The film industry in Georgia is booming. The state ranks number one globally in the production of top grossing feature films, followed by the United Kingdom, Canada, California, Louisiana, and New York....more
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5/27/2022
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Name and Likeness ,
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4/28/2022
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Music Industry ,
Musical Sound Recordings ,
Name and Likeness ,
Royalties ,
SCOTUS ,
Television Programming ,
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USPTO
Consumers do not associate the names Phish, Grateful Dead, and Moon Taxi with an animal, a scary movie, and a spaceship. Instead, these names likely recall the bands’ popular songs, albums, and memorable concerts....more
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3/28/2022
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Musical Sound Recordings ,
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The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
2/28/2022
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Employer Liability Issues ,
eSports ,
Film Industry ,
Gamification ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Metaverse ,
Movies ,
Music Industry ,
Musical Sound Recordings ,
Netflix ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Pandora ,
Royalties ,
Spotify ,
TikTok
In the wake of the deadly Rust tragedy last year, independent studios and production companies began revisiting their practices, policies, and attitudes regarding safety on set....more
2/17/2022
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Entertainment Industry ,
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Gig Economy ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
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White-Collar Exemptions ,
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Workplace Safety
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. ...more
1/31/2022
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Event Tickets ,
Jay Z ,
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Name and Likeness ,
Nirvana ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Prince ,
Quentin Tarantino ,
Student Athletes
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
1/28/2022
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Cryptoassets ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Metaverse ,
Music Industry ,
Musical Sound Recordings ,
Name and Likeness ,
Nirvana ,
Prince ,
Quentin Tarantino ,
Right of Publicity ,
Student Athletes
In May, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 617, which goes into effect on July 1, 2021. In doing so, Georgia has joined several other states with “Name, Image, and Likeness” (“NIL”) laws that take effect on this date. The...more
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP's Food & Drug Newsletter is a monthly update of legal and regulatory issues that affect the FDA-regulated community and highlights articles from members of our Food & Drug practice, as well as from...more
3/29/2021
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Enforcement Actions ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Marketing ,
Medical Devices ,
Misleading Impressions ,
OPDP ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Warning Letters ,
Websites
In March, Khloe Kardashian unwittingly joined her sister, Kim Kardashian, as the subject of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letter relating to the reality star’s influencer-marketing activities. ...more
It is a good time to review your website and its accompanying terms and conditions and privacy policies. From year to year, the legal landscape evolves with changes being driven by technological advancements, shifting...more
Many businesses in the live music and entertainment space have been uniquely affected by the pandemic and continue to face dire financial challenges as closure and social distancing mandates persist. Further, when the economy...more
Georgia’s film and television industry is poised to return to work. On April 27, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order, which cleared the way for most Georgia businesses to re-open following a four-week...more
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP's Food and Drug Newsletter is a monthly update of legal and regulatory issues that affect the FDA-regulated community and highlights articles from members of AGG outside the Food and Drug practice....more
On June 22, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a summary of findings from the Commission’s 2019 “Made in the USA” workshop....more
SXSW, Coachella, the NCAA Tournament, Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, St. Patrick’s Day parades, The Masters, the NFL Draft, the Houston Rodeo, Record Store Day, and the closing of clubs and concert halls from New York...more
On December 5, the Atlanta Business Chronicle hosted their annual business of the entertainment industry event, which focused on the current state of the industry in Georgia and offered insights as to what the business and...more
The American journalist and cultural gadfly Hunter S. Thompson once described the music business as “a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs....more
How much is that Facebook page worth to your Business?
At first glance, this question may seem relatively unimportant in the context of an M&A transaction. It rings true that social media accounts usually receive little...more
At first glance, this question may seem relatively unimportant in the context of an M&A transaction. It rings true that social media accounts usually receive little attention during the negotiation of a deal, which fact may...more
Pop-Up Retail Shops: Considerations to Keep You Ahead of the Latest Trend
Traditionally, pop-up shops have largely been utilized by seasonal retailers. Many consumers have go-to stores for Halloween costumes or...more
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP's Food and Drug Newsletter is a monthly update of legal and regulatory issues that affect the FDA-regulated community, including regular updates on legislative initiatives from AGG’s Washington, DC...more
8/23/2016
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Advertising ,
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General Wellness Devices ,
LabMD ,
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Any casual user of new (digital) media can attest to the growing popularity of the medium among advertisers. Solicitations promoting goods and services now pepper the newsfeeds of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, (for...more