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AI and the Entertainment Industry

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In a dramatic reversal that signals a fundamental shift in how the music industry approaches artificial intelligence (AI), Warner Music Group (WMG) announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that it has reached a deal with Suno,...more

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College Athletes Release Model CBA Framework – What Could This Mean For Universities?

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With most of the country’s focus on who was snubbed by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, college athletics reached another inflection point on Monday with the release of Athletes.org’s first-ever draft...more

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Québec’s Bill 10: Protecting Consumers Against Abusive Practices in Ticket Resales and Online Subscription Renewals

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In keeping with its recent renewed interest in establishing robust protections for consumers within the province, the government of Québec tabled a new bill on December 2, 2025 amending the Québec Consumer Protection Act...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - December 2025 #2

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Two NASCAR teams — including one owned by Michael Jordan — are seeking more than $364 million in damages from the private stock car racing organization in their lawsuit claiming the league made it impossible for a rival...more

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The Briefing: What Is Fair Use and Why Does It Matter? (Featured)

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Creators, beware: just because it’s online doesn’t mean it’s fair game. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down one of the most misunderstood areas of copyright law—fair use. In this...more

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Netflix and Paramount Both Want Warner: What Will Antitrust Authorities Do?

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Netflix leaders appear unfazed by Paramount’s hostile bid, setting the stage for big business drama with an antitrust subplot. Netflix, Inc.’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for $83 billion would unite the...more

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Don’t Bet On It: NCAA Votes to Rescind Rule Change

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On November 21, 2025, Division I member schools voted to rescind the proposed rule change that would have allowed student-athletes and athletics department staff members to legally participate in sports betting on...more

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The Gamble Behind ‘No-Risk’ Games: Legal Challenges Across States

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You walk into a gas station to pick up your favorite road trip treats and a drink to keep you alert. While making your selections, your attention is drawn to a sight familiar to many: flashing lights and animations that pull...more

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Best of EntertainHR 2025

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Forget the dry HR manual—the year’s most important workplace lessons weren’t found in a compliance document; they were on your screen. From high-stakes heists to late-nigh comedy and sharp TV dramas, our EntertainHR series...more

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

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Today’s FIFA World Cup draw – where each nation learns the opponents they will play at next year’s tournament and each host city learns which teams they will welcome – should be a wake-up call for businesses that the time to...more

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A December to Remember: Power Plays, Policy Stalemates & Shifting Lines in Sports and Entertainment

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Welcome back to the Spotlight! With our entering the 12th frame of 2025, so begins a cavalcade of holiday parties, overindulgences, Spotify Wrapped statistics, Mariah Carey, timeless film classics, travel and year in review...more

International Lawyers Network

Diss-cussing Defamation: Creative Expression, Feuds, & Cross Words Across Borders

The legal intersection of music, poetry, and defamation presents a fascinating landscape where creativity collides with reputational interests. The recent decision in Graham v. UMG Recordings, Inc.—filed by Canadian rapper...more

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Fighting AI and Deepfake Misuse in Music

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The music industry is undergoing seismic shifts with artificial intelligence (AI) redefining how content is created, shared, and consumed. While AI offers exciting possibilities such as personalized playlists and virtual...more

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Ohio High Schools Embrace NIL: What Schools, Families & Businesses Need to Know

Ohio has stepped into an unprecedented new chapter of high school athletics. Following months of pressure due to ongoing litigation, along a rapidly changing national landscape for student-athletes, member schools of the Ohio...more

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Nevada Judge Rules Prediction Market Firm Falls Under State Gaming Laws

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Many prediction market firms have sought to avoid state regulation by emphasizing how their services differ from traditional sports betting. They characterize their offerings as “event contracts” or “swaps,” which are only...more

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Policy Week in Review – December 5, 2025

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DC Circuit Rules NLRB Members are Removable at Will - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled earlier today that the president can remove a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing: What Is Fair Use and Why Does It Matter? (Featured)

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Creators, beware: just because it’s online doesn’t mean it’s fair game. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down one of the most misunderstood areas of copyright law—fair use. In this...more

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A Settlement That Remains Unsettled: Title IX Challenges to House v. NCAA NIL Settlement Surge On

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In June, Judge Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved an unprecedented $2.8 billion settlement in the class action antitrust lawsuit House v. NCAA, a major...more

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AI in Sports Sponsorship and Fan Engagement: Opportunities and Challenges

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This article explores how AI is allowing rights holders and sponsors to deploy innovative solutions to engage with their audiences, and how innovation in this space also raises new commercial and legal questions around data...more

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Film Room: Coach Contract Considerations

In this week’s Film Room, we flag key coach contract considerations to keep in mind as the coaching carousel picks up speed. What percentage of head coach agreements reach the end of the contracted term?...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Developer of Mobile Gaming Apps Pays $1.4 Million to Settle CCPA Claims

The California Office of Attorney General ("CA OAG") announced a settlement with Jam City Inc. ("Jam City"), a developer of mobile gaming apps, for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and Unfair...more

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

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Swimmers suing World Aquatics over alleged antitrust violations say the objection to an additional $1.16 million in attorney fees is “absurd,” arguing the international governing body knows payment would come from a fund...more

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Patenting Play: Analyzing Recent Video Game Play Patents

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The video game industry is a dynamic space that encourages innovation, with game developers often creating and employing novel technology and game design elements....more

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Intellectual Property Report - December 2025

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Whether an entity is seeking to invest in a start-up or maturing company, is in the shoes of a developing company looking for further investment, or is seeking to acquire or sell a product line or other corporate assets,...more

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Termination Rights Under Scrutiny in Harper Lee Adaptation Cases as USCO Steps In

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It’s said: “you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view,” but the Dramatic Publishing Company (“DPC”) is not so interested in considering the point of view of the Harper Lee Estate in...more

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