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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Feb
5
2016
Rhode Island AG says Fantasy Sports is Legal but Should Be Regulated Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
4
2019
Deputy Lawyer; WGA Tries Preemption Route in ATA Dispute Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
11
2020
Foul Balls and Red Cards: How Baseball and Soccer’s Different Approaches to Cheating Illustrate the Power of Organizational Response Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
14
2021
The Save Our Stages Act – Time for Eligible Businesses to Get Ready for Their Audition (Part 2 of 2) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
14
2022
Tokenization and the Law: Legal Issues with NFTs Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
25
2022
Children’s App Settles with CARU Over COPPA and Guideline Violation Allegations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2009
Cairns Patent Once Again Provokes the Promotions Industry to Re-Evaluate Online Promotional Games Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
3
2011
Brands and Video Games: Three Steps for Finding a Perfect Match Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
31
2011
Recent Cases Paint Troubling Picture of Art Experts in Poland Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2013
In-FUR-mation Update: New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Enforcement Policy for Retailers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
14
2013
Major League Baseball’s Antitrust “Exemption” Is Immune From Judicial Overrule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
18
2014
Film Tax Incentives in Latin America Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
19
2016
Texas Attorney General Hits Deep in the Heart of Daily Fantasy Sports Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2016
Game Goes On: Court Dismisses With Prejudice Class Action Alleging Social Gaming Micro-transactions Constitute Illegal Gambling Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
26
2016
Virginia Passage of Fantasy Sports Law Appears Imminent; PA, NY and MD Bills in the Works Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
25
2017
Can You Hear Me Now?: Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
19
2019
Driver’s License: Copyright Infringement in the World of Street Art Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
4
2019
California’s Fair Pay to Play Act: This is Only The First Quarter Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
25
2019
Blockchain Technology Continues to Support a Flourishing Music Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
8
2020
National Security Meets Teenage Dance Battles: Trump Issues Executive Orders Impacting TikTok and WeChat Business in the U.S. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
28
2021
Top Esports Deals and Investments in 2020 and 2021 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
15
2022
Unroll the Scroll Painting: Inside the Chinese Art Market and Its Regulatory Landscape Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
6
2023
FTC Finalizes Revisions to the Endorsement Guides, Proposes New Rule for Consumer Reviews and Testimonials and Updates FTC Staff Guidance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
4
2023
How High Can It Go? What Private Equity Needs to Know about How Professional Sports Leagues’ Rules Impact Sports Franchise Valuations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
15
2023
Massachusetts Wagers Big on Privacy in Sports Betting Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
4
2023
Titleless Tales of the Headless Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
21
2023
“Comparison Prior Art” Must Be Tied to the Same Article of Manufacture as That Claimed Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
15
2009
UMG v. Augusto: Allowing the Sale of Promotional CDs Under the First Sale Doctrine Could Affect Much More than the Music Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
13
2011
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder And New Commercial Privacy Legislation Is Before The U.S. Senate Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2013
Hashtagging Away Your Rights: Privacy and Publicity Rights in Social Media Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
25
2014
Mum’s the Word: New York’s Highest Court Maintains Anonymity in Auction Sales Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
15
2015
Baker v. Microsoft Corporation: Game Companies Beware, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision May Make It More Difficult to Defeat Class Actions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
2
2015
Other Peoples’ (Adult) Content (Episode 15) of Silicon Valley Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2016
He’s got 99 Problems, But a Breach Might NOT be One Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
25
2017
Are Loot Boxes An Illegal Gambling Mechanic? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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