Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

A recently filed class action lawsuit against Gymshark, a prominent athletic apparel company, highlights the escalating legal risks associated with influencer marketing.

Major sports apparel makers Nike and Converse faced trademark infringement allegations from a small lifestyle brand over "Love, ___" and "Dear ___" marketing campaigns...

What makes you stand out professionally, and how can you communicate that effectively? Personal branding is about strategically crafting your professional reputation so people understand who you are, what you do, and why they should remember you. This guide explores how to define your unique story, create valuable content, leverage social media platforms like LinkedIn, and build authentic connections that grow your network naturally.

When FIFA's 2026 World Cup came to Dallas, a nearly 30-year-old marine conservation mural was painted over without the artist's consent, sparking a federal lawsuit under the Visual Artists Rights Act.

Corporate partner Wayne Katz and Proskauer alumna Megha Parekh, now executive vice president and chief legal officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars, reflect on their professional journey together.

A new Department of Homeland Security rule will replace the longstanding "Duration of Status" system with fixed admission periods for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors beginning September 15, 2026. This change creates unique immigration planning considerations for international student-athletes whose collegiate careers may extend beyond four academic years, requiring careful coordination between athletic eligibility and immigration status timelines.

On July 7, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) in KalshiEX LLC v. Williams denied a motion for a preliminary injunction barring the New York State Gaming Commission...

A former DraftKings sportsbook trader faces felony charges in Nevada for allegedly orchestrating a betting scheme involving a college basketball player who intentionally underperformed to profit from manipulated proposition wagers. The case reveals how integrity risks in sports betting can originate from industry insiders with specialized knowledge and access, raising questions about regulatory oversight and internal controls at gaming operators.

A federal court in Arizona has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the state from enforcing gambling laws against prediction market platforms, marking a significant victory for the CFTC and DOJ in their campaign to establish exclusive federal authority over event contracts. The ruling, which rests on three independent preemption grounds, emerges from a case involving criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi and represents the latest development in a nationwide legal battle over regul

In today’s digital age, the ubiquity of cell phones offers a powerful opportunity for companies to deliver targeted advertisements directly to consumers.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act prohibits certain types of “calls,” including telemarketing calls, to numbers listed on the national Do Not Call Registry. (This obligation lives at 47 USC § 227(c)(5).) The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) and, until recently, nearly all courts following the FCC have interpreted “calls” to include text messages.

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.