In the Ninth Circuit, it has become increasingly difficult to get copyright infringement cases arising from film and TV productions dismissed due to lack of substantial similarity at the motion to dismiss stage. Even summary judgments have become more difficult to obtain, and the disparate treatment that judges are according to these cases has serious First Amendment implications. How did we get here, and what strategies are people using to deal with this issue? Is there a split between federal circuits? Are there other quick ways out of these cases?

Moderator:

• David Aronoff, Partner, Fox Rothschild 

Panelists:

• Bob Gale, Film, Television, and Theater Producer and Expert Witness
• Zazi Pope, Mediator and Former Senior VP/Deputy General Counsel, Warner Bros. Entertainment

CLE credits are available. Please note there is a cost to attend.