Entertainment Law Resources

Entertainment Law Resources, published by the Law Offices of Mark Litwak & Associates, focuses on legal and business issues in the entertainment industry, particularly related to motion picture, television, and new media projects. The blog covers topics such as film and television production agreements, financing, distribution, intellectual property rights, contract enforcement, arbitration outcomes, and legal challenges faced by filmmakers and producers. It also addresses specific areas like defamation law in entertainment, employment contracts for minors, and the evolving landscape of media mergers and acquisitions. The content reflects practical legal guidance and case studies relevant to entertainment professionals and industry stakeholders.

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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

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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to convince the U.S. Supreme Court[i] to review a ruling that the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” did not infringe an unpublished autobiography.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, 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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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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