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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 DAMAGESStatutory damages of 1-10k.LEVEL TWO DAMAGESThese 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 DAMAGESIf 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 

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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. 

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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 AllegationsIf 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.  

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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 complianceVondran 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   

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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® discussesThanks for listening!!

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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.

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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. 

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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.   

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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. 

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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 REMEDIESIn 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.

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