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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 establishment, without the proper commercial license. LEVEL ONE DAMAGES Statutory damages of 1-10k. LEVEL TWO DAMAGES These damages are designed to punish and deter.  For Cable display, up to 60k. For satellite, up to 100k.  Advertising on facebook, twitter, or instagram can really do your business in here. LEVEL THREE DAMAGES If the Plaintiff wins in a lawsuit (ex., Joe Hand Promotions, J&J Sports, or G&G Closed Circuit - who appears ready to file a slew of lawsuits in Omaha Nebraska federal courts), these are the damages they will likely seek. Vondran Legal® has been handling these cases for years, and our goal is to settle your case for a LOW FLAT RATE (one time) legal fee that avoids the abuses inherent in firms that bill.  In this niche area of federal law, there is no substitute for specific legal experience.  Call us at (877) 276-5084 if you received a demand phone call or what we call the "love letter" demanding you pay up. All these levels can really add up.  We have your back.  VondranLegal.com

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 allegations of violaton of section 553 (canble) or 605 (Satellite) TV signal interception?   Probably not.  Listen is as IP entertainment lawyer Steve Vondran, Esq. discusses what's going on in this area.  If you need legal representation, call us at (877) 276-5084.  These companies will all FILE FEDERAL COURT LAWSUITS.  We help settle and keep you out of court.

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 exclusive commercial distribution rights for certain sports broadcasts, including boxing and mixed martial arts events. The demand letter will usually detail the specific event that your restaurant allegedly broadcasted without a proper commercial license. The letter often includes: The date and time of the event.Information about how G&G obtained evidence of the unauthorized broadcast (such as through an investigator who visited your establishment).Claims under the Federal Communications Act (FCA), specifically sections 605 and 553, which prohibit unauthorized reception and exhibition of cable or satellite signals. Defending Against the Allegations If you choose to contest the claims, you’ll need to hire an attorney experienced in handling these types of cases. Possible defenses might include: Proving that you had a valid commercial license at the time of the broadcast.Demonstrating that the broadcast was unintentional (though this can be difficult to prove).Arguing that the event was broadcast by mistake, perhaps by a third-party contractor without your knowledge or consent. However, courts tend to be strict in these cases, as the unauthorized interception of PPV signals is usually considered intentional and difficult to "accidentally" accomplish.

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 the IP rights and for how long?Termination provisions, and transfer issues and morals clausesDispute resolutionSports agent contract compliance Vondran Legal® can help student-athletes negotiate and finalize lucrative sports promotion contracts that may involve appearances, video creation, social media posting, showing up at camps or events, providing autographs, etc.  We can also help NCAA institutions with compliances issues and civil litigation including arbitration or mediation.  For more information go to NILcontracts.com

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 trial, but then settled on the eve of trial, but why? 5.  Shopkeepers privilege leads to Wallmart customer eating counterfeit money - from the WTF files! 6.  AI Robots on the move, will they be able to do your dishes and laundry? 7.  NFL playoff games now on Peacock (paid)?  Is this a winning formula? 8. .AI domain names are EXPLODING, Attorney Steve® discusses Thanks for listening!!

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 challenges and complexities that come with being involved in the sports industry. That's why we lend our dispute resolution experience to help resolve matters in representing athletes, coaches, and other individuals who are subject to NCAA regulations. Whether you're a college athlete looking to navigate through eligibility rules, or a coach facing allegations of recruiting violations, our team has the knowledge and leadership skills to help guide you through the process. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our practice.  We can handle contract negotiation, name, image, and likeness issues, NCAA rules violations, intellectual property disputes, sports nickname trademarks and more.

