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James Sammataro, co-head of Pryor Cashman's Media + Entertainment Group, spoke to Bloomberg Law about whether the suit will stand up in court.

Recently, there has been a frenzy of legal activity with U.S. gambling laws and the number of gambling-related legal issues with video games.

California and New York have enacted laws requiring disclosure when AI-generated performers appear in advertisements, while SAG-AFTRA negotiated contract language limiting studios' use of synthetic actors. These developments mirror consent and disclosure frameworks that have governed telecommunications and privacy law for years, raising questions about whether opt-out regimes or upfront consent models provide more effective protection.

The entertainment industry has transformed itself in recent years through the adoption of new technologies and is pioneering a variety of exciting new creative avenues.

Among the many high-profile entertainment industry headlines in 2018, one case in particular stands out for its impact on the rising trend of "true crime" entertainment.

The Decision provides a helpful summary of both influencer and brand obligations.

Moreover, the company was accused of misrepresenting the identity and credentials of one of its product endorsers

Muhammad Ali Enterprises (MAE), owner of the famed boxer’s intellectual property and publicity rights, is suing Canadian digital reading device manufacturer, Kobo Inc. ("Kobo"), for using Ali’s slogan "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," without permission.

On March 20, 2023, following an eight-game suspension, Memphis Grizzlies' two-time All-Star point guard, Ja Morant, returned to play in a NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets.

Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Florida, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Iowa, Missouri, Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, America Samoa, and Washington...

Faced with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the February winter storm energy shortages, and redistricting, most observers thought there would be little time left...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its proposed regulations regarding tax treatment for business meals and entertainment activities. The proposed regulations are consistent with the...

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it reached settlements with three ticket brokers, resolving allegations that the brokers violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act by using...

Universal Music Group's lawsuit against DistroKid raises a critical question about AI disclosure in consumer markets: when does the use of artificial intelligence become material information that must be disclosed to consumers? The case centers on allegations that DistroKid distributed mass-generated AI music while creating the impression it was created by legitimate human artists, potentially violating existing consumer protection laws even without specific AI disclosure requirements.

In August 2018, Twentieth Century Fox (Fox) pulled a scene from the recent The Predator sequel after learning from the film's female star that Steven Wilder Striegel, an actor featured in that scene,

The annual event runs from April 3 - 7 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1948, the five-day celebration is the largest of its kind in the state, and Ward and Smith is proud to be a sponsor.

The streaming economy has changed the music industry forever, mandating an increased push for transparency for artists and other rights holders who now rely on the streaming platforms...

Frank Scibilia, Co-Chair of Pryor Cashman's Music and Digital Media Groups, recently spoke with Bloomberg Law about the pivotal music licensing battle underway between Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) and the U.S. Department of Justice.