Wiseau Studio v Harper is an important case for Canadian entertainment lawyers because it offers the first authoritative Canadian decision pertaining to documentary films on a number of topics, including fair dealing, intrusion upon seclusion, misappropriation of personality and moral rights considerations – all of which are important for film and television producers and their counsel.
As a follow-up to our popular post, Room Full of Spoons: The Contributions of Wiseau Studio v Harper to Canadian Entertainment Law, Bob Tarantino and Caitlin Choi speak with Matt Diskin and Meredith Bacal, who represented the defendants in this case, for their insider insights. In this episode of the Entertainment & Media Law Signal podcast, the crew dives into the backstory behind this claim, hot topics raised during trial and critical takeaways from the decision.
If you would like to discuss this podcast or the Wiseau Studio v Harper decision, please contact Matt Diskin, Meredith Bacal, Bob Tarantino or Caitlin Choi.