Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

Body-positive influencer and content creator Molly Tranchin, known online as “FashionVeggie,” filed a complaint on June 9, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against intimate apparel company EBY Inc., alleging that the company used artificial intelligence to alter and distribute an explicit version of her promotional content without her consent that raises important questions about the extent to which companies may modify creator content.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, examining their marketing practices targeting New Yorkers. The probe focuses on allegations of false and deceptive advertising tactics, particularly those directed at young adults, including undisclosed influencer marketing and fictitious depictions of profitable wagers.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms, examining their marketing and advertising practices targeting city residents. The inquiry focuses on potentially deceptive tactics used by platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, with particular concern for marketing directed at young people and allegations of undisclosed influencer marketing.

Marvel Studios' ad agency faces a substantial fine for unauthorized outdoor advertising in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter during Comic-Con. The incident highlights the complex regulatory landscape marketers must navigate when deploying non-traditional advertising campaigns in public spaces, where local permit requirements and enforcement actions can result in significant financial penalties.

Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Nick Brown, discusses his transition from private practice to the business side of sports, sharing insights on overseeing operations for an ownership group with franchises spanning multiple professional leagues. The conversation explores the skills that shaped his career, the unique challenges of working in a multi-team sports organization, and the evolving legal and business landscape of professional sports.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has filed a confidential Form 10 registration statement with the SEC to separate its New York Knicks and New York Rangers franchises into two distinct publicly traded companies. The proposed spin-off aims to provide each organization with enhanced strategic and financial flexibility, a more defined business focus, and clearer investment characteristics.

When Wayfair faced a CIPA lawsuit over tracking pixels allegedly sharing user browsing data with six social media platforms, the company deployed nearly a dozen creative legal defenses—from encryption arguments to First Amendment claims. The court systematically rejected almost every theory, yet Wayfair secured dismissal of one claim for an unexpected reason that had nothing to do with the merits.

A California federal court dismissed privacy claims brought by a self-proclaimed online privacy tester who visited a workers' compensation insurance website without entering personal information.

When a domain registrant incorporates a world-famous trademark into their web address, claiming to describe a legitimate service may not provide legal protection. A Ninth Circuit ruling in Smith v. Airbnb demonstrates how courts evaluate cybersquatting claims under the ACPA, examining the boundaries of nominative fair use and the limits of safe harbor defenses when famous brands are embedded in domain names.

Taylor Swift faces a trademark dispute over her album title "The Life of a Showgirl" with performer Maren Flagg, who holds a 12-year registration for "Confessions of a Showgirl." The case centers on reverse confusion claims and whether Swift's global fame could overwhelm Flagg's earlier trademark rights, raising questions about brand dilution and the commercial impact of similar marks in the entertainment industry.

When Taylor Swift released her album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' she faced a trademark infringement lawsuit from Maren Flagg, who claimed the title violated her registered trademark CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL. The case explores the critical boundary between artistic expression and commercial trademark use, particularly when musical artists transform album releases into merchandise-driven business ventures.

The State of Colorado has taken a notable step in reshaping how creative businesses can be structured and financed with the introduction of the Colorado Artist Company Act (SB26 133).