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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29
2015
The Artist’s Legacy – Business and Legal Planning Issues Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2015
Sacramento Kings Win Again; Second CEQA Challenge Rejected Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
12
2015
EU Investigating Geo-Blocking of Online Video Games Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
16
2018
How the Evolution of Games Has Led to a Rise in Gambling Concerns: All Bets are On! Gambling and Video Games Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
17
2019
DOJ Wire Act Update – 90 Day Window for Compliance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
19
2019
Blockchain Games and Collectibles – Patents and Other Legal Issues Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
10
2019
Faces and Names: Modern Issues in Athlete Publicity Licensing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
8
2019
Converting an IPR Loss into a District Court Win Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
29
2019
Italian Film Composer “Scores” for Authors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2021
Strategic Partnerships Advance Music and Gaming Synergy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
9
2022
French Insider Podcast Episode 15: Villa Albertine and the French Embassy’s Role In Helping Artists Come to America [PODCAST] Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2023
To Be, or Not to Be? Considerations for A.I.- Generated Art Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
13
2024
Federal Circuit Rules on Written Description Requirement and Prior Art Statements Supporting a Motivation to Combine Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2012
The Year In Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
17
2013
The Financial Crisis in Detroit and Spain and a New Round of Deaccessioning Debates Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
9
2013
Cloning Decision Could Lead to Copycat Litigation in the World of Racing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
2
2018
An Uphill Battle Protecting Fashion Designs In Nigeria and Abroad Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2018
Netherlands Declares Certain Loot Boxes Gambling; Warns of Coming Enforcements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
1
2018
Our Music Festival - Empowering a Decentralized Fanbase with Blockchain Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
8
2019
Senator Wants to Ban Loot Boxes and Pay-to-Win Aimed at Kids Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
27
2020
The E-Sports and Gaming Industries Offer Vital Tools to Musicians in the Wake of COVID-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
18
2021
Picking Up the “Key to NYC”: New Vaccination Regulations Now Effective for New York City Employers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
4
2022
Mythical Games Scores NFL License for Blockchain Video Game Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
6
2023
Rise of the Machines: How AI is Shaking Up the Music Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
28
2023
Guarding the Name of the Game: The Role of Lawyers in Safeguarding Athlete Trademarks Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
6
2015
Hollywood Intern Cases and the Fair Labor Standards Act Poyner Spruill LLP
Mar
12
2013
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Reverses Field for Student-Athlete Poyner Spruill LLP
Nov
1
2009
FTC Rolls Out New Guidelines for Endorsements and Testimonials Bingham McCutchen LLP
Jun
5
2013
Downton Abbey & The Employment Reference Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
7
2013
Lance Armstrong and Litigation Leverage Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
13
2014
The Seventh Circuit Breaks from the Pack; Prohibits Employers from Challenging the EEOC’s Pre-Lawsuit Conciliation Efforts Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
24
2013
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Releases Two Proposed Food Safety Rules & Extends the Comment Period Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
28
2015
Women: Be Extraordinary Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
17
2012
Rap Music and the State of Venture Capital Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
10
2014
Collegiate Student-Athlete Union Seeks NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) Recognition Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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