United States: Media & Entertainment Law

Today’s AI tools can generate realistic images and videos, clone voices using just a few seconds of audio, and even mimic speaking or writing styles, including catchphrases and mannerisms.

New York State has formally enacted a $150 million expansion of the Broadway Tax Credit program as part of its FY 2027 budget, bringing total state commitment to approximately $550 million since 2021.

As podcasting evolves into a multi-billion dollar industry with over 619 million global listeners and major entertainment awards, podcast creators face critical decisions about protecting their brand names. What legal risks do podcasters face when choosing a name, and how can trademark searching help transform a podcast title into a valuable, enforceable business asset?

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.

A recent trademark lawsuit against Taylor Swift over her album title "The Life of a Showgirl" demonstrates how even global brands face intellectual property challenges. The case, filed by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, centers on likelihood of confusion and reverse confusion principles that apply to businesses of all sizes navigating trademark strategy and brand protection.

Many businesses have opted to deploy website cookie banners in response to the barrage of litigation under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”).

A Tokyo court has sentenced individuals to jail time for publishing detailed spoiler posts about Godzilla and anime content, finding that their descriptions crossed the line from fair use commentary into unauthorized adaptation.

On Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic and one of its reporters, alleging defamation over an April 17 story detailing the Director's alleged excessive drinking...

The creator economy is a multibillion-dollar industry attracting serious investment, strategic brand partnerships and increasingly sophisticated deal structures.