“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…
A Brief Comparison of Punitive Damages for Trademark Infringement in China and the United States
Introduction The punitive damages system for trademark infringement serves as an important legal mechanism to combat malicious conduct and protect brand value. Although both China and the United States employ…
Are Copyright Safe Harbors Preserving Speech or Sheltering Pirates? A Preview of Cox v. Sony
This December, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment. The case marks a turning point in the decades-long saga of litigation between media…
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…
From Touchdown to Fumble: How Plaintiffs Lost Their $4.7 Billion NFL Sunday Ticket Victory on Expert Testimony
“Sunday Ticket,” a lucrative broadcasting program of the National Football League (“NFL”), has for years allowed fans to watch out-of-market games (games not available in their local area) at a…
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…