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Comment on Brief History of RoP by JTGSocial.Com Blog - ‘Whitney Houston Og’ Weed Pulled From Pot Store Shelves

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:31:12 +0000

[...] is deceased, a prominent trademark attorney said the shop was probably violating the singer’s right of publicity, which protects the commercial use of celebrities without their, or their estate’s, [...]

Comment on Brief History of RoP by Pot Shop Peddles 'Whitney Houston Og' Weed, Then It's Gone | USA Press

Pot Shop Peddles 'Whitney Houston Og' Weed, Then It's Gone | USA Press — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:54:15 +0000

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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:50:45 +0000

Comment on When losing isn’t losing at all: Marilyn Monroe Estate acquires rights to Shaw Family Archives images by Jason Kennedy

Jason Kennedy — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:03:45 +0000

Lee Strasberg (Marilyn’s acting coach) and Dr. Marianne Kris (Marilyn’s psychiatrist) ended up on Marilyn’s last “WILL” (drafted January 14, 1961). They received the largest and most important parts of Marilyn’s Estate after her suspicious death. The ethical standards that are in place today describe the relationship between Teacher and Student and Psychiatrist and Patient. And in clear legal terms it is unethical for people in positions of authority to accept gifts, gratuities or favors that might appear or appear to influence professional decisions or action. It is also unethical to act in a manner that goes beyond the bounds of professional behavior (i.e. attempting to claim Marilyn as a family member). The very fact that these two people are on that “WILL” is a breach of ethical standards that would never hold up in any court today. Both Lee Strasberg and Dr. Marianne Kris should have immediately removed themselves from that “WILL”. In no uncertain terms it is clear that both Lee Strasberg and Dr. Marianne Kris violated their professional relationship with Marilyn. I will publically and personally hold Anna Strasberg/Lee Strasberg Theatre and Acting Institute/Authentic Brands Group/ and the Anna Freud Center in breach of Professional Ethical Standards until Marilyn Monroe’s Estate is returned to Berniece Miracle, who is the rightful heir to Marilyn’s Estate.

Comment on Statutes by The CMO Site - Keith Dawson - Facebook 'Sponsored Stories' Faces California Legal Challenge

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:28:16 +0000

[...] Story based on an action by a user living in California — perhaps by any user living in a state with a Right of Publicity law. (They number 19 at present, plus 28 states granting such a right by common [...]

Comment on PETA launches new ad featuring Michelle Obama without First Lady’s permission by Right Of Publicity » Benetton’s “unhate” campaign could be more than just a publicity stunt

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:10:02 +0000

[...] All of this reminds me of a post I wrote about PETA’s advertising antics: http://rightofpublicity.com/peta-launches-new-ad-featuring-michelle-obama-without-first-ladys-permis... [...]

Comment on Chef Gordon Ramsay, singer Bette Midler, and Acura’s Season of Reason campaign by An Analysis Of Acura’s “Season of Reason” Advertising Campaign | BootLeg Betty

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:45:00 +0000

[...] I can’t help commenting on Acura’s “Season of Reason” advertising campaign featuring chef Gordon Ramsay and singerBette Midler. YouTube clip of Gordon Ramsay in Acura Season of Reason [...]

Comment on Infringements in Disguise: are Halloween costume knock-offs fooling any one? by jfaber

jfaber — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:15:25 +0000

And not but a few weeks after these postings on Elton John and the “Rocket Man” wig, I see an advertisement (I think for satellite radio) featuring Elton John’s Rocket Man, in which the man and woman in the car discuss one of the lyric lines in the song. Elton, you have a claim here, I do believe.

Comment on Infringements in Disguise: are Halloween costume knock-offs fooling any one? by jfaber

jfaber — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:26:59 +0000

Interesting. Of course, the wig looks like Elton John, and the song ties back to Elton John even if others have covered it.

Comment on Infringements in Disguise: are Halloween costume knock-offs fooling any one? by jfaber

jfaber — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:26:16 +0000

That’s not exactly right, but thanks for the post. Among various considerations is the fact that both Elton John and Simon Cowell are both still alive. I welcome further postings on this topic.