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New Ballgame For Claims of Idea Theft
Stephen Terrell isn't a copyright lawyer. But last month, he filed suit on behalf of four Californians who allege that Fox Broadcasting Co. stole their idea behind the hit reality television show, So You Think You Can Dance.D.C. Circuit's Fall Lineup Highly Charged
The fall docket of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit contains major cases involving legal, business, and social issues � some with national impact.Save a Cocktail Napkin, Win a Lawsuit
Idea-submission claims are on the rise in Hollywood, where ideas often are presented informally, leaving a writer without proof when a suspiciously similar project appears. Thanks to Grosso v. Miramax, it's easier to claim idea theft without copyrighted scripts. But the 9th Circuit's ruling conflicts with decisions in the 2nd, 4th and 6th circuits, says Gail Title, who represented Miramax in a brief to the Supreme Court. "There really is a need for guidance in this area," she says.New Ballgame For Idea Theft Claims
Encouraged by the Ninth Circuit's Grosso decision, plaintiff lawyers are filing more idea submission claims.Bill to fix 'Lexecon' sought in Congress
Three years ago, U.S. District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr. of Atlanta had what he calls a bad case of lexeconitis caused by Dippin Dots and Frosty Bites. What sounds like a stomach ache from too much of a summer delight was actually a headache from complex litigation that ultimately would take him hundreds of miles from home to resolve.In-House At Large Public Companies
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