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DJs, IP, and NFTs, Oh My!: A Closer Look at the Changing Music Industry Landscape of Today

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…

Sara Casey
November 14, 2023

The Sports Betting Advertising Boom: Possible Regulations to Avoid the Bust

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…

David Zack
November 14, 2023

To See or Not to See: Color-Blind Casting and Its Role in the American Theatre Today

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…

Michael Ecker
November 7, 2023

Cardozo AELJ Author Interview Series: Matthew Goldman, Class of 2022

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…

Online Editor
November 7, 2023

A Brief Overview of the Fair Use Analysis in the Fanfiction Context

Legal Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog post is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on the subject matter. Fanfiction is a creative process where fans of an original work of fiction…

Gabriella Fernandez
October 31, 2023

Oh Hot Damn, This is How Flo Rida May Change Copyright Damages

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.…

Cameron Brody
October 31, 2023

The Economics of Medical Patents And The U.S. Government’s Role In Drug Price Negotiations

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…

Eddie Halwani
October 24, 2023

Signs of Life: The Current State of Generative Content and Copyright Protection

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…

Ryan Bickett
October 24, 2023

I can’t believe it’s not Skittles! Broad Summary of Advertising and Packaging Regulations for Cannabis Dispensaries in New York State

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…

Lauren Woods
October 17, 2023

The Aftermath of Murphy v. NCAA: State and Congressional Reactions To Leaving Sports Gambling Regulation To The States

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…

Ethan Mordekhai
October 17, 2023