As an industry built on storytelling, the entertainment world walks a fine line between performance and reality. But when that line becomes the focus of a lawsuit, courts must determine where creative expression ends and legal liability begins. That concept …
Behind the Brand Deals: The Legal Architecture Behind Being a Creator
On Friday, February 20, 2026, Loyola Law School’s Entertainment Law Review (“ELR”) hosted its annual symposium, with this year’s theme of “Power Players.” One of the panels, “Content Creator Counsel + Social Media Esquires,” focused on attorneys working at the …
SSENSE Survives: Founders Reclaim Control Amid Bankruptcy
More than just an online store, SSENSE is a Montreal-based luxury e-commerce retailer known for high fashion curation, emerging designers, and editorial-driven retail experiences for an international consumer base.[1] However, as a Canadian company whose primary market is the United …
From Infringement to Innovation: How UMG’s Udio Settlement Reframes Fair Use and AI in Music
In an attempt to coevolve with the new age of technology, Universal Music Group (“UMG”), the world’s biggest music label, announced on October 29, 2025, that they settled a copyright infringement case with Udio, an artificial intelligence (“AI”) music company. …
Tilly Norwood: Hollywood’s Synthetic Starlet
Tilly Norwood, Hollywood’s new emerging technological sensation, has quickly become a focal point of widespread media attention. According to actor and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”) President, Sean Astin, Norwood isn’t a human actor, but …
Scooby-Doo and the Case of Stolen IP: Warner Bros. Takes on AI
Few companies embody the power of storytelling like Warner Bros. For over a century, its films and characters have not only entertained audiences, but have shaped cultural identity. From the charm of Looney Tunes to the heroism of DC Comics, …






