| 1 | Media Country Q&A tool This tool enables subscribers to search the Country Q&A in the Media multi-jurisdictional guide by question and jurisdiction. Simply select the questions and the jurisdictions that you are interested in and click the "submit" button. Please note that the law stated dates for each jurisdiction covered may not be the same. To check the law stated dates for each jurisdiction, please visit the individual article. | Articles | -- |
| 2 | Media: editorial | Articles | -- |
| 3 | Media and Communications: editorial | Articles | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 4 | Mobile Marketing: What Companies Need to Know A practical guide for companies on the use of mobile marketing, focusing on how best to comply with the evolving patchwork of regulations in an increasingly connected marketplace. | Articles | 29-Jun-2010 |
| 5 | Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet An Article discussing the factors that US courts consider in determining whether a foreign company's website may subject it to personal jurisdiction in the US. | Articles | 06-Jul-2010 |
| 6 | Piracy and illegal file-sharing: UK and US legal and ... This article examines the piracy problems that have occurred in the online music, film, television, video-games and e-publishing industries, and the key legal, commercial and educational solutions that rights-holders in the UK and US have used to tackle these. | Articles | 14-Jul-2010 |
| 7 | Net neutrality An article about net neutrality and internet traffic management setting out the current approaches to regulation in the US, EU and UK. | Articles | 15-Jul-2010 |
| 8 | Online Behavioral Advertising: Trends and Developments Online behavioral advertising programs, which target consumers based on their interests and preferences, have recently faced enhanced scrutiny from consumer advocates and regulators. This article explores the evolving legal and self-regulatory landscape of online behavioral advertising, and outlines key practical considerations for companies. | Articles | 24-Jun-2011 |
| 9 | L'Oréal v eBay: good news for brand owners In a decision that will come as a relief for brand owners, the European Court of Justice has found that eBay can be held to account for infringing activity taking place on its online marketplace, after L'Oréal brought proceedings against eBay and a number of its users for trade mark infringement for the sale of infringing and counterfeit products on eBay's online auction site (L'Oréal v eBay, C-324/09). | Articles | 28-Jul-2011 |
| 10 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Argentina ... A Q&A guide to media law in Argentina. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 11 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Australia ... A Q&A guide to media law in Australia. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 12 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Austria ... A Q&A guide to media law in Austria. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 13 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Belgium ... A Q&A guide to media law in Belgium. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 14 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Canada ... A Q&A guide to media law in Canada. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 15 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Czech ... A Q&A guide to media law in the Czech Republic. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 16 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in France ... A Q&A guide to media law in France. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 17 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Germany ... A Q&A guide to media law in Germany. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 18 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Hungary ... A Q&A guide to media law in Hungary. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 19 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in India: overview A Q&A guide to media law in India. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 20 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Ireland ... A Q&A guide to media law in Ireland. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 21 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Italy: overview A Q&A guide to media law in Italy. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 22 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Japan ... A Q&A guide to media law in Japan. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 23 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Norway ... A Q&A guide to media law in Norway. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 24 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Poland ... A Q&A guide to media law in Poland. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 25 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in South Korea ... A Q&A guide to media law in South Korea. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 26 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Spain ... A Q&A guide to media law in Spain. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 27 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Sweden ... A Q&A guide to media law in Sweden. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 28 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Switzerland ... A Q&A guide to media law in Switzerland. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 29 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in The ... A Q&A guide to media law in The Netherlands. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 30 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Turkey ... A Q&A guide to media law in Turkey. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 31 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in UK (England ... A Q&A guide to media law in the UK (England and Wales). The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 32 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Ukraine ... A Q&A guide to media law in Ukraine. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 33 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in United States ... A Q&A guide to media law in the United States. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 34 | Media: Editorial | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 35 | Media: Romania A Q&A guide to media law in Romania. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 36 | Tax reliefs in the media industry in multiple jurisdictions This table provides a brief overview of tax reliefs in the fields of film-making, making TV programmes, making video games, and the music industry, in 26 jurisdictions. This table has been derived from the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. See www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. Each individual entry in this table links to the relevant question in the country-specific Q&A. Please note that in many jurisdictions, such as Germany, public funding will be available. | Articles | 01-Sep-2011 |
| 37 | Generic Top-level Domain (gTLD) Expansion An overview of the new generic top-level domain (gTLD) expansion program, as approved by the Board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The program allows public and private organizations to register any term to the right of the dot, such as, .canon, .luxury or .bank. | Articles | 21-Sep-2011 |
| 38 | Creating and Implementing Employee Social Media Policies ... An expert Q&A with Bettina (Betsy) Plevan of Proskauer Rose LLP on minimizing the risks associated with improper and inappropriate use of social media in the workplace and creating an appropriate social media policy. | Articles | 27-Oct-2011 |
| 39 | Google Books settlement: reading in the last chance saloon? This article provides an overview of recent developments in the US Google books case. (Free access.) | Articles | 08-Nov-2011 |
| 40 | Webinar: Marketing and Advertising Through Social Media On December 7, 2011, Practical Law Company, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company presented Marketing and Advertising Through Social Media: Key Legal Issues and Strategies for In-house Counsel, a one hour webinar providing guidance for in-house counsel on publicizing customer endorsements, running promotions and managing user-generated content through social media. Access the recorded webinar here. Click here to download webinar slides | Articles | 08-Dec-2011 |
| 41 | Expert Q&A on Copyright in the Cloud: Online Storage ... An expert Q&A with Jeffrey D. Neuburger and Maureen E. Garde of Proskauer Rose LLP on the growth of cloud-based platforms for storing and distributing digital content, referred to as “lockers,” and the copyright issues raised by these services. | Articles | 01-Apr-2012 |
| 42 | Webinar: Strategies for Protecting Copyrights and Trademarks ... On October 24, 2012, Practical Law Company, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Copyright Clearance Center presented Strategies for Protecting Copyrights and Trademarks Online, a webinar on steps a company can take to address the risks of online copyright and trademark infringement and counterfeiting. You can access the recorded webinar here (registration required to view recorded webinar). You can download the webinar slides by clicking the PDF link below. | Articles | 24-Oct-2012 |
| 43 | Expert Q&A on ABC v. Aereo and Copyright Public ... An expert Q&A with Daniel L. Brenner of Hogan Lovells US LLP on the US District Court for the Southern District of New York's opinion in American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. v. Aereo, Inc., its impact on the television industry and its implications for the application of copyright law to new methods of online distribution and performance. | Articles | 30-Oct-2012 |
| 44 | Expert Q&A on Online Piracy Post-SOPA and PIPA An expert Q&A with Andrew P. Bridges of Fenwick & West LLP on key questions in the debate about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), from the perspective of SOPA and PIPA opponents. | Articles | 25-Jan-2013 |
| 45 | Expert Q&A on Social Media and Employment Litigation ... An expert Q&A with Timothy P. Harkness and Dana L. Post of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP on the ethical considerations involved in using social media to communicate with or gather information about a plaintiff employee, former employee or applicant in employment litigation. | Articles | 23-Apr-2013 |
| 46 | Broadcasting, media and entertainment law in Brazil: overview A Q&A guide to media law in Brazil. The country-specific Q&A looks at the following sectors: Film. TV (broadcast and internet). Publishing. Video games. Music. Sport. In each section, the Q&A guide considers a number of issues, such as a sector overview (including major companies, recent trends, and main trade bodies/associations, regulation and classification, legal protection and contractual structures, and areas of litigation). To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Media Country Q&A tool. This Q&A guide is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to media law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/media-mjg. | Articles | 01-May-2013 |