Author Archives: Ryan Webber

Importance of the Public Relations Clause

As an agent for an actor or actress, one of your responsibilities is to negotiate contracts for your client.  In negotiating a good deal for your client, it is important to know what to look for.  One thing to be … Continue reading

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Settlement of Suit Paves Way for “Hobbit” Prequel

My very first post on EAB back in May dealt with ICC Design suing NBC Universal, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers and New Line Cinema over its concept of Halloween-themed attractions.  While there isn’t any new information to report on that … Continue reading

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Harvard Launches Sports and Entertainment Law Journal

Harvard recently announced that it has launched an online sports and entertainment law journal.  The students received approval from the school in August and hope to have the inaugural issued published in the spring of 2010.  The journal’s founders hope … Continue reading

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Eminem Settles Case Against iTunes for Improperly Using His Music

I was literally just about to post about the current state of litigation between Eminem’s Eight Mile Style (his music publisher) when I got an email from Darren informing me that the case was settled.  Eight Mile Style originally sued … Continue reading

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Pixar Sued Over a Light Fixture

There was big intellectual property news last week as Disney was sued because of its subsidiary, Pixar, for trademark infringement.  The plaintiff, Luxo, is a Norwegian company that makes swivel lamps.  Pixar’s first film, “Luxo Jr.”, was a 2 minute … Continue reading

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Pa. Budget Impasse Forces Shyamalan to Move New Movie From Pa.

For those readers not from Pennsylvania, like myself, you probably don’t know that there is a state budget impasse.  The budget is required by law to be passed by June 30 every year.  Lawmakers in Harrisburg could not agree on … Continue reading

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Your Clients Next Business Venture: Golf?!

Selling celebrities has always been big business in America.  However, more and more celebrities are starting their own enterprises instead of just endorsing existing ones.  This article touches on one enterprise for agents of individuals looking to start their own … Continue reading

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Small Town Agents Exist Too

It is a popular misconception that in order to be a sports or entertainment agent, you must be based in either New York or Los Angeles.  Sure it helps being close to the entertainment meccas on the east and west … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts on Agent-Client Relationships

After scouring the news like I do whenever I get a chance, I came across a story about Britney Spears.  The story was in regards to Britney dating her agent, Jason Trawick.  Normally I could care less who Britney dates.  … Continue reading

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Sasha Baron Cohen Sued Again

When I heard that Sasha Baron Cohen was making another movie, I was wondering how long it would take for him to be sued.  After “Borat” and the ensuing lawsuits, I knew it was only a matter of time before … Continue reading

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