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Going "Bananas" Over Nicknames

Radiance Walters
August 12, 2011 18:00

“Real World” MTV reality star Johnny Devenanzio has allegedly threatened to sue producers of the popular HBO show “Entourage,” claiming that they stole his nickname “Johnny Bananas” without his permission. Devenanzio claims that he has diligently developed the...

Social Media: Legal (and less Legal) Tips for the Hospitality Industry for Avoiding Pitfalls and Reaping Benefits

Debbie Rosenbaum
August 15, 2011 18:48

It goes without saying that social media platforms are now key weapons in the armoury of any marketing department.  Few major brands in any sector are without a Facebook presence, and even those yet to use social media as a marketing tool will be affected by references to them on such...

Social Media & Fashion

Ann Ford
May 18, 2011 15:28

By Ann K. Ford, Kiran Gore, & Debbie Rosenbaum Reposted from Law A La Mode's Summer Edition It is clear that social media is changing the communications landscape. Therefore, forward-thinking companies across the globe are embracing social networking websites and blogs to build brands,...

Being a Creative Lawyer

Christina Martini
June 01, 2011 16:20

Reposted from Chicago Lawyer Magazine By Christina Martini and David SuslerDLA Piper / National Material L.P. What does it mean to you to be a creative lawyer? Tina Martini : A creative lawyer is one who can think outside the box and who is able to see issues from a variety of angles and...

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Law à la Mode-Edition 5 Spring 2012

March 13, 2012 17:30

The DLA Piper Fashion, Retail and Design Group distributed the fifth edition of "Law à la Mode" to a wide range of clients. The publication contains legal updates, business news and articles from industry representatives, on topics ranging from IP rights and e-commerce to distribution...

Copyright Suits Over USPTO Apps Face Uphill Battle

Andrew Deutsch
March 07, 2012 17:00

By Ryan Davis Quotes by Andrew L. Deutsch Law360, New York (March 05, 2012, 10:40 PM ET) -- Law firms that use academic articles in patent applications have little to fear from recent lawsuits alleging the use constitutes copyright infringement, attorneys say. American Institute of Physics and John...

PIRATE BAY RUNS AGROUND IN ENGLISH WATERS

March 02, 2012 00:00

By Ruth Hoy, John Wilks, and Nick Edbrooke On 20 February 2012 the UK High Court issued a decision relating to the infamous "Pirate Bay" website. The decision provides a useful example to copyright owners of how to combat online piracy, especially where the infringer eludes UK proceedings by...

From the Experts: Avoid Pitfalls of Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes

Radiance Walters
February 28, 2012 16:38

Reposted from Corporate Counsel Magazine By Radiance Walters and Debbie Rosenbaum In 2012, marketing teams will spend less time defining the term “social media” for corporate executives and more resources justifying increased expenditures in cyber platforms that have questionable...

The United States issues its long awaited opinion on the Wire Act 1961

February 13, 2012 22:57

Reposted from DLA Piper's Media Intelligence Bulletin Editorial Team: Nick Fitzpatrick, Duncan Calow and Patrick Mitchell The Department of Justice has published a landmark legal opinion that could pave the way for internet gambling in the United States. On 20 September 2011, the Department of...

Peter Frampton is the latest artist to sue for unpaid digital music royalties

February 09, 2012 23:55

Reposted from DLA Piper's Media Intelligence Bulletin Editorial Team: Nick Fitzpatrick, Duncan Calow and Patrick Mitchell Peter Frampton has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group ("Universal Music") in respect of unpaid music royalties. Peter Frampton filed a suit on 23...