Author: Carrie Ward

Feb 2024

Chiefs vs. 49ers in Sin City: Super Bowl LVIII’s Spectacular Showdown with Usher and Taylor Swift’s Time-Travel Magic!

Imagine taking the NFL’s grandest showdown, placing it in one of the world’s most iconic entertainment hubs, inviting Grammy-winning talent…

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Nov 2023

“All I Want for Christmas Is” – A Copyright Lawsuit?

Just in time for the holidays, Mariah Carey, the self-described “Queen of Christmas” (although her trademark application for that mark…

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Nov 2023

AI Startup Anthropic Singing the Blues After Being Sued for Copyright Infringement

A group of major music publishers, including Universal Music, recently sued AI startup Anthropic in federal court in Nashville for…

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Sep 2023

From She-Shed to Legal Luminary: Carrie Ward’s Creative Approach to Entertainment Law

Creative Roots & Legal Excellence: Dive into the inspiring journey of Carrie Ward, an entertainment and intellectual property attorney with a…

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Aug 2023

Cannabis Ad Guidelines: The Intersection Of Cannabis and Media Law

Media law is often challenged because of its fast-moving nature. New technologies like AI threaten copyright protections, complaints of “censorship”…

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Aug 2023

Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Serve as Binding Contract Agreement, According to Canadian Judge’s Ruling

For one Canadian farmer, a thumbs-up (👍) in a text message led to a thumbs-down in court when a judge…

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Jun 2023

Putting the “Art” in Artificial Intelligence: Does Copyright Law Protect AI-Generated Work?

The Constitution provides that authors and inventors should be able to control their works for an exclusive period of time,…

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May 2023

SCOTUS Purple Rains on Warhol’s Parade

The Supreme Court recently ruled on a copyright dispute between the late Andy Warhol and photographer Lynn Goldsmith. In a…

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Mar 2023

Lizzo Wins Trademark Case for “100% That Bitch”

In 2019, the rapper, singer, and flutist, Lizzo took the world by storm with her anthem “Truth Hurts.” While Lizzo…

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Feb 2023

Will the Eagles Soar over the Chiefs? As the Battle for Super Bowl LVII begins, Don’t Find Yourself Fighting Over the Use of the NFL’s Trademarks

Super Bowl LVII will feature the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs and NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles hosted for a third…

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