Life Rights on Stage: Legal Routes to Telling Real Stories on Broadway
Broadway loves musicals about real people. Roughly 40% of new musicals in the 2023-24 Broadway season received inspiration…
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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…
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…