Can you Copyright your Vibe? The New Frontier of IP
Introduction In April 2024, Sydney Gifford, a Texas-based influencer, filed suit in Texas federal court against another Texas-based…
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A Media Rights Rebound – How TNT’s “Inside the NBA” Landed on ESPN
TNT has broadcasted NBA games since 1989 and is home to the iconic sports program, Inside the NBA.1[1]ESPN…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Surfing the Channels: Broadcasting & Media Rights
On Friday, October 25, 2024, the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society (“BESLS”) held the Fourth Annual Sports…
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…