Madden and the Likeness of Legends
The very popular video game, “Madden NFL” by Electronic Arts Inc. (“EA”) has been around for quite some time since its release in 1988.[1] One would think that for the most part, all the legal “kinks” would have been addressed…
What Was 5Pointz and What Does It Mean For the Visual Artists Rights Act?
Jonathan Cohen, better known by his “tag”[1] Meres One[2], is a freelance artist whose work has brought him much success and fame. His clientele include sports teams and banks, and his works have been featured in music videos, newspapers, and…
Media Coverage and the First Amendment: Did Recent White House Exclusion of Journalists from Briefings Violate the Constitution?
Potential First Amendment violations involving freedom of the press are of growing concern, especially in the wake of controversy surrounding Trump’s criticism of the media. The president is certainly entitled to his own First Amendment protection when disapproving of the…
Second Round Note Publication Announcement
It is our distinct pleasure to announce that the following students’ Notes have been selected for publication in Volume 36 of the Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal: Stuart Anello Matthew Barish Michael Del Priore David Forrest Madeline Kessler Matthew…
Copyright Law in a Social Media World
There is no denying that social media has taken over our society. Even those who are not well versed in social media have a basic understanding of what it does and how it operates. With this emergence of social media,…
Old Copyright Suits May Be On the Rise Due to “Raging Bull”
A new door has opened regarding copyright infringement suits, both old and new, due to the ruling in Petrella v. MGM.[1] The Copyright Act states that “no civil action shall be maintained under the provisions of this title unless it…
B.Y.O.D. – Bring Your Own Device
Traditionally, employers have issued company-owned devices to their employees. This traditional approach has allowed employers to have more control of and access to employees’ devices. Currently, employers are generally free to monitor its employees’ text messages or online activity for…
Taxstone and the American Justice System’s War Against Hip-Hop
The well-known podcast personality Daryl Campbell a.k.a. Taxstone was recently arrested on January 16, 2017 on federal charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Receipt of a Firearm in Interstate Commerce.[1] The arrest is related to…
Amazon and the Counterfeit Problem
Since opening its doors on the World Wide Web in July of 1995, Amazon.com has become one of the biggest consumer brands in the world. Amazon is the leading e-retailer in the United States, with more than 107 billion U.S.…