Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

sitcom show rights?

Can I be legally sued if I decide to rent out a venue for a weekend to show old re-runs of a popular sitcom no longer on air by using my own purchased dvd's??


Asked on 2/26/09, 4:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Keith E. Cooper Keith E. Cooper, Esq.

Re: sitcom show rights?

Yes. The DVDs you bought are for private home use only, and may not be shown in public.

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Answered on 3/05/09, 9:16 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: sitcom show rights?

Yes. This is a "public performance" for which you have not purchased the rights.

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Answered on 2/26/09, 4:38 pm


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