Recent commentary has suggested that using generative AI tools in connection with legal matters automatically waives legal privileges. That overstates the recent ruling by the Southern District of New York....more
It’s that time of year again—Ad Law Symposium is back!
Please join us in DC for this highly anticipated event focused on providing you with the information you need to promote your brand with confidence. Combining the...more
2/16/2026
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Athletes ,
C-Suite Executives ,
Chief Compliance Officers ,
Class Action ,
Consumer Product Companies ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contests & Promotions ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Events ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Legal Ethics ,
Marketing ,
NCAA ,
Pricing ,
Risk Management ,
Sweepstakes
In a recent event hosted by Lexology, Venable partners Justin Pierce, Calvin Nelson, and Marci Ballard discussed how various entities are seeking to prepare for a future of immersive, interactive, and engaging metaverse...more
Given the recent rise in the popularity and profitability of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), celebrities have entered the market not only by purchasing NFTs, but also by minting their own. However, because NFTs often involve the...more
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote an article concerning Nike's lawsuit against StockX. The original complaint primarily concerned StockX's nascent NFT program and Vault NFT offerings, alleging that the StockX NFTs featuring...more
5/18/2022
/ Amended Complaints ,
Class Action ,
Counterfeiting ,
Dilution ,
Fair Use ,
False Advertising ,
First Sale Doctrine ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Nike ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademarks
In 2019, the global sneaker resale market equaled $6 billion. By 2030, some analysts predict it will top $30 billion. At the cutting edge of that growth are companies like StockX, a Detroit-based company that, along with...more
5/10/2022
/ Affirmative Defenses ,
Digital Goods ,
Fair Use ,
First Sale Doctrine ,
Global Market ,
Misrepresentation ,
Nike ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Private Resales ,
Trademarks ,
Virtual Goods