The Road to Impasse: Why Hollywood is Bracing for a Possible WGA Strike and Looking Forward
On Friday, April 21 the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society (BESLS) hosted the inaugural Brooklyn Law Entertainment…
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Developing State Tax Incentive Programs for the Entertainment Industry
On Friday, April 21 the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society (BESLS) hosted the inaugural Brooklyn Law Entertainment…
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 Rust by the film’s…
“The First Amendment and ‘Fake News’: Navigating Misinformation in the Modern New Cycle” Recap
On February 28, the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society held its annual Film and Television panel, titled…
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…