Worldwide: Media & Entertainment Law

The Third Circuit's reversal in Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment marks a pivotal moment in antitrust law, becoming the first federal appellate court to allow algorithmic price-fixing claims to proceed past dismissal. How does this decision differ from the Ninth Circuit's ruling in Gibson v. Cendyn Group, and what specific allegations about AI-enabled pricing tools proved decisive in establishing a plausible horizontal agreement among Atlantic City casino-hotels?

When a BTS hit single shares its title and core elements with an unreleased demo, the resulting federal copyright lawsuit becomes a critical case study in proving access through digital paper trails, substantial similarity analysis, and supply-chain liability in the modern music industry. The dispute highlights how digital sharing platforms have transformed copyright litigation by generating precise evidence of access, while raising crucial questions about independent creation defenses and the legal respons

The creator economy has evolved from viral videos into a $500 billion industry by 2027, fundamentally reshaping entertainment, advertising, and media. As content creators transition from influencers to filmmakers and brand partners, while traditional studios embrace creator-led content, the legal frameworks governing these relationships must adapt to address complex issues spanning intellectual property, talent representation, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Lee Mendelson Film Productions has launched multiple federal lawsuits against entities including the U.S. Department of the Interior, Heritage Auctions, and gaming companies for unauthorized use of iconic Peanuts music compositions. The cases center on the famous Vince Guaraldi jazz recordings, including "Linus and Lucy" and "O Tannenbaum," used without permission in social media posts and video games. Will these strict liability copyright claims result in substantial damages and set a precedent for protect

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in NRSC v. FEC, combined with FCC Media Bureau guidance, fundamentally alters the landscape of political advertising by eliminating limits on party coordinated expenditures and expanding access to lowest unit charge rates. This development has sparked legal challenges from Democratic lawmakers who argue the FCC's interpretation conflicts with the Communications Act, setting up a critical Fourth Circuit case that could determine the scope of broadcast advertising enti

After 25 years on the air, Oklahoma's public-affairs television program "The Verdict" concludes its remarkable run, marking the end of a quarter-century partnership between Crowe Dunlevy attorney D. Kent Meyers and former Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett. The program, which launched in 2001 with a discussion about the Terry Nichols trial, evolved from a legal-affairs show into a trusted forum for substantive dialogue on law, government, and the issues shaping Oklahoma, featuring political leaders, judges, a

Online gaming platforms have stopped behaving like closed entertainment systems. What began as proprietary, end-user license–governed currency systems has drifted into something closer to financial infrastructure, without ever formally admitting the shift.

In May 2026, many of us watched as Stephen Colbert took his final bow on The Late Show amid controversy. The day after the final episode, he reappeared behind the desk of Only in Monroe...

Copyright termination rights, even those that cannot be exercised for decades, are property of a debtor's bankruptcy estate under section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code, and failing to schedule...