The federal government is cracking down on those who exploit anonymous shell corporations, front companies, and other loopholes to hide ownership of small businesses and their beneficial owners. While meant to deter crimes, such as corruption, drug and arms trafficking,
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FINANCING MOVIES AND COMPLETION BONDS
There are different ways to finance a film. One path is to present a package of script, principal actors, director, and budget to a major studio like Warner Brothers with a request that they finance the project.If the studio says
December 2, 2021
MIRAMAX WINS “PULP FICTION” PHOTO CASE The United States District Court has dismissed a claim by Plaintiff Firooz Zahedi, a photographer who took several iconic photographs of Uma Thurman in her role in the Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction. At the time of the
Jersey Boys Prevail
The widower of the ghost writer of a non-fiction book about Four Seasons member, Tommy DeVito, failed to convince the U.S. Supreme Court[i] to review a ruling that the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” did not infringe an unpublished autobiography. Plaintiff claimed DeVito
Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney
Scarlett Johansson, the star of Black Widow, has sued Disney for releasing the movie without first giving it an exclusive theatrical release. Her deal provided for substantial bonuses tied to box office receipts. The film’s theatrical revenue was disappointing perhaps
Do I Need a Release?
Filmmakers often ask if they need a release when they are shooting in public and capturing the images of people without their consent. Usually, persons photographed in a public place do not have a legal right to stop you from
Chinese language version of Dealmaking has been published by China Film Press.
Self-Defense Webinar for Writers and Filmmakers with Mark Litwak (CLE) by Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, April 29 & 30, 2021
Cuyuga Nation Loses Defamation Lawsuit Against Showtime’s Billions
Cuyuga Nation Loses Defamation Lawsuit Against Showtime’s Billions The Indian tribe Cuyaga Nation and tribal council member Clint Halftown sued Showtime alleging that an episode of the television series Billions falsely portrayed them as having been involved in an illegal casino land
SMALL CLAIMS COMES TO COPYRIGHT LAW
After 14 years of negotiations, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (CASE) was signed into law by President Trump. The legislation was buried in the omnibus bill that includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief and stimulus spending, and another $1.4 trillion to run the