Entertainment, Art & Sports

The National Law Review is a free no-login resource for legal articles on entertainment law, art law and sports law. Included in our commentary are various gaming and gambling laws throughout the United States, including issues that intersect with Native American and Tribal law.  Updates on gaming regulations across jurisdictions, as well as legislation as new states and municipalities, legalize gaming are all covered by the legal experts who write for the National Law Review. 

Additionally, the National Law Review covers the employment issues that can come up in workplaces with sports and gaming, including the legality of fantasy sports particularly in the workplace.  Other issues with fantasy sports, in terms of their legality across a variety of jurisdictions, are also broken down by legal experts as they arise.  Furthermore, litigation surrounding gaming, fantasy sports, video games, including intellectual property and trademark litigation, is also covered. 

We also examine sports law as it relates to professional sports such as equal pay for men's and women's teams, and governance of international sporting bodies such as the English Premier League, the Football Association, and Fédération Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA").  Issues surrounding major sports stories can sometimes feature a surprising legal twist,  such as Ambush Marketing at the 2018 World Cup, or judging at the Olympics, and coverage of NFL protests and the impact on player’s constitutional rights.

Our commentary also includes the effect that labor law has on student-athletes and college sports, and updated regulations in the NCAA, and how it might impact favorite teams.  The issue of unpaid students athletes and litigation surrounding that issue was extensively documented by the writers at the National Law Review.

We also cover the intersectionality between entertainment law and intellectual property law, such as trademark of goods and services, music and movie copyright infringement, and broadcasting rights.  Additionally, the National Law Review has legal analysis pertaining to artists' rights and litigation involving those issues.

For hourly updates on the latest in arts, sports, & entertainment legal news, legislation, regulation & compliance, litigation, and more, be sure to follow the National Law Review Twitter feed and sign up for complimentary e-news bulletins.

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Oct
25
2017
Are Loot Boxes An Illegal Gambling Mechanic? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
23
2019
Tfue Lawsuit Sparks Scrutiny of Gamer Agreements and Esports Agency Activity Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
12
2019
Laundering the Loot: Videogame Developer Valve Ends In-game Key Sales Because of Financial Criminal Activity Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
15
2020
How the COVID-19 Lockdown will Disrupt the Upfront TV Ad Market Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
15
2020
Players Sue Apple Over Loot Boxes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
22
2021
The EU’s Initiative to Redress the Effect of COVID-19 on the Entertainment Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
18
2021
Special Considerations in Video Game M&A Transactions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
17
2021
Nota Bene Episode 139: What are NFT's and Are They Here to Stay? with James Gatto [PODCAST] Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
21
2022
For US Art Collectors Shopping in the UK, the Dollar’s Strength is Deceiving Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2023
“Not My Work”: When Artists Dispute Authorship Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
4
2023
Computer Love: Beijing Court Finds AI-Generated Image is Copyrightable in Split with United States Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
15
2011
March Madness Isn't for Everyone - Trademark Usage Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
14
2011
Netflix Wins Summary Judgment Dismissal Of Consumer Class Antitrust Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
30
2013
Appropriate Appropriation: Second Circuit Holds That Commentary on Original Work Unnecessary for Fair Use Defense, Only Transformative Quality Required Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2013
Four Wheel Fashion Re: Lifestyle Branding & Trademark Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
12
2013
Ninth Circuit Fumbles The Ball In Videogame Likeness Cases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2014
Bargaining with the Little Green Robot: Understanding the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
23
2016
New York Issues Daily Fantasy Sports Permits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
16
2017
In United Kingdom, Don’t Game Your Players with False Advertising Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
13
2018
Crypto-Collectibles Phenomena Continues as MLB Hopes for Home Run Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2020
Recent Case Law May Open New Celebrity Dance Suits Against Game Publishers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
16
2020
Is Esports Betting Sports Betting in Iowa? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
24
2021
Google’s Privacy “Data Safety” Form Is Now Available Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
18
2011
U.S. Film Studios Agree to Modify "Most Favored Nations" Clause in EU Contracts to Encourage Financing and Installation of Digital Equipment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
16
2011
Cherchez les Catalogues Raisonné Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
24
2014
Trending Information: The Connection Between Data Brokers and the Fashion Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
20
2014
China Court Ruled Infringement for Ambush Marketing in Film Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
23
2015
The Days of the Vultures (Silicon Valley – Season 2 Finale) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
4
2015
NY Daily Fantasy Sports Case May Not Be Decided Solely on Whether DFS is Skill or Chance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2015
Fashion Embraces President Obama’s Climate Change Initiative Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
24
2016
Update on Peter Doig: Artist Sued for Denying He Created Art Piece Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
23
2016
Virtual Porn – Real Patent Lawsuit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
21
2016
Fantasy Stock Picking Contest Deemed by SEC to be Illegal Security-based Swaps Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
10
2017
FTC Temporarily Halts Proposed DraftKings-FanDuel Merger Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
25
2017
Court Enjoins Milwaukee Over AR Location-based Game Ordinance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
5
2019
Failure to Launch: Not Identifying the Proper Parties Can Prematurely End an Video Game IPR Challenge Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2019
FTC Loot Box Workshop Announced Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
23
2020
Total Vacancy: Hotels Searching for Answers in Wake of COVID-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
19
2021
Nevada Moves to Create Esports Commission Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2021
Sharing Motion Picture Materials: Practical Considerations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2022
Video Games, AI, and …the Law? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
3
2022
NY Museums Required to Label the Last Prisoners of World War II Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
27
2023
Supreme Court Finds Warhol’s Commercial Licensing of “Orange Prince” to Vanity Fair Is Not Fair Use and Infringes Goldsmith’s Famed Rock Photo Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
19
2023
The After Effects of the Music Modernization Act in the Digital Streaming Sphere Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
8
2023
Busted: Manhattan Prosecutors Seize an Ancient Roman Bust from the Worcester Art Museum Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
23
2024
China Proposes New Regulations for Online Gaming Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
6
2013
Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Outreach Event: Bi-Coastal Discussion on Sponsorships in 2013 and Beyond Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
29
2013
The New Catwalk Experience: New York Tightens Laws for Underage Models Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2014
Laches, Statutes of Limitations and Raging Bull: The Supreme Court Re-Emphasizes The Pitfalls of Delay In Copyright Cases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
6
2015
Board Games (Silicon Valley, Episode 16) Board Seats and Board Composition Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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