Overview of G&G Closed Circuit Events Boxing Piracy Cases

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Receiving a demand letter from G&G Closed Circuit Events, Inc. for illegally broadcasting a commercial pay-per-view boxing event is a serious matter that requires immediate attention. G&G Closed Circuit Events is a company, similar to Joe Hand Promotions, that holds exclusive commercial distribution rights for certain sports broadcasts, including boxing and mixed martial arts events. The demand letter will usually detail the specific event that your restaurant allegedly broadcasted without a proper commercial license. The letter often includes:

• The date and time of the event.
• Information about how G&G obtained evidence of the unauthorized broadcast (such as through an investigator who visited your establishment).
• Claims under the Federal Communications Act (FCA), specifically sections 605 and 553, which prohibit unauthorized reception and exhibition of cable or satellite signals.

Defending Against the Allegations

If you choose to contest the claims, you’ll need to hire an attorney experienced in handling these types of cases. Possible defenses might include:

• Proving that you had a valid commercial license at the time of the broadcast.
• Demonstrating that the broadcast was unintentional (though this can be difficult to prove).
• Arguing that the event was broadcast by mistake, perhaps by a third-party contractor without your knowledge or consent.

However, courts tend to be strict in these cases, as the unauthorized interception of PPV signals is usually considered intentional and difficult to "accidentally" accomplish.