Protecting the Right of Publicity in the Age of AI
An actor’s right of publicity has long been a topic of debate sparking lawsuits over the use…
The Road to El Dorado: The “Rust” Shooting, Hollywood Loan-Out Companies, and Holding Shareholders Accountable
Introduction In October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of…
Defamation On Screen: Biopics and Representing Real People
On Monday, October 28, the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society held its annual…
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…
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 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…
Movie Producers Face a Fearsome Obstacle in Copyright Termination Rights
Throughout October, the name “Jason” conjures images of a white, plastic hockey mask, which…
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+…
One Thousand Reasons: Netflix Faces Lawsuit Over Failure to Warn
Content Warning: This article contains information about suicide and self-harm. As of 2021,…