by thefriedfirm | Sep 7, 2018 | Blog
In a case that could have an enormous impact on the ability of content producers to protect their intellectual property (IP), the Supreme Court will soon resolve a split among federal circuit courts regarding when a person claiming copyright infringement can bring an...
by thefriedfirm | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog
If you are a songwriter whose works are distributed along streaming/digital platforms such as Spotify or Apple Music and still think of Ronda Rousey or Conor McGregor when you hear the initials “MMA,” now is the time to take note of the Music Modernization Act, or MMA...
by thefriedfirm | Jul 25, 2017 | Blog
A closely watched copyright case has reached a fairly uneventful conclusion. In June, Paul McCartney and Sony/ATV opted to settle over song rights for The Beatles catalogue. Back in January, McCartney sued Sony/ATV, seeking a declaratory judgment on whether he would...
by thefriedfirm | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog
Social media has irrevocably altered many of the ways we interact and receive information, including news and advertisements. Instagram, for instance, has become a major mode of outreach for brands, enabling them to easily connect with loyal and potential customers....
by thefriedfirm | Jul 5, 2017 | Blog
In one of the most anticipated trademark cases in years, the Supreme Court has ruled that prohibiting the registration of disparaging marks violates the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment. The issue (which we covered last year) stems from Simon Tam attempting...
