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Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

  • THE ARTWORK FORMERLY A PHOTOGRAPH OF PRINCE: ANDY WARHOL CASE BRINGS THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE BACK TO THE SUPREME COURT

    10/02/2022

    By: Matthew Bade On October 12th, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Andy Warhol Foundation, Inc. v. Goldsmith.[1] This is the first fair use case to come before…

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  • ANTITRUST SUIT SEEKS TO BLOCK MERGER OF TWO PUBLISHING GIANTS

    09/25/2022

    By: Cassie Lewis August 22 marked the end of the explosive three-week trial between the Department of Justice and two publishing giants attempting to merge.[1] The trial’s result will heavily…

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  • 100% That Art Thief: Why (Some) Short Phrases Should Be Copyrightable

    03/13/2022

    By Joseph-Michael Mckay Whether you love her or hate her, you have probably heard of Lizzo’s hit single Truth Hurts[1] which features the now famous line “I just took a…

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  • A ‘Cold Gun’ with a Live Round: An Accidental Shooting on A Film Set Raises More Questions Than Answers

    11/14/2021

    By: Chase MacKay Introduction The recent death of Halyna Hutchins, the 42-year-old cinematographer who was fatally wounded in an accidental shooting on the film set of “Rust,” shocked the entertainment…

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  • The Weeknd Called Out by Name for Copyright Infringement Over Song “Call Out My Name”

    10/24/2021

    By Courtney Ferry On September 17, 2021, suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Abel Tesfaye (also known as The Weeknd) and…

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  • ‘NEVERMIND’ THE NUDITY: NIRVANA’S COVER BABY SUES FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

    10/19/2021

    By Quinne Daoust The iconic swimming baby of Nirvana’s world famous “Nevermind” album has filed suit against the band’s estate in a California Federal District Court. Nearing the 30th Anniversary…

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  • Harassment Culture in One of Gaming’s Biggest Studio

    09/28/2021

    By Hunter Young Franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo have firmly cemented Activision Blizzard in the hearts and minds of gamers and propelled it into the zeitgeist of the general…

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  • ScarJo v. Disney: The Unhappiest Contract on Earth

    09/10/2021

    By: Adrienne Good A pre-COVID agreement, the meaning of “theatrical release,” punitive damages, gamesmanship, forced arbitration, and one judge’s recusal.  The Scarlett Johansson/Disney “Black Widow” controversy has entangled the media and…

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  • Carjackings and Violent Video Games: An Illinois State Representative’s Quest to Outlaw Grand Theft Auto

    04/27/2021

    By: Victor Pinera A proposed Illinois state amendment aims to broaden the statutory definitions of “violent video game” and “serious physical harm,” prohibiting the sale of video games portraying violence…

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  • Criminal Minds: Sexual Harassment and Class Actions

    04/27/2021

    By: Kenneth Moody “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch without doing anything.” —Albert Einstein, as referenced in Criminal Minds, Episode “The…

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