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Texas Rolls Camera on $1.5 Billion Film Incentive Law

SB 22, a sweeping film and television incentive bill that dramatically expands the state’s support for the moving image industry, was officially signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025. Following the Texas...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

From Input to Impact: The Market Harm Standard Emerging in AI Fair Use

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Another federal court recently ruled that using copyrighted books to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems can qualify as fair use under the U.S. Copyright Act. This time, the court said that, because the issue of market...more

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Data Utilisation in Sports Transactions: Legal and Commercial Considerations

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The sports industry is undergoing a transformative shift as data becomes an increasingly important part of commercial strategy. From enhancing player performance to unlocking new revenue streams, data’s role in...more

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College Sports Commission Memo Addresses NIL Deals Involving Collectives

On July 10, 2025, the College Sports Commission (“CSC”) issued a memo to Division I athletic directors to provide an update on NIL Go and other early trends post-House settlement....more

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A “Deep Dive” on the House Settlement

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The House Settlement has arrived. Colleges, universities, and athletes are all scrambling to make sense of the settlement, figure out what it means for them, and position themselves to maximize their opportunities in the next...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Not Worth the Gamble: Major Deceptive Gaming Advertising Settlement Announced

On July 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (“DCP”) announced that it had reached a settlement with DraftKings following a gaming advertising-related investigation. Without admitting fault, DraftKings...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – May/June 2025

The firm is pleased to distribute the European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin, which breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe in the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways....more

K&L Gates LLP

Key Lessons From the Latest UK Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation Art Market Participants and High Value Dealers Threat...

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On 18 June 2025, the UK Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published a threat assessment (the Assessment) on compliance with UK sanctions and money laundering law for art market participants (AMPs) and high...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - July 2025 #3

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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday threatened the state of California with legal action after the state refused to ban transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports as demanded by President Donald...more

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Title IX Goes Head to Head with Antitrust: NCAA NIL Settlement Challenged by Female Student-Athletes in House v. NCAA

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For anyone who thought an unprecedented $2.8 billion settlement agreement actually resolved one of the many murky issues of student-athlete compensation in college athletics —not so fast. On June 6, federal Judge Claudia...more

Montgomery McCracken

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trans-Athlete Bans

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As the Supreme Court Prepares to Decide the Legality of Trans-Athlete Bans, Schools Must Ready Themselves for Far-Reaching Precedent Addressing “On the Basis of Sex” On July 3, 2025, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Up, Up, and Litigated: Superman’s 87-Year Copyright War

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Superman has soared back onto the big screen, and unless you’ve been locked in the Fortress of Solitude, you already know his origin story: Rocketed from the doomed planet Krypton. Raised in Kansas. Secretly, a mild-mannered...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

The Future of Copyright Enforcement: A Pivotal Supreme Court Case for the Digital Age

On June 30, 2025, the Supreme Court granted a petition for certiorari from Cox Communications Inc. and agreed to weigh in on one of the most consequential digital copyright cases in recent memory....more

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Movie Release Moves Forward Amidst 50 Cent Trademark and Publicity Lawsuit

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The release of Skillhouse, a horror film streaming on the platform GenTV, shares headlines with a high-profile lawsuit brought by rapper 50 Cent based on alleged violations of his intellectual property (IP) rights....more

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Clone Wars, Comedy Deals & Copyright Feels: A Defining Week in Sports & Entertainment

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Welcome back to the Spotlight! Last week you may have celebrated the Fourth of July with hot dogs on the grill (70.5 of them, if you’re Joey Chestnut), your favorite beverage of choice in hand and fireworks. This week, you...more

Morgan Lewis

Institutional Shifts in College Sports: Private Equity, Athlete Pay, and Legal Risk

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College sports are undergoing a seismic shift as commercial activity accelerates and athlete compensation evolves. With the approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement and a surge in private investment, the traditional model of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

(In)Authentic: The Importance of Due Diligence in the Art Market

As the art market grows in value and complexity, so too do the legal challenges surrounding authenticity. The Knoedler Gallery scandal revolved around the sale of approximately 40 Abstract Expressionist paintings that were...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Three Point Shot - June 2025

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Hubble-Bubble in the Chewing Gum Industry: Big League Chew and Licensee Stretch Arguments in Ongoing Trade Dress Suit - The business relationship between Big League Chew Properties LLC (“Big League Chew”), the owner of...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

IP Terminology: Accuracy Matters

In the linked article about a trademark dispute, the author notes that the plaintiff claimed the defendant used a “copyrighted name.” Just a reminder: one can patent inventions, copyright creative works of expression, and...more

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Being Pursued by Backgrid USA for Photo Infringement?

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According to the lawsuit referenced above filed against Twitter in 2022: Backgrid is the world's premier celebrity-related photograph agency and provides highly sought-after images of celebrities around the world to top...more

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Policy Week in Review – July 2025 - Congressional and Administrative News

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Senate Republicans Introduce Legislation to Empower Independent Workers - Earlier this week, Senators Bill Cassidy, (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senators Rand Paul...more

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The Briefing: The Supreme Court Dodges the Discovery Rule Question—What That Means for Copyright Enforcement

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The Supreme Court sidestepped a major copyright showdown—again. What does it mean when infringement claims surface decades later? In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the latest in the...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing: The Supreme Court Dodges the Discovery Rule Question—What That Means for Copyright Enforcement

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The Supreme Court sidestepped a major copyright showdown—again. What does it mean when infringement claims surface decades later? In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the latest in the...more

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[Event] August Bridge Series - August 7th, Cincinnati, OH

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Join us for an engaging morning with a diverse lineup of regional leaders representing the arts, business, education, and community development. Each speaker will offer a unique perspective on leadership, impact, and the...more

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Investments in German soccer clubs – attractive for investors and clubs despite the 50+1 rule

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Investments in clubs in German soccer are attractive for investors and clubs even under the 50+1 rule; the investor and the soccer club should be a suitable match; there are a number of legal structuring options for...more

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