In today’s dynamic market, brand partnerships with artists and musicians have become a powerful strategy for companies looking to enhance their visibility and connect with active and aligned audiences. These campaigns can...more
It was late summer in 1921, and Roscoe Arbuckle – known familiarly to movie audiences as Fatty Arbuckle – had just signed a three-year deal with Paramount Pictures under which he would earn an unheard-of $1 million a year. To...more
Celebrities sometimes fall from grace and their endorsements can fall with them. Corporate contracts with "morals" clauses are common and important, but need to be extremely clear on certain points, like what constitutes a...more
If you didn’t make it to the 2018 Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association in Seattle, or if you were there but were out enjoying the spectacular weather or spending time with colleagues and friends, the...more
Morality clauses, or morals clauses, are making a comeback in the age of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements. A sample morality clause in an actor talent agreement may read as follows: - Artist shall act at all times with...more
Part I: The Birth of Morals Clauses in Entertainment Services Contracts - The issues highlighted by the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements have refocused the spotlight on morals clauses in talent agreements....more
While the confetti is still settling after the most exciting Super Bowl in recent memory, discussion has turned to the RSVP list for the traditional White House victory reception. At least six members of the New England...more