Insensitive – Copyright Implications of Jann Arden’s Stand
Twitter began to light up on August 7, 2014 when Canadian singer/songwriter Jann Arden (@jannarden) began to object, via a […]
Bob Tarantino
Full bioTariffpalooza 2014
Summer 2014. The living is easy; the Copyright Board is certifying tariffs at a furious pace. As we noted back […]
You’re Getting Sued for What? An E&O Odyssey (Pt 13)
This post is part of an occasional series highlighting the type of risks which film and TV producers face and […]
You’re Getting Sued for What? An E&O Odyssey (Pt 12)
This post is part of an occasional series highlighting the type of risks which film and TV producers face and […]
You’re Getting Sued for What? An E&O Odyssey (Pt 11)
This post is part of an occasional series highlighting the type of risks which film and TV producers face and […]
Leuthold v CBC: “Industry Practice” in Interpreting Contracts
When, if ever, can “industry practice” be used in interpreting contracts? That question is of particular relevance in the entertainment […]
Take Notice! Notice-and-Notice Coming Into Force in January 2015
On June 17, 2014, the Canadian government announced that the “notice-and-notice” provisions contained in the Copyright Act (Canada) will be coming […]
Towards Certainty on Webcasting – Re:Sound Tariff 8 Certified
We inch closer to certainty regarding what royalty rates are payable in Canada by online webcasting services such as Pandora, […]
The Challenge of the Unlocatable Copyright Owner – The Return
A few years back this blog published a couple of brief posts (The Challenge of the Unlocatable Copyright Owner; and […]
You Want Me to do WHAT?! The Nudity Rider in Film and TV Projects
When we have our monthly strategy meetings with our marketing consultants about how we can generate traffic for this blog, […]
How Many Pieces of Flair Do You Have? Obtaining Merchandising Rights from Actors
A recent decision from the US federal courts offers a timely reminder of the importance for producers of specifically spelling […]
Optioning Film or TV Rights in a Book – A Checklist
As Torontonians know, we are in the midst of a mayoral election campaign; in all the excitement surrounding the candidate […]