News & Analysis

Latest News

• Clear Channel Communications reports profit, revenue jump (AP)
• Activision shares soar after 4Q results fly past estimates (AP)
• Dan Rather files amended lawsuit against CBS over his firing (AP)
• Warner Music Group 2Q loss widens on increased expenses (AP)
• `Crocodile Hunter' widow settles lawsuit with debt collector (AP)

Research Tools

Associations

• American Intellectual Property Law Association National bar association representing individuals, companies and institutions directly or indirectly in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition law, as well as other fields of law affecting intellectual property.
• Association of American Publishers Trade association of the book publishing industry.
• National Association of Broadcasters Trade association that promotes and protects the interests of radio and television broadcasters.
• National Cable and Telecommunications Association Trade association of the cable television industry.
• Recording Industry Association of America Trade group representing the U.S. recording industry.

Government Resources

• 1997 Economic Census Reports - Information Features information sector data for the U.S., states, counties, places and metropolitan areas.
• Federal Communications Commission Features FCC forms, news and more.
• National Assembly of State Arts Agencies News, calendar of events and state spotlights.
• National Endowment for the Arts NEA news, guidelines and applications for cultural funding, and publications.
• National Endowment for the Humanities News and events, publications, state councils and information on grants and applications.

Laws

• Commerce and Trade Codes U.S. Code, Title 15.
• Copyrights Codes U.S. Code, Title 17.
• Office of General Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission Includes recent court opinions and filings.
• Telecommunication Regulations Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 47.
• Telegraphs and Radiographs Codes U.S. Code, Title 47.

Web Sites

• American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Music industry resources including periodicals, directories and reference books.
• Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) Membership and industry news. Services for songwriters, artists and music professionals.
• Contracts Library From MoviePartners. Features entertainment contracts.
• Institute for Public Accuracy Offers news releases and articles with alternative perspectives on news events.
• Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) Umbrella License grants for public performances of home videocassettes and videodiscs.
• MusicContracts.com From Attorney J. Scott Rudsenske. Music business contracts and articles.
• R&R Online NFrom Radio & Records (R&R). Features news on radio sales, marketing innovations and airplay data.
• The Hollywood Reporter News articles and special features relating to the entertainment industry.
• The Publishing Law Center Legal articles for writers, editors, and publishers.

Westlaw Databases

• Andrews Sports and Entertainment Litigation Reporter
• Entertainment & Recreation Industry News (WNS-ET)
• Entertainment and Sports Lawyer (ENTSLAW)
• Entertainment Law Reporter (ENTLR)
• News (ARTNEWS)