Writings by Anthony R. Caruso

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Paying For A Passion: Finding Investors For Your Next Entertainment Endeavor

Recording an album, shooting a movie, publishing a book – whatever the pursuit, one of the most crucial elements is finding investors to fund it. Finding investors, taking advantage of various funding outlets and researching available capital for entertainment deals are significant parts of working in the business, and knowing how to secure what you need […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 15, 2015

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American Idol or American Puppet? What contestants don't realize about record deals

It doesn’t take a business major to sign up for American Idol or pursue a career as a musician, just a bevy of talent and a wealth of ambition. That’s why performers – including those who attain their contracts through competitive television shows such as American Idol – often find themselves stuck in oppressive contracts and hungry […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 13, 2015

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Sued for defamation? Try going with the "ditzy defense"

Just so everyone is clear: No, microwaves do not zap the nutrition out of food. But that assertion in the movie”American Hustle” has spawned a defamation lawsuit, and, in turn, what has been referred to as “the ditzy defense.” The microwave that sparked a lawsuit In the 2013 film a character played by Jennifer Lawrence, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 6, 2015

Similarities With Movie Villain Drive Russian Tycoon To Threaten Lawsuit

Sergei Polonsky, a property tycoon, has threatened to sue 20th Century Fox for $1 billion because of a recently-released movie villain’s notable similarities to himself. He’s not making them up either. The main villain the in the Russian-language rework “Neulovimye” (Uncatchable) is named Sergei Polyansky. The character is a wealthy businessman, according to the Moscow […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 1, 2015

Don't Pull A TufAmerica & Sue When You Don't Have The Right To

How about making a song that samples Mike D and Ad-Rock’s probably exuberant reactions after the judge threw out TufAmerica’s lawsuit against them? The Beastie Boys’ landmark 1989 album Paul’s Boutique made pretty heavy use of samples, and did so without permission. While the music from the album is considered revolutionary, the methods used to […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 30, 2015

So, What Are NFL Scouts Looking For Anyway?

The NFL Scouting Combine is a crucial opportunity for teams to get a look at the players who intend to make the leap from college to the professional level, and NFL scouts are looking at things most people wouldn’t even consider. Though the NFL Combine is over, various evaluations are ongoing leading up to the […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 26, 2015

Will 'Blurred Lines' Lawsuit Change Music?

The family members of the late Marvin Gaye seem as though they’re not quite as happy as they should be following a victorious copyright infringement suit over Robin Thicke and Pharrell’s hit song “Blurred Lines”. Rumors have been swirling regarding the outcome of the lawsuit, which has many experts worried that the concept of copyright in music […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 24, 2015

Have You Been Wondering If The Wonderlic Matters In The NFL?

Getting into the NFL takes a few skills: Outstanding 40-yard dash time? Check. Have a large enough hand to grip the ball securely? Check. Now, answer the question, “Which one of these pairs of shapes is made up of duplicates?” Wait. What? Playing football, or playing it well at least, is about intelligence as much as it is […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 19, 2015

Why Is The NFL Calling Foul On Leaks During The Tampering Window?

If you’re at all aware of the NFL, then you’ve probably heard about the myriad deals that were leaked before the free agency period began, during the short window when teams are allowed to speak with players’ agents, but before professional football contracts can be signed. You may have also heard that the league is […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 17, 2015

What Makes A Futures Contract So Special?

A variety of contract most often reserved for the depths of NFL news has made waves recently due to an international flair which has led to the question: What is a futures contract and why do teams use it? The NFL will be getting an Australian infusion next season, at least briefly, with the arrival of […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 9, 2015

NFL Scouting Combine: Worth It?

The annual NFL Scouting Combine is the the most important job interview you’ll ever have. A culmination of each year’s collective scouting efforts, the NFL Scouting Combine is an invitation-only event wherein recruits are given the chance to show off their physical and mental abilities one last time before the draft. The televised event has […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 2, 2015

How Three Artists Resolved A Copyright Conflict With Ease

Recently, a rising Grammy-winning artist’s hit single made the news rounds as it was found to be derivative of a prior work. While this copyright conflict case ended amicably, it doesn’t always play out this way. During the writing process for Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” the song’s similarities with Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne’s […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

February 25, 2015

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