I Didn’t Say That – The Ability of Actors to Control Their Performances Under Canadian Copyright Law
When the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its 2014 opinion in Garcia v Google (the original order […]
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Ontario Passes Protecting Child Performers Act
On April 30, 2015, Ontario passed Bill 17, entitled the Protecting Child Performers Act; on May 5, 2015, Bill 17 received […]
Handy-dandy Comparison Chart: Canadian Content, Production Services, Co-Ventures and Treaty Co-Productions
Everybody likes a “cheat sheet” which clearly summarizes the differences between various options – and now the Dentons Media and […]
Permit Me to Explain – Work Permits and LMIAs for Foreign Actors
As much as we Canadians (justifiably) boast about our homegrown talent, there is no hiding the fact that to maximize […]
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law – New Guidance on Offering Apps, Software
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) targets more than just email and text messages CASL also prohibits installing a “computer program” – […]
A Clarifying Development – “Canadian Content” Tax Credit Regulations Amended
The October 4, 2014 Canada Gazette (being vol. 148, no. 40), contained something of note for Canadian film and TV lawyers: […]
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 […]
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 […]