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 May 2006
Volume 27 Number 12

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International Developments

Apple Computer’s use of “Apple” name and logo in connection with iTunes online music store did not breach 15-year-old agreement that gave Beatles’ record company, Apple Corps, the exclusive right to use “Apple” name and logo in the music business, British judge decides

In the News

UMG Recordings settles New York Attorney General’s “payola” investigation

Recent Cases  

Book publisher’s reproduction of Grateful Dead concert posters in Grateful Dead biography is fair use, appeals court affirms

Eisenhower’s book “Crusade in Europe” was work-for-hire, appeals court affirms, even though publishing agreement was carefully drafted as assignment of manuscript and rights in order to minimize Eisenhower’s federal taxes

Federal anti-bootlegging statute is constitutional, after all, federal District Court rules – after reconsideration – in case filed by KISS against distributor of DVD of 1976 KISS concert performance

Russian hockey club fails to enjoin Alexander Ovechkin from playing for NHL’s Washington Capitals, despite Russian arbitration ruling in Russian team’s favor

Penn & Teller did not defame religious group members on Showtime TV program, despite criticizing their belief that Creationism should be taught in public schools

City of San Juan violated First Amendment rights of producers of play “Boys Singing and Naked” by canceling previously-authorized performances

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CD-ROM Review: "Talent Agency Act Decisions: Decisions of the California Labor Commissioner," Compiled by Max J. Sprecher

Entertainment Lawyer News: 
· Joshua S. Wattles joins Dreier LLP in new Los Angeles office
· Lisa Weiss joins New York office of Morrison & Foerster

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