Second Circuit’s NBA Ruling May Open the Floodgates Under the Video Privacy Protection Act

Ani TarakchyanData Protection, News & Insights, Privacy Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. An NBA fan’s legal battle over his rights to consumer protections is back into play following the Second Circuit’s recent decision. In August 2023, Judge Jennifer L. Rochon of the Southern District of New …

From Crime to Commodity: Public Interest may trump the Intellectual Property Rights of Erik and Lyle Menendez

Chloe RadIntellectual Property Law, News & Insights

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Erik and Lyle Menendez are two criminal brothers who have become nothing less than celebrities since their convictions.[1] In 1996, Erik and Lyle were convicted of first-degree murder for the brutal killing of their …

Google Back on the Offensive: U.S. District Court Judge Grants Google’s Emergency Stay in Developing Lawsuit Against Epic Games

Marlene SalasAntitrust Law, News & Insights

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Google has found some reprieve against well-known game developer Epic Games in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit, Epic Games v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd; Samsung Electronics America Inc., and Google LLC,[1] filed recently in September …

From the Racetrack to the Courthouse: Michael Jordan, Co-Founder of 23XI, Files Suit Against NASCAR

Ani TarakchyanAntitrust Law, News & Insights

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Michael Jordan is the next face of a professional sports league, and it’s not basketball this time. In 2020, Michael Jordan co-founded 23XI Racing LLC, a National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (“NASCAR”) …

New Rivals Face Off in Court: CAA Is Suing Former-Employee-Led Range Media Partners and The Allegations Are Controversial

Chloe RadLabor & Employment Law, News & Insights

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. The entertainment industry is manufactured for the amusement of audiences, yet the action behind the scenes can be cutthroat and aggressive. In late September 2024, the Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) filed suit against Range …

Financial Foul Play: Manchester City’s Battle Over Alleged Financial Fair Play Violations Continues

Greg DauberNews & Insights, Sports Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Manchester City live in soccer paradise, but their place at the top comes with increased scrutiny as the club is now facing legal repercussions over its alleged violations of the Premier League’s Financial Fair …

NFTs in the Luxury Fashion Market Gone Amiss: Class Action Lawsuit Reaffirms Fraud Claims Against Infamous DGFamily NFT Project

Marlene SalasIntellectual Property Law, News & Insights, Technology Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Luxury retail in the metaverse may just be a no-go for consumers. Luxury fashion house Dolce and Gabbana (“D&G”) has found itself in the middle of a controversy over its Non-Fungible Token (“NFT”) digital …

Post-Zynga Lawsuit Success: IBM’s ‘Take-Two’ on Patent Infringement Claims

Kaylyn TranIntellectual Property Law, News & Insights, Patent Law, Technology Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. On September 30, 2024, IBM filed a complaint against Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., claiming that Take-Two’s games, including NBA 2K Mobile Basketball, Grand Theft Auto Online, and Red Dead Redemption 2, infringed IBM’s patents.[1]  …

Authors v. Anthropic: The Legal Showdown Over AI, Copyright, and Fair Use

Greg DauberCopyright Law, Intellectual Property Law, News & Insights, Technology Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Anthropic PBC is caught in the middle of yet another contentious legal battle after it allegedly illegally downloaded and copied various written works for AI training purposes. On August 19, 2024, Andrea Bartz, Charles …