 Rich asks : I want to use the song "Forever Young"
in a family video about my son. My research says it
was written by Bob Dylan and recorded by Joan Baez,
The Pretenders and Rod Stewart. Stewart made multiple
versions of the song, one of them is the one I wish to
use. Who do I need to get permission from 1) if I
use a specific recorded version or 2) if I have
someone sing it? This seems like a simple question,
but in looking at its history there have been disputes
over this song. Thanks as always. BTW, I have found
many photo shows and videos done by regular folks
using this song... does that set any kind of
precedence?
Jack asks:
Hi Gordon & Brian:
(Part I)
When our local CBS affiliate wants to recap a football
game broadcast on ESPN, do they have to get permission
to use that footage from ESPN? Alternatively, does
ESPN have to clear the rights with the small-town
local news station who taped the bench clearing brawl
at a minor league A-ball game with the station? It
seems like a simply YES, but it seems like it would be
impossible to stay legal and get what you want out in
time! Does this fall under news being a fair use?
(Part II)
So (depending on your answer), even if they don't need
permission since they're giving news, how does the
Letterman Show get away with taking footage from Larry
King and making a joke against King by taking
something he said out of context and putting it with
another clip he said on the show?
Pete asks : I came across the Law & Video Podcast
website last week and have been enjoying listening to
your archived podcast. You do a great job and I’m look
forward to listening to new shows.
I have been asked to do a video shoot for an Arborist
on removing a tree from a residential property. The
owner of the property has agreed to sign a release
allowing the video production to take place. My
question is do I need to get a wavier from the
adjoining houses in the neighborhood since their
properties will be in the background? Also is a city
permit required when the shooting is taken on private
property?
Thank you
Pete
Gary asks: can you elaborate on the importance of
getting permission for the use of items that appear in
films. I've heard of product placement but I didn't
know it could infringe on copyrights. If characters in
a film are all sitting around drinking Pepsi do we
have to get Pepsi's permission to use the bottle? What
if stuff just appears in the background, like someone
loading up their shopping bag with Cheeto's and Cocoa
Puffs? Do we need releases for that too?
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