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A Star Wars Trilogy: Examining the Legal Implications of Disney’s Three Posthumous Uses of AI and CGI

In 1977, American filmmaker George Lucas envisioned a science-fiction adventure that would ultimately transform the entertainment industry’s approach…

byJason Fiske

June 1, 2025

Fashion on Loan: The Legal Framework Behind Celebrity Looks

In the fashion world, where red-carpet looks make headlines and designers compete to leave their mark, a behind-the-scenes…

byGianna Orioli

May 28, 2025

Authenticity in Fashion: A Block-by-Block Solution?

The NY Fashion Workers Act: Paving the Runway for Models’ Rights

New York’s fashion industry powers 180,000 jobs, makes up 6% of the city’s workforce, and generates $10.9 billion…

byGabriella Schifano

May 15, 2025

Social Media: The Next Frontier for NFT Copyright Litigation

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Dangerous Social Media Trends: Can Social Media Platforms be Held Liable?

From the “Subway Surfer” trend to the “Tide Pod Challenge,” dangerous social media challenges have a way of…

byKashish Shamsi

March 20, 2025

Faux Feedback is Out of Style: The FTC’s New Rule on Fake Online Reviews

Fake handbags and knock-off shoes are not the only counterfeits fashion brands need to be wary of online.…

bySydney Wall

March 10, 2025

Not Your Fairytale Casting: Hollywood’s Missed Opportunity

Disney is one of the most successful entertainment companies, having produced some of the most iconic TV and…

bySeany Gershen

February 23, 2025

Surfing the Channels: Broadcasting & Media Rights

On Friday, October 25, 2024, the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society (“BESLS”) held the Fourth Annual Sports…

byLexi Svarczkopft

November 10, 2024

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Prince, Warhol, and the Future of Fair Use

In 2023, the Supreme Court held in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith, that…

byMax Baron

November 6, 2024

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Wizards, Bears, and Millionaires in the Public Domain

In the era of remakes and sequels, it may seem like most movies and TV shows today are…

byEmily Osgood

October 29, 2024

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Music Licensing Concerns for TikTok

The rising popularity of TikTok has simultaneously reshaped the music industry. Music publishers have expressed issues with TikTok’s…

byLauren Slippy

October 23, 2024