When faced with a layoff or termination, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether an employee is eligible for severance.

Navigating the complexities of employment termination is no easy task, with significant implications for the parties involved.

Ideally, employers pay their employees promptly and regularly for the time that they work. However, occasionally employers may refuse to pay their employees...

If you have a great idea for a new movie, television series or product and you want to pitch it to someone, how can you protect your idea from being stolen?

Part of the magic of a musical theater production is the show's choreography.

If someone makes humorous use of your trademark on their own commercial product, can you sue them for trademark infringement or are they entitled to the First Amendment's...

Horror, Inc. v. Miller underscores the copyright conflict between creators and their employers. In this case, the Second Circuit determined that Victor Miller was an independent contractor...

From literature and music to software and product design, the vast realm of creative expression encompasses a complex landscape of protection. But where are the lines drawn...

Trademarks are an essential asset to any company, as they provide legal protection for business names, logos, and other identifiers.

Whether you're interested in protecting a well-established brand or you're starting a new business, filing a trademark application can be a very exciting and positive...

In the streaming era, more television shows are being produced and made available to the public than ever before. In the last three years, there has been almost a 20% increase in unique program titles...

Thanks to a NCAA interim policy change and changes in state law, student-athletes in Alabama can now be paid for use of their name, image and likeness ("NIL"). This opens new opportunities for student-athletes to earn money.

If you are an athlete who competes in mixed martial arts, understanding the rules that govern your behavior in and out of competition is critical.

A "fiduciary" is someone who has an obligation to act in the best interests of another person or entity. These duties can be established either by law or by the nature of the relationship itself.

For nearly a century, labor unions have played a crucial role in advocating for fair employment conditions for workers. The formation and enforcement of union rights are generally overseen...

While there are key differences between agents and managers, both must consider whether it's necessary or desirable to affiliate with entertainment unions, including the Screen Actors Guild...

Title IX, a landmark piece of legislation enacted in 1972, is often associated with its role in promoting gender equity in educational programs and activities.

In one of the first major NFT-related trademark infringement cases to go to trial, a New York federal jury found that a digital artist's "MetaBirkins" NFTs infringed Hermès' trademarks.

There are currently over 100,000 fitness studios in the United States. Of these nearly a third are devoted to Pilates or Yoga.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey is a new R-rated horror film which centers around Disney's Winnie the Pooh, but in an unexpected and shocking way.