Piracy Log with Attorney Steve®
Join the husband-and-wife team of Steve and Lisa Vondran as they discuss intellectual property legal news of the day. Topics include copyright infringement, trademarks and domain names, selling counterfeits, BitTorrent litigation, DMCA YouTube law, software piracy, theft of broadcasting signals, and much more. Feel free to share our podcasts with your friends, and don't forget to subscribe and become a valued friend of Piracy Log!
Episodes
September 15, 2024 • 6 mins
Vondran Legal® - Sports Infringement Law. Understanding the legal damages you may face for having publicly displayed a boxing match at your commercial establishment without the proper commercial license.There are THREE LEVELS OF DAMAGES you need to be aware of when you are being accused of illegally intercepting a TV signal, and broadcasting and publicly displaying a commercial UFC fight, or other fight in your commercial establis...
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September 15, 2024 • 4 mins
Vondran Legal® Telecommunications Piracy Law - Boxing Piracy with Joe Hand Promotions, J&J Sports Production and G&G Closed Circuit Events. Does a purchase on ESPN Plus save you from commercial broadcasting?If your bar, restaurant, cigar bar, barber shot, pool hall, sports bar or related establishment pays for a residential license to watch the latest PPV prize boxing match, will this clear you and provide a defense to all...
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August 23, 2024 • 7 mins
VondranLegal.com - PPV Boxing Piracy Defense. Call (877) 276-5084. We have helped many bars, restaurants and business owners defend and settle these cases.Receiving a demand letter from G&G Closed Circuit Events, Inc. for illegally broadcasting a commercial pay-per-view boxing event is a serious matter that requires immediate attention. G&G Closed Circuit Events is a company, similar to Joe Hand Promotions, that holds exc...
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January 14, 2024 • 14 mins
Vondran Sports Law - NIL endorsement agreements overview - [essential contractual elements]In this podcast, Attorney Steve® discusses some of the most important items a student-athlete should take into account BEFORE signing a NIL sports endorsement agreement. Important terms are discussed including:Parties to the agreementSpecifically identified deliverablesTimeframes and deadlinesCompensation clausesFTC compliance rulesWho gets ...
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January 13, 2024 • 44 mins
http://www.snlshow.com - Click to listen to past episodes!In this episode, Steve and Lisa (Husband and Wife Law Firm Team) discuss the following current events:1. Alabama Coach Nick Saban retires, or will he?2. Gang rape in the Metaverse, should this be a crime?3. Collegiate Name, Image and Likeness sports marketing is BOOMING!4. Strike 3 Holdings had a chance to silence all critics by taking a Florida file-sharing case to tria...
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January 2, 2024 • 6 mins
Vondran Legal® - Sports Law - Collegiate NCAA Compliance Representation. Call us at (877) 276-5084 or visit us online at www.vondransports.com.Welcome to Vondran Legal®, your premier source for sports law and collegiate NCAA compliance representation. Our team and experienced attorney is here to provide you with top-notch legal services in the ever-evolving world of athletics. At Vondran Legal®, we understand the unique challenge...
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November 15, 2023 • 3 mins
Vondran Legal® Software Audit Defense 2023 Compliance Updates - Call us if you received a demand letter and need copyright legal counsel. We can be reached at (877) 276-5084.We are starting to get calls from businesses across the United States that are receiving software audit demand letters initiated by the BSA (Business Software Alliance). The BSA is a software trade association that seeks to hold companies liable for infirngem...
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November 2, 2023 • 5 mins
Vondran Legal® - VARA Copyright Law Firm - Kerson vs. Vermont Law School - the Underground Railroad Mural. If you have a legal issue involving art law, paintings, scultpures or illustrations, call us at (877) 276-5084.The Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) is a United States copyright law that was enacted in 1990. It was introduced to protect visual artists and their artwork from destruction, mutilation, or modification that could h...
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October 26, 2023 • 19 mins
Vondran Legal® - You CLICK we DEFEND® - Strike 3 Holdings Defense Law - FAQ.Here are the top FAQ's we get as IP legal counsel when "John Doe" Defendants are sued in Federal court over alleged movie file-sharing of Blacked, Tushy, Slade and Vixen movies.1. How did Strike 3 find out I was downloading their movies?2. What if I was a previous subscriber to their Tushy and Vixen videos?3. Can I settle my case anonymous...
