“Based on a True Story”: Baby Reindeer and the Boundaries of Truth
Few phrases carry more weight or more risk than “based on a true story.” It promises authenticity while leaving room for invention, persuading viewers that what they are about to…
The Rise of Arbitration in Copyright & Entertainment – What’s Driving the Shift?
On 26 February 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a judgement in favour of Italian fashion designer Valentino S.p.A. against U.S. designer and manufacturer…
How Reality TV Could Change Labor Laws in Hollywood
When Netflix’s Love Is Blind first premiered, viewers were captivated by the premise of someone falling in love without seeing their partner’s face, proposing through a wall, and then walking…
Does Re-Recording Pose a Threat to Record Labels or the Music Rights Industry?
The practice of artists releasing “re-recorded” versions of their songs has received increased attention in the last few years. This increase is partially due to Taylor Swift’s high-profile attempt to…
The End of the Writers’ Strike. The Beginning of a Better Future?
The 2023 writers’ strike, the second longest one in Hollywood history, ended on September 27. As writers struggled to make ends meet, studio tourists turned to join the picket line,…
When You Make Up Markets, Everything Is a Monopoly
Competition in the $200 billion global video game industry is fierce and only getting fiercer. The video game market includes two submarkets, one which creates video game platforms and another…
The Power of Exclusion: Madison Square Garden Uses Facial Recognition Technology to Ban the Owner’s Enemies
In some jobs having a Juris Doctor degree is considered an advantage; however, attending a game at Madison Square Garden with a law degree may not be so advantageous. This…
The Spectacle of Entertainment Law: A New Courtroom Drama
Our infatuation with high-profile celebrity trials is not a new phenomenon. Approximately 150 million people watched as O.J. Simpson was tried for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson,…
Nintendo’s Actions Demonstrate Our Intellectual Property Laws are Broken
Nintendo has a love-hate relationship with some of its biggest fans. The competitive Super Smash Bros. community, a group of hardcore gamers who compete head-to-head with one another in games…
The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical: The easy permission model of Netflix should be the future for fan-created works
Bridgerton is the Netflix television sensation that enraptured the United States in late 2020. Arriving just in time for the Christmas holiday season after a fraught election cycle and during…