LAW 650 Entertainment Law

Units: 2, 3, 4
Terms Offered: FaSp

An examination of how the courts are handling selected, “cutting edge” topics in entertainment law. The topics will include the scope of and limitations on the right of publicity; fair use and parody defenses to copyright infringement; future technology clauses in rights contracts; and copyright and defamation issues arising in the online world.
Recommended Preparation: Previous entertainment law courses recommended, but not required.
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Numeric