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“Stereophonic” Rumors and an Evaluation of Cases from the Last Decade Exploring the Ability and Limits of Borrowing Copyrighted Material for the New York Stage

By Ethan Krasnoo  This month, the producers and sound engineer behind Fleetwood Mac’s recordings filed a lawsuit alleging that the playwright David Adjmi and other related parties infringed their copyright in the memoir Making Rumours with Adjmi’s currently running Broadway play, Stereophonic.  Notably, Stereophonic has garnered significant acclaim, winning five...

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RPJ Partner Nicole Page Featured in L.A. Times Article Discussing “Baby Reindeer” Lawsuit

By Nicole Page The pilot episode of Netflix's miniseries "Baby Reindeer" claims to be “a true story,” raising questions about the accuracy of its portrayal of a stalker, based on creator Richard Gadd's experiences. This has led to a lawsuit from Fiona Harvey, who asserts she inspired the stalker character...

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RPJ Partner Nicole Page Authors Forbes Article, “Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ Prances Its Way Into Court On Defamation Claims”

By Nicole Page In her newest article for Forbes, RPJ Partner Nicole Page discusses the legal challenges faced by Netflix's "Baby Reindeer," a show that has gained significant acclaim but is now embroiled in a defamation lawsuit.  The show, based on Richard Gadd's autobiographical stage play, claims to be a...

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Congratulations to RPJ Client Natalie Hewit for the World Premiere of “Endurance” at 68th BFI London Film Festival

The 68th BFI London Film Festival (LFF), running from October 9-20, is set to showcase a vibrant selection of new films, with a standout being the world premiere of Endurance. This highly anticipated documentary brings the exceptional directing talents of Natalie Hewit to the forefront, alongside acclaimed co-directors Elizabeth Chai...

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RPJ Partner Nicole Page Authors Forbes Article, “‘Bravo”’ To Reality TV: Why The Industry Will Prevail Despite Recent Controversies”

Reality television has become a dominant force in entertainment, with shows increasingly pushing boundaries to capture viewers' attention. This trend has led to more extreme and risky scenarios, which in turn have raised concerns about the physical and mental well-being of the participants. As production companies chase higher ratings, the...

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Congratulations to RPJ Client Jezebel Productions on the PBS Premiere of “The Five Demands”

Jezebel Productions’ documentary, The Five Demands, has garnered widespread acclaim since its premiere at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, where it received a heartfelt standing ovation.  Following its festival success, the film drew in audiences at art house cinemas, starting with a packed sneak preview at Maysles...

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A Win for Visual Artists in the Copyright Battle Against AI Art Generators

By Daniel Jason Ain and Ariana Zhao Tensions between creators and artificial intelligence (“AI”) companies continue to run high, fueling ongoing litigation.[1]  In the latest win for creators, a class of visual artists survived a motion to dismiss their copyright infringement claims.[2] Last year, our colleagues wrote about the copyright...

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