Do You Believe He Can Fly? Royce White And Reasonable Accommodations Under The Americans With Disabilities Act For Nba Players With Anxiety Disorder And Fear Of Flying,
2014
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Do You Believe He Can Fly? Royce White And Reasonable Accommodations Under The Americans With Disabilities Act For Nba Players With Anxiety Disorder And Fear Of Flying, Michael Mccann
Law Faculty Scholarship
This Article examines the legal ramifications of Royce White, a basketball player with general anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, playing in the NBA. White's conditions cause him to have a fear of flying, thus making it difficult to play in the NBA. This subject is without precedent in sports law and, because of the unique aspects of an NBA playing career, lacks clear analogy to other employment circumstances. This dispute also illuminates broader legal and policy issues in the relationship between employment and mental illness.
This Article argues that White would likely fail in a lawsuit against an NBA …
Pinterest's Secondary Liability: The Dmca Implications Of Holding Pinterest Responsible And What Pinterest Can Do To Avoid Liability,
2014
UC Law SF
Pinterest's Secondary Liability: The Dmca Implications Of Holding Pinterest Responsible And What Pinterest Can Do To Avoid Liability, Monica Yun
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
This note explores Pinterest's possible liabilities for copyright infringement and what it can possibly do to shield itself from prosecution. Part II will address the basics of Pinterest and how it relates to other social media and online service providers. Part III will delve into the legal background of the Copyright Act of 1976, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, secondary liability, the fair use defense, and legislation that has already been proposed to address this issue. Part IV will analyze Pinterest's indirect liability and how it may use the fair use defense. And finally, Part V will propose …
Rediscovering Cumulative Creativity From The Oral Formulaic Tradition To Digital Remix: Can I Get A Witness?, 13 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 341 (2014),
2014
UIC School of Law
Rediscovering Cumulative Creativity From The Oral Formulaic Tradition To Digital Remix: Can I Get A Witness?, 13 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 341 (2014), Giancarlo F. Frosio
UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law
For most of human history, the essential nature of creativity was understood to be cumulative and collective. This notion has been largely forgotten by modern policies that regulate creativity and speech. As hard as it may be to believe, the most valuable components of our immortal culture were created under a fully open regime with regard to access to pre-existing expressions and re-use. From the Platonic mimesis to Shakespeare’s “borrowed feathers,” the largest part of our culture has been produced under a paradigm in which imitation—even plagiarism—and social authorship formed constitutive elements of the creative moment. Pre-modern creativity spread from …
An Evolving Ncaa Leading To An Expanding Client List, 13 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 463 (2014),
2014
UIC School of Law
An Evolving Ncaa Leading To An Expanding Client List, 13 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 463 (2014), Frank Battaglia
UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law
On the heels of the popular March Madness National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) Basketball tournament, and following Northwestern University student-athletes’ success in unionizing, the extent of student-athlete publicity rights is now more contentious than ever. The divide between an ever-profiting NCAA and exploited NCAA student-athletes has sparked an evolving class-action lawsuit by former student-athletes, who challenge the licensing of their images and likenesses. This lawsuit has become a landmark test of the NCAA’s governance and notions about amateurism in college athletics. The outcome of this case will be a possible sign that compensation for both current and former student-athletes may …
The Consistently Inconsistent "Instance And Expense" Test: An Injustice To Comic Books, 14 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 91 (2014),
2014
UIC School of Law
The Consistently Inconsistent "Instance And Expense" Test: An Injustice To Comic Books, 14 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 91 (2014), Thomas Deahl Ii
UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law
Joe Simon once said that “we always felt, we wuz robbed.” He is not alone. This article will discuss Jack Kirby’s estate’s case against Marvel and how the current state of the law robs creators of the rights to their own works. The evaluation of case law will show that the application of the ‘instance and expense’ test creates an injustice of inconsistent results in litigation, where creators attempt to regain control of their works. If the court continues to inconsistently apply the law to these work-for-hire cases, then the Supreme Court or Congress needs to address the intended purpose …
Political Broadcasting Fairness In The Twenty-First Century: Putting Candidates And The Public On Equal First Amendment Footing,
2014
UC Law SF
Political Broadcasting Fairness In The Twenty-First Century: Putting Candidates And The Public On Equal First Amendment Footing, Mark R. Arbuckle
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
There is a fundamental inconsistency in the current political fairness and access rules for U.S. broadcasting. While political candidates enjoy a long-standing right of access to broadcast stations to express their views and attack and answer attacks from opponents, stations have no obligation to be fair to noncandidate citizens who may be personally attacked, nor to make any good-faith effort to present opposing views on controversial public issues. However, this has not always been the case. Under the Fairness Doctrine, in place from 1949 to 1987, broadcasters were expected to present controversial issues of public importance and provide reasonable opportunity …
Lost In Translation: The Obstacles Of Streaming Digital Media And The Future Of Transnational Licensing,
2014
UC Law SF
Lost In Translation: The Obstacles Of Streaming Digital Media And The Future Of Transnational Licensing, Jasmine A. Braxton
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
This note examines the possibility of a unified transnational licensing system for digital streaming services. The note reviews the development of current streaming services and their individual struggles with domestic copyright law as a barrier to entry to new markets. The note draws a connection between the rise of streaming services and the reduction in piracy in certain regional markets. Finally, the note analyzes previous approaches to multinational licensing and uses these current streaming services in case studies to exemplify how successful a global licensing syndicate would be.
