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The World of the New Child Performers: Kidfluencers and Social Media Labor Laws Image

The World of the New Child Performers: Kidfluencers and Social Media Labor Laws

Jeffrey Campolongo & Ashley Dabb

Entertainment and media counsel take note: Among social media influencers, the cool kids on the block are now, well, kids. In today’s digital landscape, children have emerged as a significant force in the world of social media content creation. Often referred to as “kidfluencers,” these youngsters are the subject of creative content ranging from toy reviews to family vlogs, garnering millions of followers and lucrative brand partnerships. Notable kidfluencers have turned childhood activities into multimillion-dollar enterprises.

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Issues in Reverse Morals Clauses In Talent Influencer Contracts With Product Brands Image

Issues in Reverse Morals Clauses In Talent Influencer Contracts With Product Brands

Chris O'Malley

The next company general counsel to slide a morality clause across the desk for a celebrity or web influencer to sign shouldn't be surprised if that talent also whips out a morals clause, one to cancel the contract if the company's brand acts immorally.

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Generative AI and the 2024 Elections: Risks, Realities, and Lessons for Businesses Image

Generative AI and the 2024 Elections: Risks, Realities, and Lessons for Businesses

George Vlatso & Joshua Tucker

GenAI's ability to produce highly sophisticated and convincing content at a fraction of the previous cost has raised fears that it could amplify misinformation. The dissemination of fake audio, images and text could reshape how voters perceive candidates and parties. Businesses, too, face challenges in managing their reputations and navigating this new terrain of manipulated content.

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Howard Sire & Di'Vennci K. Lucas

'Polaroid' and Online Self-Promotion: A Cautionary Tale

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UTMs: Taking Your Social Media Analysis to the Next Level

Tanya Amyote

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, every click, share and engagement counts. Social media has become a vital tool for businesses to connect with prospects and clients, drive traffic to their websites and, ultimately, boost the bottom line. However, tracking the effectiveness of your social media efforts on a more granular level can be difficult.

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5 Ways Small and Midsize Law Firms Can Win More Pitches (and Improve Realization Rates) Image

5 Ways Small and Midsize Law Firms Can Win More Pitches (and Improve Realization Rates)

Mike Mellor

Smaller law firms can significantly increase their chances of competing with large "Goliaths" by bringing an industry focus, maximizing their digital footprint, building processes and systems around the pitch/proposal process, looking backwards for strengths, and engaging in social media.

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Supreme Court Unwilling to Rule On Constitutionality of Florida and Texas Social Media Legislation

Peter Brown

The court's unwillingness to issue a final decision at this early stage indicates how much is at stake for social media moderation of users' postings. The outcome could set a crucial precedent affecting the regulation of content on social media platforms, influencing how these entities manage user-generated content and exercise their editorial discretion.

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Do FL and CA Talent Agency Law Cover Social Media Influencers and Esports Talent? Image

Do FL and CA Talent Agency Law Cover Social Media Influencers and Esports Talent?

Dustin Robinson

If the definition for "artist" under Florida's Talent Agencies Act applies to influencers and esports players, then likely a lot of unlicensed representatives are in violation of the state's statute — and the penalties are pretty serious.

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LJN Quarterly Update: 2024 Q2

Steve Salkin

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.

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LJN Quarterly Update: 2024 Q1

LJN Editorial Staff

Highlights some of the in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the first quarter of 2024.

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