The Briefing: Documentary Fair Use After Warhol: The Tenth Circuit Gets It Right
The Briefing: Frida Kahlo vs. The 11th Circuit - A Warning for IP Owners Everywhere
The Legal Canvas
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'Urgent National Action to Save College Sports': Trump’s NIL Playbook — Highway to NIL Podcast
March Madness or Trademark Madness? The NCAA v. DraftKings Lawsuit
Lemon Pound Cake and the First Amendment
The Briefing: Vampires, Love Triangles, but No Infringement
When Does a Beat Make You a Co-Writer? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
The Briefing: The Sound of a Lawsuit – David Greene vs Google NotebookLM
Podcast - Inside the Growing World of Rodeo
Podcast — The Growth Rocketship: The Future of Rewards-Based Advertising With Fetch
The Briefing: Skechers, TikTok, and Khaby Lame: Is Barrett Wissman Potentially Liable?
Podcast: Williams Mullen's Trending Now - An IP Podcast - When AI Meets Art: Litigation and Settlement Trends Affecting Artists
The Briefing: Vetter v. Resnik: When Copyright Termination Goes Global
Podcast - How Hosting the FIFA World Cup Will Benefit Miami's Real Estate Market
Trading, Gambling, or Something Else? Prediction Markets and the Payments Puzzle — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast
The Briefing: Kat Von D, Miles Davis, and the Possible Death of the Intrinsic Test?
Podcast - How the NTRA Is Building Trust and Growing the Equine Industry
'Desk Drawer Roundup': NIL Contract Fights, Eligibility Battles, and the CSC Participation Agreement — Highway to NIL Podcast
Addressing when a copyright ownership claim accrues under the Copyright Act, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed a summary judgment grant, finding that genuine disputes of material fact remained as to...more
On May 5, 2026, Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the “Let Kids Play Act,” which would impose significant restrictions on private equity investment in youth sports. The bill broadly covers any organization,...more
The Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision in Lil’Joe Records, Inc. v. Ross et al., Case No. 24-13978 (11th Cir. June 2, 2026), reminds bankruptcy attorneys of the importance of scheduling and dealing with all of a debtor’s...more
When fans think about the FIFA World Cup, they picture the matches, the players, the national pride, the fan festivals, and the extraordinary global energy surrounding the tournament. What they rarely see, however, is the...more
The FIFA World Cup is more than just a global sporting event – it has the potential to transform host nations and cities and act as a catalyst for investment, urban development, and economic transformation. With 48 teams, 16...more
On April 3, 2026, Senior Judge Henry Floyd of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, joined by Judges Harris and Benjamin, vacated a preliminary injunction issued by the United States District Court for...more
Florida Attorney General Subpoenas Environmental Law Institute Over Judicial Trainings and Climate Change Litigation State AG enforcement efforts targeting climate-related organizations are expanding in scope to include...more
A state judge on Monday declared Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible to play in the 2026 college football season, finding that the player was unjustly harmed by the NCAA's decision to ban him after he admitted to...more
On June 1, the Illinois legislature passed a budget bill (S.B. 3019) (“Bill”) that includes a variety of new taxes along with a number of other important tax changes. Governor Pritzker came out in favor of the budget and is...more
An unfriendly field. On May 22, 2025, Darin Ruf, a former utility player for the Milwaukee Brewers and several other clubs, sued the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio state court arising out of an allegedly career-ending knee...more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, and is expected to be one of the largest mass events ever staged on American soil. With such a large event...more
On May 19, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied the now-defunct North American Soccer League’s bid for a new trial after a jury rejected its claims, concluding that plaintiff failed to prove a...more
On June 8, 2026, Lubbock County District Court Judge Ken Curry issued a temporary injunction in Brendan Sorsby v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, Cause No. DC-2026-CV-0791 (99th Judicial District, Lubbock County,...more
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway. Set to be the largest World Cup in history, the tournament will bring millions of fans, unprecedented global attention, and billions of dollars in economic activity to...more
Generative artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever to replicate someone’s voice or face without their consent, and the law has struggled to keep pace....more
In dispute over ownership of sound recordings by group Parliament-Funkadelic, Sixth Circuit holds that band member’s ownership claim did not accrue until 2020, when band leader, George Clinton, denied validity of 1976...more
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup presents an unusual convergence of sports law, immigration law, event operations, consumer protection, accessibility, and reputational risk. For international players, team personnel, media, event...more
Over the years, college sports have only increased in popularity, and with that popularity has come significant growth in revenue from attendance, sponsorships, and television deals....more
Welcome back to the Spotlight! About 13 years ago, future NBA Hall of Famer Steph Curry famously shunned the mainstream path of signing a brand endorsement and signature shoe deal with Nike, deciding instead to link up with...more
The UK government introduced a new Sporting Events Bill in the House of Lords on 14 May 2026 (the Bill), intending to establish a permanent UK-wide legal framework to streamline delivery of major international sporting...more
The sports industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and investment. This trend is driven by changing regulations relating to ownership in professional leagues and compensation mechanisms for college athletes, as well as...more
As artists and creators integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their work, courts are re-evaluating traditional notions of authorship under the Copyright Act of 1976. This past March, the issue of whether an AI...more
Brian Flores, an NFL coach, recently made headlines after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in a dispute over whether his claims must be arbitrated. Flores asserted race discrimination claims against the NFL and...more
New York AG Letitia James and New Jersey AG Jennifer Davenport subpoenaed FIFA as part of an investigation into ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup. According to the AGs, the investigation stems from reports that...more