by Kamila Ramos | Jan 18, 2024 | Celebrity, Entertainment, Entertainment Law, Labor and Employment
In the Netflix series titled Love is Blind, contestants are put together in separate “pods” in search of love in an unorthodox manner. Without ever meeting and talking through a wall, couples get engaged to see if love is truly blind and can withstand the testament of...
by Erica Lorenzana | Mar 29, 2023 | Celebrity, Entertainment, Labor and Employment
The impact and accessibility of technology has induced a shift in entertainment away from movie theaters, cable, and streaming platforms towards social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. As of November 2022, TikTok had even surpassed Netflix as the second-most...
by Tasha Pulvermacher | Oct 16, 2016 | Art Law, Copyright, Entertainment Law, Fashion Law, Labor and Employment, Policy, Sports Law, Trade Secrets, Trademark Law, Unfair Competition
“Google” is now a verb. Everyday people say, “I’ll just Google that” or “don’t ask me … look it up on Google!” Over 3.5 billion searches are conducted a day on Google, and each search connects users to hundreds if not millions of hyperlinks that act as gateways to...
by jburns | Feb 29, 2016 | Entertainment Law, Labor and Employment, Policy
Music is a global phenomenon. Each musician brings his own unique voice and teaches audiences about various cultures and traditions throughout the world. To perform in the United States, foreign musicians must first obtain visas from the U.S. Citizen and Immigration...
by jburns | Nov 9, 2015 | Copyright, Entertainment Law, Labor and Employment, Policy, Unfair Competition
The song “Big Pimpin” by Jay-Z became a nationwide hit in 1999 and reached number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. [1] The song came under scrutiny in the District Court for the Central District of California and re-opened the issue of moral rights for artists...
by jburns | Nov 8, 2015 | Copyright, Entertainment Law, Labor and Employment, Trademark Law
Each time we turn a year older, our friends and relatives sing “Happy Birthday”. This song is part of the American birthday tradition for millions of people, but companies have paid licensing fees to Warner/Chappell Music Inc. for its use. Warner/Chappell Music...
