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Fresh Filings
August 01, 2024
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
Players On the Move
August 01, 2024
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
LJN Quarterly Update: 2024 Q2
July 24, 2024
The LJN Quarterly Update highlights some of the articles from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the quarter. Articles include in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts.
The Perfect Storm: Why Contract Hiring Will Eclipse Direct Hiring In Privacy and Tech In 2024
July 01, 2024
Part Two of a Two Part Article Part 1 of this article looked at how remote flexibility is driving job seekers, that most privacy programs will use contractors by 2026, the speed of hire, the real cost of DIY staffing and whether posting jobs online really works. Part 2 looks at what's next for CPOs, AI jobs in privacy, where the new jobs will come from, whose salaries are spiking and some guidance for the latter half of 2024.
First Circuit Defines 'Featured Artist' for Purpose of Right to Sound-Recording Royalties from Digital Transmissions
July 01, 2024
To the public, a band typically is defined as its performing members, not a business entity that may control the music group. But when it comes to royalty rights, are the performers or the business entity entitled to "featured artist" statutory royalties from digital transmissions of the band's sound recordings?
NY High Court Sides With Other State Courts: COVID-19 Business Interruption Not Enough to State Claim Under Commercial Property Insurance
July 01, 2024
Many businesses have sought to recover their pandemic losses under commercial property insurance policies, only to be denied coverage. A significant number of policyholders have filed lawsuits challenging these disclaimers, primarily in state courts. But to the dismay of the insureds, a growing majority of high state courts have sided with the insurers in these disputes.
Major Labels File Lawsuits Over AI Companies' Alleged Copying of 'World's Most Popular' Recordings
July 01, 2024
Major record labels including Capitol Records and Sony Music Entertainment sued two music-focused generative artificial intelligence companies, accusing them of "willful copyright infringement on an almost unimaginable scale."
Hope for 'Spotify Model' for Licensing Content for AI
July 01, 2024
A "Spotify model" of licensing, regulation and royalties could be the answer to the recent slew of lawsuits and future litigation relating to generative artificial intelligence defined by rampant misappropriation of name, image and likeness of individuals, including high-profile celebrities.
Fresh Filings
July 01, 2024
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
Players On the Move
July 01, 2024
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

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