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“Double Shot,” Salt-N-Pepa Cases Yield Latest Developments In Copyright Termination Litigations
February 01, 2026
Two federal courts recently issued rulings on notable issues impacting whether and how artists can terminate prior assignments of copyrights in their works.
Ninth Circuit Judges Ruminate on Viability of “Total Concept and Feel Test” In Copyright Infringement Case Over Miles Davis Tattoo
February 01, 2026
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently acknowledged criticisms of the “total concept and feel” test for substantial similarity in copyright infringement. This judicial recognition of mounting criticism of the influential test appears to invite a challenge to overrule it in favor of a new test.
Seven Steps to Making Your Firm 'The Destination' for Thought Leadership
February 01, 2026
While attorneys may wish to emulate Atticus Finch’s commitment to seeking justice for his client, if they want to build a legal practice that feeds their families, they should emulate Joe Rogan.
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Decide Video Privacy Suit Against Paramount
February 01, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider if Internet users can sue websites for sharing their data with Facebook under the 1988 law aimed at protecting customers' private video rental history.
Fresh Filings
February 01, 2026
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
Players On the Move
February 01, 2026
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
More Class Actions Filed Against AI Companies for Copyright Infringement
February 01, 2026
A raft of Big Tech and artificial intelligence companies have been hit with class actions in California federal court for allegedly using pirated copyrighted books and YouTube videos to train their AI models without the authors’ and creators’ permission.
Courts Carve Out Boundaries for What Are Viable Legal Claims Under Federal Digital Music Statutes
January 01, 2026
There are two key federally created entities whose mission it is to issue licenses and collect royalties on behalf of rights holders for digital transmissions of music: SoundExchange and the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). This article reports on recent court rulings over whether the plaintiffs had viable causes of action related to SoundExchange and MLC royalty payments.
Disney-OpenAI’s Sora Deal Signals for IP, Licensing and Responsible AI
January 01, 2026
For rights holders, platforms and brands, the Disney-Open AI licensing deal illustrates an emerging blueprint for commercializing iconic IP in AI-native formats while attempting to manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.
Defamation Lawsuit Over Peacock Docuseries Reinstated on Appeal
January 01, 2026
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal revived a defamation lawsuit of a Palm Beach County woman after finding the trial judge had improperly dismissed her case, which accuses a Peacock TV docuseries of falsely depicting her as the “madam” of a prostitution ring, among other crimes.

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