NFTs: The Cryptic Future of Copyright Law in the New Digital Economy
For many, cryptocurrency is a vague concept that merely crowds their social media feeds with promises of endless opportunities to get rich quick in a new and booming market. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are the latest in this sweeping trend, seen as a burgeoning part...
Going, Going, Gone: Dr. Seuss Settles Mashup Case
Young children and young-at-heart graduates alike are familiar with Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss. Every year, particularly in May, this book proves popular once again—“[n]o other book enjoys such iconic status as a go-to gift.”[1] Recognizing this lucrative...
The Public Performance Right of Musicians for Over-the-Air Broadcasts of Music: Congress, It’s Time to Act
Imagine spending several months engaging in extensive rehearsal, perfecting your craft, and memorizing lyrics to perform a new song given to you by a songwriter. The song is eventually played on all major radio platforms, becomes a number one hit, and you and the...