Worldwide: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

When FIFA's 2026 World Cup came to Dallas, a nearly 30-year-old marine conservation mural was painted over without the artist's consent, sparking a federal lawsuit under the Visual Artists Rights Act.

Corporate partner Wayne Katz and Proskauer alumna Megha Parekh, now executive vice president and chief legal officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars, reflect on their professional journey together.

A new Department of Homeland Security rule will replace the longstanding "Duration of Status" system with fixed admission periods for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors beginning September 15, 2026. This change creates unique immigration planning considerations for international student-athletes whose collegiate careers may extend beyond four academic years, requiring careful coordination between athletic eligibility and immigration status timelines.

On July 7, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) in KalshiEX LLC v. Williams denied a motion for a preliminary injunction barring the New York State Gaming Commission...

A former DraftKings sportsbook trader faces felony charges in Nevada for allegedly orchestrating a betting scheme involving a college basketball player who intentionally underperformed to profit from manipulated proposition wagers. The case reveals how integrity risks in sports betting can originate from industry insiders with specialized knowledge and access, raising questions about regulatory oversight and internal controls at gaming operators.

A federal court in Arizona has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the state from enforcing gambling laws against prediction market platforms, marking a significant victory for the CFTC and DOJ in their campaign to establish exclusive federal authority over event contracts. The ruling, which rests on three independent preemption grounds, emerges from a case involving criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi and represents the latest development in a nationwide legal battle over regul

Anthony discusses how artificial intelligence streamlines restaurant operations while also introducing significant legal risks regarding intellectual property, data privacy, and hiring biases.

Hotel performance tests have come under renewed scrutiny as upper-upscale and luxury hotels face economic challenges from global geopolitical unrest. This article examines the core elements of hotel performance tests in management agreements and provides strategic guidance for hotel operators navigating potential test failures. Understanding the two-prong structure, cure rights, and applicable exceptions becomes critical when operating performance faces continued headwinds.

The hotel industry in 2026 faces a critical inflection point where technology investment alone no longer guarantees competitive advantage. As AI adoption accelerates, sustainability mandates tighten, and traveler behaviors shift amid economic uncertainty, the defining factor becomes whether hotels have transformed their technology into meaningful guest experiences. This analysis explores how hospitality brands can bridge the gap between technological capability and customer-centric innovation.

Taylor Swift faces a trademark dispute over her album title "The Life of a Showgirl" with performer Maren Flagg, who holds a 12-year registration for "Confessions of a Showgirl." The case centers on reverse confusion claims and whether Swift's global fame could overwhelm Flagg's earlier trademark rights, raising questions about brand dilution and the commercial impact of similar marks in the entertainment industry.

When Taylor Swift released her album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' she faced a trademark infringement lawsuit from Maren Flagg, who claimed the title violated her registered trademark CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL. The case explores the critical boundary between artistic expression and commercial trademark use, particularly when musical artists transform album releases into merchandise-driven business ventures.

The State of Colorado has taken a notable step in reshaping how creative businesses can be structured and financed with the introduction of the Colorado Artist Company Act (SB26 133).