In the early 2010s, the term “fandom” gained popularity among teenagers who were deeply devoted to their favorite musicians. The term “fandom” refers to communities of fans who come together through social media to express their shared admiration for…
A month-long standoff between Universal Music Group (“UMG”) and TikTok persists after combative licensing negotiations have continuously failed. This stalemate led to the removal of UMG’s music from the platform on February 1, 2024, silencing thousands of videos featuring…
The Cardozo AELJ Author Interview Series seeks to give our readers further insight into the Articles and Notes published in the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. In this interview, Professor Matthew J. Mitten discusses his Article, Why and…
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal’s spring symposium, “Barking Up the Wrong Tree: An Exploration of Intellectual Property Law Protections Following Bad Spaniels and Andy Warhol.” AELJ is proud to…
In the thrilling world of sports, we are accustomed to witnessing athletes push their bodies to the limits, seeking glory on the field, court, or rink. Alongside these incredible feats, however, come the inevitable injuries. Whether it’s a bone-jarring…
In generating over eleven million dollars and a lawsuit, the legal implications of American DJ, 3LAU’s, record-setting Non-Fungible Token (NFT) auction in 2021 have yet to be fully understood by the music industry. DJ 3LAU, or Justin Blau, is…
Whether you watch sports or not, you’ve likely experienced a bombardment of sports gambling advertisements. Since the federal ban on sports betting was lifted, there has been a marketing blitz by the gambling industry in an attempt to capture…
At best, the theatre has had questionable reputations with inclusivity and representation throughout its storied history. For one, despite its sophisticated form being well-established as early as the ancient Greeks, professional stages in England didn’t see their first actress until…
The Cardozo AELJ Author Interview Series seeks to give our readers further insight into the Articles and Notes published in the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. In this interview, Matthew Goldman discusses his Note, Fragmented Music Copyright Protection: A…
In the Spring of 2008, Tramar Lacel Dillard and William James Adams Jr. were exceptionally confident in the success of their latest musical venture. Atop the single “In the Ayer,” they proclaimed, “Oh hot damn, this is my jam.…
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Introduction The U.S. government’s recent but unusual push to negotiate drug prices has struck a chord with many Americans, with polls showing a significant, bipartisan majority favoring the action. This action presents an opportunity to appreciate medical patents’ role in…