The hit television series “Homeland” may have found itself in the middle of an international legal brawl, say Lebanese officials. The Lebanese minister of tourism has expressed disapproval and vowed legal action against the four time Emmy award winning drama. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The adult entertainment industry continues to thrive, making billions in revenue despite the economic recession. Sometimes, however, what the public wants doesn’t match up with what we legal scholars like to call “legitimate state interests” (such as the health […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Look no further for the latest in Entertainment Law news: the Weekly PULSE! What’s the deal with ‘Festivus’? Well, it was OK’d by a California judge as a legitimate religion. Ja Rule convicted of weapons charges, still not half as cool […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Look no further for the latest in Entertainment Law news: the Weekly PULSE! Does limiting video game sales to minors violate First Amendment free speech protections? The Supreme Court will hear arguments this week. Mel Gibson may have to listen […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A Swedish restaurant called Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant, located in Sister Bay, Wisconsin trademarked the rooftop goats that attracted customers since it opened in 1973. The goats have been trademarked since 1996. The goats became the symbol of the restaurant […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As promised, our staff is diligently scouring the internet for important news in entertainment law and bringing it to you in an easy-to-take-in format. Here is your Weekly PULSE. Michaele Salahi, most famous for being the White House party crasher […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Taylor Lautner wins lawsuit with shady RV dealer and donates the money to charity. What does this mean for the future of celebrity suits?
In response to a question concerning his new record’s dismal sales figures, oft-criticized teen rapper Soulja Boy stated: “I’ve got the number one ringtone in the country right now…if the album doesn’t work out, the ringtones will.”[1] Perhaps hidden underneath […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Starting this week, the ASU Entertainment Law Blog will be doing a Weekly PULSE post, offering quick hits on recent happenings in entertainment and the law. Vince Neil from Motley Crue is the latest celebrity to receive a DUI. In […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mike Love is a litigious guy. As the court in Love v. Associated Newspapers famously said, Mr. Love “wishes they all could be California torts.” Love v. Associated Newspapers, Ltd., 611 F.3d 601, 608 (9th Cir. 2010). While that case […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…