Author: Carrie Ward

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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Carrie Ward


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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Carrie Ward


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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Carrie Ward


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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Carrie Ward


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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Carrie Ward


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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Carrie Ward


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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Carrie Ward


Sep 2022

Three EC Lawyers Recognized as SJ Magazine’s 2022 “Top Attorneys”

Congratulations to Tom Earp, Rich Israel, and Carrie Ward for their recognition by peers to the list of SJ Magazine’s…

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Apr 2022

Legal Recreational Marijuana Use Slated to Begin 4/21 

It wasn’t that long ago when “420” was still an effective code among weed smokers. However, as sanctioned marijuana use…

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Carrie Ward


Apr 2022

Does Andy Warhol’s “Prince Series” Infringe on a Photographer’s Work?

Andy Warhol is one of the world’s most well-known modern artists. From his Campbell’s Soup Cans to his Marilyn Diptych,…

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Carrie Ward