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Copyrightability And Infringement: A Look At Responses To Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI is reshaping the entertainment industry, raising critical questions about copyright ownership of AI-generated works, the legality of training models on copyrighted materials, and whether existing laws adequately protect artists. This analysis examines landmark cases like Thaler v. Perlmutter, explores the fair use debate surrounding AI training datasets, and reviews emerging state and federal legislation designed to safeguard creative rights in an AI-driven landscape.
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Holland & Knight
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Protect College Sports Act Leaves Major Issues Unresolved
The Protect College Sports Act is advancing through the US Senate, but critical questions remain unresolved that could fundamentally reshape college athletics. While the legislation addresses conference realignment and antitrust concerns, it leaves three pivotal issues undecided: whether student-athletes should be classified as employees, how Title IX applies to revenue-sharing payments, and whether international athletes on F-1 visas can legally receive such payments.
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Jones Walker
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UMG v. DistroKid: When AI Becomes A Consumer Protection Issue
Universal Music Group's lawsuit against DistroKid raises a critical question about AI disclosure in consumer markets: when does the use of artificial intelligence become material information that must be disclosed to consumers? The case centers on allegations that DistroKid distributed mass-generated AI music while creating the impression it was created by legitimate human artists, potentially violating existing consumer protection laws even without specific AI disclosure requirements.
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Functionality Can Bar Registration Of A Single-Color Trademark
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently affirmed that a specific shade of bright green (Pantone 2297C) cannot be registered as a trademark for construction tripod legs due to functionality concerns. The decision highlights the complex interplay between color marks, safety features, and competitive disadvantage in trademark law, examining how high-visibility colors serve essential purposes beyond source identification.
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Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC
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CIPA In The Digital Age: What Businesses Need To Know About The Variety Media Appeal
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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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San Diego Fines Marvel's Ad Agency Over Comic-Con Advertising
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.
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Nick Brown, VP And Chief Administrative Officer For Arthur M. Blank Sports And Entertainment (Podcast)
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.
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K&L Gates LLP
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Consolidation, Governance And Complexity: What MSG Sports Corp.’s Proposed Separation Reveals About Modern Sports Ownership
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.
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Aird & Berlis LLP
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Environmentalist Giant v. Environmentalist Queen
Patagonia's lawsuit against drag queen Pattie Gonia has sparked widespread interest in trademark law, raising questions about when a punny stage name crosses the line into commercial infringement. Unlike other drag performers who use brand-inspired names, Pattie Gonia's attempt to sell clothing and accessories with a similar logo and mission to Patagonia's creates unique legal complications. This case explores the boundaries between artistic expression and trademark violation, and why a $1 lawsuit could sti
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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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The 2025 To 2026 PAGA Trend Update | 2 Years Out From The 2024 Reform, Where Are PAGA Filings Headed?
Explore critical insights on procurement fraud, clinical trials reform, cybersecurity threats, and leadership consensus. Discover how hidden relationships in procurement create financial risks, how Operation TrialBlazer aims to transform clinical trials, and why leadership teams must achieve consensus to drive execution and innovation.
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Ankura Consulting Group LLC
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DEI Programs Under Spotlight: A “Wicked” Tale For New York Theater
Recent lawsuits against theater organizations signal a dramatic shift in how diversity, equity and inclusion programs are being legally challenged. From discounted ticket promotions to apprenticeship opportunities, DEI initiatives that once seemed routine are now facing federal scrutiny and litigation under anti-discrimination laws. Theater companies, producers and arts organizations must navigate this evolving legal landscape to protect their programs while continuing to pursue diversity goals.
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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Digital Resurrection: No Simple Legal Script
The use of artificial intelligence to digitally recreate deceased actors for film productions presents complex challenges at the intersection of technology, ethics, and intellectual property law. As this practice becomes increasingly sophisticated and widespread, questions arise about ownership rights, consent, and the legal frameworks needed to govern digital resurrection. The entertainment industry faces an evolving landscape where traditional IP protections may not adequately address these novel scenario
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Dickinson Wright PLLC
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Good Grief! Copyright Infringement Claims Brought Over Charlie Brown Music
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
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Klemchuk
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Supreme Court Decision Renews Focus On Political Advertising And Lowest Unit Charge
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
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Wiley Rein
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After 25 Years, The Verdict Signs Off As Kent Meyers And Mick Cornett Host Final Episode
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
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Crowe & Dunlevy
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