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Donald R. Simon, Esq.

Publications:

 

Big Media: Its Effect on the Marketplace of Ideas and How to Slow the Urge to Merge (published at John Marshall Journal of Computer & Information Law, Vol. 20, pg. 247 (Winter 2002))

 

Cited as authority in: James E. Michel, Embarking on Its Most Extensive Review of Media Ownership: The FCC's Endeavor to Create a Happy Medium (published at Loyola Consumer Law Review, Vol. 15, pg. 249 (2003))

 

Cited as authority in: Waseem Karim, The Privacy Implications of Personal Locators: Why You Should Think Twice Before Voluntarily Availing Yourself to GPS Monitoring (published at Washington University Journal of Law and Policy, Vol. 14, pg. 485 (2004))

 

Cited as authority in: W. LaNelle Owens, Inequities on the Air: The FCC Media Ownership Rules--Encouraging Economic Efficiency and Disregarding the Needs of Minorities (published at Howard Law Journal, Vol. 47, pg. 1056 (Spring 2004))

 

Cited as authority in: David C. Adkins, Right to Privacy?: Why the Private Facts Tort Cannot Coexist with the First Amendment (published at University of North Carolina First Amendment Law Review, Vol. 2, pg. 349 (2004))

 

Cited as authority in: Sarah La Voi, The Value of Recoding Within Reason: A Review of Justin Hughes' "Recoding Intellectual Property and Overlooked Audience Interests" (published at DePaul-LCA Journal of Art & Entertainment Law, Vol. 142, pg. 171 (Spring 2004))

 

Cited as authority in: Robert W. McChesney, The Problem of the Media: U.S. Communications Politics in the 21st Century, pg. 237 (Monthly Review Press 2004)

 

Cited as authority in: Claudine Pease-Wingenter, Efficiency Versus Validity: The Dilemma of the INDOPCO Regulations (published at U of Houston Law Center No. 2007-S-01: http://ssrn.com/abstract=942128 (November 2006))

 

Fix and Tell: The Sotheby’s/Christie’s Antitrust Scandal and Proposed Changes to Illinois Art Auction Law (published at DePaul-LCA Journal of Art & Entertainment Law, Vol. 12, pg. 269 (Fall 2002))

 

Frequently Asked Questions: General Advertising Law Policies (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (May 6, 2003))

 

Annotating the News: Journalism, Big Media, and Antitrust Law (published at MediaReform.Net (June 11, 2003))

 

Music Licensing (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (June 16, 2003))

 

The Works-Made-For-Hire Pitfall; Fax and Opinion (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (July 9, 2003))

 

The SAG/AFTRA Merger: A Union of Strength Against Big Media (published at Screen Magazine, July 21-8, 2003, at 23)

 

Using "New;" As Seen on TV (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (Aug. 3, 2003))

 

Distribution: The Fine Print (published at Screen Magazine, Aug. 18-24, 2003, at 20-1)

 

Update: Fax & Opinion, Pt. II (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (Sept. 5, 2003))

 

Rights Clearance Issues for the Advertiser and Ad Agency, Part I (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (Oct. 7, 2003))

 

Happily Ever After: Tips For Protecting Your Screenplay (published at Screen Magazine, Oct. 13-27, 2003, at 20)

 

Rights Clearance Issues for the Advertiser and Ad Agency, Part II (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (Nov. 4, 2003))

 

An Overview of Rights Clearance Issues for the Advertiser and Ad Agency (published at Screen Magazine, Nov. 17-30, 2003, at 21)

 

Rights Clearance Issues for the Advertiser and Ad Agency, Part III (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (Dec. 6, 2003))

 

Minimizing Rights Clearance Risks for the Advertiser and Ad Agency (published at Screen Magazine, Dec. 29, 2003, at 19)

 

Rights Clearance Issues for the Advertiser and Ad Agency, Part IV (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (Feb. 10, 2004))

 

A Crash Course in Music Licensing (published at Screen Magazine, Feb. 23, 2004, at 23)

 

The Business of a Band: Business Considerations for the Working Musician (published at Down Beat, March 2004, at 80)

 

The Advertising Industry’s Top Ten Legal Issues for 2004 as Reported by Advertising Age Magazine (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (Mar. 8, 2004))

 

Helpful Guidelines on How Artists Can Protect Themselves (published at Billboard, March 13, 2004, at 9)

 

Legislative Update: SB 870 (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (Apr. 6, 2004))

 

The ERA Self-Regulatory Program (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (May 7, 2004))

 

Inc. or LLC?  Which One is Right For Me? (published at Screen Magazine, May 31, 2004, at 12)

 

9th Circuit Looking Closely At Billboards (published at J.A.A.F. E-news Line (June 23, 2004))

 

Beyond Borders: Striking an International Film Distribution Deal (published at Screen Magazine, Sept. 20, 2004, at 12)

 

Corporate Accountability: A Summary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (published at LegalZoom.com (October 22, 2004))

 

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble: Trademarking Your Catch Phrase (published at LegalZoom.com (October 22, 2004))

 

Should Celebrities Incorporate? (published at LegalZoom.com (October 22, 2004))

 

How the Federal Indie Film Tax Break Works (published at Screen Magazine, November 15, 2004, at 27)

 

Freelancers vs. Employees: Watching Out For Hidden Liabilities (published at Screen Magazine, April 18, 2005, at 17)

 

Update: State Legislature Makes Changes to the Film Tax Credit (published at Screen Magazine, June 13, 2005, at 8)

 

Dealing With Unsolicited Idea Submissions (published at Screen Magazine, March 6, 2006, at 25)

 

Dare To Compare: The Risks of Comparative Advertising Campaigns (published at Screen Magazine, June 17, 2006, at 17)

 

From Beyond The Grave: The Right Of Publicity (published at Screen Magazine, http://www.screenmag.tv/shorttake.aspx?stid=1383 (September 4, 2006))

 

Speaking of the Super Bowl: Television Advertising After "The Incident" (published at Screen Magazine, December 25, 2006, at 19)

 

Your Rights Under Non-Competition Agreements (published at Screen Magazine, December 10, 2007, at 22)

 

Internet Exclusives:

 

Copyright Law 101

 

The Importance of a Band Partnership Agreement

 

 

 

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