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Judge Presses Pause on Trump’s Campaign Playlist

In August, Isaac Hayes Enterprises LLC, joined the steady stream of musicians suing Donald Trump for unauthorized use of their music, and filed suit against Trump for copyright infringement related to his use of the song “Hold On (I’m…

David Seen
October 27, 2024

The Rise of AI in Music: Legal Challenges and Copyright Concerns

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various sectors, including the music industry. Companies like Suno and Udio, prominent players in the AI music generation market, have introduced innovative tools that allow users to create music from simple text…

Tyler Caffrey
October 11, 2024

False Promises: The Unregulated Hype Behind Dietary Supplements like Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme

At nearly every grocery store or convenience store, you will find an abundance of dietary supplements that claim a variety of health and beauty benefits.[1] These dietary supplements have forged a deep-rooted hold on society, so much so that…

Daniella Auerbach
September 27, 2024

Cerveza Cristal: A Copyright Loophole in a Beer Ad from 2003?

The internet stumbled onto a ready-made meme last month in the form of 20-year-old beer commercials from South America. Back in 2003, a Chilean advertising agency decided to elevate the art of product placement. Their canvas: a planned broadcast…

Sebastian Saavedra Irarrazabal
April 30, 2024

Fanfiction Flicks: Dissecting the Expected Legal Ramifications of Harry Styles Homages on the Big Screen

When the trailer for the highly anticipated Amazon Prime film The Idea of You debuted on YouTube in March 2024, viewers were captivated by the striking resemblance between the main character, Hayes Campbell, portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine, and the renowned…

Aydan Urias
April 26, 2024

The Impact of the “Misclassification” of Employees as Independent Contractors on New York City’s Performing Arts Institutions and Gig-Based Performers

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) made it possible for independent contractors to access unemployment benefits, or “Pandemic Unemployment Assistance” (“PUA”), for the first time. This created a…

Katie Sigety
April 26, 2024

Tennessee Legislature Declares that the Human Voice Will Remain ‘The King’ in Nashville

Last month, Tennessee broke legal ground by passing the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security, or “ELVIS,” Act. This law amends the state’s existing publicity laws to include protections for an individual’s voice in general as well as specifically…

Ryan Bickett
April 26, 2024

Can You Smell a Lawsuit Cooking? Possible Risks with The Rock’s Trademarks

Dwayne Johnson is one of the most recognizable and successful working actors on the planet. For an entire generation, he is synonymous with smash-hit franchises such as Baywatch, Tooth Fairy, and Jungle Cruise. In fact, between 2019 and 2021,…

Cameron Brody
April 15, 2024

Shades of Green: Navigating the Legality of Environmental Marketing

A majority of Americans are concerned about climate change. This fear seems to be a driver of consumer spending decisions. According to a study by PDI Technologies, 68% of Americans are willing to spend more on environmentally sustainable products…

David Zack
April 15, 2024

Unmasking Deepfakes: Navigating the Copyright Quagmire

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital technology, the emergence of deepfake technology has raised profound concerns, especially in the realm of copyright law. Deepfakes, sophisticated synthetic media created using artificial intelligence, can manipulate or replace existing content, often blurring…

Ben Gross
April 5, 2024