AI Music-Generators Sued for Copyright Infringement
In what is becoming this decade’s version of the Napster streaming lawsuits from the early 2000s, major music publishing companies…
Cher vs. Mary Bono
When is a dispute about copyright? When is a dispute about community property? A recent federal case in California involving…
Band Name Ownership: Lessons from the Split Decision Trademark Dispute
In the world of music, the stage isn’t the only place where drama unfolds. Legal battles over band names can…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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,…
