New York enacts the most talent-protective legislation in the country, redefining who qualifies as a regulated rep and impacting models, influencers, and managers. Key issue: the law imposes a duty to … Read the rest

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Welcome to Episode 181 of Entertainment Law Update! In this jam-packed episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down the latest legal developments in entertainment, media, and IP law. From procedural shifts at the USPTO to landmark copyright rulings … Read the rest

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In Episode 180 of Entertainment Law Update, we cover major legal developments including the rare recusal of five Supreme Court justices, leaving a lower court win in the Ta-Nehisi Coates copyright case intact; the Isaac Hayes estate’s lawsuit against Donald … Read the rest

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Welcome to Entertainment Law Update, Episode 179 — our 16th anniversary episode! Since 2009, we’ve been your go-to source for monthly roundups of the most important legal developments in the entertainment industry. In this episode, we dive into … Read the rest

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In Episode 178 of the Entertainment Law Update podcast, we cover a range of important legal and industry updates, starting with the suspension of Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. We also discuss Sony's … Read the rest

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In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, join Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett as they dive into the latest legal battles shaping the future of AI, copyright, and digital media. This AI-packed episode covers Texas’ new ethics … Read the rest

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MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of the Recording Academy, has launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals affected by the … Read the rest

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Entertainment Law Update Episode 175: That’s a Wrap! 2024 Year-End Special

In this special year-end episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett review the top legal stories and trends of 2024, reflecting on a year dominated by AI developments, … Read the rest

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In this episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett discuss OpenAI's win against news companies over lack of harm claims, though the company faces scrutiny for alleged evidence erasure. They delve into the trademark battle … Read the rest

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This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by JD Supra – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest

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