Former General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee Christopher McCleary joins hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates to share insights from his tenure with the USOPC and discuss his current leadership role as president of the Sports Lawyers Association. The conversation explores emerging trends shaping the sports law industry and McCleary's unique perspective on the intersection of legal practice and athletic governance.

My colleagues, Keri Bruce and Nick Swimer, were the scribes in the recently released Association of National Advertisers template for media buying. It represents the culmination of countless hours...

Check out the Joint Policy Committee's latest Bulletin: "Joint Clarification on Downgrades and the Use of Material in New Commercials."

Those who know me are painfully aware of my views on transparency in the media buying industry. Despite what the supply chain says about being transparent, they're not.

Counsel Jamice Oxley will be speaking at Marlborough's live event titled, "The Social Dilemma: Screening and Panel Discussion."

Lori Landew was quoted in the Forbes article "The Value Of Overpaying Britney Spears In Las Vegas."

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Jody Simon's blog post, "FCC Deregulation of Set-Top Boxes: What Does It Mean?" originally posted in the firm's Pay or Play entertainment law blog, was mentioned as one of the top postings for February 22, 2016.

There is that sweet sound of music as Universal Music Group's IPO debuted as the largest in the history of the music business, with the listing on Euronext Amsterdam valuing the company at more than $53 billion.

With philanthropy and activism by athletes, entertainers, artists and other notable individuals at an all-time high, understanding charitable giving structures and the mechanics and legal steps to achieve your goals is critical.

Pryor Cashman Partner Ryan Klarberg, a member of the Intellectual Property, Media + Entertainment, Digital Media, and Litigation Groups...

UK-based graffiti artists filed a lawsuit against Vivienne Westwood for allegedly using their street art without permission on fashion apparel, raising complex questions about copyright protection for potentially illegal artwork. The case, which centered on whether graffiti created without building owners' consent could be legally protected under US law, has now been dismissed with prejudice following a joint stipulation by both parties.

Attorney, Domenic Romano, On The Drew Barrymore Stalker Incident Following Arrest In Long Island

The article considers what prompted such an action by the FTC, and what it might mean.

Engel Entertainment’s first branded Channel, the Game Warden Channel (GWC), has just been awarded Silver Status with over 100,000 streaming subscribers in just 9 months. Dedicated to bringing real life stories from the frontlines of wildlife preservation across America and beyond, GWC features frontier life, outdoor law enforcement, and wildlife rescue through dramatic storytelling.

Reality television has become a dominant force in entertainment, with shows increasingly pushing boundaries to capture viewers' attention. This trend has led to more extreme and risky scenarios, which in turn have raised...

Marvel Studios' ad agency faces a substantial fine for unauthorized outdoor advertising in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter during Comic-Con. The incident highlights the complex regulatory landscape marketers must navigate when deploying non-traditional advertising campaigns in public spaces, where local permit requirements and enforcement actions can result in significant financial penalties.

Sheppard Mullin partner Robb Klein represented actor-director Emilio Estevez in connection with the acquisition of world sales rights by Goodfellas for his new film "The Way: Chapter 2."

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, addressing whether internet service providers can be held liable when their customers engage in copyright infringement. The Court's unanimous decision established new boundaries for contributory liability, requiring proof of intent to foster infringement rather than mere knowledge of user misconduct. This precedent-setting case has far-reaching implications for how technology companies and online platforms