In January 2000, the release of NSYNC’s hit song “Bye Bye Bye” and its music video became a defining moment in pop culture. Today, more than twenty-five years later, the choreography associated with the song is at the center of …
Crisis in Entertainment? Creativity is the Solution.
On February 20, 2026, Loyola Law School hosted its annual Entertainment Law Review (“ELR”) Symposium. On the theme of “Power Players,” the day featured panels including “Women Winning in Sports,” “Content Creator Counsel + Social Media Esquires,” and “Music Industry …
5 weeks or 5 years? Live Nation Antitrust Judge Suggests DOJ’s Unwillingness to Stay State Law Claims Could Seriously Prolong Trial
On bended knee is no way to be free –Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder What do Taylor Swift, Eddie Vedder, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have in common? The answer may not be immediately obvious. And yet, the pop star, grunge …
They’ll give you Wrapped, We’ll give you Their Rap Sheet: An Overview of the Legal Issues Behind Spotify
As we head into the end of November, Spotify Wrapped 2025 is due to be released any day now. Discussed among friends and shared across social media, Wrapped is generally perceived by subscribers as a celebration of their own year …
All’s Fair in Love, War, and Broadcasting … Right?
As technology and consumer preferences continue to evolve, broadcasting companies remain hampered by anachronistic regulations. Players in the traditional media space are calling out for a restructuring of the regulatory framework, so they are not disadvantaged in the competition with …
“New Discoveries” at too High a Cost: Penske slaps Google with antitrust lawsuit, illustrating the next installment of the dramatic rise in AI-related disputes
For decades, music fanatics flocked to Rolling Stone Magazine for musical and cultural commentary, cinephiles swarmed Variety for the latest critiques and film festival features, and the entire entertainment industry dove into Deadline for business developments and community updates. Now, …