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Shopping For The California Right Of Publicity, Barbara M. Lange

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

California accords a celebrity both a statutory and a common law right of publicity. Recent Ninth Circuit decisions, while construing California statutes narrowly, have suggested a scope of California common law protection that is broader than, and different from, that indicated by California state court precedents. This Note summarizes the California statutory right of publicity and the common law right based on state appellate court cases, comparing them to the Ninth Circuit view in Waits v. Frito Lay, Inc. and White v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. The author concludes that legislative action is necessary to define the scope of the …

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Florida's Bungee Jumping Regulations: Why Other States Should Take The Plunge, Cindy Oakes

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

Bungee jumping burst onto the American recreational scene with amazing momentum. As with many other dangerous recreational activities embraced by thrillseekers in recent years, many states were caught off guard with respect to regulating the sport. The rapid proliferation of bungee operations and the occurrence of several serious accidents highlighted the need for consistent, fair regulatory treatment among the states. The state of Florida has developed a comprehensive and thoughtful set of regulations, which can serve as a model for other states. This Note examines the development of bungee jumping as a popular American activity, explains how Florida's regulations affect …

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