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Seventh Circuit Addresses Proof Burden For §114(b) Sound Recording Infringement Image

Seventh Circuit Addresses Proof Burden For §114(b) Sound Recording Infringement

Stan Soocher

It’s a fundamental copyright principle that a song and a sound recording of that song each have their own copyright protection. But that protection isn’t equal.

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Trends In Patent Policy and Enforcement: What Cybersecurity Companies Need to Know Image

Trends In Patent Policy and Enforcement: What Cybersecurity Companies Need to Know

Manny Caixeiro

Forward-thinking cybersecurity companies should recognize that the patent world is at a moment of change. A tremendous amount of thought, financial investment, and political capital is being devoted to transforming patents into assets that are central to the economy, international trade, and national defense. The incentives for obtaining and aggressively monetizing patents are increasing. Companies that take steps now to navigate these changes may be rewarded with significant competitive advantages.

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FCC Regulatory Issues in Today’s M&A Media World Image

FCC Regulatory Issues in Today’s M&A Media World

Barry Skidelsky

We are in a frenzied time for merger and acquisition (M&A) activities for companies in the entertainment and communications industries. These are intricate endeavors, often involving fast-paced negotiations, complex due diligence and the navigation of multiple regulatory frameworks. Among these, compliance with FCC regulations represents a significant and frequently underestimated challenge in deals involving companies with FCC authorizations.

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Trends In Patent Policy and Enforcement Image

Trends In Patent Policy and Enforcement

Manny Caixeiro

The patent world is at a moment of change. A tremendous amount of thought, financial investment, and political capital is being devoted to transforming patents into assets that are central to the economy, international trade, and national defense. The incentives for obtaining and aggressively monetizing patents are increasing. In contrast, defending a patent litigation is becoming more difficult and the stakes are higher. Companies that take steps now to navigate these changes may be rewarded with significant competitive advantages.

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Sports-Collectibles Antitrust Lawsuit Hurled At TikTok, Fanatics and NFL Image

Sports-Collectibles Antitrust Lawsuit Hurled At TikTok, Fanatics and NFL

Michael Gennaro

A small sports memorabilia business in Ohio filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit alleging that TikTok, the National Football League (NFL) and sports retail giant Fanatics conspired to monopolize the multibillion-dollar sports collectibles market and systematically eliminate independent sellers.

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Fresh Filings

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

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Players On the Move Image

Players On the Move

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

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UPCOMING EVENT: Copyright Law Year in Review Image

UPCOMING EVENT: Copyright Law Year in Review

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Copyright Law Year in Review, Dec. 11, 2025

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