Yesterday the House Judicial Committee held a hearing on music licensing related to the proposed Internet Radio Fairness Act. A good summary of the bill is that internet radio giant Pandora (and others that are similar) are arguing against the royalty rate...
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Trial Run for Nebraska Wrongful Death Law
A 2003 Nebraska law will be tested for the first time this month in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Cheyenne County's District Court. The law, which extends the legal rights of an unborn fetus, will be applied in the case of a fatal automobile wreck which killed a...
No Doubt says “NO DEAL”
Orange County pop legend No Doubt finally settled an ongoing misappropriation lawsuit with the videogame powerhouse Activision this past October. The band claimed Activision breached an agreement to feature the group's members in the game Band Hero, as singer Gwen...
NHL LOCKOUT REMAINS ICE COLD
The 2011-2012 NHL season was a huge deal for hockey fans in Southern California. For the first time in a 40 year history the Los Angeles Kings took home the Stanley Cup. However, this year's 2012-2013 season has yet to celebrate its opening day, as regular season...
THIRD-PARTY UNDERDOG LOOKS TO THE LAW
American voters may find themselves in a dilemma this election season. In fact, a recent poll by Rasmussen found that 46% of Americans will be voting between "the lesser of two evils." While nearly two thirds of Americans would consider voting for a third-party...
Ray Charles Copyright Termination Lawsuit Could Have Big Ruling
In a lawsuit between the Ray Charles Charitable Foundation and Ray Charles' children, a big ruling may be coming soon. In the lawsuit, the Ray Charles Charitable Foundation brought a claim for Declaritory Relief that they are safe any alleged copyright...
How Content Providers are Adapting to the Use of Second Screen
Over the past decade, the emergence of smartphones, smaller laptops, and tablets has created a new phenomena being dubbed as the "second screen". Often people watch televisions and movies (at home) with one of their various other devices in hand or near...
Are Mobile Businesses the New Trend?
Mobile businesses - from food trucks to fashion boutiques - appear to be the new trend. According to Street Fight: Food Trucks vs. Restaurants, due to the increasing number of food truck businesses, major cities like Chicago, Boston and Seattle are enacting laws...
Possible Tax Changes and Capital Gains and Estate Taxes
Possible Tax Changes and Capital Gains and Estate Taxes Require Planning.Top rates may go to 39.6% from 35% on the Federal Level, and for some States like California, the top rate may be about 10%, making a total tax on the uppermost part of income at about 50%. Also...
Example of Promisory Note for Loan with Arbitration Provision
What follows is a some free legal information regarding the above titled matter for educational and discussion purposes only. This is not to be used in all matters or cases, and each matter or case is different. What follows is for discussion purposes...