A Possibility Of The Korean Wave Renaissance Construction Through K-Pop: Sustainable Development Of The Korean Wave As A Cultural Industry,
2014
UC Law SF
A Possibility Of The Korean Wave Renaissance Construction Through K-Pop: Sustainable Development Of The Korean Wave As A Cultural Industry, Yeojin Kim
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
In the era of the "digital road," Korean popular music ("K-Pop") has disseminated into every part of the world. In fact, South America, the farthest continent from Korea, goes wild for K-Pop, and the craze moves on to other continents naturally. Without Koreans having to recommend K-Pop, if listeners of K-Pop around the world believe that K-Pop has some charm, they absorb the trend and pass the music on to others. It has now come to the point where government agencies, the press, and entertainment management companies do not need to promote K-Pop because foreigners are consuming K-Pop feverishly on …
Copyright And Choreography: The Negative Costs Of The Current Framework For Licensing Choreography And A Proposal For An Alternative Licensing Model, Matt Kovac
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
Although approaches rooted in copyright law are available, choreographers tend to rely instead on contract law in order to control distribution of their work; choreographers license their ballets to dance companies via contracts which are typically negotiated on an ad hoc basis. This relatively conservative approach allows choreographers to maintain tight artistic control over subsequent reproductions of their ballets, but it comes at a cost to both the dance community and the general public. This conservative approach to distribution means that a choreographic work may be performed infrequently or not at all, and it also forecloses the possibility for transformative …
Blurred Lines - Where Copyright Ends And Cultural Appropriation Begins - The Case Of Robin Thicke Versus Bridgeport Music And The Estate Of Marvin Gaye, Toni Lester
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
Were Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams perpetuating perceptions of misappropriation when they filed their declaratory judgment claim against the estate of Marvin Gaye? Or were they legitimately contributing to the evolving genre of R&B and soul music originated by black greats like Gaye and others? This article will answer these questions by first exploring the extent to which the song "Blurred Lines" constitutes illegal copyright infringement of "Gotta Give It Up" under the U.S. Copyright Act and traditional judicial interpretations thereof. It will then make some predictions about the outcome of the declaratory judgment claim currently under consideration in California.
