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Looking At NCAA Allowing Student Athletes to Profit from Publicity Rights
September 01, 2021
Amidst pressure from sweeping legislation across the country, and still reeling from a major loss at U.S. Supreme Court, the NCAA suspended all rules prohibiting student athletes from profiting off their name, image and likeness.
Newberg, McCabe, Carson Will Preside Over Copyright Claims Board
September 01, 2021
The U.S. Copyright Office has found some big names for its Copyright Claims Board.
Biometric Law Litigation Expands Beyond Social Media
September 01, 2021
Social media has played an oversized role in lawsuits under state and local biometric privacy laws. Now, a New York City law that took effect in July is likely to significantly expand the range of biometric-related litigation beyond social media companies to a new group of defendants: retail stores, places of entertainment, and food and drink establishments.
Bit Parts
September 01, 2021
N.Y. Federal Court Rules State's Anti-SLAPP Statute Doesn't Apply in Federal Court Lawsuits
Players on the Move
September 01, 2021
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Upcoming Event
September 01, 2021
Black Widow, Box Office and Breach of Contract: Profit Participation In COVID
How NY Courts Find Copyright Preemption of State Law Claims
August 01, 2021
Under §301 of the U.S. Copyright Act, state law claims that are "equivalent" to exclusive rights in copyrights granted by federal law are preempted by the federal statute. To survive preemption, courts consider whether a state law claim in a lawsuit has an "extra element" that qualitatively distinguishes it from a federal copyright claim.
Activision Trial Counsel Discusses Case About Video Game Character
August 01, 2021
Activision Blizzard and a trial team led by San Francisco-based Durie Tangri partner Daralyn Durie recently faced down a $400 million copyright suit in the Eastern District of Texas. In this Q&A, Durie talks about the strategy and the theatrics of the four-day trial.
Key Issues In Cyber Insurance Policies
August 01, 2021
The surge in ransomware attacks has made familiarity with the provisions of cyber insurance essential for professionals in the entertainment industry, which is among prime targets of ransomware operatives.
Baron Cohen Lawyers on Winning Ruling In Judge Moore's Defamation Suit
August 01, 2021
In a defamation suit brought by former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, a Federal District Judge recently ruled that a release Judge Moore signed prior to his appearance on the satirical Showtime series Who is America? barred precisely the sorts of claims he was bringing. In this Q&A, Baron Cohen's attorneys discuss the case.

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