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ArticleIP Industry Summary: We Three Kings: Trio Of Rap Stars Successfully Dismisses Infringement Action Brought By Gospel Songwriters.When gospel musicians Clara Shepherd Warrick and Jimmy Lee Weary created the song "I’m So Grateful (Keep in Touch)", in 1976, they apparently only ever desired for the song to be performed "as spiritually uplifting gospel music."United StatesIntellectual PropertyKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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ArticleU.S. Copyright Office Seeks Public Feedback On Issues Concerning Performance Rights Organizations And The Public Performance Of Musical WorksIn response to a request from the U.S. Congress, on February 10, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office ("USCO") issued a notice of inquiry to solicit public feedback on a number of issues...United StatesIntellectual PropertyFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
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ArticleAre Art Purchases By Out-of-State Residents Subject To New York Sales Tax?In New York, it's not where title passes that determines whether sales tax is due on a sale of property to an out-of-state resident; what matters is where delivery occurs.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
ArticleDigital Media Link - February 4, 2015Welcome to Venable's inaugural issue of Digital Media Link, a new publication focused on major issues and case developments in digital media. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentVenable LLP
ArticleDo You Need A Music License For Your Business? Understanding Performing Rights OrganizationsWhether it's background music in a boutique or live entertainment in a restaurant, music can elevate the customer experience.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMichael Best
Article"Flo & Eddie, Inc. V. Sirius XM Radio, Inc.:" The New York Court Of Appeals Conducts An Inquiry Into The Past And The Future Of State Copyright LawSirius XM Radio received an early present for the holidays: On Dec. 20, the New York Court of Appeals issued an opinion addressing a question certified by the U.S. 2d Circuit Court of Appeals...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentBakerHostetler
ArticleGermany Relents On Nazi-Looted Art Advisory Commission Jewish MembershipBarely a week ago German Minister of Culture Monika Grütters was dismissively rejecting any changes to the Advisory Commission that issues recommendations on claims of Nazi-looted art in German museums.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentSullivan & Worcester
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ArticlePublic Art Programs: 1% For The 99% - Part ThreeWe conclude our series on public art and percent-for-art programs by focusing on a recent case involving the respected American sculptor, Alice Aycock. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentSheppard
ArticleThawing In The 3600S? An Updated Look At Allowance Rates Post AliceIn my own prosecution practice I've noted a recent uptick in the allowance rate of many examiners in the 36XX art units, with several examiners that had hitherto never allowed a single case allowing multiple cases ...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFenwick
ArticleUPDATED—Rethinking Art Authentication—December 2, 2015 At The NY City Bar AssociationRegistration is now available for an upcoming event about which we posted previously: The Art Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association's "Rethinking Art Authentication" on December 2, 2015 at the City Bar's headquarters at 42 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues).United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentSullivan & Worcester
ArticleWhat Your Craft Brewing Business Needs To Know About Music LicensingAs increasingly more breweries, distilleries, wineries and even farms convert their operations from a more traditional manufacturing and distribution model to a model which incorporates hosting...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMiles & Stockbridge
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