
He has small-business consulting, along with trademark and entertainment law, and three or four more sites in the pipeline. And he does the same thing for clients. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
It's a 'party with a purpose' Jul 5, 2007
It's a 'party with a purpose. Essence festival's return to Big Easy sends big message. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former champion resurfaces Jul 3, 2007
She sorted mail at an entertainment law firm in New York, finished her education at Naropa University in Boulder, Colo. and poured drinks at a downtown bar in San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
'The Biz,' Insider's Look at Demystifying Legal Underpinnings of Film Industry, Published in New Edition by Silman-James Press Jun 20, 2007
Moore has practiced entertainment law for more than 20 years, representing a broad spectrum of producers, foreign distributors and financiers, often in battle with film studios and Hollywood scions over contracts sometimes baffling at best. "When I first became an entertainment lawyer, my vision of a perfect world rapidly disintegrated, as the contracts I reviewed told a sad story of ambiguous relationships, wild aspirations and muddled facts all tied together with incomprehensible terminology,"... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Law hits Las Vegas 'fake' bands Jun 2, 2007
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A job bringing music to Georgians' ears May 30, 2007
Now Greenberg Traurig is the largest entertainment law firm in the world, with 92 lawyers in nine cities; 18 live in Atlanta. "I've stayed because I've liked living in Atlanta," Katz said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Big break launched a movie for Atlanta lawyer May 24, 2007
A transactional attorney specializing in corporate and real estate law, Mandrik had never been involved in making a movie, but he was beginning to do some work in entertainment law. The movie, "Push," explored the drug trade in Miami and starred Chazz Palminteri. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Young entrepreneurs score in contest May 14, 2007
Her long-term career goal is to maintain the jewelry and glassware company and eventually open a law firm in Los Angeles, specializing in sports and entertainment law. "My main goal is customer satisfaction," she said. (New Haven Register, CT)
DVD timeline Apr 24, 2007
1997 Warner announces its first 30 DVD titles, a list that includes "Blade Runner," "Casablanca" and "Twister." Meanwhile, using the open DVD standard, Circuit City teams with an entertainment law firm to launch the rival pay-per-view format Digital Video Express (Divx), which ultimately loses $337 million. 1998About 1. (Variety)
Sports and the law briefed at UMKC symposium Apr 17, 2007
Ferguson, who teaches sports law and entertainment law at UMKC, said the symposium - Kansas City's first - could become a staple event in the future. He was equally enthusiastic about the possibility of the city becoming a future Midwestern hub for the practice and teaching of sports law. (University News, MO)
Deceased Man Pulled Out Of L.I. House Of Squalor Apr 14, 2007
Woodmere neighbors said Bushwick was a fixture on Carman Avenue for decades after retiring from entertainment law. She's been said to be in "poor" condition since being removed from the house. (CBS New York, NY)
The Spring Secret Everyone Is Talking About: The Hottest Products, Top Celebrities and Philanthropy Converge for a Star-Studded, Empowering Event in Beverly Hills Apr 14, 2007
Source: Spring Secrets Foundation, Inc.. Featuring special event hosts Vanessa A. Williams and Nautica De La Cruz and Hidden Beach Recordings artists, Spring Secrets-A Pink Diamond Affair is poised to be the 'it' event for today's 'it' women. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SAG sends counsel to New York Apr 13, 2007
Prior to joining SAG, Bennett worked in business affairs at the William Morris Agency and in entertainment law as a partner in the law firm of Bennett, Callie and Helmer. Related Articles. (Variety)
ImaginAsian imagines next U.S. trip Mar 19, 2007
In addition, the buying mission gives Hong Kong companies access to financing opportunities, technology, as well as expertise in entertainment law and film conservation. The group of seven Hong Kong firms, which participated in the third mission from Oct. 23-31, started their U.S. tour in Miami, then traveled to Chicago, San Francisco and finished off in Los Angeles in time for the American Film Market. (Variety)
STELLA, 44, AND ERVAIS, 40 Mar 11, 2007
Still, guests kept the tropics of the newlyweds' original vows in mind, serenading Stella and Ervais, who works at an entertainment law firm, with Bob Marley's "One Love" as they walked down the aisle. ESSENTIALS. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
20 years ago, this is what the city wanted. They wanted more downtown bars with entertainment. They have got what they wanted and now do not know how to handle it except for creating new law and ordinance's. You have made your bed now, so lye in it. More... Mar 9, 2007
Carlsbad to consider pub entertainment law - North County Times - Carlsbad ... Carlsbad to consider pub entertainment law. (North County Times)
Law students offer free council Feb 28, 2007
The motivation to start the clinic came from his experience with entertainment law, Scott said. "Much of what you learn in the entertainment law business is learned from colleagues," Scott said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Hanson Bridgett brings in ex-49ers lawyer Feb 17, 2007
Goines left the team in May 2006 and started a solo practice focusing on sports and entertainment law. Goines decided to bring his practice to San Francisco-based Hanson Bridgett in order to offer his clients more services. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Duo team for law firm Feb 8, 2007
Two veteran Broadway lawyers, Mark Sendroff and Jason Baruch, have teamed up to form the entertainment law firm Sendroff h.. Sendroff, whose clients include Christine Ebersole, Jerry Mitchell, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, has topped his own firm, Sendroff iates, for the past 10 years. (Variety)
Hanson Walks Tall On New Album... Feb 3, 2007
Katie Hasty, N.Y. Last year, sibling trio Hanson spent time lecturing performance and entertainment law students in college about its bumpy 5-year arc of major-label heartache, chronicled in the documentary "Strong Enough To Break." But this year, fans can expect talking, walking and rocking from the band in the form of a new album, "The Walk," as well as an accompanying "making-of" video podcast, "Taking the Walk.". The group's sixth full-length effort, "The Walk," will be released May 22... (Billboard.com)
