Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. In the world of reality television, nondisclosure agreements (“NDAs”) play a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive information.[1] NDAs are legal contracts between parties that outline the terms and conditions under which confidential information is …
The Real Slim Shady Speaks Out to Political License Loopholes
Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Since the start of his political campaign in February 2023, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy utilized the song “Lose Yourself” by rapper Eminem as an anthem for rallies across the country.[1] In one viral video, …
Deezer’s New Model Involves Deleting “Non-Artist” Content, But Where is the Line?
Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. The music industry has yet to evolve with the rapid pace of technology and its ability to create new compositions from existing music. However, with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) contributing to streaming …
No, ChatGPT did not Write this Article – But if it Did, Could it be Copyrighted?
By Reni de la Nuez Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. In September, we published an article entitled “Looking Beyond the FN Meka Scandal: AI & Copyright.”[1] This article examined emerging uncertainty surrounding the copyrightability of artificial intelligence-generated works, given …
Vive La Trademark: Hermès Wins MetaBirkin Battle…For Now
By Alyssa R. Garcia Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. At the close of the recent trial between luxury brand Hermès and nonfungible token (“NFT”) artist Mason Rothschild,[1] the jury returned a verdict in favor of Hermès, finding that by …
Beyond the Stage: Activists Say Tennessee “Anti-Drag” Legislation Threatens Constitutional Rights and Queer Community
By Emma Quinn Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Drag is a performance art that has celebrated gender fluidity, self-expression, and self-acceptance for centuries.[1] It is the art of dressing and acting in a heightened gender performance, usually involving comedy, …
Can a “Renaissance” Save Ticketmaster?
By Christian Glover Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Ticketmaster, the nation’s largest ticket distribution company,[1] is making changes to its sales approach ahead of Beyoncé’s upcoming tour for her newest album, Renaissance; this is in response to antitrust concerns …
A Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Sparks Debate Across States and Industries
By Reni de la Nuez Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. On January 5th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed the addition of a new rule to the Code of Federal Regulations.[1] The proposed rule, entitled “Part 910—Non-Compete Clauses,” would …
Lizzo Just Took a TTAB Test – Turns Out “100% That Bitch” is Trademarkable
By Alyssa R. Garcia Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Pop icon Lizzo scored a major legal win recently by successfully convincing the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) to allow her to trademark the phrase “100% That Bitch” …
Artists Against AI: Recent Lawsuit Challenges the Blurred Line Between Style Emulation and Wrongful Copying
By Emma Quinn Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Kelly McKernan is a visual artist who has posted their paintings on art-sharing website DeviantArt for the past twenty years.[1] When the first widely used AI art generators came online last …










