Upcoming Event
June 01, 2022
30th Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar. New Orleans, July 7-9, 2022
California Court of Appeal Greenlights New Trial In Columbo Net Profits Case
May 01, 2022
The 1971 agreement between Universal City Studios and creators of the TV series Columbo permitted Universal to be a distributor of Columbo "photoplays." But the contract parties failed to include "just one more thing" when negotiating their 17-page memo deal and two-page rider: a definition of the key term "photoplays."
SAG-AFTRA's Influencer Agreement and Waiver
May 01, 2022
For years, the legal framework governing the collaboration between influencers, advertisers and brands has been comparable to the Wild West, presenting multiple legal challenges to navigate. Influencer marketing exponentially grew when the COVID-19 pandemic drew performers to social media as the principal outlet to connect with their audience. As a result, SAG-AFTRA decided to venture into the fast-growing influencer market.
Second Circuit Rules on Fantasy Sports 'Game of Skill' Controversy
May 01, 2022
During the 2017 to 2019 baseball seasons, allegations were made that individual baseball clubs were engaged in electronic "sign stealing." Shortly after this activity was acknowledged by Major League Baseball's Commissioner, a class action suit was filed, alleging that MLB made actionable misrepresentations that had an impact on the fantasy baseball games.
Fresh Filings
May 01, 2022
Notable court filings in entertainment law.
Players on the Move
May 01, 2022
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Bit Parts
May 01, 2022
Seventh Circuit Denies COVID-Shutdown Insurance Coverage to Movie Exhibitor
Upcoming Event
May 01, 2022
New York State Bar Association Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section Annual Spring CLE Virtual Meeting
Drafter Not Bound By Its Own Deed Modification
April 01, 2022
When the city, as a seller of real estate, attaches a document to the deed at closing, but the deed does not refer to that document, may the buyer introduce evidence to establish that the document was intended to clarify the deed description?