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Players On the Move

ELF Staff

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

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Fresh Filings

ELF Staff

Notable court filings in entertainment law.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Sixth Circuit Affirms Late Don Everly's Sole Authorship Right to Everly Brothers' 1960 Hit "Cathy's Clown"

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ELF Staff

"Ripple Effect: The Taylor Swift Tour Ticket Debacle," at SXSW Conference. Austin, TX, March 15.

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What Is the Difference Between 'Covenant' and 'Condition Precedent' In Song Administration Agreement? Image

What Is the Difference Between 'Covenant' and 'Condition Precedent' In Song Administration Agreement?

Stan Soocher

A question of law arose for a District Judge when a songwriter sued YouTube, claiming she never approved licensing her works to YouTube — whether the administration agreement's notice-and-consent clause was a condition precedent to the administrator's ability to license the songwriter's songs.

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Tax Issues In Charitable NIL Collectives In College Sports

Todd Kesterson & Alyssa R. Wan

With a growing number of donor groups forming Name Image and Likeness collectives as not-for-profit entities, there are questions about whether or not these collectives truly qualify as charitable organizations for tax purposes.

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NY Court Strips Major Claims from Lil Wayne's Suit Against Lawyer

Jason Grant

A New York State appellate court knocked out major claims from prominent rapper Lil Wayne's $20 million lawsuit against Ronald Sweeney, his former attorney and representative of 13 years, including causes of action for fraudulent inducement, legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment.

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Online Extra: Live Nation Taps Prominent Antitrust Attorney Ahead of Congressional Showdown Image

Online Extra: Live Nation Taps Prominent Antitrust Attorney Ahead of Congressional Showdown

Chris O'Malley

Girding itself for scrutiny by Congress and regulators over anti-competitive concerns, Live Nation Entertainment has retained prominent antitrust attorney-turned-lobbyist Seth Bloom.

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Fresh Filings

ELF Staff

Notable court filings in entertainment law.

Columns & Departments

Players On the Move Image

Players On the Move

ELF Staff

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

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