The Fcc And Ancillary Power: What Can It Truly Regulate,
2014
UC Law SF
The Fcc And Ancillary Power: What Can It Truly Regulate, Matthew Eller
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
This article will examine the turbulent history of section 629 of the Telecommunications Act, including its adoption and amendments, its claims as to "plug & play" devices, and the effects of the recent EchoStar Satellite LLC v. FFC holding. This article will begin with a brief history of section 629 and its proposed purpose, then discuss the industry's first attempt at industry-wide standards-first with CableCARD technology, then its successor, AllVid technology. This article will then analyze the purpose and history of the FCC's ancillary jurisdiction, the holding in the newly decided EchoStar Satellite LLC v. FCC, and the possible future …
Runaway Film And Television Production: Carrots, Sticks, & International Tax Reform,
2014
UC Law SF
Runaway Film And Television Production: Carrots, Sticks, & International Tax Reform, Paul Battista
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
"Runaway" film and television production is a public policy issue that has been targeted for reform with the goal of its eradication, a goal that has not been achieved. The discussion has framed the issue as one relating to international trade policy and labor policy, and as a result proposals to eradicate the problem have been focused on these areas. This article takes the position that runaway film and television production is an international tax law issue that should be examined within the framework of U.S. international tax policy. In general, the U.S. international tax laws require reform because they …
Legal And Economic Challenges To The Business Model Of The Television Industry,
2014
UC Law SF
Legal And Economic Challenges To The Business Model Of The Television Industry, John B. Meisel
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
Gaining access to content is critically important for entrance into the television industry; this is a necessary input to become a viable competitor against incumbent video industry players. However, incumbents have the ability and incentive to withhold programming that discourages potential competitors from entering the market. Entrants, built up over a long period of time, confront a symbiotic relationship between traditional content providers and incumbent content distributors. Access to video programming or access in the format (i.e., online) that a viewer chooses is in high demand. This demand is evident by an increasing number of legal, technological, economic, and political …
Authorship Atomized: Modeling Ownership In Participatory Media Productions,
2014
UC Law SF
Authorship Atomized: Modeling Ownership In Participatory Media Productions, Elisabeth S. Aultman
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
The aim of this article is to posit a solution, grounded in legal realism, for the practical issues that arise when copyright law and content monetizers encounter a work (or perhaps more accurately, a series of interdependent works) with an unprecedented number of people who could ostensibly assert authorship over some element of the content.
Here We Are Now, Entertain Us: Defining The Line Between Personal And Professional Context On Social Media, 35 Pace L. Rev. 398 (2014),
2014
UIC John Marshall Law School
Here We Are Now, Entertain Us: Defining The Line Between Personal And Professional Context On Social Media, 35 Pace L. Rev. 398 (2014), Raizel Liebler, Keidra Chaney
UIC Law Open Access Faculty Scholarship
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram allow individuals and companies to connect directly and regularly with an audience of peers or with the public at large. These websites combine the audience-building platforms of mass media with the personal data and relationships of in-person social networks. Due to a combination of evolving user activity and frequent updates to functionality and user features, social media tools blur the line of whether a speaker is perceived as speaking to a specific and presumed private audience, a public expression of one’s own personal views, or a representative viewpoint of an entire …
Comments: Fourth And Long: How The Well-Established System Of Workers' Compensation Poses A Substantial Threat To The Financial Stability Of The Nfl,
2014
University of Baltimore School of Law
Comments: Fourth And Long: How The Well-Established System Of Workers' Compensation Poses A Substantial Threat To The Financial Stability Of The Nfl, Thomas J. Mcqueeney
University of Baltimore Law Review
No abstract provided.
Addressing Abusive Conduct In Youth Sports,
2014
Marquette University Law School
Addressing Abusive Conduct In Youth Sports, Judith G. Mcmullen
Marquette Sports Law Review
No abstract provided.
#Wedemandchange: Amending International Olympic Committee Rule 40 For The Modern Olympic Games,
2014
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
#Wedemandchange: Amending International Olympic Committee Rule 40 For The Modern Olympic Games, Megan Ormond
Journal of Law, Technology, & the Internet
No abstract provided.
Field Of Dreams: Is The Movie Site's Commercialization A Dream Plan With Significant Benefits Or A Nightmare Script With Crippling Effects?,
2014
Texas A&M University School of Law
Field Of Dreams: Is The Movie Site's Commercialization A Dream Plan With Significant Benefits Or A Nightmare Script With Crippling Effects?, Michael J. Mcgraw
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
This Comment will detail the field’s powerful attraction, discuss and analyze the applicable zoning laws and governing case law associated with comparable property disputes in relation to the present facts, praise the use of tax rebates to help subsidize the project, and assert that the public sector could have established even further requirements for the private business to meet before receiving such substantial public funds.
Regulating The Unregulable: Finding The Proper Scope For Legislation To Combat Copyright Infringement On The Internet,
2014
UC Law SF
Regulating The Unregulable: Finding The Proper Scope For Legislation To Combat Copyright Infringement On The Internet, Melis Atalay
UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal
This note seeks to critically evaluate the current trend of copyright legislation, and use the response for legislation to hypothesize what sort copyright legislation for the Internet may be successful in the future. The SOPA/PIPA legacy provides evidence for today's legislature that broad reforms will not work. Indeed the reigning in seen in OPEN was a reflection of SOPA/PIPA progeny being responsive to public outcry over SOPA/PIPA. I conclude that OPEN would have been an appropriate balance of constriction and Internet availability. If passed, OPEN would have been a step in the right direction to combat the illegal access and …
