Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

The Supreme Court's decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment addresses a fundamental question about internet service provider liability: when does knowledge of customer infringement cross the line into legal responsibility?

A recent survey of over 300 gallery professionals reveals a striking disconnect in the art world: while galleries increasingly adopt AI for operational tasks, the market remains deeply skeptical of AI-generated artwork.

The Tenth Circuit's decision in Whyte Monkee Productions v. Netflix affirms fair use protection for Tiger King's documentary use of copyrighted funeral footage, clarifying that transformative secondary works need not...

Communications providers are receiving automated solicitations claiming to identify deficiencies in their FCC Robocall Mitigation Database filings, but responding without legal counsel could create serious compliance risks.

The Federal Communications Commission faces mounting pressure to classify interconnected VoIP services as Title II telecommunications services, a move the industry has resisted for two decades.

The CommLaw Group announces a strategic return to its founding principles, emphasizing practical legal counsel, alternative fee arrangements, and responsible AI integration through its Collaborative Vigilance approach.

On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that a state-law negligent hiring claim against a freight broker is not preempted by the Federal Aviation...

If you are starting a hospitality business and want to sell beer, you will need to understand the ins and outs of obtaining a beer permit.

Explore critical insights across multiple sectors including Middle East construction challenges amid regional conflict, the intersection of financial reporting valuations and tax compliance, large-scale financial remediation strategies for overdraft fee disputes, and strategic healthcare real estate investment forecasts for 2026. These analyses examine how geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving market dynamics shape business decisions and operational strategies.

Immersive, venue-based adaptations of film and TV franchises are creating unsettled legal questions about copyright classification, rights grants, and compensation structures. Using The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere as an example, this analysis explores whether these spatial experiences constitute mere exhibition or transformative derivative works, and examines the implications for legacy IP, talent rights, guild obligations, and the emergence of immersive entertainment as a distinct distribution window.

Litigation Counsel Eric Sefton explores the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated celebrity likenesses, examining how trademark law, rights of publicity, copyright protections, and emerging state legislation intersect to address unauthorized digital replicas. The article provides practical guidance for protecting celebrity names, voices, images, and likenesses in an era of rapidly advancing generative AI technology.

As AI reshapes the advertising technology landscape, three fundamental shifts are redefining how companies allocate digital ad spend. With nearly one in three U.S. digital ad dollars flowing to connected TV and premium video, the industry is moving beyond surface-level AI integration toward strategic deployment that drives measurable outcomes and margin optimization.