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May 2005     Vol. 28, No. 3

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Access Hollywood
In determining whether arrangements of otherwise unprotectable elements are subject to copyright, the Ninth Circuit seems to give great weight to access
Andrew J. Thomas

Think Global, Act Local
Protection of international copyrights requires a careful examination of the law of the country of infringement
Julia Swanson

Facing Reality
Dramatic changes in the business of television production pose major hurdles for entertainment lawyers trying to make the best deals for their clients
Jody Simon and Arnold Peter

 

Barristers Tips
Entry of Judgment and Section 998 Offers
Cheryl Johnson-Hartwell

Tax Tips
The Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and the Entertainment Industry
M. Katharine Davidson and Mark Saulino

Practice Tips
Negotiating Ownership of Video Game Engines and Tools
Alan J. Haus

Practice Tips
Combating Vertical Integration in Television Deal Making
Barbara M. Rubin

Computer Counselor
How Smart Is Your Wireless Phone?
Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch

By the Book
Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Films
Daniel Meisel

Closing Argument
The Need to Rethink the Fin-Syn Reforms
Kenneth Ziffren

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