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…
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…
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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With the recent rise in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and its broadening use by the public, questions have arisen regarding the applicability of copyright law over both the content it sources and creates. While the answers remain unclear as this technology…
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…
History & Background Newly passed legislation often represents the changing nature of public opinion and societal attitudes. In New York State, for example, the general public’s softening and more accepting view of marijuana consumption was highlighted when the state approved…
In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled in Murphy v. NCAA that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (“PAPSA”) violated the anti-commandeering rule and was therefore unconstitutional. PAPSA had effectively barred states from authorizing sports gambling. The act…
In 1990, the Visual Artists’ Rights Act (VARA) became a welcome addition to the federal Copyright Act of 1976. VARA was the first time the “moral rights” of an artist were federally protected in the United States. Moral rights are…
