by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 14, 2012 | Internet Law Blog
According to a pending California lawsuit, the American Broadcasting Companies (“ABC”) published an allegedly false depiction of Colorado resident David Williams’ (“Williams”) online relationship with former lover Kelley Cahill (“Kelley”) on its news show...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 14, 2012 | Internet Law Blog
Is the look and feel of the Tetris video game distinguishable from the ideas of the game and therefore protectable? In Tetris Holding, LLC v. XIO Interactive, Inc., No. 09-6115 (D.N.J. May 30, 2012), the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 14, 2012 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
American Franchisors should be aware of the special laws relating to establishing franchises in Canada. For example, the Quebec Civil Code attaches a contractual obligation to the franchisor of a franchise agreement to protect and enhance the franchise brand. In...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 14, 2012 | Construction & Commercial Real Estate Law Blog
In Great Am. Restoration Services, Inc. v. Patricia Lenti, et al., 2012 NY Slip Op 03140 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept., April 24, 2012), the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division (Second Judicial Department), addressed whether, under New York City’s Administrative Code, a...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 14, 2012 | Internet Picture Removal Law Blog
Recently, an enterprising producer of adult content created a pornographic film utilizing the Sims cartoon characters. While of course, this is likely a trademark and copyright violation – since it is doubtful that the owners of the Sims software would license...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Jul 25, 2012 | Internet Law Blog
The Eastern District of Missouri recently denied a tattoo artist’s request for a preliminary injunction against Warner Brothers’ release of the Hangover II. Whitmill v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., 11-cv-00752 (E.D. Mo. April 28, 2011).In that case, artist...
