North America: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

In Hellboy Productions, Inc. v. Doe #1,1 the Federal Court granted the second attempt by Hellboy Productions Inc. (the Plaintiff) at a motion for a Norwich order, requiring a non-party Internet Service Provider (ISP) to identify the owners of IP addresses used to share the Plaintiff’s film online. The decision is a helpful reminder of the evidentiary requirements on a motion for a Norwich order.

Over the past decade, professional sports teams have evolved into one of the most compelling alternative asset classes in global finance. Once regarded primarily as trophy assets, sports franchises are now increasingly recognized for their long-term appreciation potential and strategic role within diversified investments.

In the current economic market, law firms, now more than ever, must adapt to ever-changing conditions while adhering to the strategic approaches and values that make them an essential business partner with their clients. In an upcoming segment of "All Access with Andy Garcia," the celebrated Public Television program, Dickinson Wright takes viewers into the critical role law firms play in helping companies develop a sound business strategy in today's rapidly changing world.

With FIFA World Cup 2026 beginning in less than two months, hospitality operators in host cities face critical operational and legal challenges.

The creator economy is a multibillion-dollar industry attracting serious investment, strategic brand partnerships and increasingly sophisticated deal structures.

Reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may withdraw support from LIV Golf, raising questions about the league's financial viability and potential bankruptcy implications.

Canadian taxpayers, including content creators, influencers, and digital entrepreneurs, who earn income from digital marketing activities—including online advertising through platforms such as Google AdSense, promotional services linked to NFT projects, and sponsorship arrangements with offshore entities—often assume that this income is not subject to GST/HST or is automatically zero-rated because it involves non-Canadian counterparties.

In this episode, we unpack a recent NAD decision involving Dorel Juvenile Group’s AI-powered CryAssist technology and the growing scrutiny around how companies market AI-enabled features...

The MAHA movement is driving unprecedented change across the food industry as the FDA intensifies enforcement on artificial color claims and major retailers like Target remove synthetic dyes from their shelves. Manufacturers now face mounting pressure from regulatory shifts, private litigation risks, and evolving consumer demands to reformulate products and revise marketing strategies.

Le 25 mars 2026, la Cour suprême des États-Unis a rendu sa décision dans Cox Communications, Inc. et al. v. Sony Music Entertainment et al., 607 U.S. ------- S.Ct. ----2026 WL 815823 limitant les circonstances dans lesquelles les fournisseurs de services Internet (FSI) peuvent être tenus responsables des violations du droit d'auteur commises par les utilisateurs de leurs services.

On Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic and one of its reporters, alleging defamation over an April 17 story detailing the Director's alleged excessive drinking...

The creator economy is a multibillion-dollar industry attracting serious investment, strategic brand partnerships and increasingly sophisticated deal structures.