For the sixth consecutive year, Davis+Gilbert has been ranked by Media Law International as a Tier 1 law firm for media law in the United States. MLI’s rankings are based on qualitative research that includes objective market analysis from law firms, clients and other industry participants. Led Continue Reading
Hollywood Attempts to Reopen Production After COVID-19 Shutdown
7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law The dominant storyline for Hollywood in 2020 has been how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel restrictions and bans on non-essential work paused nearly all film and television production for several months throughout the spring and Continue Reading
COVID-19 May Lead to Permanent Changes to Theatrical Film Distribution
The Bottom Line Universal Pictures’ move to bypass theatrical distribution with Trolls World Tour has the potential to fundamentally shift the film distribution model.As Universal and other studios look to compress or eliminate the exclusive theatrical distribution window, parties Continue Reading
James L. Johnston Named a Sports and Entertainment Trailblazer by The National Law Journal
The National Law Journal has named Davis+Gilbert partner James L. Johnston in the publication’s inaugural list of Sports and Entertainment Trailblazers. The National Law Journal recognizes professionals who have made an impact in their sector through new types of strategies Continue Reading
Right of Publicity and the Rise of True Crime
6th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law Among the many high-profile entertainment industry headlines in 2018, one case in particular stands out for its impact on the rising trend of “true crime” entertainment. Olivia de Havilland, a leading lady during Hollywood’s “Golden Age,” sued Continue Reading
Association of National Advertisers Brand Activation Legal Webinar | Endorsement Contracts in the #MeToo Era
On June 12, James Johnston, Davis+Gilbert Advertising and Marketing partner, and Samantha G. Rothaus, Davis+Gilbert Advertising and Marketing associate, will be presenters during a webinar titled "Endorsement Contracts in the #MeToo Era," hosted by the Association of National Continue Reading
Talent Contracts in the Wake of #MeToo and #TimesUp
5th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law No story rocked the entertainment industry in 2017 more than the stunning allegations of sexual assault against previously-powerful men. While the long-term ramifications of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are still playing out in Hollywood Continue Reading
#MeToo and #TimesUp Movements Cause Entertainment and Advertising Industries to Re-Examine Talent Agreements
The Bottom Line Studios, networks, agencies and marketers are negotiating for stronger and broader morals clauses in talent contracts in the wake of the #MeToo revelations, and following the #TimesUp movement, talent representatives are seeking inclusion riders in talent contracts that seek equal Continue Reading
Westlaw | State Interpretations of Copyright’s ‘Bundle of (Drum) Sticks’: The Dilemma of Pre-1972 Sound Recordings
Can Anyone Be Happy Together After Sirius XM Copyright Decision?
4th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law Flo & Eddie Inc., the owner of the sound recordings such as "Happy Together" created by the 1960s band The Turtles, brought suit against Sirius XM on behalf of itself and a class of pre-1972 sound recording owners for broadcasting numerous Continue Reading