Entertainment Lawyers Resources

What does a dancing baby on YouTube have to do with the U.S. Supreme Court? Apparently, a YouTube video lasting only 29 seconds and showing a baby dancing to "Let's Go Crazy", a 1984 popular hit by Prince, has caused a dispute over a takedown notice that's gone all the way to the Supreme Court. Eriq Gardner, a writer for The Hollywood Reporter, explains why the U.S. Supreme Court wants the government's opinion on a copyright takedown case.
Read More...

Comedian Terry Hodges Sues Chris Tucker & Netflix

Maane Khatchatourian writes this week in Variety, about the pending law suit against Chris Tucker & Netflix, filed by comedian Terry Hodges. Hodges claims that he was not paid fees for years of work he put in on Chris Tuckers' Neflix comedy specials.
Read More...

Tips on Finding Entertainment Jobs

WorkinEntertainment.com was developed as a powerful tool for individuals seeking to break into the entertainment industry. Site provides a fully searchable database of entertainment industry corporate websites, chock full of interesting job listings. Save time and energy finding the perfect job for you in TV, Radio, Film, Music and more. They also offer excellent trade tips that help boost your margin for success in this highly competitive industry. In a recent post, Brian Clapp gives readers four tips on landing that dream job in entertainment.
Read More...

Is Copyright Getting Harder?

Entertainment Law Update with Gordon P. Firemark, offers news, analysis, and comentary on many topics facing all aspects of the entertainment industry. In episode 78, Gordon discusses difficulties in obtaining a copyright.
Read More...