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ARTICLE · 05 FEBRUARY 2015

Digital Media Link - February 4, 2015

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Welcome 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, Entertainment
Po Yi
Po Yi
Krista Coons
Krista Coons

Welcome to Venable's inaugural issue of Digital Media Link, a new publication focused on major issues and case developments in digital media. With articles from attorneys practicing at the intersection of technology, advertising, media, and entertainment and news about the Venable Digital Media Team, we hope Digital Media Link will be a valuable resource for anyone working in this dynamic space.

Our two lead articles in this inaugural issue address important rights issues for producers and content owners in digital media. Po Yi and Krista Coons present a primer for producers in securing necessary rights during production in order to leverage the full value of digital content. Brett Garner and Pauline Jaturongpanich discuss how to protect copyrights when using a loan out company to do business with digital media companies. Finally, A.J. Zottola reviews a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision regarding the enforceability of website terms of use and the

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