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How Does the New York State Fashion Workers Act Affect Industry Employers and Models?

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With the passage of the New York State Fashion Workers Act, New York is set to regulate the working conditions of fashion industry professionals and the conduct of employers in the fashion, entertainment, and retail...more

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Film Room

Happy new year and welcome to 2025, a year of unprecedented change in college athletics. This is Film room, where we’ll break down the whirlwind of legal and regulatory activity in college athletics....more

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Building the Future of Sports: The World Cup, the Olympics, and Real Estate

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Sports fans across the United States are about to experience an unprecedented lineup of world-class events. The FIFA World Cup will electrify stadiums across North America in 2026, followed by the Summer Olympics in Los...more

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Comprehensive Checklist to Help Businesses Prepare for Soccer’s 2026 World Cup

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Visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada next year as the three countries jointly host FIFA's 2026 World Cup -- and your business might want to start preparing already. It’s being billed as...more

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Antitrust: College Athletes Continue to Prevail by Asserting Monopsony Labor Market Claims

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee’s recent finding that a National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) rule limiting the years of eligibility for college athletes who previously attended a...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Constangy’s 10 must-read articles of 2024

As we welcome 2025, here are 10 must-read Constangy bulletins and blog posts from 2024, highlighting insights that guided our readers through important legal developments, workplace issues, and the challenges in cybersecurity...more

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The Future of College Sports: A Monetary and Regulatory Maze

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Following the House v. NCAA settlement, which provides for backpay and permits revenue sharing with student athletes, Division I colleges and universities are grappling with regulatory, compliance, and financial challenges...more

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New York State Enacts Fashion Workers Act

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law the Fashion Workers Act, which will go into effect on June 19, 2025. The Fashion Workers Act requires model management companies to register their businesses and imposes...more

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The Rise of Online Abuse in Collegiate Sports: Lessons from the NCAA Threat Matrix Pilot Study

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Online abuse in sports has reached alarming levels, targeting athletes, coaches, and officials, especially during high-profile events. Recognizing the growing threat, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)...more

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From Backcourt To The Gridiron, Universities Oppose The NLRB’s Enforcement Position Regarding Their Athletes

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On New Year’s Eve, the union attempting to organize Dartmouth College's men’s basketball team dropped its NLRB case after winning a groundbreaking decision in February 2024 from a NLRB Regional Director who decided that the...more

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“It Ends with Us” Employment Litigation: Lessons for Hollywood Employers

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Actor Blake Lively’s December 31, 2024, lawsuit against Wayfarer Studios, LLC, director and producer Justin Baldoni, and several others associated with the movie It Ends with Us has cast a spotlight on evolving employment law...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - January 2025

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A North Carolina federal judge won’t pause his order blocking NASCAR from enforcing its antitrust release in racing contracts — including one for a team owned by former NBA star Michael Jordan — for the 2025 season, saying...more

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Are Text Prompt Commands to AI Enough To Show Creative Human Authorship? [Part 1]

About a year ago, I read an article about an image generated by artificial intelligence that was refused registration by the U.S. Copyright Office. Mr. Jason Allen, a digital artist based in the State of Colorado, created...more

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The Top 10 Mistakes Made When Planning for Art and Other Collectibles: A Guide for Professionals and Their Clients - Mistake #1

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Navigating the tax landscape for art dealers, investors, and collectors can be a complex endeavor, but proper classification is key to maximizing tax savings and avoiding pitfalls....more

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New Year, New Protections for New York Artists and AI-Generated Replicas

New York has a new AI-related law which took effect January 1. The law regulates creation and use of digital replicas of an individual’s voice or likeness and is similar to those in California and Tennessee....more

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DOJ Levels-Up Section 8 Enforcement: Gaming Company Director Resigns from Competitor’s Board in Response to DOJ Scrutiny

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On December 18, 2024, the Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) announced that Tencent Holdings Ltd. (“Tencent”) had removed two directors from the board of Epic Games, Inc. (“Epic”) and relinquished its right to unilaterally...more

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TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 8 | Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban

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In this episode of the TortsCenter Podcast, titled "Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban," Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn delve into the Wyoming Gaming Commission’s recent decision to ban gamblers who...more

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Federal Trade Commission Announces Rule Banning Junk Fees for Hotels and Live-Event Ticketing

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Last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced its final “Junk Fees Rule” (the “Rule”) that bans “mystery” or “junk fees” for live event tickets, hotels, and short-term rentals....more

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Want to Partner with a College Student Athlete? What Businesses Should Know About NIL Deals | Insights

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Name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals are analogous to endorsement deals, where businesses contract with a person to promote a product or service, but "NIL deals" is typically used to refer to agreements with college student...more

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Efforts to Turn NCAA Student-Athletes Into Employees Takes A Major Step Backwards

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In September 2023, the Service Employees International Union filed a Petition to represent the players on the Dartmouth College “Men’s Basketball Team.” In March 2024, an election was held. Dartmouth College’s mens’...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2 (Archive)

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In part 2 of our social media marketing series, Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow deep dive into the unique legal risks brands face when navigating social media. From FTC compliance to IP infringement and content clearance,...more

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The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2 (Archive)

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In part 2 of our social media marketing series, Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow deep dive into the unique legal risks brands face when navigating social media. From FTC compliance to IP infringement and content clearance,...more

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Dartmouth Basketball Team Withdraws Petition to Form First Student-Athlete Union: 5 Compliance Tips for Colleges and Universities

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The country’s first unionized college basketball team is no more. After making history just under a year ago, the union representing Dartmouth College men’s basketball players withdrew its petition on December 31 and will no...more

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The Pitch - December 2024

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

NFTs and Securities Law Issues Are on the Rise – SEC Analysis Relies on Resale Royalties

Until fall 2023, there were few SEC enforcements or litigations involving securities issues with non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”). This has changed dramatically. In rapid succession last fall, the SEC undertook two enforcements...more

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