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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Jul
15
2013
The Architecture of Copyright Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
15
2014
Fashion Documentaries: A Fashion Do Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
13
2014
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Continues Its Focus on the Mobile Arena Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2014
Department of Justice Opens Review of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) Consent Decrees Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
14
2014
International Safe Harbor Privacy Compliance: What You Need to Know Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
25
2015
Another Gambling Class Action Fails – Washington Federal Court Finds Social Casino Games Not Gambling Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
3
2016
No Southern Hospitality for Daily Fantasy Sports in Mississippi Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
20
2016
Hotels and Hospitality in Cuba: OFAC and Obama Paving the Way Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
27
2016
Sixth Circuit Rules in Favor of Songwriter’s Heirs in Copyright Termination Decision in Jackson Brumley et al. v. Albert Brumley & Sons Inc. et al. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
10
2016
New Jersey Gets Shut-out on Sports Betting Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
13
2017
Vermont Becomes Second State to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports in 2017 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
17
2017
eSports League Expands with Addition of NFL Owners and Cloud9 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
6
2020
Coronavirus: Are Spectator Bans the Worst Case Scenario for Brand Sponsors? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
16
2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom Suspends Provisions of Public Meeting Laws to Aid Social Distancing Efforts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
7
2020
Proposed Anti-Spying Legislation May Not Be Cause for Alarm for Gamers in Congress Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
4
2020
The Rise of Esports Betting Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
22
2020
Clash of Game Companies: Lessons learned from GREE and Supercell Dispute Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
11
2021
The Save Our Stages Act – Time for Eligible Businesses to Get Ready for Their Audition (Part 1 of 2) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
31
2009
User Generated Content Promotions: Balancing The Sponsor's Rights Against Risks Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
17
2011
"Over the River" and into the Legal Fray: Christo and Jeanne-Claude Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
19
2013
Film Distributors Will Face New Administrative Hurdles in Argentina Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
24
2014
The Secret To Starting a Cross-Border Investigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
29
2015
Crime Doesn’t Pay (as much as it used to) – FBI Cracks Down on Trade of Looted Syrian and Iraqi Cultural Artifacts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
26
2015
Politics – The Invisible Force Behind China Artist and Art Market Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
4
2016
St. Louis Rams’ Relocation to Los Angeles Sets Stage for Colossal Stadium Naming Rights Agreement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
12
2016
Second Circuit Tosses Out Time-Barred Copyright Claims Against Jay Z Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
17
2017
DraftKings and FanDuel Call Off Merger Following FTC Intervention Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
6
2018
Social Gaming Site Excludes Washington Players; Gambling Commission Comments Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
19
2019
DOJ Sued Over its Reinterpretation of the Wire Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
22
2019
California AB 5 in Entertainment, Media and Advertising Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
23
2020
Fans Get Kick Out of FC Barcelona’s Crypto-based Fan Token Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
27
2020
Huya DouYu Merger is a Sign of Things to Come in Esports M&A Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
1
2020
The Legality of Loot Boxes: A Primer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2021
The Rise of Straight-To-VOD and the Fate of Box Office Bonuses Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
26
2021
The Future of Watching Sports Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
6
2021
Nollywood Needs Co-Production Treaties to Move to the Next Level Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
1
2023
Valve Rejects Games with AI Assets Over Copyright Concerns Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
28
2023
California Judge Enjoins California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
4
2009
Selling That Warhol In the Museum Attic: Brandeis' Deaccessioning Raises Legal Issues Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
21
2011
About Face: Lancôme's Airbrushed Makeup Ads Banned in the UK Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
18
2013
Caveat Consignor Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
14
2014
State Council Issues Guideline to Boost China's Sports Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
16
2016
Artist Sued for Denying He Created Art Piece - I Swear It’s Not Mine Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
23
2017
The Southern District of New York Finds “Work Made For Hire” Under Italian Copyright Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
20
2018
Do We Need A Truth In Advertising Act? The Industry and Retailers Self-Regulate Photoshopping Ads Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
1
2018
Winning the Gold: Why Venue Owners Need to Consider the Importance of Flexibility in Sponsorship Agreements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
18
2018
“I’ll Be Back;” Ninth Circuit Gives Arnold Schwarzenegger-Branded Supplement Purchasers Another Shot to Pursue UCL, FAL, CLRA and Warranty Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2021
Esports: What We Should Expect in 2021 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
1
2023
How Generative AI Generates Legal Issues in the Games Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
4
2009
Would You Like Fries With That Picasso? The International Franchising of World Class Museums Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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