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 infirngement of software products such as those created by Autodesk, Adobe, Bentley, CNC and others.  They used to do the infringement work for Microsoft, but our intel as of late is that this relationship has ended and MIcrosoft may be working on a ground-breaking Etherium Blockchain software piracy reporting system.  We have received calls from clients who inform us "we have done nothing wrong."  Only to be told that the EULA requires them to fill out an audit spreadsheet form and engage in the process, or risk having their LEGITIMATE PAID software shut down.  If true, how Draconian can a company be, especially in these tough financials times? At any rate, listen in as Attorney Steve® discusses.  Our firm is the clear leader in the United States having handled nearly a 1,000 software audits, and license compliance cases for a variety of software vendors including Siemens, Synopsis, Altium, Microsoft, Adobe, CNC/Mastercam, Autodesk (CAD/Revit/Maya), Vero/Hexagon, Ansys, Solidworks and others.  Vondran Legal is the leading copyright infringement defense law firm in the United States. Call us at (877) 276-5084 and we will discuss your copyright software case with you in confidence.

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 harm an artist's honor or reputation. VARA grants certain rights to artists, including the right to prevent the destruction, distortion, or modification of their artwork, and the right to be credited as the author of their works. The history of VARA can be traced back to the early 20th century when modern art movements like Cubism and Surrealism emerged. These groundbreaking art forms challenged traditional notions of representation and pushed the boundaries of artistic expression. However, artists often faced significant criticism, and their works were sometimes destroyed or modified without their consent, leading to infringement of their artistic integrity. In response to such incidents, artists and art collectors began advocating for legal protection of an artist's moral rights, which had been recognized in some European countries. Moral rights refer to an artist's non-economic rights, such as the right to claim authorship and to prevent the distortion or modification of their work. The concept of moral rights was enshrined in the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works in 1928, which established international copyright standards.

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 anonymously? 4.  Are there any defenses to infringement? 5.  What is a "financial hardship" case? 6.  Why should I go with Vondran Legal? 7.  What are typical settlement amounts? 8.  What is the Cobbler case from the 9th Circuit, and why does it matter? 9.  Has Strike 3 Holdings ever lost a case? 10.  What happens if I am not the downloader? 11.  Can you Quash the ISP subpoena? If you need legal help, call us at (877) 276-5084 or visit AttorneySteve.com.

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 individual or rights holder injured as a result of that activity. (2) ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED.—An activity described in this paragraph is either of the following: (A) The production of a digital replica without consent of the applicable individual or rights holder. (B) The publication, distribution, or transmission of, or otherwise making available to the public, an unauthorized digital replica, if the person engaging in that activity has knowledge that the digital replica was not authorized by the applicable individual or rights holder. POTENTIAL REMEDIES FOR A PLAINTIFF REMEDIES In any civil action brought under this subsection— (A) the person committing a violation of subsection (c) shall be liable to the injured party in an amount equal to the greater of— (i) $5,000 per violation; or (ii) any damages suffered by the injured party as a result of the violation; (B) in the case of a willful violation where the injured party has proven that the defendant acted with malice, fraud, or oppression, the court may award to the injured party punitive damages; and (C) the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorneys' fees. If you need legal help with a deep fake issue call us at (877) 276-5084.

Attorney Steve® BitTorrent Litigation - Strike 3 Holdings Settlement Insights - Call us at (877) 276-5084 If 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 "John Doe" Defendant will receive a subpoena notice from their ISP.  This notice will set a cutoff date afterwhich the ISP must release your name and address (of the subscriber) to the Plaintiff's law firm.  You want to make sure you LAWYER-UP and seek an anonymous settlement BEFORE THIS DATE!  Listen in to this important tip from Attorney Steve® - You CLICK, we DEFEND. For more help find us on the web at attorneysteve.com

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's protected speech was intentional or willful. 4. The deprivation caused an injury or harm to the plaintiff. Additionally, it is important to note that the Ninth Circuit has adopted a four-part test to analyze whether a government action violates the First Amendment: 1. Is the action capable of chilling protected speech or expression? 2. Does the action in fact chill protected speech? 3. Is the action reasonably related to a legitimate penological or governmental interest? 4. Are there alternative means to exercise the protected speech? If the plaintiff can establish these elements, they may prevail in their free speech deprivation case under 42 U.S.C. 1983 in the Ninth Circuit. However, it is essential to consult with an attorney to fully understand and navigate the specific legal requirements in a particular case. For more information visit us at FreeSpeechFirm.com

