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to convince the U.S. Supreme Court[i] to review a ruling that the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” did not infringe an unpublished autobiography.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
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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
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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
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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
Writers and filmmakers need to understand their legal rights and how to defend themselves from those who may seek to exploit them or falsely claim their rights have been infringed. This seminar explains how writers and filmmakers can prevent problems
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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
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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
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JOHNNY DEPP LOSES DEFAMATION SUIT
Actor Johnny Depp has lost his lawsuit against the British newspaper The Sun, which had claimed he had beaten his former wife Amber Heard. The couple met in 2011 during production of “The Rum Diary,” and married in 2015. She was 22
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Mark interviewed by Backstage
Mark was recently interviewed as a top professional by Backstage Magazine. He discusses the role of a production lawyer. The article is titled: How Entertainment Lawyers Assist Filmmakers + Legal Issues You Should Know About. Read the complete article here.
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WE ARE MOVING
We are moving to Santa Monica. Effective September 1, 2020 we will be at our new offices in Santa Monica. Our new address will be: Law Offices of Mark Litwak & Associates201 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 300Santa Monica, CA 90401Phone: (310) 859-9595E
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