Entertainment Law Update

In this episode, we cover a major antitrust verdict against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, a new White House AI policy framework that leaves creators with more uncertainty than answers, and key developments in trademark, copyright, and First Amendment law. Read more : … Read the rest The post Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling, AI Copyright Policy, and More Entertainment Law Updates – Episode 19...

Entertainment Law Update – Episode 189 Record Date: March 25 2026 Location: Los Angeles, California & Dallas, Texas Hosts: Gordon Firemark & Tamera Bennett Welcome to Entertainment Law Update — the podcast by entertainment lawyers, about entertainment law, where we … Read the rest The post Billion Dollar Rewind: “It’s Not What You Knew, It’s What You Did” (En...

In this episode of Entertainment Law Update , we unpack a wide-ranging set of copyright, trademark, and creator-economy developments—from the largest public-domain expansion in decades to high-stakes termination rights, celebrity voice trademarks, and courts drawing sharper lines around what copyright … Read the rest The post “Boop Boop Be Do” Meets “Alright, Alright, Alright” (...

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update , your monthly rundown of the most important legal developments in the entertainment, media, and technology industries. As 2025 comes to a close, the legal fault lines of the entertainment industry are impossible to ignore.… Read the rest The post Who Owns the Stage, the Script, and the Algorithm? Entertainment Law’s Wild Year-End appeared first on Entert...

In this episode, hosts Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett round up the month’s biggest stories in entertainment and media law. We revisit Price v. Garland and the new EXPLORE Act, which reshapes filming rules on federal land. In our AI Corner, we break down Anthropic’s record-setting $1.5 billion copyright settlement, Stephen Thaler’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court over AI-authored works, and...

The past few weeks have been packed with huge developments in entertainment, copyright, and AI law. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest stories: ✔︎ Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors — what it really means (and why Judge Alsup may not approve it). ✔︎ Disney back in hot water over VFX software — the Ninth Circuit revives Rearden’s copyright claims. ✔︎ Jimmy Kimm...

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update , your monthly rundown of the most important legal developments in the entertainment, media, and technology industries. In this episode, we cover big rulings in the world of NFTs, copyright, trademarks, and the ever-expanding impact … Read the rest The post Bored Apes & Interview Tapes – Episode 183 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update .

NY’s Fashion Workers Act – Explained (with Mikey Glazer) New York enacts the most talent-protective legislation in the country, redefining who qualifies as a regulated rep and impacting models, influencers, and managers. Key issue: the law imposes a duty to … Read the rest The post Strut, Stream, Sue: NY Fashion Law, HITS act, AI Mayhem and more… appeared first on Entertainment Law Up...

Welcome to Episode 181 of Entertainment Law Update ! In this jam-packed episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett break down the latest legal developments in entertainment, media, and IP law. From procedural shifts at the USPTO to landmark copyright rulings … Read the rest The post Mustangs, Midjourney, and Minions—Oh My! appeared first on Entertainment Law Update .

In Episode 180 of Entertainment Law Update, we cover major legal developments including the rare recusal of five Supreme Court justices, leaving a lower court win in the Ta-Nehisi Coates copyright case intact; the Isaac Hayes estate’s lawsuit against Donald … Read the rest The post Supreme Court Sidestep, AI Copyright Showdown & Dancing With a Stranger Returns – ELU 180 appeared first o...

Welcome to Entertainment Law Update , Episode 179 — our 16th anniversary episode ! Since 2009, we’ve been your go-to source for monthly roundups of the most important legal developments in the entertainment industry. In this episode, we dive into … Read the rest The post Mariah Carey Wins, Superman Loses, and AI Can’t Be an Author appeared first on Entertainment Law Update .

EPISODE SUMMARY In Episode 178 of the Entertainment Law Update podcast, we cover a range of important legal and industry updates, starting with the suspension of Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. We also discuss Sony’s … Read the rest The post Podcasthon episode – celebrating musicares.org – Entertainment Law Update 178 app...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Entertainment Law Update , join Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett as they dive into the latest legal battles shaping the future of AI, copyright, and digital media. This AI-packed episode covers Texas’ new ethics … Read the rest The post AI Copyright Gets Cheesy, Podcasters Win Fair Use, and Spotify Dodges? Royalties – Entertainment Law Update 177 a...

MUSICARES, Grammys, others offering help to music industry workers affected by L.A. Wildfires (Not affected? Please Donate) MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of the Recording Academy, has launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals affected by the … Read the rest The post Tik… Tok… / Shyamalan Victory / South Park / much more – Entertainment L...

SUMMARY Entertainment Law Update Episode 175: That’s a Wrap! 2024 Year-End Special In this special year-end episode, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett review the top legal stories and trends of 2024, reflecting on a year dominated by AI developments, copyright … Read the rest The post That’s a Wrap! 2024 Year-End Special – Entertainment Law Update 175 appeared first on Entertai...

SUMMARY In this episode of Entertainment Law Update , Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett discuss OpenAI’s win against news companies over lack of harm claims, though the company faces scrutiny for alleged evidence erasure. They delve into the trademark battle … Read the rest The post Thanksgiving 2024 – Entertainment Law Update 174 appeared first on Entertainment Law Update .

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by  JD Supra  – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post 2-Live Termination – Entertainment Law Update 173 appeared first on Entertai...

SUMMARY In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett examine crucial developments in the industry, including the 2nd Circuit Court’s ruling that the Internet Archive’s digital book sharing is not fair use, which raises significant … Read the rest The post Scanned Books, Canceled Heroes, and Social Media Shields: A Legal Roundup – En...

SUMMARY In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett break down some of the most intriguing legal developments impacting the entertainment industry. Tune in as they discuss the recent overturning of an NFL verdict, the … Read the rest The post AI in the Spotlight: Legal Showdowns, Copyright Battles, and Industry Strikes – Entertainment Law Upda...

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by  JD Supra  – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post NFL, Copyright vs FOIA, Gibson Guitars, and more – Entertainment Law Update 170 ap...

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by  JD Supra  – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Damages and Discovery; Right of Publicity, AI, NIL, and more… ELU168 appeare...

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by  JD Supra  – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Is it Live, or is it? (Entertainment Law Update 167) appeared first on Entertainme...

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by  JD Supra  – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Over the AI Rainbow: Diving Deep into Copyright Infringement, Trademark Disputes,...

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by  JD Supra  – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post ELU 165: The Battle for Art and Rights appeared first on Entertainment Law Update...

This episode of Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by  JD Supra  – a leading platform in professional services content marketing – helping lawyers to turn their expertise into networking opportunities, media visibility, and new business. JD Supra publishes and distributes … Read the rest The post Oh Mickey, you’re so public domain appeared first on Entertainment Law Updat...