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 parodist may claim fair use where he or she uses some of the "elements of a prior author's composition to create a new one that, at least in part, comments on that author's works." Id. The original work need not be the sole subject of the parody; the parody "may loosely target an original" as long as the parody "reasonably could be perceived as commenting on the original or criticizing it, to some degree." Id. at 580-81, 583, 114 S.Ct. 1164. That a parody is in bad taste is not relevant to whether it constitutes fair use; "it would be a dangerous undertaking for persons trained only to the law to constitute themselves final judges of the worth of [a work]." Id. at 582-83, 114 S.Ct. 1164 (quoting Bleistein v.Donaldson Lithographing Co., (1903))." If you have a copyright fair use issue, contact us at AttorneySteve.com or call us at (877) 276-5084.

Attorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials - The ITCA based in the Netherlands with worldwide offices With 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 software, or over-assigning licenses (exceeding the scope of entitlements/EULA) call us at (877) 276-5084.  We are a nationwide leader in handling these disputes which are brought as copyright infringement disputes under Federal law.  We have handled companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, Siemens, Ansys, Synopsis, VB Conversion, Vero/Hegagon, Dessault/Solidworks, Autodesk and others.

Attorney Steve® IPTV Defense - Motion Picture Associate Settlement Agreements When 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 your rights and obligations. 1. Future cooperation: Settlement agreements often include provisions outlining future cooperation between the parties involved. These provisions may address matters such as the scope and extent of cooperation required, the timelines for providing assistance or information, and the means of communication required (e.g., in-person meetings, phone calls, email, etc.). It is important to understand these requirements and assess your ability and willingness to meet them. Additionally, you should consider any potential impact future cooperation may have on your personal and professional life. 2. Confidentiality: Settlement agreements typically contain confidentiality clauses, which restrict the disclosure of certain information. This provision aims to protect the privacy and interests of all parties involved. It is crucial to fully comprehend the specifics of the confidentiality clause, including what information is considered confidential, the permitted exceptions for disclosure, and the consequences of violating the confidentiality provisions. Complying with confidentiality requirements is essential for maintaining the integrity of the settlement and protecting the parties' interests involved. For more information visit VondranLegal.com

Attorney Steve® Photo Infringement Essentials - The Editorial License from Stock Photo Agencies like Alamy, iStockPhoto, and Shutterstock Using 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, or infringe on someone's copyright. When it comes to using photographs or other copyrighted materials, it is necessary to obtain proper permissions or licenses from the copyright holder. Failing to do so may potentially lead to a copyright infringement claim, as you mentioned. To avoid such claims, it is advisable to either create your own original content or properly attribute and obtain permission for copyrighted material you wish to use. Additionally, understanding fair use guidelines and seeking advice from a legal professional can help you navigate potential copyright issues. For more help with photo infringement issues or image licensing and clearance email us through this page or call (877) 276-5084.  We have helped nearly a thousand businesses with copyright infringement matters.

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 a crucial federal law that prohibits video tape service providers from disclosing any information related to their customers' rental history. While this law was originally aimed at traditional video rental stores, it has since been amended to include streaming movies. This means that companies are forbidden from selling data that could potentially reveal a customer's movie-watching habits. So next time you settle in to watch your favorite flick, rest easy knowing that your privacy is protected by the VPPA!  If not, call us for a free confidential case analysis.  Visit us at AttorneySteve.com

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.

Attorney Steve® Software Essentials - Hexagon/Vero software piracy pursuits (Visi/Esprit) 2023 Piracy Log When 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 representation, Vondran Legal® is one of the top software compliance defense law firms in the United States having handled nearly 1,000 software/copyright infringement cases. Call us at (877) 276-5084.

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 Plaintiff in these copyright infringement matters.  Listen in as Attorney Steve Vondran discusses how this is used in real life movie litigation. If you received a demand letter or ISP subpoena notice call us at (877) 276-5084 for a free intial consultation, or visit us on the web at AttorneySteve.com.