Showing posts with label Kirby and Superman copyright termination cases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kirby and Superman copyright termination cases. Show all posts

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Warner wins key victory in Superman battle; Los Angeles Times, 10/17/12

Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times; Warner wins key victory in Superman battle: "In a crucial legal victory for the Burbank studio, a federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday denied an effort by the heirs of Superman co-creator Joseph Shuster to reclaim their 50% interest in the world’s most famous superhero."

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Comic-Con Program; Comic Book Law School: Hot Topics, 7/23/10

Comic-Con Program; Comic Book Law School: Hot Topics:

"Another year, another round of (legal) Hot Topics as a panel of knowledgeable (and entertaining) attorneys discuss and debate today's most interesting and cutting-edge legal issues faced by the creative and business communities. Attorneys David Branfman, David Lizerbram and Alexander Harwin, along with moderator Michael Lovitz, share their knowledge and insights, and discuss how these real-world issues affect individual creators and companies alike. Topics will include the benefits and perils of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other forms of digital content distribution, and termination of copyright grants, including updates on the Kirby and Superman termination cases. Note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and practice tips to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. [This program is approved for 1.0 credits of California MCLE.]"

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