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NOTE: Course offerings change. Classes offered this semester may not be offered in future semesters.278.75 sec. 1 - Entertainment Law: TV and Film (Fall 2011)
Instructor: Paul S. Marchegiani
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Units: 3
Meeting Time: M 6:25-9:05
Meeting Location: 240
Course Start: August 29, 2011
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49871
This course will introduce students to the day-to-day practice of entertainment law in the television and film context. Through a combination of lectures, prominent industry guest speakers, case studies, and mock negotiations, students will explore (i) the legal and regulatory framework that guides the TV and film industry, (ii) the genesis and structure of the various TV and film deals, (iii) the best practices for negotiating a successful entertainment agreement, and (iv) the industry trends and technological innovations that are keeping Hollywood on its toes.
Due to the use of simulation exercises throughout the semester and the need to determine members of the class as soon as possible, the usual provisions of "Drop/Add" do not apply. All interested students, whether enrolled or on the wait list, must attend the first session at which time enrollment will be confirmed.
INSTRUCTOR: Paul Marchegiani serves as Counsel, Legal Affairs for NBCUniversal in Los Angeles, where he has drafted and negotiated hundreds of television talent, licensing, brand integration, and digital media agreements for the NBC, USA, Syfy, Bravo, and Oxygen television networks, as well as for Universal Media Studios. Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Paul litigated intellectual property, breach of contract, and securities cases for five years at Orrick and Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco. Mr. Marchegiani holds a B.A and B.Mus. from Northwestern University ('00), and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law ('03).
Prerequisites:
Intro to Intellectual Property or Copyright Law.
Exam Notes: P+
Course Category: Intellectual Property and Technology Law
This course is cross-listed in the following categories:
Advocacy Skills Courses
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
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Readers:
A reader will be used in this class.
Books:
Required Books are in blue
- Hollywood Dealmaking
Dina Appleton, Daniel Yankelevits,
Publisher: Allworth Press
ISBN: 9781581156713
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: To Be Determined - This Business of Film
Paula Landry, Stephen R. Greenwald,
Publisher: Lone Eagle
ISBN: 9780823099894
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: 11.17
Note: prices are sampled from internet bookstores. Ned's prices are unavailable at this time. - This business of television
Howard Blumenthal and Oliver R. Goodenough
Publisher: New York : BillBoard Books, c2006.
ISBN: 9780823077632
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: 18.11
Note: prices are sampled from internet bookstores. Ned's prices are unavailable at this time.