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October 26, 2023 • 13 mins
Vondran Legal® - Artificial Intelligence Updates - Congress looking to pass Federal Right of Publicity law to curb Deep Fake content.WHAT IS PROHIBITED?Any person that, in a manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (or using any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce), engages in an activity described in paragraph (2) shall be liable in a civil action brought under subsection (d) for any damages sustained by the...
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October 17, 2023 • 4 mins
Attorney Steve® BitTorrent Litigation - Strike 3 Holdings Settlement Insights - Call us at (877) 276-5084If you're a well-off or wealthy individual, receiving a Strike 3 subpoena notice from your internet service provider (ISP) requires special considerations. For one, if their copyright infrigement lawyers know you have money you can expect to pay a higher settlement. When a new federal court litigation case starts, the &qu...
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October 16, 2023 • 9 mins
Vondran Legal® Free Speech Law Firm [California | Arizona] Call us at (877) 276-5084.To prevail in a free speech deprivation case under 42 U.S.C. 1983 in the Ninth Circuit, a plaintiff must typically prove the following elements:1. The plaintiff was engaged in protected speech or expression.2. The defendant, acting under the color of state law, deprived the plaintiff of that protected speech.3. The deprivation of the plaintiff&apos...
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October 1, 2023 • 5 mins
Attorney Steve® Fair Use Parody Cases - The Mattel Barbie case found to be a fair use for Defendant.This is general legal information only and not legal advice. "A parody is a "literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule." Id. at 580, 114 S.Ct. 1164 (quoting AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY 1317 (3d. 1992)). For the purposes of copyright law, a paro...
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August 19, 2023 • 4 mins
Attorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials - The ITCA based in the Netherlands with worldwide officesWith the Business Software Alliance apparently not pursuing anymore Microsoft compliance cases, there is a new company that has recently come on my radar - the ITCA. Listen in as Software Lawyer Steve Vondran, Esq. chimes in. If you are facing a legal demand from a software company due to having unlicensed software, or invalid soft...
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August 18, 2023 • 5 mins
Attorney Steve® IPTV Defense - Motion Picture Associate Settlement AgreementsWhen entering into a Motion Picture Associate Settlement Agreement, it is crucial to thoroughly comprehend the various provisions and terms outlined in the agreement. Three key aspects that require careful consideration are future cooperation, confidentiality, and other terms of settlement. Understanding these elements helps ensure a clear understanding of...
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August 14, 2023 • 8 mins
Attorney Steve® Photo Infringement Essentials - The Editorial License from Stock Photo Agencies like Alamy, iStockPhoto, and ShutterstockUsing an editorial license is indeed important when expressing opinions and reporting news, as it allows freedom of expression and protects First Amendment rights. However, it is crucial to understand that editorial license does not grant the right to commit defamation, publish false information, ...
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July 19, 2023 • 6 mins
Attorney Steve® - Internet Law Updates - unlawful disclosure of movie watching habits!In today's digital age, movie-watching has taken on a new form. With the rise of streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu, many traditional video rental service providers have been left behind. However, one aspect that remains constant is the protection of consumers' privacy. Enacted in 1988, the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) remains...
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July 17, 2023 • 3 mins
Attorney Steve® Photo Infringement Essentials - Copyright Small Claims Board ("CCB")In this episode of Piracy Log, Steve Vondran discusses one of the first decisions to come out of the CCB in Washington D.C. A decision was rendered, but it was much lower than most people would have thought. Listen in and fee free to share this podcast on your social media networks.
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July 13, 2023 • 6 mins
Attorney Steve® Software Essentials - Hexagon/Vero software piracy pursuits (Visi/Esprit) 2023Piracy LogWhen you get a phone call or a letter from Hexagon accusing you of using unlicensed or cracked software, it is important to understand the most important thing NOT TO DO. Listen in as Attorney Steve® Vondran provides tales from the software trenches and hopefully your company will heed this advise.As always, if you need legal re...
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July 7, 2023 • 6 mins
Attorney Steve® - BitTorrent Litigation Updates July 2023 [How the Cobbler Nevada case factors into settlements]When you get an ISP notice from your internet service provider (like Charter, Comcast, Cox, AT&T or Verizon) things can become pretty confusing pretty quick. One key component to settling these alleged movie file-sharing cases is to understand the Cobbler Nevada case which puts an additional burden of proof on the Pl...
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