Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Appeals Court Throws Out Olivia De Havilland's Defamation Lawsuit Over 'Feud: Betty And Joan'

"Whether a person portrayed in one of these expressive works is a world-renowned film star - 'a living legend' - or a person no one knows, she or he does not own history," said the unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel. "Nor does she or he have the legal right to control, dictate, approve, disapprove, or veto the creator' portrayal of actual people."



Article source here:Arts Journal

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