Scott Semaya

Art Law & Cultural Property, Blog, Copyright, Music Law

Implications of the Copyright Lawsuits Against Dua Lipa

If you were not aware of Dua Lipa due to her pop hits over the past few years, you may have heard her name in the news for other reasons. Recently, Dua Lipa has been sued for copyright infringement for…

Scott Semaya
April 12, 2022

Blog, Copyright, Sports Law, Trademark & Unfair Competition

The NFL’s Trademark Rights Over “Super Bowl”: Does it Give them an Unfair Advantage?

Whether you’re a diehard football fan or just a casual observer, you’ve probably recognized that, leading up to the Super Bowl, many companies advertise their Super Bowl deals not using the actual phrase “Super Bowl” but using the phrase “The…

Scott Semaya
March 7, 2022

Administrative Law, Blog, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, Sports Law

New Jersey Becomes the First State to Eclipse $1 Billion Sports Betting Monthly Handle: What Does that Mean for the Rest of the Country?

It was only slightly more than three years ago, in May of 2018, that New Jersey successfully challenged the Professional Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in the Supreme Court, thus paving the way for all 50 states to legalize sports…

Scott Semaya
November 10, 2021