Antitrust Lawsuit | Media & Entertainment | Business Introduction: A Conservative Clash in Court In a bold legal move, conservative media outlet Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit on September 3, 2025, accusing Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corporation, of engaging in unlawful monopolistic behavior to suppress competition in the
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Skydance–Paramount Merger Finalized at $8 Billion: A Legal Drama Turned Deal of the Year
Corporate Law | Mergers & Acquisitions | Business Introduction: A Hollywood Saga with Legal Intrigue In a blockbuster deal that caps months of corporate tension, boardroom drama, and litigation, Skydance Media has officially finalized its $8 billion merger with Paramount Global, securing control of one of Hollywood’s most iconic entertainment companies. The
Derivative or Original? Navigating Modern Remakes of Classic Properties
IP Law | Brand Protection | Derivative Works Introduction: Reimagining Remakes Hollywood has never been shy about reusing a good idea. From gritty live-action reboots of animated classics to serialized streaming adaptations of decades-old novels, remakes and reimaginings have become a defining feature of contemporary entertainment. Yet beneath the surface
Behind the Spotlight: The WWE Lawsuit and How Media & Entertainment Can Enable Sex Trafficking
Human Trafficking Prevention | Media & Entertainment | Society Introduction: Entertainment of Trafficking In early 2024, the world of professional wrestling was rocked by a lawsuit that cast a harsh light on the dark intersections between corporate power, celebrity influence, and sexual exploitation. Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, filed
Copyright Terminations in Entertainment: What Every Studio Needs to Know
Copyright Laws | Media & Entertainment | Business Introduction: Creator CopyRights In the high-stakes world of film, television, and music, copyright terminations are becoming an increasingly urgent issue for studios and content platforms. As key statutory deadlines under Section 203 and Section 304(c) of the Copyright Act approach, a wave
Deepfake Disclosure Laws: How States Are Tackling Synthetic Media
Disclosure Laws | Technology | Global Trends From manipulated political videos to AI-generated intimate images, deepfakes—realistic media produced by artificial intelligence—are reshaping the legal landscape. As generative AI tools grow in accessibility and sophistication, states are racing to enact laws that require disclosure of synthetic content. These "deepfake disclosure laws"
Reviving Dormant Characters: Copyright Duration and Renewal Pitfalls
| IP Law | Branding & Copyright | Media & Entertainment Introduction: The Resurrection Business of IP Hollywood is full of reboots, and the public domain is full of possibilities. From forgotten 1940s comic book heroes to mid-century pulp detectives, dormant characters are being dusted off, reimagined, and re-commercialized. Yet beneath
From Chatbots to Scriptwriters: Labor, IP, and the AI-Powered Writers’ Room
Media & Entertainment | Intellectual Property | Employment Law Introduction: The Writers’ Room Has Logged In The television writers’ room has long been a bastion of human creativity—sharp minds tossing around dialogue, pitching arcs, and building worlds. But in 2025, around the world, a new global trend is starting to emerge
What Counts as “Transformative Use”? A Fair Use Primer for Influencers
Media & Entertainment | Intellectual Property | Influencers & Creators laws Introduction: Fair Use in the Age of Filters and Fandoms Whether it’s remixing a song on TikTok, parodying a famous brand in a YouTube sketch, or using film clips in commentary on Instagram Reels, today’s digital creators often rely—intentionally or
Streaming Wars and Trademark Licensing: The Netflix Effect on Brand Franchising
Media & Entertainment Law | Society | Tecnology Introduction: When Streaming Meets Franchising In the golden age of streaming, intellectual property isn’t just the fuel for content—it is the content. As platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Max compete to build global empires, their weapon of choice is the franchised