Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

The Federal Communications Commission has released a draft order proposing to eliminate the longstanding National Television Audience Reach Cap, which currently prevents entities from owning broadcast TV stations reaching more than 39% of U.S. households. This potential regulatory shift would replace the bright-line ownership limit with case-by-case public interest reviews of individual transactions, fundamentally changing how broadcast consolidation is evaluated in today's evolving media landscape.

Major League Baseball's All-Star Game logos and branding represent a sophisticated trademark strategy that extends far beyond the field. From specially designed annual logos featuring location-specific graphics to protected acronyms and classic baseball phrases, MLB demonstrates how comprehensive intellectual property protection creates valuable assets across merchandise, broadcasting, and brand identity.

RSL Media has introduced the Human Consent Standard, a machine-readable protocol allowing individuals to declare whether AI systems may use their creative works, identity, likeness, voice, characters, or marks. While endorsed by major entertainment industry figures and organizations, the voluntary standard's effectiveness depends on pending federal legislation like the NO FAKES Act, voluntary adoption by AI developers, and its ability to withstand contractual pressures that could undermine its protective fu

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).

Anthony discusses how artificial intelligence streamlines restaurant operations while also introducing significant legal risks regarding intellectual property, data privacy, and hiring biases.

Hotel performance tests have come under renewed scrutiny as upper-upscale and luxury hotels face economic challenges from global geopolitical unrest. This article examines the core elements of hotel performance tests in management agreements and provides strategic guidance for hotel operators navigating potential test failures. Understanding the two-prong structure, cure rights, and applicable exceptions becomes critical when operating performance faces continued headwinds.

The hotel industry in 2026 faces a critical inflection point where technology investment alone no longer guarantees competitive advantage. As AI adoption accelerates, sustainability mandates tighten, and traveler behaviors shift amid economic uncertainty, the defining factor becomes whether hotels have transformed their technology into meaningful guest experiences. This analysis explores how hospitality brands can bridge the gap between technological capability and customer-centric innovation.

The Federal Communications Commission has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia over allegations of illegal "payola" practices, where musical artists performed at station events for free or reduced compensation in exchange for favorable airtime without proper disclosure to listeners. This enforcement action reinforces the FCC's longstanding requirement that broadcasters must disclose when content has been paid for and identify who provided the consideration.

RSL Media has introduced the Human Consent Standard, a machine-readable protocol allowing individuals to declare whether AI systems may use their creative works, identity, likeness, voice, characters, or marks. While endorsed by major entertainment industry figures and organizations, the voluntary standard's effectiveness depends on pending federal legislation like the NO FAKES Act, voluntary adoption by AI developers, and its ability to withstand contractual pressures that could undermine its protective fu

The Federal Communications Commission has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia over allegations of illegal payola practices, where musical artists performed at station events for free or reduced compensation in exchange for favorable airplay without proper disclosure to listeners. This enforcement action reinforces the FCC's longstanding requirement that broadcasters must disclose when content has been paid for and identify who provided the consideration.