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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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
21
2023
Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB’s Ruling of Obviousness for the Colorization of Fabrics 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
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
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
Mar
12
2013
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Reverses Field for Student-Athlete Poyner Spruill LLP
Mar
6
2015
Hollywood Intern Cases and the Fair Labor Standards Act Poyner Spruill LLP
Nov
1
2009
FTC Rolls Out New Guidelines for Endorsements and Testimonials Bingham McCutchen LLP
Feb
29
2016
Are Student-Athletes Employees and Owed Wages Under FLSA? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
4
2013
Supreme Court Case Likely to Affect When Copyright Owners Must Bring Suit Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
6
2015
Keeping Score on NCAA Student-Athlete Rules: Can Student-Athletes Receive Pay to Play and for Use of Their Names, Images and Likenesses? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
19
2015
NLRB Punts Northwestern Election Case Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
23
2015
Federal Circuit Says USPTO Can’t Refuse Registration of Disparaging Trademarks Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
13
2014
Take Your Ball and Go Home: Alex Rodriguez Withdraws Lawsuit Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
27
2014
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Regional Office Rules That Collegiate Athletes Are “Employees” Michael Best & Friedrich 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
 

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