Entertainment

Recently enrolled Nevada Senate Bill 266 makes sweeping changes to the tax on live entertainment in Nevada pursuant to NRS 368A. Under the newly enacted provisions, an excise tax is imposed on admission charges to facilities where live-entertainment is provided; the tax on food and beverages will now be eliminated effective October 1, 2015. The bill also eliminates most exceptions to the definition of “live entertainment,” and also clarifies some problematic exceptions relevant to the gaming and nightclub industries. … [Read more...] about Nevada Senate Bill 266 Amends the Tax Imposed on Live Entertainment Pursuant to NRS Chapter 368A

There is a 60-day public comment window on the new regulation. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses to offer input that will shape the future of UAS regulation. The current unmanned aircraft rules will remain effective until the new rule is implemented sometime after the public comment period has closed. … [Read more...] about FAA’s New Proposed Rule Impacts Entertainment Industry

LAMAC applied to the Office of Competition and Economic Analysis, International Trade Administration, United States Department of Commerce for a Certificate of Review on February 3, 2011 (Application No. 11-00001). The seven members identified in the application are: Discovery Latin America, LLC; Fox Latin America Channel, Inc.; NGC Networks Latin America, LLC; Turner Broadcasting Systems Latin America, Inc.; A&E Mundo, LLC; History Channel Latin America, LLC; and E! Entertainment Television Latin American Partners, L.P.  … [Read more...] about United States Increases Entertainment Exports to Latin American Markets

my post on the subject, I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O’Keefe of LXBNregarding Song BMG Music Entertainment v. Tenenbaum. In the brief interview, I explain the background of the case and why Tenenbaum ended up being ordered to pay such a hefty price for the songs he copied. … [Read more...] about Video Interview: Discussing Sony BMG Music Entertainment v. Tenenbaum with LXBN TV

Using the “logical relationship test” for compulsory counterclaims, the 9th Circuit determined that MGA’s claim for misappropriation of trade secrets did not rest on the same “aggregate core of facts” as Mattel’s 2006 counterclaim which alleged that MGA had stolen its trade secrets. Specifically, the court noted that Mattel’s original trade secret claims centered on Mattel employees who had defected to MGA and allegedly disclosed Mattel’s trade secrets.  On the other hand, MGA’s claims alleged that Mattel employees stole trade secrets from MGA at toy fairs by masquerading as third-party buyers. … [Read more...] about Mattel v. MGA Entertainment—The BRATZ Saga Continues