Law on the Row

02/06/2024

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Iconic country hitmaker Toby Keith died Monday night (Feb. 5) after a battle with stomach cancer [...]

01/16/2024

In the dynamic world of marketing, celebrity endorsement deals have become a ubiquitous strategy for brands aiming to capture consumer attention and build brand affinity. Think Madden Football or the George Forman Grill. In these instances, the product and the celebrity became synonymous in the minds of consumers. Such partnerships leverage the fame, influence, and credibility of well-known personalities to promote products and services, creating a powerful connection between the celebrity and the brand....

In the dynamic world of marketing, celebrity endorsement deals have become a ubiquitous strategy for brands aiming to capture consumer attention and build brand affinity. Think Madden Football or the George Forman Grill. In these instances, the product and the celebrity became synonymous in the mind...

01/03/2024

https://musicrow.com/2024/01/barry-neil-shrum-dennis-disney-launch-new-music-row-law-firm/

Industry veterans Barry Neil Shrum and Dennis Disney have joined forces to form the new Music [...]

12/13/2023

Recently, on December 12, 2023, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in the mechanical royalty rates for the 17 U.S.C. §115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works regarding physical phonorecords and Permanent Downloads. The new rate is 12.40 cents per reproduction or 2.39 cents per minute of playing time or fraction thereof, whichever amount is larger....

Recently, on December 12, 2023, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in the mechanical royalty rates for the 17 U.S.C. §115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works regarding physical phonorecords and Perma...

05/19/2023

This article is a modified exert of Chapter 7 from Mr. Shrum’s book, Guitars, Gavels & Gold, published by Kendell Hunt in 2022. Used with permission. The case of Warhol v. Goldsmith was argued in front of the Supreme Court in October of 2022 and SCOTUS issued its ruling in the matter this past Thursday, May 18. The lower courts rely extensively on the…...

This article is a modified exert of Chapter 7 from Mr. Shrum’s book, Guitars, Gavels & Gold, published by Kendell Hunt in 2022.  Used with permission.The case of Warhol v. Goldsmith was argued in front of the Supreme Court in October of 2022 and SCOTUS issued its ruling in the matter this past Th...

12/19/2022

The concept of fair use, codified at 17 U.S.C. §107, is one of the most important and widely discussed topics in copyright law, and perhaps one of most widely misunderstood as well. The Supreme Court has described the concept of copyright as the engine of free expression. That being true, I would extend the metaphor to say that the concept of fair use is the oil that keeps the engine running when the friction of free speech is introduced....

The concept of fair use, codified at 17 U.S.C. §107, is one of the most important and widely discussed topics in copyright law, and perhaps one of most widely misunderstood as well. The Supreme Court has described the concept of copyright as the engine of

12/19/2022

Last week, I was so honored to see many of the members of the NaSHOF at our Hall of Fame Reunion Lunch, held at Ray Stevens’ Cabaray Showroom on December 7. The annual event is always one of my favorite, next to the NaSHOF Gala, and it is always good to see old friends and colleagues as well as the legends like Mr....

Last week, I was so honored to see many of the members of the NaSHOF at our Hall of Fame Reunion Lunch, held at Ray Stevens’ Cabaray Showroom on December 7.  The annual event is always one of my favorite, next to the NaSHOF Gala, and it is always good to see old friends

12/14/2022

The concept of fair use, codified at 17 U.S.C. §107, is one of the most important and widely discussed topics in copyright law, and perhaps one of most widely misunderstood as well. The Supreme Court has described the concept of copyright as the engine of free expression. That being true, I would extend the metaphor to say that the concept of fair use is the oil that keeps the engine running when the friction of free speech is introduced....

The concept of fair use, codified at 17 U.S.C. §107,  is one of the most important and widely discussed topics in copyright law, and perhaps one of most widely misunderstood as well.   The Supreme Court has described the concept of copyright as the engine of free expression.  That being true, I...

04/13/2022

03/15/2022

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01/18/2022

By Katy GasparPearl Jam tribute band, Pearl Jamm, recently received a cease-and-desist letter requesting a change of name and logo, the turning over of domain names, and the destruction of all unsold merchandise. Is this within their rights? To begin, what is a trademark?