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AI's Growing Impact On the Gaming Industry
The gaming and wagering sector has begun to cross paths with artificial intelligence technology in ways both predictable and unforeseen. As with other industries, AI technology inevitably has found its way into various components of the gaming experience. What is striking, however, is how AI is revolutionizing gaming for operators, regulators, suppliers and patrons alike.
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Student Athletes Try to Form Labor Union
Does the ability to receive remuneration for being a college athlete mean that the students are deemed employees of the university? Do employment laws apply? Are labor laws enforced? Does OSHA enter the equation? What about HIPAA concerns relating to medical conditions and injuries?
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Players On the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Fresh Filings
Notable court filings in entertainment law.
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Grappling With Post-Term Commissions In Personal Management Contracts
A recent judicial decision in a dispute between a management company and r&b artist KEM involved in part whether discussions about extending the term of years between the parties and increasing the manager's commission were binding, even though post-term commissions weren't discussed.
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Web of Rights In Digital Sports Memorabilia
Here's a look at the jungle of rights, including insights from a top racetrack executive on the use of NFTs. We also lay out some practical tips for athletes, agents and attorneys on how to navigate the digital sports memorabilia landscape, including in contract negotiations and disputes.
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How Energy Drink's "Purple Rain" Trademark Application Was Rejected
Despite the fact that the trademark manual of examining procedure (TMEP) are readily available and searchable online, there are still a large number of applications that trademark examiners and judges must reject because the application does not conform to one or more conditions set forth in the Lanham Act or TMEP.
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Players On the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Columns & Departments
Fresh Filings
Notable court filings in entertainment law.
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