Photo by Jordy on Pixabay Artists release music and write songs to create art, not to offer any sort of criminal confession.[1] Yet, dating back to a 1996 criminal trial involving Snoop Dogg,[2] artists’ lyrics have been admissible as evidence…
Created by Cat Stagliano on Canva In the United States, when an artist’s sound recording or track is played by a servicer like Pandora or satellite radio,[1] a digital public performance royalty for the sound recording is collected by…
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, Cardozo’s Entertainment Law Society hosted a panel discussion with Jermaine “Maine” Maxwell (A&R at Def Jam, Universal Music Group), Shaniqua “Haarlem” Branch (VP of A&R at Republic Records, Universal Music Group), Trevor Casson (Senior Director…
There is an entire world emerging—technology capable of interpreting our brainwaves to predict which ads we’ll respond to, lift our moods, or queue the perfect playlist.[1] U.S. patent filings in neurotechnology are soaring,[2] mirroring the surge seen in gene-editing…
Resale rights can be understood to be a form of royalty payments that compensate visual artists for subsequent sales after the initial sale of their artwork. In contrast to the schemes available to music artists in the United States,…
The looting of works of art during World War II represents one of the most significant cultural thefts in history, with the Nazi state seeking to enrich itself by seizing property of the people it persecuted.[1] The Nazis systematically…
The Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal is pleased to present the 2025 Arts and Entertainment Law Journal Symposium: Fake It Till You Make It?: Striking the Right Balance Between Innovation, Publicity Rights, and Copyright. This event will bring together…
Introduction Reality television has become a dominant force in modern entertainment. Behind the scenes, however, contestants face serious legal and ethical concerns. Many reality TV participants allege exploitative working conditions, misleading contracts, and inadequate compensation.[1] Traditionally, networks classify…
The legal battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar over Not Like Us has escalated beyond a simple rap feud, igniting broader discussions about the boundaries of artistic expression, defamation, and corporate responsibility.[1] Drake has already sued Universal Music Group (UMG) over the song, claiming it contains false…
The use of biometrics in the private sector has significantly expanded despite the disastrous fate of Clearview AI but in a more limited and cautious form.[1] Google has rolled out biometric verification to the Play Store using fingerprint and…
It has long been the principle that trademark law aims to prevent consumer confusion about the origin of goods.[1] The first sale doctrine in Trademark Law allows a purchaser to resell a trademarked product without incurring liability for trademark…
True crime[1] has become a cultural phenomenon that has captivated the attention of millions of people across various media platforms.[2] Although the genre’s origins date back centuries,[3] in recent years, true crime has surged in popularity, in part, because of…
