Defamation On Screen: Biopics and Representing Real People
On Monday, October 28, the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society held its annual Film and Television panel…
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DAY-AND-DATE RELEASES: A COVID-ERA FAD OR A NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD?
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the film industry to an abrupt halt. Studios were forced to delay…
And Just Like That: The Hurdle Statutes of Limitations Pose to Combatting Sex Crimes
Following the release of And Just Like That, the HBO Max revival of the beloved Sex and the…
Obtaining Copyright Protection in Character Cases? A Monstrous Hurdle Indeed
Background: Summit Kaiju LLC v. Legendary Pictures, LLC For the better part of a century, the independent protection…
The Shortcomings of Past Anti-Streaming Laws and Hope for the PLSA
The Internet is, of course, revolutionary. It connects people across the globe and allows them to share ideas,…
Movie Producers Face a Fearsome Obstacle in Copyright Termination Rights
Throughout October, the name “Jason” conjures images of a white, plastic hockey mask, which can be found adorning…
Should Streaming Services Pay Taxes? Cities and States Say Yes, but Courts are Split
City and state legislatures are taking on streaming giants like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ in an attempt to…
One Thousand Reasons: Netflix Faces Lawsuit Over Failure to Warn
Content Warning: This article contains information about suicide and self-harm. As of 2021, Netflix boasts 209 million subscribers.1[1]Alex…
Documentaries, Drama, and Defamation: Creators in Court for “Real Life” Portrayals
Documentaries, television dramas, and reality shows share the ability to portray real people. Productions based on the lives…
New York Gives Life to Post-Mortem Right of Publicity and Deters Deepfakes
On November 30, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law two new sections of the New York Civil Rights…