TRIAL SET FOR TAYLOR SWIFT’S “SHAKE IT OFF” LAWSUIT »
By: Hannah Abes
Taylor Swift cannot seem to shake off her “Shake It Off” lawsuit. It has been five years since songwriters …
SOME THINGS ARE (NOT) MEANT TO BE: WHY SONGWRITER’S HEIRS CAN’T PROFIT OFF NEW ELVIS MOVIE »
On June 24, 2022, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis was released in theaters across America.[1] Since then, …
100% That Art Thief: Why (Some) Short Phrases Should Be Copyrightable »
By Joseph-Michael Mckay
Whether you love her or hate her, you have probably heard of Lizzo’s hit single Truth Hurts[1] which …
The Weeknd Called Out by Name for Copyright Infringement Over Song “Call Out My Name” »
By Courtney Ferry
On September 17, 2021, suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Abel …
Copyright and Zoom: To Prosecute or Dismiss? »
By: Anthony Julian
Distanced education and separated social communication during the COVID-19 pandemic came with endless challenges. In addition to the devasting …
Above Copyright Law: One of China’s Most Notorious Black Markets »
By: Nicole Metzgar-Schall
The sale of illegal copies of DVDs is a global problem, especially in China, where legally purchased DVDs are virtually …
Stealing Jokes on Social Media »
By: Anthony Marino
Many social media users subscribe to one or more Instagram or Twitter accounts that are considered, “joke aggregate accounts.” A …
E-Sports and the Legal Future of Online Gaming »
One hundred million people tune in every month to watch their favorite players go head to head online and on ESPN. Stadiums around the world sell out in minutes when an event comes to town. The superstars of this sport make seven figures for winning a single tournament (that’s not even including the lucrative sponsorship opportunities from companies itching to get in on the action). You may think I’m talking about baseball or basketball, but you’d be wrong. This sport brings in more viewers for a single tournament than the World Series and the NBA Finals combined. What I’m talking about is something called “e-sports” and if you don’t know about it yet, rest assured you will soon. - Read more...
User Beware: the Legality of YouTube-to-MP3 Converters »
With the proliferation of music on massively popular file-sharing websites such as YouTube and Soundcloud, musical artists face legitimate concerns in terms of protecting their copyrighted works. It is no secret that copyright holders in the music industry have aggressively engaged in an extended online anti-piracy campaign. While this campaign originally targeted file-sharing software distributors, most famously, Napster, it has continued to evolve with the technologies available. Now, more than ever, individuals may be at increased risk of litigation for infringing activity, and they might not even be aware their activity is illegal. - Read more...