Dr. Dre vs. Dr. Drai: A Tale of Two Doctors
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has rejected an effort by rapper Dr. Dre to stop an OB-GYN named Draion M. Burch from registering...
Don't Be Fooled Again
I get these calls a lot: "I just had a meeting with a VC, who expressed real interest in a deal at the valuation I want. Get ready to...
Blurring the Lines of Blurred Lines
The Ninth Circuit recently heard arguments in the "Blurred Lines" litigation. From the arguments, it seems that the judges are inclined...
Stealing Christmas Continues to Muddy Fair Use: Be Careful
A court in New York recently allowed a raunchy, one woman show relaying an alternative universe version of "How the Grinch Stole...
Who Owns It: Employee, Contractor, Monkey or You
A photographer recently settled a lawsuit brought by PETA over the copyright ownership of a "selfie" taken by a macaque monkey. ...
What's An Entertainment Lawyer to Do?
Things are changing in entertainment. Everyone knows it. Check out the latest write up in Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2...
Meeting a Small Company's Legal Needs
There is a love/hate relationship between lawyers and business folks. The need for outstanding legal service is understood, but the...