Young Man — There’s No Need To Feel Down — Village People Lead Singer To Recover Copyrights
Victor Willis, the former lead singer of the seminal disco group The Village People will recover control over his interest in the copyrights for many of the group’s hit songs. As a result of one of the first cases to decide a songwriter’s efforts to...Michael Steger Named Best IP Attorney for Growing Businesses
In June, New York Enterprise Report magazine named Michael D. Steger the Best Intellectual Property Attorney for Growing Businesses. The award was based on Mr. Steger’s work for clients on trademark, copyright and internet projects. He was nominated by firm...DOCUMENT IT: Courts Find Joint Authorship in Documentary Films in Absence of Written Agreement
How many entertainment attorneys have encountered the following scenario: a producer, director or writer for an independent or low budget film asks for help with deal, but says, “Keep it simple. I don’t want to lawyer it up. A lot of legalese will scare...IT’S ONE, TWO, THREE STRIKES YOU’RE OUT AT THE OLD BALL GAME Use of Player Names and Statistics in Fantasy Baseball Does Not Violate Players Right of Publicity
In recent years, those involved in professional and college sports organizations have sought to control most, if not all, of the intellectual property developed by or in association with those sports. Sports leagues, teams, athletes and player unions have attempted to...Michael D. Steger, PC
Since Michael D. Steger started practicing law in 1993, he has sought to help solve his clients’ problems and expand their business opportunities. Whether in business transactions, litigation and other disputes, or counseling behind the scenes, he has focused on providing value to the individuals, companies and other entities that he has served. Mr. Steger founded the firm in 2005.
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