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SSENSE Survives: Founders Reclaim Control Amid Bankruptcy

Yasmin SobhanianAntitrust Law, Bankruptcy Law, Fashion Law, News & Insights

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 …

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5 weeks or 5 years? Live Nation Antitrust Judge Suggests DOJ’s Unwillingness to Stay State Law Claims Could Seriously Prolong Trial 

Jacqueline MoranAntitrust Law, Entertainment Law, Media Law, Music Law, News & Insights

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 …

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Rehabilitating Insolvency or Shielding Misconduct? The Misuse of Bankruptcy in the Alex Jones Litigation

Michael BaldocchiAntitrust Law, First Amendment Law, Securities Law

Although online influencers and personalities are among the largest contributors to the spread of disinformation, most escape financial liability through First Amendment protections.[1] Alex Jones, however, exceeded these protections through his comments on the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012.[2] …

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All Together Now: How Songview is Changing the Tune on Transparency

Tiffany StrachanAntitrust Law, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Media Law, Music Licensing Law, News & Insights

Before the Internet and technological advances, licensing musical compositions and sound recordings was difficult. Intellectual property rights, like reproduction, creating derivatives, distribution, and public performance, were often owned by entities like music publishers, record labels, or independent distributors, who were …

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All’s Fair in Love, War, and Broadcasting … Right?

Jacqueline MoranAntitrust Law, Entertainment Law, Media Law, News & Insights, Uncategorized

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

Jacqueline MoranAntitrust Law, Artificial Intelligence Law, Entertainment Law, News & Insights

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, …

The NCAA Just got JU(ked)CO: Tatuo Martinson Secures Eligibility for the 2025-2026 Season as The NCAA’s Five Year Rule Faces Anti-Trust Scrutiny

Michael BaldocchiAntitrust Law, Sports Law

Throughout college sports history, fans have witnessed countless dynasties. Yet, none compare to the dominance of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (the “NCAA”) itself. For 70 years, the NCAA’s dynamic duo of amateurism and monopsony have helped it evade the …

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TikTok Battle: The Future of TikTok After Its Ban

Greg DauberAntitrust Law, Political Law, Technology Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. In a landmark ruling on January 10th, the Supreme Court upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (the “Act”), which banned the popular social media app TikTok.[1] The ban is set …

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TikTok, Tick Tock: The battle around the loved and loathed social media platform is counting down the days until it either continues U.S. operations or ceases to exist in the States

Chloe RadAntitrust Law, Political Law, Technology Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. TikTok’s name has become the subject of conversation: there’s a sounding 90-day extension clock running that will determine whether the social media platform gets to stay in the U.S. or gets shunned. Allegations begin …

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NASL Claims Foul Play by U.S. Soccer and MLS Following its Demise

Ani TarakchyanAntitrust Law, Sports Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. The North American Soccer League (“NASL”) is accusing the U.S. Soccer Federation (“U.S. Soccer”) and Major League Soccer (“MLS”) of illegally conspiring with one another to ensure MLS maintains monopoly power as the only …